London Borough of Hounslow

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Typical grants: £250 – £100,000
Where they fund: London Borough of Hounslow
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form
Decisions: Quarterly

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About London Borough of Hounslow

London Borough of Hounslow runs grant programmes for voluntary and community organisations that serve residents within the borough. Their mission is to improve health and wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and build household resilience through community-driven projects that tackle inequality and strengthen neighbourhoods. The council funds a broad range of work including physical and mental health support, activities for young people and older residents, services for disabled people, and projects that increase household income or improve access to skills and employment. They also support work with homeless residents and LGBT+ communities. Grants are available for constituted not-for-profit groups such as registered charities, community interest companies, and unincorporated associations. The council favours projects that are rooted in local need and delivered by organisations with strong links to Hounslow communities.

What London Borough of Hounslow funds

The council supports projects that improve physical and mental wellbeing, address frailty, and reduce social isolation among children, young people, disabled residents, older people, homeless residents, and LGBT+ communities. They fund community development work that enhances wellbeing and cohesion, as well as initiatives that increase household income, improve financial management skills, provide pathways to employment, and help residents age well. Activities include youth mental health support, peer support groups, befriending services, therapeutic activities, community events, health improvement programmes, and integrated outreach that connects beneficiaries to other services. All funded work must benefit people living in the London Borough of Hounslow.

Who can apply

Constituted not-for-profit organisations based in or serving the London Borough of Hounslow are eligible, including registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, community interest companies, companies limited by guarantee, unincorporated associations, and community groups. Faith-based groups may apply as long as funded activities do not promote worship or religious views. Individual people cannot apply. The council prioritises organisations with strong local roots and a clear understanding of community needs.

What London Borough of Hounslow doesn't fund

The council does not fund activities that have already taken place, costs already covered by another funder, items that benefit only an individual, activities that promote worship or religious views, party political activities, fundraising events, or alcohol. Core costs are excluded from their small grants programme. They also do not fund services that are the statutory responsibility of another provider, or organisations with significant unrestricted or unallocated reserves.

How they like to fund

The council awards grants through open, competitive programmes. They welcome unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Funding is provided as one-off project grants for a defined period. The council does not publish a separate multi-year or core-cost offer, though themed programmes such as the Revenue Fund may support service delivery. Decisions are based on how well a project meets local priorities and demonstrates community benefit.

How much does London Borough of Hounslow give?

London Borough of Hounslow runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 40 sourced facts

Revenue FundCurrently closed

£1,000 – £30,000

Thriving Communities Small GrantsCurrently closed

Tobacco Small GrantCurrently closed

£3,000 – £5,000

Online application form
Decisions in ~2 weeks

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What London Borough of Hounslow funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Improving health and wellbeing: Supporting residents to live well and age well by addressing frailty, improving physical and mental wellbeing and reducing social isolation. Improving household resilience: This could include increasing household income, improving skills to manage financial challenges, improving access to services, providing pathways to work and skills.

Costs they'll cover

Project deliveryEquipment

They don't fund

Core costsIndividuals

The full exclusions list (9)

services that are the responsibility of statutory providers
organisations with significant unrestricted or unallocated reserves
Activities, events, or services which have already taken place
any costs which someone else is paying for
items that only benefit an individual or are not needed to deliver the project outcomes
activities that promote worship or religious views
party political activities
fundraising activities
funding for alcohol

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

CommunityChildren & youthMental healthDisabilityOlder people

How to apply to London Borough of Hounslow

London Borough of Hounslow takes applications via online form.

Published programme route: online application form.
Decisions are typically quarterly.
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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does London Borough of Hounslow provide?

London Borough of Hounslow runs 3 grant programmes — Revenue Fund: £1,000 – £30,000 · Tobacco Small Grant: £3,000 – £5,000.

Where does London Borough of Hounslow fund charities?

London Borough of Hounslow funds charities operating in London Borough of Hounslow.

Does London Borough of Hounslow accept unsolicited applications?

London Borough of Hounslow accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does London Borough of Hounslow not fund?

Their published exclusions include: services that are the responsibility of statutory providers; organisations with significant unrestricted or unallocated reserves; Activities, events, or services which have already taken place; any costs which someone else is paying for; items that only benefit an individual or are not needed to deliver the project outcomes. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from London Borough of Hounslow?

London Borough of Hounslow takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.