From 1^st February 2023, the Rayne Foundation’s open grants programme is focused exclusively on the following four areas of special interest:

• Young people’s improved mental health
• Arts as a tool to achieve social change
• Improved quality of life for carers and for older people
• Better opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers

This more focused approach is the first step in the Foundation working towards becoming a more pro-active and engaged funder and reflects our desire to think more carefully and have greater impact on a smaller number of issues, over a longer period.

From 1^st February 2023, applications from outside these four areas of interest will not be accepted.