Small grants making a big difference
Our vision is of a society where everyone has the basics they need for a good life.
We are one of the few UK-wide charities providing grants support for people experiencing financial hardship, that has no restrictions on who we can help
We provide timely, small, one-off grants to individuals, couples and families for everyday items to help them cope when things get tough, equip them to manage better day-to-day and enable them to build a stronger future.
We invite applications from support agencies on behalf of the people they support, as we believe that by working with others we can provide greater support.
"Lockdown has been brutal and I’ve felt very isolated and alone. When I was told Glasspool was going to give me a washer dryer I literally jumped for joy! I know Glasspool tends to fund washing machines so I was touched that Glasspool recognised that I live in a flat and that drying damp washing indoors would exacerbate my existing mould problem. They found the right solution for my situation"
Judith, who received a Glasspool grant during 2020/21
August 2022
If you’re a homeowner or private tenant on benefits or a low income you could get a grant of up to £25,000 to improve your home and save on your energy bills to help with the cost of living through The Mayor of London’s Warmer Homes programme.
February 2022
Due to the high level of demand for grants through this joint programme, the fund is now closed to new applications.
From Monday 14 February 2022 we will only be able to accept applications for our main funding programme for household items and clothing.
Check the home page of our website https://www.glasspool.org.uk/ for funding updates.
11,839 people
helped
6,616 grants
made
6,967 items
received
1,209 partner
organisations
2,849 support
workers