Deadline: 19-December-2025
The opportunity is aimed at UK-registered organisations that deliver services in family hubs or similar “one-stop shop” settings, where parents, carers and babies can access support in welcoming, accessible environments.
Projects eligible for funding focus on improving outcomes for babies and their families by addressing issues such as infant feeding, parent-infant relationships, perinatal mental health, support for non-birthing partners and reaching communities facing marginalisation or discrimination. The foundation seeks to fund work that is measurable, effective and deeply rooted in real-life family experience. Grants can be substantial: charities may apply for up to £100,000 per year for up to five years, with typical awards ranging between £20,000 and £80,000 annually.
Applicants will be expected to present a clear plan that demonstrates how their project meets the aims of improving outcomes for babies and supporting families in accessible, universal venues. A robust application will outline how the proposed work links with the foundation’s focus on the early years and will reflect how it will be delivered within a family hub or equivalent setting. The next funding round has been announced, with an application deadline and subsequent invitation to submit a more detailed stage if the preliminary form is successful.
For charities working in early childhood, perinatal support or family-oriented services, this is a significant chance to access multi-year funding that enables sustained impact during a pivotal stage of human development. It offers not only financial backing but also alignment with a dedicated organisation that brings deep expertise in the field of babies and their early relationships. Organisations that believe in transforming the early infancy experience and building stronger foundations for life may find this funding round particularly valuable.
For more information, visit 1001 Critical Days Foundation.
