Don't miss the chance to apply for these awards and opportunities.
Re:Create Richmond
Re:Create is offering a programme of bespoke creative industry business mentoring, training, networking and an e-learning toolkit. Re:Create is now open to any creative entrepreneur – such as artists, makers, designers, musicians and creative business owners – based in the borough of Richmond.
Applications close on Friday 29 August 2025 at 5pm.
Women of the Future Awards
The Women of the Future Awards recognise the achievements of young women based in the UK, making an impact early in their careers and provide a powerful platform to elevate trailblazing voices across industries.
Applications close on Monday 8 September 2025.
The King's Award for Voluntary Service
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK. The award is equivalent to an MBE and is awarded for life. It’s announced every year on 14 November, the King’s birthday.
Applications close on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
The King’s Award for Enterprise 2026
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of:
- Innovation
- International trade
- Sustainable development
- Promoting opportunity through social mobility
The awards are free to enter, and you can apply for more than one category.
Applications close on Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 1pm.
Thomas Wall Trust
The Thomas Wall Trust offers grants up to £5,000 for specific projects (rather than general organisational costs) that improve communication skills for disadvantaged adults and supports NEET people into employment. Beneficiaries must gain at least one accredited vocational qualification during delivery or within two months of project completion.
Applications close on Monday 22 September 2025.
Momentum is here. The accelerator for dyslexic founders.
Virgin Start UP is thrilled to announce its brand-new, 8-week accelerator, for founders who think differently. Created specifically for Dyslexic Thinkers, it is designed to put your strengths centre stage and give you the tools to grow your business with confidence.
Why Momentum?
While dyslexic thinking fuels some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, support that truly works for you can be hard to find. Momentum changes that. Momentum combines expert-led workshops, tailored support, mentoring, and community shaped around how you work best.Who it's for:
- UK-based dyslexic founders
- Trading for at least 3 months
- Big ambition to grow
All sessions are online, with visual-first materials and space to process at your own pace.
Applications close on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Arts Council England
Arts Council England is looking for organisations, artists, events, initiatives and others to apply for funding and help achieve its strategy, Let's Create.
This is a rolling funding programme with no set deadline.
Creative Debuts - Activist Art Fund
Are you wanting to paint a mural in support of a social cause but the costs of paint is stopping you? Apply for the Activist Art Fund. Murals must be visible to the public and located either on legal street art locations or private walls with approval from the owner. Murals have to be in support of social justice, climate change, or human rights.
This is a rolling funding programme with no set deadline.
Creative Debuts - Black Artists Grant
The Black Artists Grant (BAG) is offered by Creative Debuts as a no-strings attached financial support to help black artists.
This is a rolling funding programme with no set deadline.