We support excellent smaller charities to unlock change for people facing significant disadvantage.
Each year, we award grants across four categories:
Grant theme
We have yet to finalise the exact details of our theme for the year ended 31st March 2026 suffice to say that will revolve around the rehabilitation of offenders. Full details will be posted on this website no later than 1st June. Grants up to a maximum of £40,000 are available to charities with a turnover of less than £5 million. We have £600,000 available to distribute. Application forms will be available here from 1st September and must be submitted by 30th September.
Three Year Funding Programme
Our Three Year Funding programme is closed until 31st March 2027. During the year ended 31st March 2026 we will be distributing £299,175 to successful applicants from the year ended 31st March 2025.
Disasters
We always look to move swiftly in the event of natural disasters and offer support where we feel able to assist. Due to the unpredictability of such disasters, we don’t accept applications under this category. We have £150,000 available under this heading.
Smaller grants
Grants up to a maximum of £10,000 are available to charities with a turnover of less than £250,000. We aim to award these grants to charities who rely on volunteer support and make an impact in their communities. Application forms will be available here from 1st December and must be submitted by 31st December. We will have £550,000 to distribute.
With the support of The Forrester Trust we have been able to grow, what was at the time a brand new initiative in the Criminal Justice System – securing sustainable employment for ex-offenders. It is without doubt their continued support, that has allowed team TN to secure jobs for over 500 people. People who would otherwise be trapped in the cycle of crime and poverty.
Steve Freer, CEO Tempus Novo
Looking for funding for your charity?
Apply for funding using our online application form. It takes most people about 30 minutes to complete.
Building a just and equitable society
We’ve been helping small charities work towards a just and equitable society since 1986.