| Charity information session | 2nd July 2025 |
| Charity call open | Varies from July 2025 |
| HRB call and GEMS application open | 1st September 2025 |
| HRB Application deadline | 26th November 2025 at 1pm |
| Peer review deadline | 26th February 2026 |
| Applicant response | 27th February – 13th March 2026 |
| Charity endorsement and shortlisting deadline | 3rd April 2026 |
| HRB assign applications to panel for review | 10th April 2026 |
| Pre-panel review | 10th April – 8th May 2026 |
| Panel meeting | Late May 2026 |
| HRB Board decision | Late June 2026 |
| Applicant notification | July 2026 |
| Contracts issued | September/October 2026 |
| Projects start dates | From 1st October 2026 |
