About this Funding:
Families facing financial hardship in the UK can obtain small grants through Family Action’s Welfare Grants Programme. The funding aims to alleviate financial hardship by providing small but vital grants for essential personal and household items, enabling individuals and families to maintain their basic living standards and independence.
All applicants must fall into one or more of the following priority areas:
- Mental Health
- Domestic Abuse
- Older People
Eligible applicants must be referred by recognised agencies such as charities, housing associations, or social services. The programme supports people receiving means-tested benefits who are facing exceptional pressure or crisis. Grants typically range from £200 to £300 and can cover household goods such as cookers, washing machines, fridge-freezers, beds, and bedding.
Family Action, a national charity with over 150 years of experience supporting families, encourages organisations to act as referral partners to ensure those most in need receive timely assistance. Full eligibility criteria and application guidance are available on the charity’s website.
The is no application deadline.
Funding Criteria:
All applicants must fall into one or more of the following priority areas:
- Mental Health
- Domestic Abuse
- Older People
Eligible applicants must be referred by recognised agencies such as charities, housing associations, or social services. The programme supports people receiving means-tested benefits who are facing exceptional pressure or crisis.
