Global's Make Some Noise - Expression of Interest

Global’s Make Some Noise is an Appeal operated by Global's Charities Limited, a registered charity in England, Wales and Scotland. Our vision is that nobody in the UK should be facing life’s toughest challenges alone, and we believe that small charities are best placed to address this in their local communities.

Here at Global’s Make Some Noise, we lean on the power of media, to let our audiences know they are not alone. We highlight issues that affect lives across the UK, by sharing stories from the local charities we support. We inspire and empower Global's audiences to unite in support of this work through their donations.

The funds we generate comes mainly from public donations inspired by the stories we share about the charities we support across Global's radio stations, outdoor advertising and social media platforms.

As a Charity Partner, you will be asked to provide photos, case studies and expected outcomes of the individuals supported by the project funded by Global’s Make Some Noise. If you are unable to support our fundraising in this capacity, it may reduce your chances of success.

ELIGIBILITY

What We Fund

Global’s Make Some Noise support projects, roles or programmes that provide in-depth direct delivery or continuous support work to individuals. To ensure consistency and transparency in how we allocate our funding, proposed projects must clearly align with at least one of our key outcome areas:

- Providing safety and shelter

- Supporting physical and/or mental health

- Developing life skills

- Reducing isolation or improving inclusion

Our grants programme also offers capacity building opportunities, designed to nurture the growth and development of small charities, and enhance their capacity to provide vital support within their communities.

What We Don’t Fund

Unfortunately, there are certain things that we cannot fund, which include:

- Activities to promote or improve the wellbeing of animals or our natural world

- Contributions to general appeals or circulars

- Funding for individuals or networked organisations

- Political, religious driven projects, or any other activity or project that is not for the wider public benefit

- Public bodies or associated providers carrying out statutory obligations, such as schools, the NHS or Local Authorities

- Activities that have already taken place

- Funding for grant-making activities, or activities where funds will be primarily provided to third-party organisations to deliver work.

Alumni Charities

Alumni charities selected for a grant before and including 2018 are able to reapply for funding this year (your previous project grant funding must have ended in 2020).

Charities who took part in the Small Charity Week match funding campaign in June 2025 are eligible to apply for a project grant (as long as they meet all the above criteria).

TIMELINE

STAGE 1 Expression of Interest: Submission deadline 5pm Tuesday, 14th October.

STAGE 2 Application: Successful applicants receive an invitation to apply by Monday, 10th November. Submission deadline is 5pm Monday, 24th November.

Unsuccessful EOI applicants will also be notified by end of day Monday, 10th November

STAGE 3 Panel Assessment: Funding proposals will be reviewed by our grants panel, and successful applications will be selected.

STAGE 4 Application Outcome: Applicants receive confirmation if their application has been successful or unsuccessful by end February 2026.

STAGE 5 Funding Agreement: Successful applicants receive and return their funding Agreement and funding schedule by Thursday 26th March 2026.

STAGE 6 Funding Commences: Successful applicants receive their first grant instalment from April 2026. Subsequently, grant payments are made (in most cases) in 6 monthly instalments after completing a monitoring form.

If you have any accessibility requirements to submit an expression of interest with us, please email us on grants@makesomenoise.com. We are happy to help.

Unfortunately you are not eligible to apply for Global's Make Some Noise at the present time and cannot submit an Expression of Interest to us.

Please visit www.makesomenoise.com in the future for more information on our available grants.

Charity and Main Contact Details

Your Charity's Details

Your charity's name:

Your current charity registration number:

Any previous charity registration numbers:

Charity phone number:

Charity website:

Charity's address:

Main Applicant Contact Details

Your first name:

Your last name:

Your email address:

Your phone number:

Your position in the charity:

About Your Charity

Please tell us about your charity’s overall work. In your answer, explain:

Who the majority of your beneficiaries are.

The types of support you provide in general,  NOT the project you’re applying for.

Why support is needed in the community/area you work in.

We will score your answer on how well you:

Identify your main beneficiaries.

Describe the general support you provide.

Use evidence (statistics, research findings, or relevant reports) to illustrate the need for your charity. You may also include short real-life examples. (250 words or less) 

Funding proposal

You may apply for two years of funding (up to £70,000 in total) from Globals' Make Some Noise. Funding will commence in April 2026, should you be invited to apply.

Please provide a short summary of the project you are requesting funds for, include:
- Who the project will benefit - reference demographic, circumstances and location.
- What services or deliverable the project will provide - describe the type of support and how it will be delivered.
- Expected impact and outcomes - these should be detailed, specific, and measurable. Clearly demonstrating the expected change or improvement for beneficiaries. Including total number of people supported for the full length of your project.

Keep your answer focused and capture the key information you want us to know. (250 words or less)

Please tell us how your charity involves the people it supports (also know as your 'beneficiaries') in shaping and improving your activities. (max 100 words)

Would 2-year funding for your project contribute to the longer-term sustainability of your organisation or increase its wider impact, either directly or indirectly? Please tell us if and how. (max 100 words)

Storytelling

The Global's Make Some Noise Appeal

What storytelling information would you be able to prepare and share with us?

At Global's Make Some Noise, the heart of our grant-giving lies in the generosity of Global radio stations' audiences and supporters. We bring to life the experiences of individuals who have funded, been involved with and benefited from projects funded by Make Some Noise.

By amplifying these diverse voices, we don't just raise funds; we build understanding, empathy, and a sense of community among our listeners. This approach ensures that raising awareness of social issues remains at the core of our mission, creating a powerful cycle of support that continues to make noise for those who need it most.

As an example, here are some of the storytelling opportunities you might be asked to share with us about charity, your team and the people you support;

Publicly sharable case studiesPublicly sharable photographs and videosParticipants for interviews or recording audioNone of the above

It is important to note that we would require full written permissions for any content used containing the people you support or staff members.

We choose the most powerful stories that will resonate with our listeners, and which will help drive donations. Therefore, it is not guaranteed that all successful applicants will be profiled on Global’s platforms (e.g.: radio stations and social media).

If you think you are unable to fulfil this request, please contact grants@makesomenoise.com with the subject line ‘2025 EOI storytelling enquiry’.

Monitoring and Reporting Requirements

Our programme monitoring and evaluation process focuses on 4 areas:

- Project deliverables

- Organisational growth/development

- Individual impact

- Storytelling/case studies

The ‘individual’ impact of your project will be measured through by the application of the four wellbeing questions by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), focussing on the impact that your project is having on the beneficiary’s emotional wellbeing.

We ask our charity partners - where appropriate - to ask these four questions to every person people supported through the GMSN-funded project, at the beginning and end of their journey throughout your funding with us so you track their progress.