Acre Housing

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About Acre Housing

Acre Housing is a registered charity established in 2004 and based in Oxfordshire, UK. Born from the legacy of institutional care and social exclusion, its mission emphasises choice, control, community integration, and equal citizenship for adults with learning disabilities. With a person-centred ethos rooted in the social model of disability, the charity owns and manages properties that provide secure, adapted independent living options, prioritising needs-led adaptations over institutional designs to foster social inclusion. Distinctively, Acre Housing operates exclusively as a housing provider and does not make external grants of any type.

What Acre Housing funds

The charity's singular focus is the direct provision of supported housing in Oxfordshire for adults over 18 with learning disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and Down's syndrome. It invests all resources in acquiring, adapting, and maintaining properties. These homes offer secure, adapted independent living with needs-led adaptations, promoting tenancy rights, wellbeing, and community participation. The work is tightly focused on learning disability housing needs within Oxfordshire; there are no external grants for projects, research, or general initiatives.

Who can apply

Acre Housing supports adults over 18 with learning disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and Down's syndrome. Its housing is for Oxfordshire residents or those with a strong connection to the county. Tenants are referred through statutory pathways, typically via local authority care managers or social services. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications from individuals, families, or organisations.

What Acre Housing doesn't fund

Acre Housing does not make external grants of any type, whether project, core, capital, or revenue. It does not fund work outside its focus on learning disability housing in Oxfordshire, nor does it support individuals directly. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.

How they like to fund

Acre Housing funds its own housing provision, directing all resources into acquiring, adapting, and maintaining properties. It operates as a landlord, supporting tenants through tenancy rights and community participation. The charity works solely through statutory referrals and does not provide external grants.

How much does Acre Housing give?

Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Acre Housing’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.

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Focus areas

Disability

How to apply to Acre Housing

Acre Housing does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Acre Housing provide?

Grant amounts vary. Contact Acre Housing directly for current funding levels.

Where does Acre Housing fund charities?

Acre Housing funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Acre Housing accept unsolicited applications?

Acre Housing does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Acre Housing?

Acre Housing does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.