Comic Relief - A Place to Belong: Every Step of the Way
/Closing Date 30/04/2026
Grants are available to support UK based not-for-profit organisations that work to empower young people who are at immediate risk of, or experiencing homelessness to access the right support at the right time or advocate for challenging structural racism in housing and homelessness.
This programme aims to ensure that funding not only addresses the immediate needs of young people but also helps dismantle the longstanding barriers that drive and sustain housing inequity.
Systemic Change Pathway – a £1 million programme offering core-flexible funding of up to £450,000 over three to seven years for organisations advancing policy change and challenging structural racism in housing and homelessness across the UK
UK organisations with annual income between £200,000 and £10 million can apply.
Organisations that are eligible include:
UK registered charity in England & Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland
Community interest company limited by shares or guarantees (CIC)
UK Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)
Other type of registered non-profit organisation that uses its assets for a defined social purpose
Company limited by guarantee or share using its assets for a defined social purpose
Limited liability partnership using assets for a defined social purpose
Co-operative society/friendly society
UK constituted organisation or trust
Flexible, core funding is designed to support the good work of organisations, not just projects.
Application guidance notes, frequently asked questions and the eligibility questionnaire can be found on the Comic Relief website.
The application process is as follows:
The first stage is to submit the online eligibility questionnaire.
Those who are eligible may submit a full application by the deadline of 30 April 2026 (23:59).
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a proposal assessment and asked to submit additional information and supporting documentation.
Contact Comic Relief for further information.
