Greater Change Foundation

Greater Change Foundation supports individuals experiencing homelessness in the UK, with a focus on single adults, those with complex needs, and people facing multiple barriers to tenancy. They fund personalised cash grants for unmet needs that statutory aid does not cover, including rent deposits, furnishings, ID documents, training, education, and disability adaptations. The foundation’s grants are one-off and designed to enable sustainable steps out of homelessness. Geographically, their initial emphasis is on England, particularly Oxford and the South East, with plans to expand nationally. They work exclusively through pre-selected partner charities, preferring grassroots to mid-sized organisations with strong client ties.

Only pre-selected UK-registered homelessness charities and support organisations can apply, as the foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. They prefer grassroots to mid-sized charities with strong client relationships. The foundation prioritises organisations working with single adults, those with complex needs, and individuals facing multiple barriers to tenancy. There is no religious restriction on applicants. The foundation’s model relies on trusted partners to identify clients and facilitate the grant process, so eligibility is limited to existing partners operating primarily in England, with UK-wide ambitions.

Greater Change Foundation does not fund emergency relief that is unlinked to sustainable outcomes, core costs, unrestricted funding, or direct applications from individuals. They also do not support projects that replace frontline services, as their grants are designed to complement existing support. The foundation’s focus is on personalised, one-off grants for specific barriers, so ongoing or recurring costs are not covered.

Greater Change Foundation provides one-off, personalised cash grants delivered exclusively through trusted partner charities. Funding is client-led, with decisions made collaboratively between the individual and their support worker. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; it works by invitation with pre-selected organisations. Their model emphasises rigorous outcome tracking and a refusal of top-down approaches, ensuring grants are flexible and tailored to each client’s needs.