This year, the Cardfactory Foundation is offering fixed grants of £10,000 to UK registered charities, working nationally or regionally within the UK, for projects that meet one or more of the Foundation’s priority areas.

Applications will be accepted from UK registered charities with an income of less than £3 million per annum (particularly smaller, local charities where a £10,000 grant will deliver real impact), who have been actively operating for at least 18 months and who are working within one or more of the Foundation’s priority areas:

• Families experiencing financial disadvantage – support families facing long-term, sustained economic hardship, rather than short-term or one-off events, that restricts their ability to meet essential needs like food, housing, or heating. The focus is on addressing immediate pressures while also supporting longer-term stability and resilience.
• Hardship and Crisis Support (Acute) – provide time-bound support to individuals and families experiencing a recent triggering event or escalation in risk (e.g. fleeing domestic abuse, imminent homelessness, or sudden bereavement). There is particular interest in how organisations deliver sustained improvement and longer-term stability beyond the initial crisis response.
• Vulnerable children and young people (0–25) – support young people facing circumstances that threaten their safety, wellbeing, or development. The goal is to protect these individuals, build their resilience, and help them achieve stability. This includes support for those with care experience, at risk of exploitation, young carers, or those with complex needs (SEND).

The criteria and sample application form are available now on the Foundation’s website.

The two-week application window is expected to open 22 June 2026 and close 3 July 2026.