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From today (8 June), voluntary and community sector organisations can bid for a share of the £11.18m allocation, which represents a doubling of the previous three-year commitment. The grants, worth £3.73m a year, will be awarded quarterly over three years from April 2027 to April 2030.

Applications can be submitted on GOV.UK until 3 July, with successful organisations announced later this year.

The funding supports specialist, independent advice for HMRC customers who face barriers such as difficulty understanding their tax obligations, complex personal circumstances, or digital exclusion from HMRC’s expanding online services. Successful organisations will work alongside HMRC’s Extra Support Team to help customers manage their tax affairs and claim the entitlements they are owed.

The scheme has already shown its value. Between April 2025 and April 2026, more than 43,000 customers were able to engage with HMRC and access the information they needed with the help of grant-funded organisations.

Dan Tomlinson, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, said: “This funding means customers, who may be struggling with their tax affairs, are able to get the help they need to make a real difference to their situation.”

Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s chief customer officer, added: “We are all about making it easier for people to get their tax right and by working closely with our Voluntary and Community sector partners we can ensure our customers who need extra support have access to help when they need it most.”