The City Bridge Foundation will open applications this month, for its first round of funding from this programme.

The programme is their first initiative under the Foundation’s new ten-year strategy, Standing with Londoners 2025–2035.

There will be a total of £6.5 million available in this funding round, offering core and flexible grants over three or five years to organisations providing free legal and social welfare advice across London.

​The funding is aimed at ‘led by and for’ organisations delivering free social welfare advice, engaging in social action work, and supporting systems change. This includes areas such as housing, welfare benefits, debt, employment, and immigration.

In 2026, there will be a phased opening of three programmes – Climate & Environmental Justice, Economic Justice, and Racial Justice – as part of their wider commitment to tackling inequality and injustice.

The scheme aims to build capacity, sustain essential services, and drive systemic change.

On Monday 10 November 2025, full programme information including eligibility guidance and application details will be published.

A short webinar will be held on Tuesday 11 November 2025 (11.15am-midday) which is essential for any organisation considering applying. It will introduce the programme, outline eligibility criteria, and guide potential applicants through the application process. Attendees will also be able to ask questions. A recording will be available following the event. Book the Access to Justice webinar here

On Friday 14 November 2025, the application portal will open and organisations will be able to book pre-application phone calls with the Foundation’s funding team.

For more information, view the City Bridge Foundation’s Access to Justice information here.