Details

The AHF is the UK's only specialist lender for charities and social enterprises working on or operating from historic buildings. They provide tailored investment to organisations working to secure a sustainable future for historic buildings across the UK.

Their loans can be used for various purposes, including:

• Redeveloping a building
• Buying a building (freehold or leasehold)
• Working capital, including cashflow loans
• Improvements to your building, including energy resilience improvements
• Supporting the development of new activities or services.

The AHF typically supports buildings that are listed or located within a conservation area. However, they will consider unlisted buildings outside of conservation areas if the applicant can demonstrate their historic or architectural significance.

The AHF understands that working with historic buildings can be complicated. Their Investment Team will provide full support throughout the application process and beyond.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Loan

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

Premium information

Maximum:

Premium information

Notes on award amounts:

Premium information

Who can apply

To apply, you must be a formally constituted and incorporated charity, community business or social enterprise whose members have limited liability.

When to apply

Applications can be made at any time.

How to apply

Complete an Expression of Interest Form available on the Fund website so that they can get in touch to discuss your requirements. They encourage applicants to contact them to discuss their project before applying.

Contact information

Exclusions

Premium information

Activites funded: Community development and regeneration General charitable activities Heritage and building preservation

Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Urban communities

Report inaccuracy

Last reviewed 3 days ago