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
The government has opened a £70.9m fund to applications from charities today as part of £101.5m pledged to the sector in this year’s spring budget.
The National Lottery Community Fund will distribute grants from the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund, The Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund | The National Lottery Community Fund which charities can apply until 16 October this year.
21st June 2023
An estimated 1.2 million people in the UK today are living in appliance poverty – without at least a washing machine or fridge-freezer in their homes, according to a new study. Click on the image below to read the report.
10,438 people
supported
5,593 households
supported
5,593 grants
made
£1.97m value of
grants approved