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The Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications from UK registered charities supporting people in the top 50% of the UK Index of Multiple Deprivation. Grants of up to £10,000 are available.


What the Fund Supports

Funding focuses on helping people in hardship and underserved groups through two key priorities:

1. Access to a Place to Call Home

Permanent housing: Supporting charities that help those most in need to live independently in a safe and secure home.

Temporary housing in crisis: Supporting organisations that provide accommodation in emergencies, such as homelessness, domestic abuse, or end-of-life care.

2. Improving Financial Wellbeing

Addressing financial difficulty: Helping charities that provide guidance on money management and improving financial stability.

Financial education: Supporting projects that build financial independence through education and skills.

Eligible Costs

The Foundation will consider funding:

  • Core costs
  • Project costs
  • Small capital contributions


Key Details Applications are accepted twice a year The second round is now open for 2026 funding

Deadline for applications:  31 October 2025 (17:00)

This is a valuable opportunity for charities to strengthen their work in housing, crisis support, and financial wellbeing for vulnerable communities.  Click here for more information 

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