The Fore grants
The Fore is a national foundation giving around £1.3m to small and emerging charities, with grants of up to £45,000.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
The Fore is a national foundation that funds small, emerging charities and social enterprises, aiming for grants to have a transformational impact on the organisations it supports. It gave around £1.3m in grants to organisations, with grants of up to £45,000 that can be spread over one to three years, and eligibility limited to organisations with an annual income below £500,000.
What they fund
The Fore funds general charitable purposes, aiming for grants to have a transformational impact rather than supporting business as usual.
Who and where
It supports the general public, funding organisations across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with an annual income below £500,000.
Who they help
Where they fund
What The Fore says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
What they say they're looking for
“We want our grants to have a transformational impact on the organisations we fund. If you are applying for core costs, you must demonstrate how this use of the funds will move your organisation forwards, as opposed to enabling 'business as usual.'”
Source: thefore.org — Frequently Asked Questions - The Fore →
Grant sizes they mention
“The Fore will make grants of up to £45,000 which may be spread over one to three years.”
Source: thefore.org — Frequently Asked Questions - The Fore →
Income limits they mention
“Your annual revenue should be less than £500k”
Source: thefore.org — Who we fund - The Fore →
What a typical grant looks like
| Typical (median) grant | £19,745 |
|---|---|
| Middle half of grants | £5,000 – £30,000 |
| Grants published openly | 657 |
| Most recent published grant | 2026 |
Recent grants
- Happy Healthy You (Bradford and Beyond)Happy Healthy You (HHY) improve the health of Bradford communities that are often missed by public services. HHY’s 70+ monthly sessions across physical fitness and mental health work: 94% of people experience improved mental health and over three quarters become more active. By delivering programmes in multiple languages within trusted spaces like mosques and churches, HHY reach those who traditional providers cannot. But demand has surged by 60% in just three years, leaving the small leadership team struggling to keep pace. Support from The Fore will give the leadership the space to prioritise strategic partnerships, transforming HHY from a grassroots provider into a sustainable cornerstone of Bradford’s public health landscape that is capable of meeting rocketing demand.£45,000April 2026
- PetallicaPetallica Flower Farm use their farm to build community and wellbeing in South Wales. By selling flowers to fund inclusive sessions, they bring hundreds of people together to plant and harvest flowers, learn practical skills and connect with others. 100% of participants report a positive impact on their mental health. After a successful pilot renting incubator space to local ethical micro-startups, Petallica have identified a major opportunity to scale this model. However, they lack the seed funds and people power. The Fore’s grant will allow Petallica to hire a Coordinator and fit out a new space for micro-businesses. This will drive financial self-sufficiency, create local jobs, and support new programmes for those with autism and special educational needs, accelerating Petallica’s journey toward becoming one of the region’s leading community and enterprise hubs.£45,000April 2026
- Brighton Therapy Centre LimitedBrighton Therapy Centre (BTC) are tackling the mental health crisis by making high-quality therapy accessible to all. In 2025, BTC delivered over 3,000 free or low-cost therapy sessions. They provide faster, more accessible and more sustained support than the NHS, with clients able to receive up to 24 sessions compared to an NHS average of 8.5. 96% of clients report significant improvements in anxiety and depression. They now have an opportunity to expand into Crawley but need the people power to do this. With The Fore’s support, they will open the new site. This expansion will create a self-sustaining ecosystem, generating enough income to subsidise therapy for 500 more people annually, while reducing long-term reliance on grant funding.£45,000April 2026
- Power 2 ConnectPower 2 Connect (P2C) are working to close the digital divide in London. 25% of the UK population struggle to access essential digital services, compounding unemployment and poor health outcomes. P2C bridge this gap by delivering digital devices, training, and crisis support in places people already go like libraries and GP surgeries, helping residents tackle urgent needs and job applications. P2C have built a proven, high-demand model, but momentum is limited by a leadership that is stretched thin. The Fore’s grant will unlock CEO capacity to replicate their model across two new London boroughs, while also giving the headspace to secure long-term corporate partnerships and diversify income streams.£45,000April 2026
- WilderMe CICWilderMe provide a sanctuary for neurodivergent people and their families through affordable, nature-immersive retreats. 94% of autistic adults experience chronic anxiety and their programmes are designed to help tackle this, foster self-confidence, and build social skills. WilderMe’s waiting lists are already extensive, and a recent site makeover will only fuel this. They are at a pivotal point, but with limited time, they are unable to plan for growth. The Fore’s investment will act as a growth catalyst by funding a Strategic Partnerships Manager. This role will secure corporate partners to drive sustainable income, freeing leadership to plan for scaling their unique model to a second site and, over time, further sites across the UK.£45,000April 2026
- Exeter Science CenterExeter Science Centre (ESC) are bridging the STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) skills gap by making science and technology accessible to people who don’t usually have access to it. Since 2021, they have reached 18,000 people across the South West through workshops and projects that connect people to science and STEMM careers. ESC have secured a space to pilot their first permanent science hub but they don’t have the operational capacity to launch and manage the centre. With our investment, ESC will fund a Centre Manager to oversee the launch and daily operations of this new hub. This role is the key to transforming ESC into a self-sustaining charity. By 2028, the centre expects to welcome 15,000 visitors annually, cementing its role as a leading regional space for STEMM engagement.£45,000April 2026
From grants The Fore publishes openly via 360Giving (the UK open grants-data standard), used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence.
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
The objects of the CIO (the objects) are to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of england and wales) as the charity trustees from time to time see fit.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with…
How to approach them
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Common questions
How much does The Fore typically give?
Based on 657 grants it has recorded (the most recent dated 2026), the median award was £19,745, with the middle half of grants ranging from £5,000 to £30,000. It makes grants of up to £45,000, which may be spread over one to three years.
What does The Fore fund?
It supports general charitable purposes, aiming for grants to have a transformational impact. If an organisation applies for core costs, it must show how the funding will move the organisation forward, rather than simply supporting business as usual.
Who can apply to The Fore?
Its annual revenue should be less than £500,000; organisations with an annual income of £500,000 or more in the previous completed financial year are not eligible.
How do I apply to The Fore?
See its website, www.thefore.org, and its charity registration (number 1204122) on the Charity Commission register for current guidance, as application rules and deadlines change.
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Contains public sector information from the Charity Commission for England and Wales licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and grants data from 360Giving used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Figures are derived (filtered and summarised by TrusteeMeetings), not republished unchanged. About the data · Terms of use. This page is a starting point for your own research, not a promise of funding, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with The Fore.