Housing the Homeless Central Fund
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- Typical grants
- £250 – £1,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Housing the Homeless Central Fund
Housing the Homeless Central Fund is a UK charity established in 1964 to prevent and relieve poverty among homeless individuals and families. It funds accredited social work agencies to provide housing and essential amenities, with a strong emphasis on families with children or those expecting babies. The Trust prioritises urgent interventions for those in demonstrable hardship, guided by values of professional oversight and safeguarding. The Trust supports homelessness prevention, family welfare, and crisis recovery, backing agencies that assist people threatened with eviction, impoverished families caring for children, and individuals rebuilding after setbacks. Grants enable emergency measures such as securing accommodation or vital services, focusing on vulnerable children and housing-linked poverty. The Trust operates across England, Wales, and Scotland, with no geographic restrictions, and prefers established medium-to-large organisations. Uniquely, the Trust channels modest, one-off funds through trusted professionals for precise, high-impact interventions. It does not accept unsolicited applications from individuals or non-accredited bodies, and does not fund general core costs or open-access programmes.
What Housing the Homeless Central Fund funds
The Trust funds work that prevents and relieves poverty among homeless individuals and families, with a strong emphasis on families with children or those expecting babies. It supports agencies that help people threatened with eviction, impoverished families caring for children, and individuals rebuilding after setbacks. Grants enable emergency measures such as securing accommodation or vital services, focusing on vulnerable children and housing-linked poverty. The Trust operates across England, Wales, and Scotland, with no geographic restrictions.
Who can apply
Only accredited social work agencies may apply for funding. The Trust prefers established medium-to-large organisations and works across England, Wales, and Scotland with no geographic restrictions. Unsolicited applications from individuals or non-accredited bodies are not accepted. The Trust prioritises urgent interventions for those in demonstrable hardship, with a focus on families with children or those expecting babies.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides one-off grants, channelled through accredited social work agencies for targeted interventions. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, it works through professional referrals to deliver precise, high-impact emergency support. The Trust channels modest funds through trusted professionals for specific, high-impact interventions.
How much does Housing the Homeless Central Fund 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 Housing the Homeless Central Fund
Housing the Homeless Central Fund 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 quarterly.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Housing the Homeless Central Fund.
- 2Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Housing the Homeless Central Fund provide?
Housing the Homeless Central Fund typically provides grants of £250 - £1,000.
Where does Housing the Homeless Central Fund fund charities?
Housing the Homeless Central Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Housing the Homeless Central Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Housing the Homeless Central Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Housing the Homeless Central Fund?
Housing the Homeless Central Fund 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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