The Matrix Causes Fund is currently inviting applications from organisations working to improve the lives of people facing disadvantage in the UK and internationally. The Fund supports initiatives that promote access to justice, equality of opportunity, and environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on those who are most vulnerable in society.

Grants of up to £6,500 are available for one-off projects, alongside the option of multi-year funding of up to £4,500 per year for up to three years. This flexible funding can be used to support core organisational activities as well as frontline work that delivers meaningful impact.

The Fund is open to registered charities and to organisations established for charitable purposes, even if they are not formally registered. Each funding round accepts up to 30 applications, with a maximum of two awards made to organisations based outside the UK.

Priority is given to projects that support people facing significant disadvantage, including prisoners and those leaving the criminal justice system, asylum seekers and refugees, individuals with mental health challenges, people with disabilities, and women living in refuges. Projects that help people access justice, build opportunity, or contribute to a more sustainable environment are particularly encouraged.

Previous grants awarded include:

• Key4Life received £3,000 per year over three years to deliver mentoring and training for young men leaving the criminal justice system, helping to reduce reoffending and support long-term reintegration.
• A £4,000 grant enabled Comrades of Children Overseas to train 32 women in Tanzania in sustainable agricultural practices, increasing household income and long-term resilience.

The deadline for applications is midday on 31 March 2026.

Funding Criteria