We’re excited to share that Hope Funds Round 5 is now live – and we’d love to invite you to apply.
This round builds on the success of previous years, offering enhanced support and greater flexibility to help organisations like yours make a lasting impact in the journey to end homelessness.
🌱 About Hopestead
Hopestead is a charity committed to ending homelessness together. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home, and we work in partnership with communities and organisations to make that vision a reality. Through funding, collaboration, and capacity-building, we support innovative and sustainable solutions that prevent and address homelessness.
💡 What’s on offer in Round 5:
- Grants of up to £20,000
- Funding period: November 2025 – March 2027 (17 months)
- £1,500 bursary per organisation for training and skills development, delivered in partnership with Hasler White Inclusive Facilitation
🏠 We’re looking to fund projects that:
- Increase the availability of bed spaces and homelessness accommodation
- Provide safe housing for people experiencing homelessness
- Prevent homelessness by supporting tenancy sustainment
✅ We will fund:
- Project and operational costs
- Participation in the Steps to Sustainability training programme
📅 Key dates:
- Applications close: 1 August 2025
- Successful applicants notified: Week of 15 September
- Funds awarded by: November 2025
We’re especially keen to hear from organisations we haven’t worked with before. If you’re passionate about creating a future free from homelessness, we’d love to explore how we can support your work.
