COSARAF is offering grants of up to £2,000 to organisations that support families and individuals from across the UK who are in financial need and struggling with everyday costs such as basic expenses, utilities, or rent arrears.

The Hardship Grants Programme supports recognised third-party social organisations, such as charities, housing associations, schools, and social services, which are acting on behalf of a family or individual in need, with priority being given to:

The most financially excluded people.
Families over individuals.
Those with caring responsibilities.
Items that will make the most difference to the individual/family’s long-term future.

Funding can be used to support vulnerable individuals with costs such as:

Household items, such as white goods, and occasionally furniture, including sofas or wardrobes.
Basic living expenses, such as utilities and food.
Work or education-related expenses.
Rent or Council tax arrears where there is a clear risk of homelessness.
Immigration-related costs, where a person’s current immigration status is causing financial hardship.

Applications are assessed every six weeks, and groups can expect to receive a response within eight weeks of their application.

Applications can be submitted at any time. For more information, please visit Hardship Grants - Cosaraf