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Grants for organisations and partnerships supporting newcomers to the UK to rebuild their lives, feel at home and become active members of their local communities.

Henry Smith Foundation will fund organisations and partnerships whose charitable purpose is to support newcomers to the UK. Those applying should have ongoing, long-term access to safe physical spaces and have a proven track record of providing comprehensive help through three core elements of ‘Welcome’ work:

• Specialist support: for example, IAA-regulated immigration advice, help with rights and entitlements, destitution and housing matters, healthcare and therapeutic trauma support, English language education and employment.
• Enabling belonging: through regular social contact and relationship building within newcomer communities and between newcomers and other residents, for example through activities involving food, sport or the arts, volunteering or community sponsorship
• Influencing work: to help improve local conditions for Welcome. For example, strengthening links with local employers and educators or influencing local authority policies and practices that impact newcomers’ rights and ability to connect with and participate in the community.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Registered organisations or partnerships that have:

• A record of provision for at least 18 months in the three core elements of welcome work
• Charitable purpose, mission or objects to support newcomers to the UK
• Ongoing, long-term access to a safe, accessible physical space or spaces where the work is delivered.
• A year’s worth of accounts that have been audited or independently examined
• Up-to-date Safeguarding policy and practices

When to apply

Currently closed as of Wednesday 26th August 2026.

How to apply

Apply online via the Henry Smith Foundation website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Education and training Employability services General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing

Beneficiaries funded: Refugees and asylum seekers

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