About this Funding:
Funding is available to small UK charities supporting vulnerable people facing hardship, distress, illness, or poverty.
The Wise Music Foundation offers grants of £500-£5,000, with an average award of £1,500.
Priority is given to projects that help:
- children
- the homeless
- the elderly
- people with disabilities
The Foundation also supports a wider range of causes, including education, cultural activities, arts and heritage, health and disability support, overseas famine relief, food banks, and other charitable initiatives.
Charities with an annual turnover of up to £500,000 are eligible to apply.
Trustees meet quarterly to consider applications, and the next closing date is the 28th February 2026.
Funding Criteria:
Charities with an annual turnover of up to £500,000 are eligible to apply.



