ActionFunder is open to all types of non-profit organisations operating anywhere in the UK. If your project benefits people or the planet in a specific place, there’s likely a fund it could match with.
What you need to be eligible
To receive funding through ActionFunder, your organisation must:
- be based in the UK
- be constituted, with a governing document such as a constitution, articles of association or trust deed
- have a bank account in your organisation’s name. We can only pay the organisation that applies, so personal accounts and fiscal hosts can’t receive the funds
- be running a project that benefits a local community
Don’t have a bank account or constitution yet? You can still sign up and create projects while you sort these out. You’ll need them before any funding can be paid. Tips for setting up a community group bank account
Types of organisation we work with
- Registered charities
- Community interest companies (CICs)
- Social enterprises and community businesses
- Community groups and other informal groups
- Community amateur sports clubs
Choosing your organisation type and legal structure
Causes funded on ActionFunder
Causes on ActionFunder are aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Funders choose the focus areas for each fund from this list:
- Arts and culture
- Animal welfare
- Climate and nature
- Education and employment
- Food action
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Neighbourhood
- Physical health and sport
- Poverty and homelessness
- Sustainable consumption & production
Common questions
We’ve only just set up. Can we apply? Yes. ActionFunder doesn’t set a minimum age or income for your organisation. Before you’re paid, you’ll upload your governing document and latest accounts. If you don’t have a full year of accounts yet, upload a simple table of your income and expenditure instead. Governing documents and accounts
Can a sole trader or individual apply? No. Applications come from organisations, and there’s no way to sign up as an individual or sole trader. Individuals can still be involved in a project that an eligible organisation runs.
Every fund has its own criteria
Being eligible to join ActionFunder doesn’t mean you’re eligible for every fund. Each funder sets its own criteria, such as location, grant size, focus area and who the project benefits. How matching works
Questions?
Get in touch and we’ll talk it through. Our team is around Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- Email: hello@actionfunder.org
- Phone: 020 3805 2835