Nationwide Foundation Empty Homes Scheme
Overview
Organisations bringing empty properties into use for people in need with priority given to schemes including one or more of the following:
- Projects which are financially sustainable, or which are working towards financial sustainability
- Projects incorporating training for NEETS and others who are out of work or low skilled
- Live/work schemes
- Environmentally friendly practices
- Asset transfer
What costs will be funded?
Funds will considered towards the costs of refurbishment and can include a fair contribution towards organisational core costs where this is required to bring empty properties into use as homes for people in need. Funds will also be considered towards legal and other such costs associated with obtaining the empty properties (including landlord negotiation and asset transfer). Funds are limited so the Foundation's support is expected to complement other sources of funding which the organisation has.
Applicants can apply for grant funding or programme related (social) investment loans depending on which is the most appropriate for the scheme.
Amounts of £15,000 to £140,000 will be considered.