The SmallWorks Pay It Forward Fund
Some small organisations do extraordinary work but simply cannot afford the support they need. The Pay It Forward Fund exists to change that — one organisation at a time.
How the Pay It Forward Fund works
Nominate a organisation
Support providers or organisations themselves can nominate a small organisation they believe deserves support but cannot afford it.
Advisory board reviews
Once a month our independent small organisations advisory board reviews all nominations and selects recipients based on need and fund availability.
Support is delivered
Approved organisations receive the support they need completely free of charge, funded by contributions to the Pay It Forward pot.
We share the impact
Every organisation supported through the fund is celebrated publicly so donors and nominators can see the difference their contribution made.
Who can nominate a organisation?
Support providers
Providers who have come across a organisation that needs help but can't afford it.
organisations themselves
Small organisations can self-nominate if they believe they meet the criteria for the fund.
The public
Anyone who knows a small organisation doing great work but struggling to access the support they need.
Nominate a organisation
Tell us about a small organisation you believe deserves support through the Pay It Forward Fund. All nominations are reviewed monthly by our advisory board.
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Contribute to the Pay It Forward Fund
Every contribution helps us support another small organisation that needs it most. Donations go directly into the Pay It Forward pot and are used to fund support for nominated organisations approved by our advisory board.
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organisations we have supported
Every month our advisory board selects a organisation to receive support through the fund. Here are some of the organisations we have helped so far.
Bright Futures Youth Club
March 2025
Received pro bono website development and online donation setup worth £2,500.
Green Spaces Community
February 2025
Received volunteer finance support and help setting up their accounting systems.
Hope Community Trust
January 2025
Received donated laptops and digital training for their community programme.
Our advisory board
The Pay It Forward Fund is overseen by an independent small organisations advisory board. They meet once a month to review nominations and approve recipients based on need, impact, and fund availability. The board is made up of experienced organisation sector professionals committed to supporting grassroots organisations.
Interested in joining the advisory board? Get in touchTogether we can support more small organisations
Whether you nominate a organisation, contribute to the fund, or spread the word — every action helps a small organisation get the support it deserves.