Hackney Giving and LBH Cost of Living programme

The increased cost of living is an ongoing problem for many people living in Hackney. We are inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people with the cost of living in early 2025.

Grants of £5,000 will be awarded for work towards the following outcome:

Reducing the impact of the rising cost of living on people living in Hackney. 

A total of £150,000 is available for distribution.

Sarah Watson, Development and Programme Manager, Hackney Giving, said: “The cost of living is still an issue for people. In this round, we will be funding projects that provide support with food or with bill payments.”

Sarah continued: “In addition, we can also fund preventative work that helps people avoid crisis. The voluntary and community sector continues to care for Hackney’s communities and we are pleased to be able to distribute these funds.”

For full details and eligibility criteria, please download the programme guidance:

Download programme guidance
Download application form 

A plain text version of the application form, compatible with screen readers, is available on request.

The deadline for applications is 11am on 20 November 2024.

Support with your application

There will be three “how to apply” workshops. These workshops offer you the chance to hear a bit more about the funding as well as how to complete the application form.

To book a place, please use the links below:

• 24 October, 10am. Register here
• 28 October, 2pm. Register here
• 29 October, 11:30am. Register here

In addition, one to one support is available via the Hackney CVS Organisational Development team to help you with your application. You can contact them to discuss your project idea and how to start your application or if you have a draft application they can provide feedback.

Book a one-to-one appointment.

If you have any questions about this funding round, please contact Sarah on info@hackneygiving.org.uk.