We launch ‘The Big Charity Giveaway’ to support Charities across three regions

The Appeal is set to offer grants ranging from a couple of hundred pounds up to a maximum of £15,000, providing a significant funding opportunity for an array of good causes. The new grant round continues the powerful legacy of the late inspirational athlete and fundraiser Jane Tomlinson CBE, whose determination and generosity helped transform lives across the UK and beyond.  

Over the years, the Jane Tomlinson Appeal has already awarded significant amounts to charities and community projects supporting causes including cancer care, bereavement services, mental health support and initiatives that improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of children and young people.  

This latest giveaway is open to registered charities operating within Yorkshire, the Midlands and the Liverpool City Region, with successful applicants set to receive funding that could make a real difference to the communities they serve.  

Mike Tomlinson, Jane’s husband and Trustee of The Jane Tomlinson appeal comments, “Jane was passionate about helping others and with the 2026 Big Charity Giveaway, we can continue that legacy and give charities across our regions the opportunity to grow, reach more people and change more lives.  

“We’d like to hear from as many charities and organisations as possible. There is no minimum award, and they can bid for a maximum of £15,000 to support a project of their choice. They just need to tell us how they will spend it and what benefits it will bring.  

“We would especially like to hear from charities that work with children or cancer patients and their families. They are causes that were obviously close to Jane’s heart, as they are to ours.” 

From today, 8th January 2026, charities are invited to apply for the grants to help sustain, develop or expand their work.  

Applications will close on 5th February, after which all submissions will be carefully reviewed, and those successful will be notified shortly afterwards. Grants will then be formally awarded during the week commencing 2nd March.  

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal looks forward to announcing the successful grant recipients in March and celebrating the positive impact these funds will have. 

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