The Henry Smith Charity changed its name to the Henry Smith Foundation in June 2025 and published it new strategy, Elevate Your Impact (2025-2030), which 'reaffirms its commitment to the people and organisations driving change across the UK'.
The Domestic Abuse Fund is part of the Foundation's new Safer Futures funding priority, which supports services that help people rebuild their lives after abuse, displacement or prison.
This funding is intended for groups that are deeply rooted in their communities and offer person-centred, holistic support that is tailored around the needs of people from marginalised and minoritised communities who have experienced domestic abuse.
This fund is specifically for formally registered, not-for-profit organisations with a charitable purpose led-by-and-for marginalised and minoritised communities with a track record of at least three years' experience providing specialist domestic abuse support to their community. There are no minimum or maximum income thresholds - applications will be considered from organisations of all sizes.
It is expected that 20 grants will be made. All successful applicants will receive a grant of £250,000 over five years (£50,000 per year).
Although the funding is intended to be used for running costs, it will also support project costs if this is the preference.
The Foundation's Grant team will hold a free live webinar on 12 August 2025 (13:00 to 14:00). Registration is required. A recording will be available after the event for those who cannot attend.
Expression of Interest open 13 August 2025 and close 10 September 2025 (17:00).
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