Funding for individuals Here is a list of funding opportunities available for individuals to apply. Essential Living Fund - GlasspoolEssential Living Fund provides general hardship funds, applications must be made via referral agency. Grants to Individuals | Smallwood TrustSmallwood Trust - The Fund supports some of the women who are likely to be disproportionately affected by the rise in the cost of living, prioritising applications from: Women that are single parents Disabled women Women with no recourse to public funds Women who are or who have been affected by domestic violence or abuse Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. Chances for Children Grants Chances for Children grants are individually tailored grants of up to £2,000 for children and young people who have experienced a crisis that has recently had a significant and enduring impact on their social and emotional wellbeing and educational engagement. Grants For Older PeopleFriends of the Elderly provides grants to older people living on low incomes. Apply for SupportAl-Mizan Charitable Trust - General Welfare Fund provides small grants to families across the UK, who are facing financial difficulties. Hardship Grants Application Guide - COSARAFHardship grants across a range of themes, prioritising the most excluded people. British Gas Energy Trust Fund Application FormDebt writer off fund British Gas Energy Trust – Individuals and families can apply for grants to clear domestic gas and electricity debts. Before applying to the Trust you must get money or debt advice first. EDF Energy Fund | EDF Energy Customer Support FundEDF provides support for individuals struggling to manage household energy debt. E.ON Next Energy FundE.ON Next Energy Fund is to help E.ON Next customers who are experiencing financial hardship and struggling. Teaching Staff Trust Provides hardship grants to people working in the education sector Grants | Finance Support | Royal British LegionThe Royal British Legion provide support to the Armed Forces community who may need financial support across a range of needs. Grants: England | Family FundFamily funds support families with disabled children in need of extra support, including a range of hardship related support. Family Action's Grants Service: Financial support since 1869Family Action’s Welfare Grants programme aims to help prevent an immediate crisis from spiralling and threatening the stability of families and individuals. Manage Cookie Preferences