Funding available for rent in advance, deposits, ID and removal costs
We’re writing from St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, where we work to end homelessness by providing funding, supporting frontline workers, and advocating for change.
As part of this, we offer the VRF, which awards fast emergency grants of up to £500 to help people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. These crisis grants can be used to remove immediate barriers such as rent in advance, deposits, ID, and removal costs. If all the required information is provided, we aim to process and pay grants within 5 working days.
You can register for a VRF account today using your direct work email address and once approved, you can start an application via our Application Portal. (Instructions on how to register, request an account and apply for grants are included in our Help Page and FAQ’s).
If you would like more information, please register to join one of our Teams webinars where we can discuss our grant offer and answer any questions you might have. Once registered, you’ll be emailed a link to join the webinar at the scheduled time:
January Session:
Tuesday 27 January 14:00 – 15:15.
Please register for the event using your work email address via this link
February Session
Tuesday 10 February 14:00 – 15:15 via this link.
Please register for the event using your work email address via this link
Full details of the above are set out in our Terms & Conditions and Grant Making Policy, which includes our eligibility criteria. Please read these documents carefully before registering for an account or applying for a grant.
Please also feel free to tell other local charities about the VRF if it could help support people they are working with to access accommodation.
We hope you can join us.
The VRF Team
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity