Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited

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Typical grants: £2,000 – £50,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: As needed

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About Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited

Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited (FILT) is the charitable arm of Foundations, the national body for Home Improvement Agencies (HIAs). Established in 2002, the Trust works to improve housing conditions for vulnerable UK residents, particularly older people, disabled adults, and those facing financial hardship. Its mission is to enable safe, warm, independent living and to prevent crises such as fuel poverty and heating-related health emergencies. FILT acts as a collaborative intermediary, channelling funds from partners into local and regional HIAs for targeted interventions. It supports project-specific grants for essential home repairs, gas and heating safety upgrades, accessibility adaptations, advocacy, information services, and evidence-based research. The Trust emphasises pragmatic, high-impact values and seeks scalable, research-driven innovation through cross-sector leverage.

What Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited funds

FILT funds project-specific grants that address housing-related needs for vulnerable people across the UK. Priority areas include essential home repairs, gas and heating safety upgrades, accessibility adaptations, and advocacy or information services. The Trust also supports evidence-based research to improve housing interventions. Beneficiaries are reached indirectly through Home Improvement Agencies (HIAs) with proven outreach, focusing on tangible outcomes such as urgent repairs to avert health emergencies. The work spans England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with a particular emphasis on older adults, disabled people, and those in financial hardship. FILT does not fund core costs or unrestricted activities, instead concentrating on targeted projects that deliver measurable improvements to housing conditions.

Who can apply

Eligibility is restricted to UK-registered organisations, especially Home Improvement Agencies (HIAs) and aligned delivery partners that demonstrate a strategic fit and a history of impact. The Trust prioritises organisations with proven outreach to older people, disabled adults, and those facing financial hardship. No income thresholds apply, but unsolicited applications are not accepted. Prospective collaborators must initiate contact directly to discuss partnership opportunities. FILT works through HIAs, so organisations that are not HIAs may need to partner with one to access funding.

What Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited doesn't fund

FILT does not provide unrestricted funding, core costs, or support for retail activities. It does not fund work outside of its partnerships with Home Improvement Agencies or other aligned delivery partners. Direct grants to individuals are not offered, and the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Non-UK registered organisations are not eligible.

How they like to fund

FILT funds through a partnership model, awarding project-specific grants to Home Improvement Agencies and aligned partners. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is directed through proactive collaboration and invitation. Grants are tied to negotiated project proposals and focus on targeted interventions and research. FILT emphasises cross-sector leverage and scalable innovation, channelling funds from external partners to achieve maximum impact.

How much does Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited give?

£2,000 – £50,000

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.

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Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Older peopleDisabilityPoverty & hardship

How to apply to Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited

Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited provide?

Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited typically provides grants of £2,000 - £50,000.

Where does Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited fund charities?

Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited accept unsolicited applications?

Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited?

Foundations Independent Living Trust Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.