Funding

The Cost of Living Resilience Fund provides match funding for social sector organisations running services to help people struggling with the rising cost of living. The fund aims to increase sustainability in these organisations by supporting them to deliver projects which increase enterprise activity to build organisational stability and resilience. The programme is funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment who focus on ensuring charities and social enterprises can access the finance they need.

Charities, community groups, residents’ associations and voluntary organisations can apply for funding. Average grant is £2000 Match funding is required Funding must be spent by 31 March 2025. Projects will fit within one of Sanctuary's five priority themes, which are: - Employment, education, skills and training - Health and Well Being - Community safety and Infrastructure - Environment - ‎Financial inclusion