1001 Critical Days Foundation Opens New Grant Round for UK Charities

Grants up to £100,000 per year for 2–5 years to support babies from pregnancy to age two.

About the Foundation

The 1001 Critical Days Foundation is a newly registered charity whose mission is “to promote the healthy emotional and physical development of babies and children” across the UK. The Foundation supports organisations that make a measurable difference to babies’ wellbeing and deliver integrated, stigma-free support through family hubs and other “one-stop shop” community models.

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What the Funding Supports

• Projects that support babies during the first 1,001 days (pregnancy to age two).
• Support that families and carers can access without shame or stigma.
• Delivery via a family hub or similar joined-up “one-stop shop” setting.
• Work that demonstrates a meaningful, measurable impact on babies’ lives.

Funding Priorities

• Free at the point of access.
• Directly supports babies and reaches larger numbers of families.
• Creates a lasting legacy beyond the funding period.
• Has secured additional / matched funding.
• Designed for longer-term delivery (ideally 3–5 years).

Grant Details

• Amount: up to £100,000 per year.
• Duration: 2–5 years (most awards expected to be £20,000–£80,000 p.a. for 3–5 years).
• Scale: ~5–10 charities funded per round.

Eligibility

• UK-based charities established for at least 2 years.
• At least three unrelated trustees.
• Work delivered within the UK.

Key Dates

• Webinar (Q&A): 3 November 2025, 11:30 – 12:15 (registration required)
• Expression of Interest deadline: 19 December 2025, 17:00

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For queries, please refer to the guidance on the 1001 Critical Days Foundation website.