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Charitable Grants

Housing Action Management (HAM) is committed to improving outcomes for people facing housing insecurity. Each month we award one unrestricted grant of up to £500 to a UK registered charity, trust or foundation whose work directly benefits individuals in—or at risk of—temporary or emergency accommodation.

Our aim is to support ex offenders and prisoners, people who have experienced domestic abuse, and those who are currently or have been street homeless. We therefore prioritise projects that create safe pathways into stable housing and long term wellbeing for these groups.

Our aim is to enable community-led projects, promote stability, and enhance the wellbeing of individuals and families facing housing challenges.

Funding Available

Amount: Up to £500 per organisation, awarded monthly.
Type: One off, grant to be spent within 6 months.
Scale: Designed for small, high impact or pilot projects that may not attract mainstream funders.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from UK registered charities, trusts and foundations that:

Deliver services anywhere in the UK.
Work with at least one of the following groups:
- Ex offenders or people on release from custody
- Survivors of domestic violence (adults or children)
- Individuals and families who are street homeless or in temporary/emergency accommodation
Can evidence how their activities connect to housing stability, skills or wellbeing.

What We Fund

Projects must have a clear link to housing‑related support and demonstrate measurable community benefit. Priority areas include:

Emergency & Supported Housing - Night shelters, ‘move on’ support, resettlement packs
Prison & Through the Gate Programmes - Tenancy readiness training, mentoring, peer support
Domestic Abuse Recovery - Safe home setup costs, advocacy, financial resilience courses
Skills, Training & Employment - Construction skills certificates, CV clinics, digital inclusion
Mental Health & Wellbeing - Counselling, group therapy, trauma informed workshops
Animal Assisted Support - Foster schemes for pets of domestic abuse survivors, homeless pet care outreach, rescue animal programmes for prisoners

We are happy to consider innovative, cross‑sector collaborations—especially where lived experience shapes delivery.

How to Apply

Grant rounds open on the 1st of every month and close at 17:00 on the last working day. Decisions are communicated within 14 days; successful applicants receive funds within 7 days of acceptance.

Please email grants@housingactionmanagement.co.uk with the subject line “HAM Grant – [Charity Name]” and attach:

1. Charity registration number and contact details.
2. A one page project summary (max 500 words) covering objectives, activities, timeline and location.
3. Budget breakdown (income & expenditure).
4. Expected outputs/outcomes and how you will measure success.

We particularly welcome applications for early-stage initiatives or activities that are unlikely to receive traditional funding. If you are unsure about eligibility, contact us for guidance before applying. Email grants@housingactionmanagement.co.uk or call 01206 860271. We’re happy to talk through your idea before you submit an application.

Assessment Criteria

Applications are scored against:

Need & Alignment – relevance to ex offenders, domestic abuse survivors or homeless individuals.
Impact – clarity of outcomes and beneficiaries (e.g., number of people rehoused, trained or supported).
Feasibility – realistic budget and timescales.
Innovation & Collaboration – fresh approaches, partnerships, or service user leadership.

Reporting

A short impact report (max 300 words) is required within 3 months of project completion. We encourage honesty and simplicity in your updates. Photos and testimonials are always welcome if appropriate.

Final Note

We believe that small actions can create meaningful change. If your charity is helping individuals move forward from crisis into stability, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s build better futures together.