About this Funding:
Charities that help babies and their families during pregnancy and the first two years of life can apply for multi-year funding from the 1001 Foundation. This funding is designed for services that improve outcomes for babies in their first 1001 days.
The 1001 Foundation offers grants of up to £100,000 per year, for up to five years. Most grants are expected to range from £20,000 to £80,000 per year. Funding is available for organisations delivering services in community-based family hubs or other ‘one stop shop’ settings, aiming to support parents and carers and give babies the best start in life.
The Foundation supports different types of projects, such as:
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Help with infant feeding
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Parenting programmes
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Support for parent-infant relationships
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Perinatal mental health support
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Support for dads, carers, and non-birthing partners
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Help for families facing marginalisation or discrimination
The application process consists of two stages. Charities must submit their first-stage application by 5pm on 19th December 2025. Only those shortlisted will be invited to complete the second stage.
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Funding Criteria:
• Be a UK registered charity • Have at least three unrelated trustees • Have been established for at least two years • Have at least one set of accounts published on the Charity Commission website
