The B&Q Foundation Grants programme is provided by B&Q Foundation and managed by Neighbourly.

Neighbourly is a ‘multi-award winning giving platform used by thousands of local Good Causes across the UK and Ireland to seek help from businesses in the form of funding, volunteer time and surplus products’.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended for UK charities working to improve the lives of people in need by supporting projects that make homes safe, welcoming, and comfortable.

Grants support home starter kits to help individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disabilities, illness, or financial hardship to feel more settled and supported in their living spaces.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £10,000 are available for kits, with a maximum allocation of £500 per kit. Kits to be delivered within 12 months.

Who Can Apply

UK registered charities based and working in the UK can apply.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Support people in need in the UK.
• Provide accommodation or support people moving into their own homes.
• Be in operation for at least one year with annual accounts published.
• Have a safeguarding policy in place.
• Commit to feeding back on the impact of the funding within 12 months when surveyed by Neighbourly.

Charities will need a published profile on Neighbourly in order to apply.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Food/drink
• Medicines
• Clothing
• Travel – e.g. bus tickets
• Vehicle related costs
• Legal fees or fines
• Bills – e.g. water, electric, internet, gas, Council Tax
• Debt repayments
• Rent
• Beauty products
• Hygiene products
• Subscriptions or memberships
• Electronic devices e.g. mobile phones, laptops, tablets

Eligible Expenditure

The grants can support:

• Small electrical appliances – e.g. microwaves, TV.
• White goods.
• Decoration – e.g. pictures, throws, etc.
• Furniture
• Bedding
• Cleaning items, DIY tools
• Flooring, Paint
• Kitchen utensils
• Storage
• Home retailer gift cards
• Curtains/blinds
• Lighting fixtures/lamps
• Safety items, eg, smoke alarms
• Gardening tools, plants, outdoor furniture
• Basic home repair materials
• Laundry essentials, eg, drying racks, baskets.

How To Apply

The application windows for 2026 are:

• 2 February to 20 February
• The scheduled round (27 April to 22 May) did not open as a result of high demand from the previous round
• 20 July to 14 August
• 19 October to 13 November

The guidance notes and FAQs can be found on the B&Q Foundation website.

The application process is managed by Neighbourly. Groups will need to create a profile on the Neighbourly platform as part of the B&Q Foundation application process. The profile can also be used to access other types of support on the Neighbourly platform.

Please note, if the B&Q Foundation receives a large number of eligible applications in one round, they may chose not to open the following round and allocate instead from applications already received.

Contact Neighbourly for further information.