Grant funding opportunities for small homeless charities

Help the Homeless, a charitable organisation, is offering grants of up to £5,000 to assist small charities in their efforts to help homeless individuals reintegrate into the community and rebuild their lives.

Understanding the grant

Help the Homeless is committed to supporting organisations with a turnover of less than £500,000. These grants are particularly aimed at charities that operate residential or training facilities for homeless people.

What the grants cover

The grants are designated for capital costs. Examples of previously supported projects include:

• The Booth Centre in Manchester – This advice and activity centre for homeless people received a grant of £1,500. The funding was used for new lighting, a new water heater, and redecoration, enhancing the centre’s ability to provide education, training, advice, and food.
• The Amber Foundation – A grant of £3,000 was awarded to this Foundation to purchase new bedroom furniture for their residential centre in Devon. This centre supports over 60 unemployed, homeless young people annually, helping them to rebuild their lives and gain essential skills for independent living.

Application deadline

The next deadline for funding applications is 15th December 2023. It is crucial for interested organisations to prepare and submit their applications by this date.

Criteria for application

Before applying, it is important to ensure that your organisation and project meet the following criteria set by Help the Homeless:

• Your organisation must be a registered charity in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, or a registered Scottish Charity.
• The annual turnover of your charity should be less than £500,000.
• The grant must be used for capital projects only. Help the Homeless does not fund running/core costs or requests for computers and IT equipment.
• Grants are up to £5,000, and multi-year requests are not considered.
• There should be a minimum two-year gap between receiving a grant from Help the Homeless and making a new application.

Application process

All applications must be completed using the online form available on the Help the Homeless website. Note that applications via post or email are no longer accepted.

For small homeless charities seeking financial support for capital projects, this grant offers a significant opportunity. We encourage eligible organisations to apply and take advantage of this funding. Our expert team of accountants are available to assist with the financial aspects of your application, ensuring compliance with the criteria and maximising the chances of success.

For further assistance or advice on your application, please feel free to contact us.