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Small Sparks grants

Help the people we support to change their life

Our ‘Small Sparks’ fund will help people change their life through work, friendships, hobbies or improved independence.

The more we get, the more we can give. Every penny will be given back in Small Sparks grants. Nothing will go on admin.

You can help. Read on.

Happy Birthday to us!

In 2026, Dimensions celebrates 50 years of not-for-profit support for people with learning disabilities… and we’re doing something special to celebrate this milestone.

We’re giving out Small Sparks Grants.

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Small Sparks Grants

We want to find new ways to support autistic people and people with learning disabilities to be ambitious in their lives.

That’s why for our 50th birthday we aim to give out 50 “Small Sparks” grants to people we support and tenants.

People might apply for a Small Sparks grant to help find work, create friendship groups, develop hobbies or improve independence.

Mark successfully applied for a Small Sparks grant to buy a laptop to help him expand his advocacy work. Jordan used his to buy tools to help him become a mechanic. Denise used hers to buy a new bike to help her become more independent. And Phil used his to make an important film about equal rights and paid employment.

We expect most grants to be about £500 – £1500, in one of the following categories:

– Supporting me with the skills and equipment to work

– Tackling loneliness through new friendships and hobbies

– Improving my home environment

– Improving my health and independence

– Other projects that align with Dimensions’ values.

Fundraise for Small Sparks

Could you help us build the Small Sparks fund for the people we support?

We’re grateful for each and every lifechanging donation.

Perhaps you’d prefer to get sponsored to run, walk, knit, sit in a bath of baked beans…

However you choose to support Small Sparks, the best route is through JustGiving. Thank you.

JustGiving – Small SparksJustGiving – fundraising ideas

Corporate partnerships

We’ve got loads of amazing fundraising ideas and we’d love you to get involved with Small Sparks.

Perhaps your employees could record a song. Grow the biggest sunflower. Do the most keepy-uppies.

We’ll work with you to create the programme that works for you and could even attach your name to one or more grants!

Get in touch

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So go on… get stuck in today. Your small sparks will make a real difference to the people we support.

To find out more or for a copy of our fundraising policy, please contact us: communications@dimensions-uk.org.

Thank you.

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