The Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation has announced that it is currently accepting applications for grants of up to £5,000 for UK registered charities that are helping people experiencing hardship or from underserved groups to access housing or improve financial wellbeing.

Key areas of support include helping people experiencing hardship and/or underserved groups to:

Access a Place to Call Home:

• Assisting people in need to find safe and secure permanent or temporary accommodation.
• Supporting individuals in crisis situations, such as homelessness or health emergencies.
• Funding community spaces that provide help and wellbeing support.

Financial Wellbeing:

• Providing guidance on money management and improving financial literacy.
• Supporting charities that offer financial education programmes.
• Enhancing digital competence related to financial management.

Priority is given to charities working in areas ranked within the top 50% of the UK Index of Multiple Deprivation.

Eligible organisations must be registered charities established for at least three years with three or more trustees. The funding can cover core costs including salaries, rent, utilities and training, or project expenses such as equipment, materials, venue hire and small capital contributions.

The round will close as soon as 75 applications have been received, so applicants should apply promptly. Trustees will meet in December 2026 to consider applications.