Providing simple, accessible funding for charities that are improving homes - helping to create safer, more secure and more comfortable places to live.
Provided by:
B&Q Foundation
Funder website:
https://www.diy.com/corporate/bandq-foundation/
Maximum value:
£10,000.00
Objective of fund:
The B&Q Foundation is looking for charity projects that are improving or creating better, safer homes for people across the UK. You can also get involved in supporting by donating or fundraising.
The B&Q Foundation supports UK charities working to improve the lives of people in need by funding projects that make homes safe, welcoming, and comfortable. We provide grants for essential home improvements and home starter kits—helping individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disabilities, illness, or financial hardship to feel more settled and supported in their living spaces. We currently offer two main funding programmes: the Home Improvement Fund and the Home-Starter Kits Fund.
Who can apply
Registered UK charities are eligible to apply.
Charities must support individuals in need within the UK.
Eligible charities should provide accommodation or support people transitioning into their own homes.
Applicants must be able to submit an impact report detailing the number of beneficiaries.
Charities must demonstrate a minimum of one year’s operation with published annual accounts.
A current safeguarding policy is required for all applicants.
Restrictions
What organisations or projects do we not fund?
CICs and unregistered community groups
Youth clubs, sports clubs, hospices, nurseries, schools, hospitals, community day centres, therapeutic spaces
No funding for debt repayment or general operating costs
Retrospective funding (project must not have started before grant approval)
Grants for individuals, political parties, or for religious activities
Projects for improving staff, volunteer, or meeting areas
Eligible Expenditure
Projects must support improvements to homes and accommodation, or supply home-starter packs for people moving into new homes. Only charity-managed properties qualify for home and accommodation improvements.
If relevant, applicants need landlord approval for any changes and must have at least two years left on their lease or rental contract or own the property or outdoor space.
All projects are required to be finished within 12 months, unless otherwise agreed.
How to apply
https://bqfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/
Useful Links
https://bqfoundation.org.uk/guidance-and-faqs/
https://www.neighbourly.com/BandQFoundation2025HomeImprovementGrants
https://www.neighbourly.com/HomeStarterKits
https://www.neighbourly.com/grantapplication/questions/68e3d549b965f5999d50621f/
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