Deadline: 30-Jun-2020
The Morrisons Foundation recognises that homeless people are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 because they are more likely to have underlying health conditions and are less able to access basic sanitation.
Homelessness charities are raising concerns that if someone is sleeping rough or in a crowded night shelter, it’s impossible to self-isolate and maintain social distance so help is needed more than ever before.
Funding Information
- In response to this, the Morrisons Foundation Trustees have pledged £500,000 towards the Homeless Support Fund. The fund is designed to support charities caring for the homeless during the coronavirus outbreak and ensure help gets to those who need it most.
- The Morrisons Foundation awards grant funding for charity projects which make a positive difference in local communities. In the main grants are available to fully fund projects up to £25,000.
The Morrisons Foundation will not generally consider applications which are related to:
- Salaries and other running costs to support ongoing service delivery
- Grants, bursaries etc. to individuals
- Expeditions recreation or overseas travel
- Fundraising events
- Work that is primarily the statutory responsibility of public agencies
- Promotion of religious or political messaging
- Event sponsorship
- Advertising, promotion or marketing of events or services
- Overseas appeals
- Conferences or seminars
- Equipment which will be retained by individuals rather than the charity
- Animal charities, unless the objective is to improve the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged people
- Projects being delivered outside England, Scotland or Wales
- Sports-based charities, unless the objective is to improve the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged people
- Projects which could harm the reputation of the Foundation
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered charities that care for the homeless can apply for support to cover three broad areas:
- Outreach and support for rough sleepers, including provision of essentials
- Delivery of services in hostels and shelters
- Information and advice
- To be considered for a grant from the COVID-19 Homeless Emergency Fund applicants should:
- Be registered with the Commission/OSCR for a minimum of one year and have filed their documents (i.e. Trustee’s Reports and Financial Accounts) on time
- Work directly with homeless people and provide support of one (or more) of the areas the fund cover
- Accept payment electronically over the phone (i.e. by Credit Card or BACS)
For more information, visit https://www.morrisonsfoundation.com/latest-news/covid-19/