Covid-19 Funding from Businesses

B&M Stores Support for Foodbanks
Each store is authorised to provide a local foodbank with a £1,500 donation, so they can buy essential groceries, cleaning goods and toiletries. To apply email foodbank@bmstores.co.uk with details of your foodbank, stating the registered charity number, the registered address and the full name of the representative authorised to collect the donation. Please also state your preferred nearby B&M branch that you wish to visit. They will then reply on how to access the donation.

B&Q Foundation
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for local charities that support people experiencing bad housing or homelessness, as well as community projects looking to improve their spaces.
Deadlines - contact for details

Energy for Tomorrow
This social impact scheme is designed to support entrepreneurs who have concepts and innovations to tackle climate change, lower energy bills and deliver positive impacts to people and communities. No set deadline.  Apply here.

Halifax Foundation
They have broadened their criteria to include constituted groups not yet registered, temporarily due to Covid-19 and are offering small grants up to £2,500, and medium grants up to £5,000. Both rounds operate on a rolling basis.  Apply here

Morrisons Foundation
Grants up to £10,000 to registered charities working directly with homeless people. Eligible activities are: outreach and support for rough sleepers, including provision of essentials; delivery of services in hostels and shelters; information and advice.  Read more

Persimmons Community Champions
All of their businesses are donating £2,000 each a month.  They are concentrating on charities working with or supporting the over 70s. Read more