Rights and Justice
JRCT's Rights and Justice programme funds UK-based advocacy, public engagement, and community organising to advance human rights, racial and religious justice, and migrants’ rights, with a 2026 focus on trans+ justice.
Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Due Dates: February 16, 2026 (Round one account registration) | March 2, 2026 (Round one full application) | August 19, 2026 (Round two account registration) | September 2, 2026 (Round two full application)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from £5,000–£100,000 over 1–3 years; both core and project funding available.
Summary: Supports UK-based work advancing human rights, racial and religious justice, and migrants’ rights, focusing on advocacy, public engagement, and community wellbeing.
Key Information: Does not fund academic research unless directly linked to advocacy; high demand—contact staff before applying.
Description
The Rights and Justice programme of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) funds long-term work to advance human rights, racial and religious justice, and the rights of migrants and refugees in the UK. Rooted in Quaker values, the programme supports policy advocacy, public engagement, alliance building, and grassroots organising. It seeks to challenge racism, xenophobia, and systems that deny rights to minorities and migrants, and places a strong emphasis on collective care, healing, safety, and resilience within affected communities. The Trust encourages applicants to include wellbeing and sustainability practices as part of their proposals. While the focus is on national-level advocacy, projects with broader structural impact at regional or European levels are considered if they are relevant to UK communities. For 2026, there is a particular interest in charitable work advancing trans+ justice.
