Opportunities for schools
We partner with projects to share opportunities of provision or funding with schools based in Lambeth. We’ve also included links to useful resources for our schools.
The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) Music Teachers Award
Funding for music teachers' CPD to improve their music department. Deadline 27th February 2026.
Frederick Soddy geography fieldwork and expedition funding
Fieldwork and expedition funding.
Screwfix Foundation grants for repairs and maintenance
Grants for repairs and maintenance for schools and homes of people needing extra support
Family Action’s welfare grants programme
Small grants for families and women in London who are facing financial hardship
Matching a school project’s needs with local businesses in Lambeth
Matching local businesses to Lambeth schools, to help them realise their projects.
The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) School Award
Funding for schools teaching the national curriculum to improve their music department. Deadline 27th February 2026.
Henry Smith holiday grants
Funding to support recreational travel for groups of disabled or disadvantaged children. Three rounds of application dates for trips taken in 2026.
The Adamson Trust funding to help with holiday costs for disabled children
Funding for help with holiday and respite costs for disabled children. Rolling deadlines as applications are assessed quarterly.
Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund for disadvantaged young people to play and enjoy sport
Funding to increase opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas to play sport and enjoy its many benefits. Rolling quarterly application deadline.
Outdoor education programmes run by The Outward-Bound Trust
Schools can apply for funding to support young people access Outward-Bound courses
Jerusalem Trust: resources for teaching RE
Grants available for the purchase of teaching resources for Christianity within secondary school Religious Education lessons
National School Breakfast Programme
Supporting schools in England to provide children with a healthy breakfast at the start of the school day.
Sustainability project funding for schools
Environmental and sustainability project funding for schools.
Nineveh Charitable Trust’s grants for environmental projects
Grants for schools to promote a better understanding of the outdoors and countryside.
BBC Children In Need Emergency Essentials programme
Grants to to support children and young people in the UK experiencing a crisis or emergency.
In Kind Direct catalogue for play and personal care products
Browse In Kind Direct's charitable product catalogue.
Personal care and hygiene products from Beauty Banks
Personal care and hygiene products distributed to schools.
Gardening grants from Metropolitan Public Gardens Association
Schools can apply for small gardening grants. Deadlines are the end of the month in Feb, May, Aug and Nov each year.
London Marathon Group’s Active Spaces Fund
Grants to improve sports and active spaces.
Sport England Movement Fund to improve physical activity opportunities
Sport England Movement Fund to improve physical activity opportunities with projects including active travel, walking, cycling, dance, fitness and sporting activities
Mental health and wellbeing at school
Arts
Financial literacy for pupils
Speech and language therapy
Developing an anti-racist approach in schools
Outdoor learning
Climate and Sustainability
Literacy support
Donations in kind for schools