DPO Centre Accepting Applications for Charity and Community Fund

The DPO Centre is inviting applications for grants of up to £10,000 to help organisations across the UK access expert data protection consultancy services. The aim is to ensure organisations run efficiently and remain compliant with the law.

About the Fund

Through the Charity and Community Fund, a total of £100,000 is available across two funding rounds in 2025 for charities and not-for-profit organisations. The fund is designed to help groups achieve the following outcomes:

• Immediate access to subject matter experts and an experienced team of data protection professionals.
• Remove uncertainties encountered when conducting processes internally.
• Reduce the potential for compliance failure.
• Lower regulatory and reputational risks.
• Enhance trust, engagement, reputation, and organisational value.

Eligible Costs

Grants can cover up to 80% of the total project costs and may be used for:

• Information Asset Register and Data Mapping
• Policy Drafting and Review
• Impact Assessments and Gap Analysis
• Data Protection Training
• Data Sharing and International Transfers
• Privacy-by-Design
• Data Protection Readiness

Application Process

There is a two-stage application process:

1. Submit an online application through the DPO Centre website.
2. Successful groups will be invited to complete a full application.

Deadline

The next deadline for applications is 1 October 2025.