Hardship Grants

Our Hardship Grants Programme aims to support vulnerable people in emergencies via partner agencies. Organisations including registered charity organisations, churches, NHS agencies and Local Authority agencies with direct contact with their beneficiaries are eligible to apply.

Organisations can apply for 1 year funding and the maximum grant is £2,000.

Grants can typically be used for food, travel, top-ups for mobile phones, SIM cards, temporary accommodation, personal hygiene and medicine.

If you would like to see a copy of our application form ahead of applying, you can access here:

AI statement

We recognise that AI tools can be useful for efficiency and saving time. However, we encourage applicants to use their own words where possible when completing this application. The true value of your organisation’s work is best captured through your unique language, experiences and perspectives, which help us gain a deeper understanding of your impact.

Deadlines for 2025 Hardship Grants

DEADLINE EXPECTED RESPONSE DATE

15th October at 5pm.

24th November

*please note these deadlines are different to our other funding programmes.

You must complete the eligibility questions below to access our application form. If you have questions about your eligibility please contact our Grants team.

Case Studies

Total funds awarded in last 5 years to 763 organisations

Average project grant size

Covering all London boroughs