Funding is available for registered charities supporting the needs of the UK’s most vulnerable people.

One-off grants of up to £6,500, or grants of up to £4,500 a year for 3 years, are available to support organisations that promote access to justice (particularly for people trying to get support to meet their basic personal needs), equality of opportunity, or a sustainable environment.

The funding can be used for core activities that support vulnerable persons, such as prisoners, asylum seekers, people with mental health difficulties, people (particularly children) with disabilities, or women in refuges.

There are two funding cycles:

• Cycle 1: Applications are accepted between 1 January and 31 March
• Cycle 2: Applications are accepted between 1 July and 30 September.

Each cycle will have a maximum of 30 applications accepted for funding.

Applications from organisations not registered as a charity but established for charitable purposes may also be considered.

See the full details and apply at the Matrix Chambers website.