The MSE Charity supports UK non‑profit organisations to deliver activities that make a lasting difference to how people think about, manage, and feel in control of their money. All projects we fund must help people improve their financial capability.

We operate a two‑stage grants programme, designed to save applicants time and ensure that only eligible organisations progress to full application.

Before applying, all organisations must complete our Eligibility Quiz — a short self‑assessment that helps you determine whether your organisation and project meet our core funding criteria. If you meet the criteria, you will be able to access the Stage 1 application form when the next grant round opens.

You can also review our full Grant Making Policy for detailed guidance.

Vision

To fund UK non‑profit organisations delivering activities that create lasting impact on how people think, behave, and manage their money.

Key Features

• Grants of up to £10,000 are available.

• Two grant rounds per year — typically January and July.

• No specific themes or priority groups; all applications must align with our financial capability vision.

• A staged application process to reduce time spent on unsuitable applications.

Stage 0 - Pre‑Application – Eligibility Quiz

A quick online tool to confirm whether your organisation and project meet our general criteria. Please note only eligible organisations can proceed to Stage 1.

Stage 1: Outline Proposal

A short application where you tell us about your organisation and the activities you would like us to fund. This should give our Grants Advisory Panel enough information to decide whether your proposal should progress.

Stage 2: Full Application (by invitation only)

If your Stage 1 proposal is shortlisted, you will be invited to submit a full application with more detailed information about your project, delivery plan, and budget.

We typically run two grant rounds each year. For example, the most recent round accepted Stage 1 applications between 19–26 January 2026, and the next round opens on 6 July 2026.

For the most up‑to‑date information, please visit our Key Dates page or join our mailing list for reminders.

We support practical, targeted activities that help people improve their financial capability — both now and in the future. This includes building skills, confidence, and knowledge to manage money well and navigate key life events.

Examples include:

• Money management workshops

• Volunteer or staff training

• Peer‑support programmes

• Financial capability education targeted to the needs of specific communities

We strongly recommend:

• Completing the Eligibility Quiz

• Reviewing the Grant Making Policy

• Checking the Key Dates page

• Signing up for email updates

This ensures you are fully prepared and applying at the right time.

The Grants Advisory Panel are currently reviewing the Stage 1 Outline Proposals received in January 2026.  

All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application on Friday 20 March 2026. 

If you are invited to Stage 2, you will a receive a secure online link to complete your full application. Stage 2 applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026. 

Final decisions will be agreed at the Grants Panel meeting in May and all applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday, 29 May 2026.