Women and Girls Match Fund 2026 – The Big Give

Applications Now Open

The Big Give are delighted to announce that the Women and Girls Match Fund 2026 applications are now open and close on 5pm Friday 19th June.

Through their Women and Girls Match Fund, they’re committed to working with exceptional charities dedicated to serving the women and girls in our communities, fostering a future where every individual can thrive without limitations.

Charities that meet the following eligibility criteria can apply for the campaign:

• UK-registered charity with a Charity Commission, OSCR or NI Charity Commission number, or tax-exempt status.
• Have an annual income of at least £25,000 (as per last filed accounts on the Charity Commission).
• Charities working to improve the lives of vulnerable, disadvantaged or underrepresented women and girls within the UK and internationally.
• Charities that are led by, for and with women and girls. To assess this, they will look at whether your governing documents specifically mentions women/and or girls, whether you have a majority female board, who your beneficiaries are and your web presence (if your organisation has one).

New for 2026: they’ve expanded eligibility to better support smaller charities, recognising the ongoing funding pressures faced by organisations working with women and girls.

Charities should have a minimum income of £5,000 and be applying for between £500 and £10,000 in match funding.

Visit the Women and Girls Match Fund page for full eligibility, campaign details and more.

Why should you apply?

• Access Funding: In 2025, 68% of eligible charities received funding offers from Big Give’s partners.
• Expand Your Donor Base: 93% of charities report receiving donations from new supporters during the campaign.
• Boost Donations: 75% of charities have a significant increase in donations compared to similar fundraising efforts.
• Strengthen Relationships: 92% of charities develop relationships with new supporters, and 96% report that the campaign helps strengthen bonds with existing supporters.

How To Apply

To apply for the Women and Girls Match Fund:

• Log in or sign up
• Click on Big Give Campaigns.
• Click on Apply now for the Women and Girls Match Fund 2026

For full campaign details, please visit the Women and Girls Match Fund page.