Emergency grants, via the Vicar’s Relief Fund, provide financial support to individuals who are at risk of losing their homes or who need to urgently find a place to live.

Designed to prevent someone from losing their homes or to help them find a new one, these grants can transform a person’s circumstances within a matter of days. Because the inability to pay a small debt or rental deposit shouldn’t prevent someone from having a safe place to live. Our grants can cover rent arrears, deposits, fees, or other expenses that could lead to eviction or homelessness.
 
That’s why VRF grants are issued quickly and efficiently via experienced support workers. Grants for preventing eviction are awarded up to a value of £350, and those for accessing accommodation are awarded up to £500. This is done via experienced support workers who work closely with those experiencing homelessness. 

Are you a support worker, looking to apply for a grant on behalf of one of the people you support?

Click here to make an application in the grant portal.

Click here for a help page with information on how to make an application.

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