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Who cannot apply

The Change makers fund is now closed to new applications. This doesn't affect you if you've already started an application or been invited to apply. Read about what happens next.

We do not accept applications from:


  • individuals

  • sole traders

  • organisations based outside the UK

  • companies that pay profits to directors, shareholders or members (rather than reinvesting them for charitable purposes). This includes companies limited by shares

  • organisations that have had funding for the same work, we will not fund the same work twice

  • one organisation applying on behalf of another (unless you’re applying together as a partnership)

  • partnerships that have not worked together before