The True Colours Trust
What they fund
Activities for disabled children, children with life-limiting conditions and their families, including sibling support, bereavement support, family support, respite care, equipment (hydrotherapy pools, multi-sensory rooms, minibuses, specialised play equipment), and access to play and leisure.
Who can apply
- UK registered charitable organisations and CICs with annual income less than £350,000
- Organisations must have a full year of accounts and have completed DBS/PVG/AccessNI checks
- You cannot apply if you received a small grant from True Colours within the last 12 months, or if your application was unsuccessful less than one year ago
- Local authorities, residential schemes, schools, condition-specific organisations, wish-granting activities, regranting organisations, organisations registered outside the UK, projects taking place outside the UK, newly registered organisations without a full year of accounts, and individuals
- Organisations that have received a grant within the last 12 months cannot reapply, nor can organisations whose previous application was unsuccessful within the last year
See how many funds you could apply for
Grant details
UK-wide. Projects must take place in the UK.
Supporting excellent local organisations working with disabled children and young people aged 0–25 years, children with life-limiting conditions, and their families. The funder is particularly keen to receive applications from organisations operating in areas of high deprivation and those committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Grants of up to £10,000, although many grants are smaller than this.
Applications are open at any time. The funder aims to respond with a final decision within twelve weeks (at peak times this can be longer). Applicants will receive an automatic acknowledgement email after submission. Grant recipients must accept conditions and arrange payment within six months of the award letter, and draw down payment within 12 months of the award date.
Complete an online eligibility quiz, then fill in the online application form. You will need to provide: organisation and applicant contact details, charity/CIC number, founding year, aims and activities, staff and volunteer numbers, financial information, details of what you are seeking funds for with a budget, service user information, fees charged, geographical area served, previous True Colours funding, DBS/PVG/AccessNI details, and supporting documents (latest annual accounts and safeguarding policy). Note: progress cannot be saved mid-form, so gather all information before starting. A Microsoft Word form is available upon request.
Organisations that are committed to working towards a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and are open to children and families of all faiths, backgrounds and cultures. Organisations serving high-deprivation areas are particularly encouraged. Having clear financial information, comprehensive safeguarding policies, and detailed project budgets strengthens applications.
Read the Tips document provided on the website before completing the form. Ensure you have all required information to hand before beginning the online form, as you cannot save and return later. Include a full budget if possible. Contact the funder if you have any questions or technical problems. You must provide a report on the use of the grant within 12 months of payment.