The MSE Charity gives grants to UK not for profit organisations that deliver activities which make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money.

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27 February - Trustee opportunity at The MSE Charity

The MSE Charity is inviting applications for a new Trustee to join our Board, specifically seeking someone with current expertise in financial inclusion within the voluntary sector. This is a unique opportunity to help shape financial education and inclusion across the UK. Bring your expertise, commitment, and fresh ideas to support people managing their money better. Apply now to be part of a small, impactful charity with national reach.

For full details, please review the role profile. Send your CV and a brief statement of interest to info@msecharity.com.

Application Deadline: Friday 27 March 2026

26 January - Winter 2026 grant round now closed

The Winter 2026 grant round is now closed.

Our Grants Advisory Panel will review all Outline Proposals and decide which organisations will be invited to submit a Stage 2 application. All applicants will be notified of the outcome on Friday 20 March 2026.

Our next grant round opens on 6 July 2026 Take our quick Eligibility Quiz to see whether your organisation and project meet our core funding criteria.

Please sign up to our mailing list to receive funding updates.

19 January - Winter 2026 grant round is now open!

Take our quick Eligibility Quiz to review our key grant-making criteria and self-assess whether in principle, we can support your project and organisation. If you are eligible, this will unlock online access to the Stage 1 Outline Proposal form.

For more detailed info, please review our Application Guidance page.

Stage 1 Outline Application proposals will only be accepted up to 5pm on Monday 26 January.

8 January 2026 - Winter grant round opens Monday 19 January

There will be two grant rounds in 2026, with Stage 1 Outline Proposals accepted during a one-week window in either January or July:

Winter Round: Opens Monday 19 January, closes 5pm Monday 26 January
Summer Round: Opens Monday 6 July, closes 5pm Monday 13 July

For full details, please visit our Key Dates page.

Check Your Eligibility - take our quick Eligibility Quiz to see if your organisation and project meet our core funding criteria.

For more information, please review our Application Guidance and Pre-App - FAQs.

12 November 2025

Nine Grants Awarded – Summer 2025

Find out more about these organisations and what the MSE Charity is funding them to do.

10 October - Grant Rounds in 2026

We will run two grant rounds in 2026, with Stage 1 Outline Proposals accepted during a one-week window in either January or July:

Winter Round: Opens Monday 19 January, closes 5pm Monday 26 January
Summer Round: Opens Monday 6 July, closes 5pm Monday 13 July

For full details, please visit our Key Dates page.

Check Your Eligibility - take our quick Eligibility Quiz to see if your organisation and project meet our core funding criteria.

For more information, please review our Application Guidance and Pre-App - FAQs.

10 July - Summer 2025 grant round is now closed

The Grants Advisory Panel will consider and review all the Outline Proposals received, and make decisions on which organisations to invite to make a Stage 2 application. All applicants will be notified on Friday 15 August 2025.

Our next grant round will most likely open in mid-January 2026. Please sign up to our mailing list to receive funding updates.

10 June - Summer grant round opening soon

Our next grant round will open on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 to receive outline proposals, and will close on Thursday, 10 July 2025. Check now to see if your organisation and project are eligible by completing our pre-application Eligibility Quiz. For more details, please review our Application Guidance and Pre-App - FAQs.

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