1001 Critical Days: Charity Grants

We award grants to UK registered charities delivering work that supports babies during the 1001 critical days – from pregnancy to the age of two.

We prioritise projects and initiatives that deliver the greatest impact for babies, and we are focused on supporting work that measurably improves outcomes for babies.

We only support work that takes place in family hubs and similar “one stop shop” settings. This is because these spaces are universally accessible and destigmatising, and having services under one roof improves the experience for babies and families.

We hope to fund a variety of projects, reflecting the diverse ways in which babies and families might need additional support, from pregnancy and throughout the whole perinatal period.

Projects could include:

Infant feeding support
Parenting programmes
Parent-infant relationship support
Perinatal mental health support
Support for dads, carers and non-birthing partners
Support for communities experiencing marginalisation or discrimination

Charities can apply for up to £100,000 per year for up to five years and grants will typically range from £20,000 – £80,000 per year.

The deadline is 5pm on Friday 19th December 2025 and you can expect to hear the outcome by the end of January 2026.

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