Funding Opportunity: Leeds Building Society Foundation Grants

The Leeds Building Society Foundation is inviting applications for its final round of small capital grants in 2025. The programme supports UK registered charities working with people in need of a safe and secure home.

What Projects Can Apply?

Charities can apply for funding if their work addresses one or more of these themes:

• Financial stress – projects helping with bills, debt management or financial pressures.
• Security and refuge – initiatives supporting emergency accommodation.
• Quality and suitability of housing.
• Health and wellbeing support for those experiencing homelessness (as part of wraparound care alongside another theme).

Approach and Values

Applications are particularly welcome from organisations taking a Housing First and/or relationship-based approach. The Foundation encourages evidence of:

• Strength-based practice
• Trauma-informed care
• Psychologically informed environments

Grant Details

Grant size: £250 – £1,000

Eligible organisations: UK registered charities with an annual turnover under £1 million

Purpose: Capital expenditure only (items directly helping beneficiaries)

Applications open: 12 August 2025

Deadline: 3 November 2025

Decision meeting: Early December 2025

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted directly via the Leeds Building Society Foundation website. For more details and guidance, visit the official page: Leeds Building Society Foundation.

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