CFAs: Better Access to Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Large Grants (UK)

Deadline: 15-Dec-2025

The Motability Foundation is offering grants ranging from £250,000 to £2 million for UK-based organisations supporting disabled people. Funding can span up to three years, prioritising projects led by Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations to enhance mobility, accessibility, and inclusion.

Program Overview

The Motability Foundation provides substantial funding for organisations that improve access and support for disabled people across the UK. The programme aims to create long-term, sustainable impact in mobility services and inclusive opportunities.

Funding Details

• Grant Amount: £250,000 – £2 million

• Duration: 1–3 years, with flexible annual allocations (e.g., £750,000 over three years = £250,000 per year)

• Focus: Projects that enhance mobility, accessibility, and inclusion for disabled people

• Priority: Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs), recognising their expertise and leadership

Eligible Organisations

• Must have been operating for at least three years

• Must be legally structured as:

  • Incorporated charity

  • Company limited by guarantee

  • Community interest company (CIC)

  • Community benefit society

  • Exempt charity

• Must be based in the UK

Ineligible Organisations

• Unincorporated associations

• Statutory bodies, hospitals, or health authorities

• Companies limited by shares

• Organisations outside the UK

• Individuals, sole traders, or political pressure groups

• Projects promoting a specific ethical or religious belief, or excluding people who do not share that belief

Why It Matters

• Provides large, multi-year grants to expand or enhance services

• Supports sustainable and systemic improvements in mobility and accessibility

• Encourages leadership from Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations, ensuring projects reflect lived experience

How to Apply

1. Confirm eligibility based on organisational type, operating history, and UK location

2. Define project scope, objectives, and expected outcomes for up to three years

3. Prepare a detailed budget and funding request aligned with project duration

4. Submit the application via the Motability Foundation portal within the stated deadline

5. Await assessment and review; successful applicants will receive funding disbursed annually or as agreed

Tips for Applicants

• Emphasise long-term impact and measurable outcomes

• Demonstrate experience managing substantial funding and project delivery

• Highlight participation or leadership from disabled people in project planning and execution

• Ensure clear alignment with the Foundation’s priorities in mobility, access, and inclusion

FAQ

1. What is the maximum funding available? £2 million

2. Can funding be split over multiple years? Yes, for up to three years

3. Are DDPOs prioritised? Yes, their leadership and expertise are highly valued

4. Can unincorporated groups apply? No, only registered legal entities are eligible

5. Are religious or political projects eligible? No, projects must be inclusive and non-partisan

6. Can organisations outside the UK apply? No, applicants must be UK-based

7. Is prior experience required? Yes, organisations must have been operational for at least three years

Conclusion

The Motability Foundation grants offer a rare opportunity for UK organisations to secure significant, multi-year funding to enhance mobility and accessibility services for disabled people. By supporting projects led by experienced organisations, particularly DDPOs, the programme aims to drive sustainable, inclusive, and impactful change across communities.

For more information, visit Motability Foundation.