Jigsaw Foundation offers funds for projects which make a difference to the lives of their residents and their communities. The fund is open to charities, residents and community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and local partner agencies.
All projects must positively impact at least one of the themes:
- Health and wellbeing and social inclusion – promoting physical wellbeing, improving physical health, taking part in activities, healthy eating initiatives, improving mental wellbeing, increasing confidence to manage own health, to live more independently, reduce isolation.
- Employment, individual capacity building, enterprise and training – developing new skills, accessing training, gaining a qualification, getting into work, gaining work experience, volunteering, moving closer to work.
- Environmental improvement – engaging residents in improving spaces or places, improving green spaces, increasing usage of community spaces, improving lifestyle choices on environmental issues, improving energy efficiency.
- Sustaining tenancies – reducing tenancy turnover, creating a sense of community cohesion, increasing a sense of belonging in the community, increasing a sense of safety.
- Financial and digital inclusion – improving access to money advice and management, increasing individual confidence to manage money, reducing debts, increasing savings and improving digital usage and access.
Projects must take place within and benefit residents within Jigsaw Group neighbourhoods and must benefit more than one individual.
The maximum grant available for a project is £28,000, however this varies for some neighbourhoods.
Projects applying for £24,999 or less will be voted on by our residents who will decide whether funding should be allocated via the Jigsaw Rewards resident engagement platform.
Projects applying for £25,000 and over will be reviewed by the Jigsaw Homes Executive Management Team.
Click here for the guidance notes for Jigsaw Foundation applications
To apply download the application form.
For more information contact 0300 111 1212 or email: [email protected]
Deadline: August 2021