Funding for Innovative IT Projects Across the UK – Grants up to £15,000 Available

Organisations with bold, creative ideas for using technology to make a difference can now apply for grants of up to £15,000 to bring their projects to life.

Funding is available to educational establishments and constituted not-for-profit organisations across the UK, supporting innovative IT initiatives that deliver real social impact.

About the Funder – WCIT Charity

The funding comes from the WCIT Charity, the charitable arm of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.

The Charity focuses on harnessing the power of technology for public benefit and supports projects that use IT in innovative, impactful and scalable ways.

What Will Be Funded?

Grants of up to £15,000 are available to support IT projects aligned with the following themes:

• Education
• Inclusion
• Tech for charities
• Public understanding of technology

This could include:

• Development of new digital services or solutions
• Apps, platforms or analytics tools
• Artificial intelligence (AI) or robotics initiatives
• Accessibility features or hardware
• Technology training programmes
• Digital infrastructure improvements

What Makes a Strong Application?

The WCIT Charity is particularly interested in projects that:

• Demonstrate innovative use of IT
• Are scalable and capable of wider replication
• Show clear plans for long-term sustainability
• Position WCIT as a material or sole funder
• Request WCIT as the sole funder of the IT component within a larger project
• May benefit from additional pro bono technical expertise

Projects should clearly articulate the social need being addressed and how technology is central to achieving the intended outcomes.

Key Dates

The Charity considers applications at four committee meetings per year.

Deadline for the next round: 20 May 2026

Organisations are encouraged to apply in good time ahead of the committee meeting to ensure full consideration.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• Constituted not-for-profit organisations
• Registered charities
• Educational institutions
• Community interest companies (CICs)

If your organisation is exploring how technology could strengthen service delivery, improve inclusion, or create smarter systems for community benefit, this funding could be an excellent opportunity.

Find Out More & Apply

For full eligibility criteria and application guidance, visit the WCIT Charity website and review their grant programme details.

If you are considering applying and would like support to develop your proposal, ensure you begin planning early to meet the 20 May 2026 deadline.

Why This Matters for the VCSE Sector

For many VCSE organisations, digital transformation can feel out of reach due to cost barriers. This fund offers a valuable opportunity to:

• Modernise outdated systems
• Pilot new tech-enabled services
• Improve accessibility for beneficiaries
• Develop digital tools that can be replicated across the sector

With increasing demand for innovative, tech-enabled solutions, funding streams like this can help future-proof organisations while delivering tangible community impact.