What is the Physical Health Grants Fund?

The James Tudor Foundation’s Physical Health Grants support UK charities working in physical health, with a focus on therapeutic interventions, health information and direct healthcare.

The fund supports evidence-based services that improve health outcomes and provide specialist support for people living with physical health conditions, disabilities, life-changing injuries, or those experiencing health inequalities.

Who can apply?

Applications are open to UK-registered healthcare charities that:

  • Have an annual income of less than £20 million
  • Have at least five years of audited or independently examined accounts
  • Deliver services within the UK

The fund supports charities working with:

People living with physical health conditions, including:

  • People living with neurodegenerative physical conditions and/or neuromuscular conditions
  • People living with physical disabilities
  • People recovering from life-changing injuries

Specialist condition-specific charities, including organisations that provide:

  • Information and support about a specific condition
  • Nurse-led helplines
  • Digital and printed health information

Inclusion health groups, including charities providing direct healthcare services for:

  • People experiencing homelessness
  • Street sex workers
  • Vulnerable migrants

Priority may also be given to charities that:

  • Support people with life-limiting and/or degenerative conditions
  • Are PIF Tick certified and/or Helplines Partnership members
  • Provide services free of charge or at a highly subsidised rate
  • Are primarily reliant on charitable trusts and foundations

Application deadline is 5pm on 31 August 2026.

What size grants are available?

Grants of up to £25,000 are available.