Please use this Easy Read and screen reader friendly guide if you would like a differently accessible version of information about The People’s Fund.

United Response experts who have learning disabilities created the People’s Fund because they know how important it is to do things that you are interested in. Our experts also choose the winners and help make sure as many people as possible can use this special chance.

The United Response People’s Fund is kindly paid for by the Clothworkers Foundation and the Kathleen Beryl Sleigh Charitable Trust. They are organisations who support charities to help lots of people.

What can the People’s Fund support?

Lots of different ideas can receive funding. Our judges love to see ideas that help you to:

  • Be more independent
  • Feel better in your mind and your body
  • Try new things
  • Do things that you are interested in
  • Make a positive difference to your life

If your idea is chosen, you could receive at least £500 or as much as £1,500. If your idea is particularly interesting, we may be able to give you even more money than that.

We can’t pay for everything, and there are some important things we will not give money for, including bills, anything illegal, alcohol, or building work on your home.

You can only apply if United Response supports you. You can also get help from someone you trust to apply if you are under 18 or would like their support.

Hear from Jamie

Here’s a video from Jamie explaining the People’s Fund:

Applications for the current round of the People’s Fund have now closed and will reopen in Jan 2027.

We’ll share information about the next round when applications reopen. Register your details at the bottom of this page to receive updates.

Please use this Easy Read and screen reader friendly guide if you would like a differently accessible version of information about The People’s Fund.

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