2nd August
A new Cost of Living Community Organisations Fund was launched yesterday. It is a national fund that is for organisations that support people and communities under severe pressure because of increased cost of living.
Applicants MUST be delivering at least one of these services:
- food and emergency supplies – like food and baby banks or the provision of hot meals, clothes or toiletries
- emergency shelter – like night shelters or other accommodation for people experiencing homelessness
- safe spaces – like domestic abuse services and youth services
- warmth – like warm rooms and spaces
● financial and housing advice – like giving people advice because of the increased cost of living.
Applicants MUST be experiencing increased demand AND increased costs for these critical services.
Deadline: 16th October with evidence of spend and evaluation by March 2024.
Q. How much can organisations apply for? A. Between £10,000 and £75,000.
Organisations that already have funding from The National Lottery Community Fund can apply to the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund.
Please check all further eligibility*