Action against homelessness
Given its funds originate from the property industry, Shanly Foundation has supported homeless charities for many years and our Action Against Homelessness annual fund offers great opportunities to help make a real difference.
We are particularly keen to support charities and organisations offering practical opportunities to help vulnerable people build skills and return to, or join, the world of work.
If you are shortlisted for the Shanly Foundation Action Against Homelessness annual fund, you may be invited to present your application to our Board of Trustees.
Eligibility:
Applications reopen on the 1st March 2025 – 31st May 2025
- Organisations working to combat homelessness
- Registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CIC), Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO), Exempt or Excepted under Charity Commission guidance
- Your organisation must have been in existence for more than 12 months
- You must have a dedicated bank account
- Restricted funding window – this fund is currently closed
- Applications are welcomed for:
– Single year grants up to £50,000
– Multi-year grants for a maximum of 3 years, not to exceed £150,000, in total over this period
– Core and unrestricted awards considered
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