Applications for the 2026 BMA Giving grant round are now open and will close on Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11.59PM.
BMA Giving is committed to supporting doctors and the communities they serve by funding projects that make meaningful impact. We provide grants to UK-registered charitable organisations delivering healthcare initiatives aligned with our priorities and values. These include projects with a humanitarian or health information focus in low and middle-income countries.
Our partnerships promote the expertise of BMA members and empower charities to develop vital projects that support those who need it most. Applications for projects where doctors play a key role are also welcomed.
In 2026, the BMA Giving committee will award grants totalling £75,000.
Grants eligibility
BMA Giving grants are only available for UK-registered charities. Charities may apply for any amount up to, but not exceeding, £10,000. Grants are not available for individuals, including tuition and course fees.
Charities are asked to consider how working with the BMA, a membership organisation of over 196,000 doctors and medical students, is relevant to their mission and could benefit their work.
Grants criteria
BMA Giving grants are assessed by the BMA Giving committee on behalf of the BMA finance committee. In judging the applications, the committee consider the following points:
1. Governance and capacity to deliver project effectively
Demonstrates strong organisational capability through relevant track record, qualified staff or volunteers, effective partnerships, and evidence of delivering similar work.
Governance arrangements are robust and proportionate to the project’s scale and nature, including appropriate financial controls, safeguarding measures, and risk management.
Project plan is clear, achievable and well-structured, with defined timelines and delivery mechanisms.
Risks are identified with practical and credible mitigation strategies.
Ethical and inclusive practices are evident throughout.
2. Appropriate use of funds
Budget is clear, accurate and well justified.
Funding request represents good value for money, considering scale of benefit, cost-effectiveness, and alternative options explored.
BMA Giving contribution is meaningful and essential to achieving the project’s aims.
Co-funding arrangements or financial dependencies are transparent and credible, with contingency plans for changes in external funding.
Financial sustainability addressed where relevant, including how ongoing or future costs will be supported.
3. Importance, impact and alignment
Outcomes are clearly defined, measurable, and realistic, supported by a credible approach to monitoring and evaluation.
Project aligns with the BMA’s mission, vision and values, addresses an identified need, and demonstrates how it will improve doctors’ wellbeing, working lives, patient care, or health outcomes.
Expected impact is significant and consistent with BMA values.
International projects demonstrate ethical practice, local leadership or co-design, cultural sensitivity, sustainable capacity-building, and clear benefits to local health systems.
See the BMA Giving terms and conditions for further details.
Successful applicants will be asked to provide progress reports, and the grant must be spent within 12 months of the date in their grant offer letter.
Please note: Applications for projects that support the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students must complement existing BMA services. See the BMA wellbeing support services page for further details.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:59PM.
Application checklist
Applicants will need the following information to complete the application form:
Charity number and mission statement
Relevant financial documents for the project (including a breakdown of costs relevant to the project, highlighting specific costs the BMA Giving grant would fund).
Planning document for the project (including a project plan with a timeline for activities)
Safeguarding policy
Risk register
Please read the BMA Giving webpage before completing the application.
All documents uploaded must be in pdf format and all sections of the application form must be completed.
Contact details
Email: BMAGiving@bma.org.uk
Phone: 020 7383 6299
The deadline for applications is Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:59PM.
For more information and full terms and conditions, please visit the BMA Giving webpage.
Please note that the BMA staff team cannot offer guidance or advice on the content of your application.
Data protection
The BMA will use the information provided in the application for the processing and the assessment of the application, for awarding the grant, and for the financial payment and monitoring of the grant. The name of successful organisations and their project details will be made available on the BMA Giving webpage on the BMA website, following the awarding of the grants.
For more information please read the full BMA privacy policy.
BMA Giving 2026
Applications for the 2026 BMA Giving grant round are now open and will close on Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11.59PM.
BMA Giving is committed to supporting doctors and the communities they serve by funding projects that make meaningful impact. We provide grants to UK-registered charitable organisations delivering healthcare initiatives aligned with our priorities and values. These include projects with a humanitarian or health information focus in low and middle-income countries.
Our partnerships promote the expertise of BMA members and empower charities to develop vital projects that support those who need it most. Applications for projects where doctors play a key role are also welcomed.
In 2026, the BMA Giving committee will award grants totalling £75,000.
Grants eligibility
BMA Giving grants are only available for UK-registered charities. Charities may apply for any amount up to, but not exceeding, £10,000. Grants are not available for individuals, including tuition and course fees.
Charities are asked to consider how working with the BMA, a membership organisation of over 196,000 doctors and medical students, is relevant to their mission and could benefit their work.
Grants criteria
BMA Giving grants are assessed by the BMA Giving committee on behalf of the BMA finance committee. In judging the applications, the committee consider the following points:
1. Governance and capacity to deliver project effectively
Demonstrates strong organisational capability through relevant track record, qualified staff or volunteers, effective partnerships, and evidence of delivering similar work.
Governance arrangements are robust and proportionate to the project’s scale and nature, including appropriate financial controls, safeguarding measures, and risk management.
Project plan is clear, achievable and well-structured, with defined timelines and delivery mechanisms.
Risks are identified with practical and credible mitigation strategies.
Ethical and inclusive practices are evident throughout.
2. Appropriate use of funds
Budget is clear, accurate and well justified.
Funding request represents good value for money, considering scale of benefit, cost-effectiveness, and alternative options explored.
BMA Giving contribution is meaningful and essential to achieving the project’s aims.
Co-funding arrangements or financial dependencies are transparent and credible, with contingency plans for changes in external funding.
Financial sustainability addressed where relevant, including how ongoing or future costs will be supported.
3. Importance, impact and alignment
Outcomes are clearly defined, measurable, and realistic, supported by a credible approach to monitoring and evaluation.
Project aligns with the BMA’s mission, vision and values, addresses an identified need, and demonstrates how it will improve doctors’ wellbeing, working lives, patient care, or health outcomes.
Expected impact is significant and consistent with BMA values.
International projects demonstrate ethical practice, local leadership or co-design, cultural sensitivity, sustainable capacity-building, and clear benefits to local health systems.
See the BMA Giving terms and conditions for further details.
Successful applicants will be asked to provide progress reports, and the grant must be spent within 12 months of the date in their grant offer letter.
Please note: Applications for projects that support the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students must complement existing BMA services. See the BMA wellbeing support services page for further details.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:59PM.
Application checklist
Applicants will need the following information to complete the application form:
Charity number and mission statement
Relevant financial documents for the project (including a breakdown of costs relevant to the project, highlighting specific costs the BMA Giving grant would fund).
Planning document for the project (including a project plan with a timeline for activities)
Safeguarding policy
Risk register
Please read the BMA Giving webpage before completing the application.
All documents uploaded must be in pdf format and all sections of the application form must be completed.
Contact details
Email: BMAGiving@bma.org.uk
Phone: 020 7383 6299
The deadline for applications is Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:59PM.
For more information and full terms and conditions, please visit the BMA Giving webpage.
Please note that the BMA staff team cannot offer guidance or advice on the content of your application.
Data protection
The BMA will use the information provided in the application for the processing and the assessment of the application, for awarding the grant, and for the financial payment and monitoring of the grant. The name of successful organisations and their project details will be made available on the BMA Giving webpage on the BMA website, following the awarding of the grants.
For more information please read the full BMA privacy policy.