APPLICATIONS are now open for the Small Charity Week 2026 match funding campaign, the second nationwide match funding campaign dedicated exclusively to small charities.

Following the success of the inaugural 2025 campaign, Small Charity Week will expand in 2026, aiming to support more small charities than ever before. Building on last year’s support for small charities, the match funding campaign will, for the first time, include funding for UK-based organisations working internationally, with increased funding also available for eligible charities based in Scotland and Wales.

The match funding pot will help participating charities maximise donations, providing vital unrestricted income at a time when many small organisations are facing rising costs, increasing demand for services, and an increasingly competitive fundraising environment.

In just seven days, Small Charity Week 2025 raised £1.84 million, supporting 189 small charities through 9,208 donations. Big Give, Global’s Make Some Noise, and NCVO provided a suite of free training, resources, and practical support to help charities successfully communicate their involvement in the campaign, and impact data from participating charities shows the campaign delivered benefits well beyond the week itself:

These results demonstrate that the power of match funding, combined with targeted support, helps small charities not only raise vital funds but also build long-term fundraising capability.

Alongside this, the campaign will again be supported by a multi-channel national marketing and PR approach, which last year achieved an estimated media reach of more than 66 million. Amplification comes through Global’s radio brands and Out Of Home media, and NCVO’s digital channels, connecting charities with thousands of potential new supporters. In 2026, partners aim to build on this momentum, helping even more small charities gain the resources, recognition and resilience they need to transform lives and strengthen communities.

The Small Charity Week 2026 match funding campaign will run from June 22 to June 29, 2026, aligning with NCVO’s national awareness week, which shines a spotlight on the essential role small charities play across the UK.

Thanks to match funding provided by a growing network of Champion funders, public donations made during the campaign will be doubled. Players of People’s Postcode Lottery will once again join the campaign as a headline Champion, doubling donations throughout the week, with conversations ongoing with additional funders set to further expand the available match funding pot for participating charities.

Suzanne Ryder Richardson, Director of Global Goodness, CEO of Global’s Make Some Noise, said: “Small Charity Week shows the incredible impact that match funding and national visibility can have for small charities. Last year, so many organisations saw new supporters, increased donations, and greater confidence in digital fundraising. So many more charities need our support, and Small Charity Week offers a powerful opportunity to boost income and strengthen long-term sustainability. We’re thrilled to continue partnering with Big Give, NCVO, players of People’s Postcode Lottery and more generous funders to support them.”

Applications for Small Charity Week 2026 are open now and will close at 5pm on February 11, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the Small Charity Week page.