Homelessness & Housing Grants & Funding
There are 240 UK funders offering grants for homelessness & housing charities, with typical awards from £50 to £600,000.
Homelessness and housing insecurity remain critical issues across the UK, and a dedicated network of funders supports charities working to prevent and respond to homelessness. Grants fund emergency accommodation and outreach, supported housing, tenancy sustainment, and the complex needs that both cause and result from homelessness — substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse, and family breakdown. Prevention-focused work is increasingly prioritised by major funders: early intervention services, debt and welfare advice, and support for people at risk of losing their homes. The Oak Foundation, Lloyds Bank Foundation, and Lankelly Chase all have strategic funding programmes in this area. Smaller trusts and community foundations support frontline provision — night shelters, food programmes, and drop-in centres. Housing First models, which provide stable accommodation as a foundation for addressing other needs, have attracted significant new funding. Many funders in this space value lived experience involvement in service design and delivery.
Quick Stats
- Total Funders
- 240
- Grant Range
- £50 - £600,000
- Open to Applications
- 74%
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Homelessness & Housing Funders
13 of 240 match your filtersChecked against verified programme data for 78 of 240 funders. 162 not yet verified are listed below; 65 that don't fit were excluded.
29th May 1961 Charity
Matching programme: General Grant Programme
The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, founded on 29 May 1961 by Miss Helen M. Martin from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, is an independent generalist grantma...
Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
Matching programme: Larger Charity Grants (Rounds 2 & 4)
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust, established in 1968 in memory of Austin Pilkington of the Pilkington glass family and his wife Hope, is a UK gra...
Austin Bailey Foundation
Matching programme: Overseas Grants
The Austin Bailey Foundation, established in 1984 by Keith Cyril Austin Bailey—a Swansea native shaped by his Christian upbringing and World War II ex...
Big Give Trust
Matching programme: Christmas Challenge
Big Give Trust pioneers innovative match funding to multiply charitable impact, strengthen organizational resilience, and cultivate collaborative phil...
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, UK Branch
Matching programme: Project Grants (Armenian Communities Department)
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch, established in 1956 from the bequest of Armenian oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian, is a London-based arm ...
Fine & Country Foundation
Matching programme: Foundation Grant Application
The Fine & Country Foundation, established in 2014 by the global Fine & Country estate agency network, is a grant-making trust dedicated to combating ...
Garfield Weston Foundation
Matching programme: Major Grant
The Garfield Weston Foundation, family-founded in 1958, drives its mission to strengthen society through enduring philanthropic support for charities ...
Henry Smith Charity
Matching programme: Christian Projects Grant Programme
The Henry Smith Foundation, formerly Henry Smith Charity and one of the UK's oldest independent grant-makers since 1628, channels the legacy of founde...
Kristina Martin Charitable Trust
Matching programme: Annual Grant Round
The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust champions mental well-being and tackles pressing mental health challenges through compassionate, hope-driven phil...
Landaid Charitable Trust Limited
Matching programme: LandAid Young Futures Fund
LandAid Charitable Trust Limited, founded in 1986 as the UK property industry's dedicated charity, unites the sector's financial resources and profess...
Project Giving Back
Matching programme: All About Plants
Project Giving Back is a UK-registered charity launched in 2021 by two anonymous philanthropists and RHS Life Members, driven by a passion for gardeni...
Schroder Charity Trust
Matching programme: Schroder Charity Trust
Schroder Charity Trust is an independent UK grant-making family trust with a mission to empower disadvantaged children, young adults, and vulnerable c...
Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation
Matching programme: Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation Grant Programme
Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation champions the right to a safe home and financial independence for those facing hardship, with a mission...
162 funders not yet verified against these filters
We haven't confirmed these funders' programme details yet, so they may or may not fit. Showing the first 10.
Tips for Applying to Homelessness & Housing Funders
Homelessness funders expect robust data to support your application. Reference CHAIN data, local rough sleeping counts, or your own service data to quantify the scale and nature of homelessness in your area. If your approach is informed by Housing First principles, explain the evidence base and how you implement fidelity to the model — funders are familiar with the research and want to see thoughtful adaptation rather than superficial adoption of the label. Describe your trauma-informed practice framework, explaining how it shapes staff training, service design, and organisational culture rather than being an add-on. Present clear move-on rates and sustained tenancy outcomes, showing not just immediate housing placements but longer-term stability at six and twelve months. Detail your partnerships with local authority housing teams, housing associations, and statutory homelessness services, explaining how you complement rather than duplicate their work. Address the complex needs that drive homelessness — substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse — and describe your approach to supporting people with multiple disadvantages. Funders value organisations that involve people with lived experience of homelessness in governance and service design, so demonstrate how this shapes your work in practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homelessness & Housing Grants
What grants are available for homelessness & housing charities in the UK?
There are 240+ UK funders offering grants for homelessness & housing charities. These range from small community grants under £5,000 to large multi-year funding programmes exceeding £100,000. Use Fundermatcher to find the best match for your organisation.
How much funding can homelessness & housing organisations get?
Grant amounts for homelessness & housing charities vary widely depending on the funder and project. Typical grants range from £1,000 to over £100,000. Many funders offer multi-year funding for established organisations with a strong track record.
How do I apply for homelessness & housing grants?
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