Hackney Giving and LBH Cost of Living programme

The cost of living is continuing to cause a problem for many people living in Hackney. We are inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people with the cost of living in summer 2025.

Programme overview

Grants of £5,000 will be awarded for work towards the following outcome:

• Reducing the impact of the rising cost of living on people living in Hackney. 

A total of £115,000 is available for distribution.

For full details and eligibility criteria, please download the programme guidance:

Download programme guidance
Download application form 

A plain text version of the application form, compatible with screen readers, is available on request.

The deadline for applications is 11am on 5 June 2025.

Support with your application

There will be three “how to apply” workshops. These workshops offer you the chance to hear a bit more about the funding as well as how to complete the application form.

To book a place, please use the links below:

• 15 May, 2pm. Register here
• 19 May, 11am. Register here
• 22 May, 11am. Register here

In addition, one to one support is available via the Hackney CVS Organisational Development team to help you with your application. You can contact them to discuss your project idea and how to start your application or if you have a draft application they can provide feedback. Book a one to one appointment.

If you have any questions about this funding round, please contact Sarah on info@hackneygiving.org.uk