The B&Q Foundation supports hundreds of registered charities across the UK every year, providing grants for a wide range of charities who are looking for funding to improve or develop spaces which benefit their local communities.

This grant supports capital and revenue costs. Awards are up to £10,000 for building or indoor projects, and up to £5,000 for garden projects. Funds are restricted to projects that provide, maintain, repair, or improve housing or community spaces, with priority given to grants funding over 25% of the project.

Registered charities supporting people experiencing homelessness, in financial hardship, impacted by health, disability, or other disadvantage or distress can apply. Full application criteria is available in the guidance (linked for your convenience).

The deadline for the current round is 6pm on Friday 9 May 2025, with the future rounds taking place:

Summer: opening at 9:30am Monday 14 July, closing at 6pm on Friday 1 August
Autumn: opening at 9:30am Monday 20 October, closing at 6pm on Friday 7 November

Applicants are notified of the outcome within 8 weeks of the round closing.

Exclusions include:

Community Interest Companies (CICs) and unregistered community groups
general appeals
non-public benefit religious activities
public bodies to carry out their statutory obligations
activities which solely support animal welfare
completed activities
privately owned and profit-distributing companies
office improvement projects unless dual-purpose where beneficiaries make use of the space

In recognition of the pressures on charities’ time and resources, the B&Q Foundation works with the team at Neighbourly, aiming to make the application process as simple as possible, using a 3 step process.

To apply, or for further information, please visit the B&Q Foundation website.