Want to become a Global's Make Some Noise charity?
Global’s Make Some Noise funds life changing projects delivered by small charities, making a real difference in communities across the UK. We’re here to make sure nobody has to face life’s toughest challenges alone.
As the official charity of Global, the Media and Entertainment Group, we tap into the power of Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold, as well Global’s extensive outdoor advertising portfolio. We use this to raise money and shine a light on some of the biggest issues affecting charities. Helping to change the lives of over 227,350 people across the UK.
Applications are currently closed, and will re-open later this month, for charity projects to be funded in 2026. For more information on the application process, and how to join our mailing list to be notified when applications open, please see below.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
STAGE 1:
Expression of Interest – Opening 22nd September 2025. Closing Tuesday 14th October at 4pm.
Please join the mailing list at the bottom of this page for notifications.
Expression of Interest – Opening 22nd September 2025. Closing Tuesday 14th October at 4pm.
Please join the mailing list at the bottom of this page for notifications.
STAGE 2:
Application - Successful applicants receive an invitation to apply by Monday, 10th November - submission deadline is 5pm Monday, 24th November.
Application - Successful applicants receive an invitation to apply by Monday, 10th November - submission deadline is 5pm Monday, 24th November.
STAGE 3:
Panel Assessment - Funding proposals will be reviewed by our grants panel, and successful applications will be selected.
Panel Assessment - Funding proposals will be reviewed by our grants panel, and successful applications will be selected.
STAGE 4:
Application Outcome - Applicants receive confirmation if their application has been successful or unsuccessful by end February 2026.
Application Outcome - Applicants receive confirmation if their application has been successful or unsuccessful by end February 2026.
STAGE 5:
Funding Agreement - Successful applicants receive and return their funding Agreement and funding schedule by Thursday 26th March 2026.
Funding Agreement - Successful applicants receive and return their funding Agreement and funding schedule by Thursday 26th March 2026.
STAGE 6:
Funding Commences - Successful applicants receive their first grant instalment from April 2026. Subsequently, grant payments are made (in most cases) in 6 monthly instalments after completing a monitoring form.
Funding Commences - Successful applicants receive their first grant instalment from April 2026. Subsequently, grant payments are made (in most cases) in 6 monthly instalments after completing a monitoring form.
HOW TO BECOME A CHARITY PARTNER
Our current programme prioritises grant-giving for small charities that are working to address one of our key outcome areas for achieving change in communities across the UK.
Our current four key outcome areas are:
Providing shelter and safety
Supporting physical and/or mental health
Developing life skills
Reducing isolation or improving inclusion
Here is a list of the types of things we are most likely to fund:
Staff salaries predominantly associated with direct delivery work
Any programme, sessional, service or project delivery costs
Equipment, technology, materials or refurbishment costs which are related to direct service delivery work (we cannot contribute to large build projects, fundraising or marketing costs)
A contribution to running costs/overheads (in contribution to a wider direct-delivery programme)
This list is not exhaustive; we have funded many different areas of work and initiatives. If you are unsure that what you want to apply for meets our criteria, or has a good chance of being funded, contact the Make Some Noise Grants Team at grants@makesomenoise.com.
ELIGIBILITY CRITIERIA
In addition to delivering a key project or service addressing one or more of our key outcomes, your charity must meet our basic eligibility criteria, listed below:
Your charity has an annual income of approximately £30,000 – £1 million
Your organisation is a UK registered charity with the Charity Commission, OSCR (Scotland) or the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
Your charity has been registered for at least 1 year with 1 full set of submitted accounts on the Charity Commission, OSCR (Scotland) or the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
Your charity provides in-depth direct support to people
Your charity has a registered bank account in your organisation’s name
Your charity has a current safeguarding policy and set of procedures
Your charity has a current equal opportunities/equality policy and processes
Your charity can identify a specific programme, area of work, role or project which Global’s Make Some Noise could fund – this can be existing or new
Unfortunately, some organisations and types of work are not eligible for support, they are:
Organisations who do not conduct any direct delivery work or whose primary focus is on research or campaigning
Animal rescue/rehabilitation projects that solely benefit animals
Faith-based projects supporting the promotion of religion
Organisations based, or delivering work outside of the UK
Schools, colleges or higher education institutions
NHS, other healthcare providers or local authority obligations
Politically affiliated organisations
Activities that have already taken place
Grant-making organisations or activities where funds will be primarily provided to third-parties or individuals
Fundraising events/activities or fundraising salaries
Your charity has received a Global’s Make Some Noise grant in 2022 or later*
*We recently amended our criteria on accepting applications from charities that we have previously given a grant. This year, we welcome applications from charities we have previously supported, provided that the funding ended at least five years before this funding round (i.e. projects that concluded in 2021 or earlier, as this funding begins in April 2026).
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