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.
Purpose
The MSE Charity is dedicated to supporting UK voluntary groups deliver financial life skills, which make a lasting impact on the way people think, behave and manage their money.
Who they fund
They prefer to fund small to medium-sized non-profit organisations with a constitution for example registered Charities, CICs, Credit Unions, excluding statutory organisations.
Organisations should have an annual income under £750,000 and have less than six months free reserves.
How they fund
Usually, they invite organisations to apply if they have a great idea for a financial capability project related to the current grant round theme.
Each round will focus on delivering financial life skills projects to organisations who assist and support defined groups. The group categories range from children, carers, older people, offenders to those living with disabilities.
Grant Round Themes & Dates
There are usually two themed grant rounds per year, there are four different themes which rotate through a two-year cycle. Following the January 2024 grant round, the charity will go into a period of strategic review and will consider future grant themes. Updates will be posted on their Latest News page.
A grant roundcloses early if 40 applications have been accepted, so make sure you apply early in the month the grant round is open.
Grants accepted from 15 January 2024