Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, housing associations, schools and social services providing support for individuals and families across the UK who are in financial need.
Priority will be given to:
- The most financially excluded people
- Families over individuals
- Those with caring responsibilities
- Items that will make the most difference to the individual/family’s long-term future
Other than in exceptional cases, Hardship Grants will only be made available for:
- Household items (white goods and occasionally other items i.e. sofas, wardrobes etc.)
- Basic Living Expenses (utilities or food)
- Work or education-related expenses (interview clothes, school uniforms, laptops, etc.)
- Rent arrears and Council tax arrears, but only where there is a clear and obvious risk of homelessness (for rent arrears involving a social landlord please outline what support has already been offered to your tenant)
- Contribution to immigration-related costs, where the current immigration status directly causes financial hardship to the applicant
For more information and to apply, please click here.
Applications can be made at any time and are assessed every six weeks.
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