This funding is for organisations that support people and communities under severe pressure because of the increased cost of living.
The main priority is to fund organisations supporting low-income households and individuals.
Focus Areas
To apply your organisation must already run critical services around at least one of the following:
Food and emergency supplies – like food and baby banks or the provision of hot meals, clothes or toiletries.
Emergency shelter – like night shelters or other accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.
Safe spaces – like domestic abuse services and youth services.
Warmth – like warm rooms and spaces.
Financial and housing advice – like giving people advice because of the increased cost of living.
Funding Information
You can apply for between £10,000 and £75,000.
Who can apply?
You can apply if your organisation is a:
registered, exempt or excepted charity (either incorporated or unincorporated);
charitable incorporated organisation (CIO);
not-for-profit company limited by guarantee (you must be a registered charity or have a not-for-profit ‘asset lock’ clause in your articles of association);
community interest company (CIC);
community benefit society;
co-operative society (you must have a not-for-profit ‘asset lock’ clause in your society rules and be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority).
You need at least 2 board or committee members who are not related
Related can mean:
related by marriage;
in a civil partnership with each other;
in a long-term relationship with each other;
related through a long-term partner;
living together at the same address;
related by blood.
They are more likely to fund small and medium-sized front-line organisations with an annual turnover of between £10,000 and around £1 million.
Larger organisations can also apply if they do both of the following:
show that they work closely and effectively with local communities;
fill a gap in essential local services.
Who can not apply?
They cannot accept applications from:
unincorporated associations (unless they are also a registered charity with the Charity Commission);
organisations that have already applied for this funding;
statutory bodies (including town, parish and community councils);
schools;
individuals;
sole traders;
one organisation applying on behalf of another or a partnership;
organisations that try to make profits and share these profits out privately. This includes organisations without the right asset locks. Or organisations that can pay profits to directors or shareholders.
