Introduction – overview of the funding
The B&Q Foundation supports hundreds of registered charities across the UK every year.
B&Q’s one-off grants are available to UK registered charities for projects that improve homes and community spaces for those who are experiencing homelessness, in financial hardship, impacted by health, disability or other disadvantage or distress.
Who is eligible to apply?
UK registered charities based and working in the UK can apply. Unfortunately, CICs & unregistered community groups are not eligible for this funding.
Charities who have received funding before are eligible to apply, however, any previous projects must be completed, and impact report provided otherwise the application will be rejected. To allow for other charities to benefit from a grant, please do not apply within a year of a previous successful application.
What are the funder priorities?
The funding is aimed at charities working with people in need in the UK and who need funding for the following:
- Projects that provide, maintain, repair or improve housing or community space.
How much can organizations apply for?
There are two levels of grants:
- Up to £5,000 for garden projects
- Up to £10,000 for building or indoor projects.
The B&Q Foundation will consider awarding higher value grants.
What the funding can be used for
The funding can support decorating, renovating, or creating spaces, both indoors and outdoors, where people can feel at home and have a sense of belonging.
Projects could include creating community gardens, redecorating properties, installing new boilers, and creating new buildings or rooms.
The funding will cover the full cost for the completion of the project, including staff time required.
Is there a deadline?
The deadline for the current funding round is 15th Nov (6.00pm)
Find out more/how to apply
- Charities will need a published profile on Neighbourly in order to apply.
- To know more about the application process, please read the FAQs and Guidance notes available on the funder’s website.
- Funder’s website
Further support
For further support from RVA with preparing your application or your policies and procedures required for this funding, contact Herjeet Vass at herjeet.vass@rva.org.uk