Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust

Grant rounds 1 and 2 – Reducing loneliness for 60s and over

Focussing on meeting people face-to-face, including social activities and home visits.

• Round 1 – Application Period – 1st to 28th February. Amount – £1,000
• Round 2 – Application Period – 1st to 30th April. Amount – £5,000

More details will be provided later in 2026.

Grant rounds 3 and 4 – Mental health for young carers

Projects to focus on unpaid carers aged 18 and under.

• Round 3 – Application Period – 1st to 31st July. Amount – £1,000
• Round 4 – Application Period – 1st to 30th September. Amount – £5,000

More details to be provided later in 2026.

Who can apply

• They only award grants to organisations registered with the Charity Commission or OSCR, or exempt from registration.
• In grant rounds 1 and 3, the minimum annual income and expenditure is £100,000 and the maximum is £1m.
• In grant rounds 2 and 4, the minimum income and expenditure is £1m with no maximum.