Nearly 200 small charities across the UK will take part in a new match funding campaign during Small Charity Week. The campaign will double public donations and help strengthen small organisations working at the heart of their communities.
NCVO, Big Give and Global’s Make Some Noise have launched a new match funding campaign as part of Small Charity Week 2025.
The campaign will run from 23-30 June. It aims to raise the profile of small charities and strengthen their long-term resilience.
This joint initiative brings together:
The partnership aims to raise the profile of small charities and help them continue delivering vital services in communities across the UK.
This campaign received 846 applications. That is the highest number for any themed Big Give campaign since 2021.
Of these, 194 small charities were selected. A total of £900,000 in match funding has been pledged by multiple funders, including players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Most of the selected organisations (73%) have an income of under £500,000.
Because of the high number of applications, not every charity could be supported. Only 23% of applicants were successful, which is much lower than the usual 70-80% seen in previous Big Give campaigns.
This shows just how many small charities are looking for support right now. The demand is growing, and resources are stretched.
Match funding for this campaign has been provided by “Champions”, funders and philanthropists who pledge funding to double public donations.
If you're interested in becoming a Champion for this year or future campaigns, please contact smallcharities@ncvo.org.uk.
The campaign will offer practical support, training and visibility. This extra help is designed to strengthen long-term resilience and help charities keep meeting the needs of their communities.
The selected charities are based across every region of the UK, with 78% of projects located outside London.
They are delivering support in four key areas: shelter and safety, physical and mental health, isolation and loneliness, and life skills and opportunities.