This Foundation offers small grant funding for capital expenditure to registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1million. Their focus is on projects that support those in need of a secure of a secure and safe home.
The small grants scheme offers up to £1,000 for projects that fit with the criteria themes:
- Relief of financial stress
- Security and refuge
- Quality and sustainability of housing
- Health and Wellbeing of those experiencing homelessness.
Their large grants scheme is only applicable to organisations in Yorkshire and the North East of England.
You do not have to be a customer of Leeds Building Society to be apply.
The panel meets quarterly, with the following application windows:
- opens Fri 20 Dec 2024 – closes Mon 10 Feb 2025 (for meeting on 26 March 2025)
- opens Tue 11 Feb 2025 – closes Fri 9 May 2025 (for meeting on Wed 25 June 2025)
- opens Fri 30 May 2025 – closes Mon 11 Aug 2025 (for meeting on Wed 1 Oct 2025)
- opens Tue 12 Aug 2025 – closes Mon 3 Nov 2025 (for meeting on Wed 3 Dec).
You can apply for funding again if your application is unsuccessful, but not for the same items of expenditure.
If you have any questions about this programme, you can email foundation@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk.
See more details on this funding at the Leeds Building Society Foundation website.