Commonweal Housing, an independent social justice charity that investigates, pilots and champions housing-based responses to social injustice, is offering up to four grants of between ££5,000 and £8,000.
The funding is to carry out a feasibility study exploring the viability of proposed housing and support solutions within England, Scotland or Wales.
The funding is for organisations that understand the challenges facing young people and have bold ideas about how housing, combined with appropriate support, could make a lasting difference.
This round is focused on work being done in Wales, Scotland and England with particular interest in ideas supporting young people aged 16 and over who have experienced:
- Care
- Homelessness or housing insecurity
- Contact with the criminal justice system
- Neurodivergence
- Mental ill health (where intensive clinical support is not required)
- Exclusion from education
- Exploitation or abuse
- Other significant barriers to a successful transition into adulthood
The funder welcomes proposals addressing other overlooked transition points where housing could play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for at-risk youth.
The funding can be used for:
- Staff time
- Stakeholder engagement
- Service design
- Financial modelling
- Research
- Specialist consultancy
- Travel where appropriate.
Applications are accepted from charities, social enterprises, community organisations and public sector organisations in England, Scotland and Wales. Applications from partnerships between organisations are also encouraged where different expertise is needed to develop the model. Applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of the issue they are seeking to address and the ability to develop the proposal into a viable housing project.
Applications are accepted from 19 August 2026 to 16 October 2026.