Theirworld Small Grants Programme

The Theirworld Small Grants Programme is designed to help registered charities and non-profits create meaningful change for children and young people, particularly those who are disadvantaged or overlooked. Since 2004, Theirworld has provided nearly £1 million in small grants to support initiatives that improve access to education, skills development, health, and wellbeing, both in the UK and internationally.

The programme is intended to empower local organisations with a passion for supporting youth but limited access to resources. By offering smaller, more flexible grants, the programme allows organisations to pilot innovative projects, scale impactful initiatives, or test new approaches without the lengthy process of larger funding applications.

Supporting Projects that Improve Education, Skills, and Wellbeing for Children and Young People

Deadline: 16 February 2026, 17:00 GMT
Grant Amount: £1,000 – £10,000

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Programme Focus

Theirworld supports projects that:

• Improve access to quality education for children and young people.

• Promote health, wellbeing, and emotional development, particularly in vulnerable groups.

• Develop skills for the future, including literacy, numeracy, vocational training, and life skills.

• Support girls, young women, and other marginalised groups to overcome barriers to learning.

• Enhance community-based initiatives, including mentorship, peer-support, or early intervention programmes.

Small grants are designed to make a practical and immediate impact, whether by providing essential learning resources, hiring specialist staff, or funding extracurricular programmes.

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Impact of Theirworld Small Grants

Over the years, the programme has supported dozens of organisations worldwide, improving the lives of thousands of children. Examples of past grantees include:

• Girls Out Loud (UK): Mentorship programme matching female role models with Year 8 girls in inner-city Manchester, helping improve confidence, self-esteem, and aspirations.

• Sibling Support (UK): Produces booklets, memory boxes, and animated films for children grieving the loss of a sibling.

• Chance UK (UK): RISE programme for girls aged 8–12, focusing on emotional wellbeing and mental health support through mentoring.

• Ashanti Development (Ghana): Constructed housing for teachers in a rural farming community, enabling improved retention and support for 200 students.

• The Butterfly Tree (Zambia): Supported five young women from rural communities to attend college, live near campus, and complete work placements.

• Action for Education (Greece): Delivered workshops and learning activities for young refugee women, promoting skills, confidence, and educational engagement.

• Misty Meadows School (South Africa): Funded a teacher for literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development for first and second graders where English is not the first language.

• Youth and Women for Opportunities Uganda: Enabled 68 children to access school or vocational training, particularly targeting orphans, children with disabilities, and vulnerable families.

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Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include:

• Registered charities or non-profit organisations working in education, youth development, or health.

• Projects supporting children and young people aged 0–18, particularly those facing disadvantage or marginalisation.

• Organisations able to demonstrate clear, achievable impact with the proposed grant.

Small grants typically range from £1,000 to £10,000, allowing for flexible project design, pilot programmes, or expansion of existing initiatives.

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Application Process

1. Check Eligibility: Review the full programme guidelines to ensure your project meets criteria.

2. Attend a Webinar: Ask questions and clarify requirements:

   • 2 February 2026, 10:00 GMT → [Register here]

   • 3 February 2026, 15:00 GMT → [Register here]

3. Prepare Your Application: Clearly outline:

   • Project objectives and activities

   • Expected outcomes and impact

   • Budget and resource allocation

   • How the grant will be used to support children or youth

4. Submit Your Application Online: Ensure submission by 16 February 2026, 17:00 GMT.

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Why Apply

The Theirworld Small Grants Programme is ideal for organisations that want to:

• Make a direct and tangible impact on the lives of children and young people.

• Receive funding for innovative or pilot projects that may be too small for larger grants.

• Join a network of local and international organisations committed to improving education and youth development.

• Contribute to Theirworld’s mission of ending the global learning crisis and ensuring every child has a safe place to learn, the best start in life, and skills for the future.

• APPLY HERE

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