Bentley and CAF Launch New National Grants Programme for UK Charities
Bentley Motors, in partnership with Charities Aid Foundation, has announced the Advancing Life Chances National Fund, offering grants of £2,000 to £4,000 to small charities near Bentley retailer locations across the UK.
- £2,000 – £4,000
- Over 600
- 10
What Happened
The new Bentley Advancing Life Chances National Fund, launched on 30 March 2026, builds on the legacy of the Advancing Life Chances Small Grants Programme which awarded over 600 grants through ten rounds of funding. The fund focuses on four pillars: Access, Empowerment, Quality of Life, and a Better Future. Grants can be used for essential running costs as well as project delivery, giving charities flexibility to cover core business costs critical to their resilience.
“Our new Bentley Advancing Life Chances National Fund comes as a result of us listening and adapting to the needs of charities and reaffirms our long-term commitment to creating meaningful social impact where it is needed most.”
- Access – Break down barriers to education, services and employment.
- Empowerment – Helping individuals develop the confidence and skills to thrive.
- Quality of Life – Supporting mental and physical wellbeing for more fulfilling lives.
- Better Future – Enhancing community spaces, safeguarding the environment, and nurturing local pride.
Why this matters
This programme shifts Bentley's philanthropy towards deeper, sustainable impact by providing core funding, which is critical for the resilience of small charities facing growing pressures.
Terms in This Story
- Core funding
- Money that covers essential operating costs of an organisation rather than specific projects.
- Grassroot organisations
- Small, local community groups that operate at a local level to address social issues.
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