Good Place to Live: New Beginnings Fund

Lloyds Bank Foundation
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Funding

Up to £200,000

Location

England, Wales

Applications

Open until 9 September 2026

Overview

Lloyds Bank Foundation is offering up to £200,000 in unrestricted funding to charities and community interest companies. The money is spread over four years. It supports work that prevents homelessness and helps people before they reach crisis point. Your work must focus on times in people's lives when they are most at risk of becoming homeless. The fund is open to organisations working across England and Wales. The deadline to apply is 9 September 2026.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must be a charity, CIO, or CIC
  • Work must focus on homelessness prevention or early intervention
  • Must operate in England or Wales
Who is this for?

This fund is for registered charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs), and Community Interest Companies (CICs) in England and Wales. Your work must focus on preventing homelessness or supporting people at risk before they reach crisis. It is not for organisations outside England and Wales or those working on homelessness recovery rather than prevention.

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

1,292

Typical award

£2,250

Most awards

£2,250 to £75,000

Most funded region

London

106 awards in 2025, down from 198 the year before.

Recent awards include Northern Engagement into Recovery from Addiction Foundation (£75,000, 2025), Action for Refugees in Lewisham (£75,000, 2025) and Anah Project (£75,000, 2025).

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Full details from Lloyds Bank Foundation

Four-year unrestricted funding for charities, CIOs and CICs working to prevent homelessness and support early intervention in communities before crisis hits. The fund focuses on times in people's lives when they are most at risk of homelessness. Grants of up to £200,000 are available over four years.

How to apply

Apply through the Lloyds Bank Foundation. The deadline is 9 September 2026. Check the Lloyds Bank Foundation website for the application form and any guidance notes.

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Last updated: 30 August 2026