Community Concern London
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £10,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Community Concern London
Community Concern London is an independent charitable organisation dedicated to preventing and relieving poverty through rapid, practical assistance for individuals facing acute financial hardship in Greater London. Its core mission focuses on direct crisis intervention—distributing food parcels and meals, settling urgent household bills to avert eviction or disconnection, and providing one-off cash grants—delivered with an ethos of dignity, respect, non-judgemental support, and immediate impact on wellbeing. The charity funds grassroots organisations and community groups delivering these targeted poverty relief activities, with a tight emphasis on frontline crisis response.
What Community Concern London funds
Community Concern London funds direct crisis relief activities addressing poverty and homelessness across Greater London. This includes distributing food parcels and meals, settling urgent household bills such as rent, energy and water to prevent eviction or disconnection, and providing one-off cash grants. The charity works through trusted local partners including food banks, housing charities, and advice agencies that reach the hardest-hit communities. All supported work must be frontline crisis response; broader initiatives such as capacity building or long-term projects fall outside its remit. Activities must take place exclusively within Greater London.
Who can apply
UK-registered charities and community groups based and operating solely in Greater London are eligible. The funder prioritises small, grassroots organisations delivering frontline poverty relief. Beneficiaries must be individuals in acute financial hardship within London, with particular focus on families, older people, disabled individuals, and those at risk of destitution who lack other emergency aid.
What Community Concern London doesn't fund
The charity does not fund capacity building, long-term projects, core costs, policy work, or any activities taking place outside Greater London. Only direct crisis intervention is supported.
How they like to fund
Funding is provided as one-off grants for specific crisis needs. The charity operates on an invite-only basis, accepting referrals from recognised partner organisations. Unsolicited applications are not accepted. The approach prioritises speed and discretion, enabling rapid deployment of funds to frontline partners.
How much does Community Concern London give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Community Concern London
Community Concern London does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Community Concern London provide?
Community Concern London typically provides grants of £500 - £10,000.
Where does Community Concern London fund charities?
Community Concern London funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Community Concern London accept unsolicited applications?
Community Concern London does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Community Concern London?
Community Concern London does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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