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
Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation (IRMO) – £1,000
IRMO is a community-led organisation that provides Latin Americans with tools and information in...
Healthy Living Projects – £2,000
Based in Redbridge, the team run a day centre to support those at a critical time such as those...
Caritas Bakhita House – £2,000
Bakhita House is a refuge for women escaping human trafficking across London and Hertfordshire,...
Freedom from Torture – £1,500
Operating as the only national charity dedicated to protecting and healing survivors of trauma,...
Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice – £1,000
The Community Hospice supports patients and families of patients with terminal illnesses. Care is...