The Boshier Grant Scheme
In partnership with the National Autistic Society, in 2023 Thea and Peter Boshier established a new grant scheme, The Boshier Grant Scheme.
Each year, grants of up to £25,000 will be awarded to registered charities throughout the UK, who share the National Autistic Society’s vision to create a society that works for autistic people. Grants will only be given to charities and projects which align with the annual theme of the project and meet the eligibility criteria.
The fund will open for applications from 9 June 2025 to 18 July 2025. Please see our application guidance for more information.
Theme
This year, we are introducing an annual theme for grant scheme applicants. Moving forward the theme will change each year, enabling us to highlight a diverse range of issues and ensure that a variety of charities are given the opportunity to receive funding over the course of the grant scheme.
Loneliness
The National Autistic Society’s research has suggested that autistic people are four times more likely to be lonely than the general population. Loneliness can stem from many things, including social isolation and a lack of support. The consequences of loneliness can be really profound, with some evidence suggesting that it can affect your health as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
We are looking for projects that will help tackle the root causes and the direct impact of loneliness for autistic people, including reducing social isolation and improving support to make social connections.
You can visit our Advice and Guidance pages on loneliness here.
Applying for funding step-by-step
- Applicant to read and check eligibility criteria.
- Applicant to download editable PDF application form (from 9 June 2025).
- Applicant to complete their application form and submit via email by 5pm on 18 July 2025 to Boshier.GrantScheme@nas.org.uk.
- Decisions will be made, and applicants informed by 24 October 2025.
For further guidance on completing your application, please read our full application guidance.