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MSE Charity

MSE Charity Grants

Grants of up to £10,000 for one-year projects by small and medium UK not-for-profit organisations delivering financial capability activities that "make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money" — e.g. money management workshops, peer-support volunteer training and staff upskilling. Applicants need annual income between £10,000 and £600,000. There is a two-stage process with short application windows; only around 10% of outline proposals are invited to Stage 2.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £10,000
Deadline
155 days left
22 March
Effort
Heavy
budgets, references, often several stages

Who can apply

  • UK registered charities, community interest companies, credit unions, not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee and social enterprises, delivering activities in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland
  • Applicants must have annual income between £10,000 and £600,000, hold between one and six months' running costs in free (unrestricted) reserves, have been operating for at least 18 months with annual accounts available, have at least three unconnected trustees/directors, and have a bank account requiring two signatories
  • Statutory organisations and individuals cannot apply
  • All applicants must first pass the online Eligibility Quiz

What it funds

Financial capability projects delivered within a one-year funding period, such as:

  • Money management workshops (budgeting, online banking, financial safety)
  • Training volunteers to deliver peer support
  • Upskilling staff in financial capability
  • Financial inclusion activities for disadvantaged groups

Up to £500 of essential IT equipment and up to 15% of the project budget for organisational (core) costs can be included.

What it will not fund

  • Projects where over 50% of costs relate to debt advice, welfare benefits advice or job readiness
  • Animal care
  • General counselling
  • Day-centre activities
  • International projects
  • Hardship funds
  • Building or capital costs (except up to £500 for essential IT equipment)
  • Business or professional development training
  • Grants to individuals
  • Core costs above 15% of the project budget
  • Statutory organisations

How to apply

  1. Read the Guidance Notes, FAQs and Grant Making Policy on the MSE Charity website
  2. Complete the online Eligibility Quiz
  3. Submit a short Stage 1 outline proposal about your organisation and activity (with an estimated project cost) during the application window — next window 15 to 22 March 2027
  4. If invited, submit a Stage 2 full application with project details, delivery plan, outcomes and a detailed budget (Stage 2 deadline 11 June 2027 for the spring 2027 round)

Stage 2 is by invitation only; around 10% of Stage 1 applicants progress, and roughly one in three Stage 2 applications are funded.

You can join the mailing list for round announcements, and contact info@msecharity.com before applying (replies within about 6 working days).

Have ready

  • Detailed project budget
  • Latest annual accounts
  • Recent bank statement
  • Written confirmation from any delivery partners

Documents are required at Stage 2 (invitation only); Stage 1 needs only an outline proposal and estimated cost.

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