The Fine & Country Foundation supports 29 charities in its Spring Grant Scheme

The Fine & Country Foundation has announced the recipients of its Spring 2025 grants, awarding a total of £50,572 to 29 charities dedicated to tackling homelessness and poverty. This round of funding builds on The Foundation’s commitment to support vulnerable individuals and communities, both in the UK and internationally.

Now in its eleventh year, The Fine & Country Foundation continues its biannual grant scheme, with funding rounds held in Spring and Autumn. Each charity recipient is nominated by a local Fine & Country office, strengthening the connection between agents and the causes that matter most in their communities. Successful charities receive grants of up to £3,000, helping them deliver essential services and long-term support to those most in need.

This Spring, charities continue to face increasing pressure due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with rising demand for food banks, shelters, mental health services, and community outreach. The Foundation’s funding acts as a crucial lifeline, enabling organisations to focus on their core mission without the added strain of financial uncertainty.

Having surpassed the milestone of £1 million raised since its inception in 2014, The Fine & Country Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to drive meaningful change through collective giving and grassroots support. Every nomination and donation, no matter the size, contributes to this growing impact. Emilie Despois, Trustee of The Fine & Country Foundation, shares: "We are incredibly proud to support 29 charities this Spring with vital funding that will help them carry on their life-changing work. These grants represent more than just financial assistance — they are a message of solidarity and belief in the power of community-led action to combat homelessness and poverty."

We are delighted to share the Spring 2025 Grant recipients;

Emmaus Coventry and Warwickshire, nominated by Fine & Country Coventry, received a donation of £1,500. Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire is a charity that helps people who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness. They offer somewhere to live, support and work opportunities. Everyone we support gets their own room at our accommodation in Binley, Coventry.

Nuneaton Foodbank, also nominated by Fine & Country Coventry, received a donation of £1,500. Nuneaton Foodbank don’t think anyone in their community should have to face going hungry. That’s why they provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis. They are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

Habitat for Humanity GB, nominated by Fine & Country Ascot and Wentworth, received a donation of £1,000. Humanity GB is an international charity fighting global poverty and homelessness, they believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability and self-reliance.

The Amber Foundation, nominated by Fine & Country Surrey Hills, received a donation of £1,500. At Amber they support young adults (aged 18-30) facing complex problems and offer homeless support to transform their lives by helping them move away from homelessness, out of unemployment and work towards better, brighter and healthier futures. At their centres in Devon, Wiltshire, Surrey and Kent they provide much more than a safe place to stay. Alongside a temporary home, every young person who comes to Amber receives personalised support and has the opportunity to develop new skills, experiences and has the time to focus on themselves. The Amber Foundation, was also nominated by Fine & Country Marlborough and Devizes, and will receive a further donation of £1,500.

The Clock Tower Sanctuary, nominated by Fine & Country Brighton and Hove, received a donation of £2,500. The Clock Tower Sanctuary is the only drop-in day centre in Brighton and Hove for young people aged 16-25 experiencing homelessness. They were founded in 1998 by a group of concerned people who wanted to help the increasing number of people experiencing homelessness in the city. Ever since then, it’s been their mission to work with young people experiencing homelessness to help them reach their goals and destinations.

Cocoon Care Aftercare, nominated by Fine & Country Chiswick, received a donation of £3,000. Cocoon - Care After Care exists to improve the quality of life for care-experienced young adults across Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow boroughs.

Kate's Kitchen, nominated by Fine & Country South Scotland and Cumbria, received a donation of £1,500. Kate's Kitchen supports people living in poverty across Annandale and Eskdale to reduce isolation, improve finances and their health and wellbeing.

Love Marlborough Kids Meals, nominated by Fine & Country Marlborough and Devizes, received a donation of £1,500. Love Marlborough Kids Meals is part of the ‘Love Marlborough’ initiative created by the Marlborough Anglican Team with the intention of bringing hope in difficult times.

St Gemma's Hospice, nominated by Fine & Country Leeds, received a donation of £480. At St Gemma’s they have been going the extra mile to support families across Leeds for almost 50 years. 

Jersey Association for Youth & Friendship, nominated by Fine & Country Jersey, received a donation of £2,840. JAYF is a charity founded in 1961 in Jersey. They are committed to helping young people experiencing homelessness by providing safe, secure accommodation. Their aim is to work proactively with young people facing complex barriers to help develop the skills they need to live independently.

The Benjamin Foundation, nominated by Fine & Country Norfolk Offices, received a donation of £1,770. The Benjamin Foundation is here for those who need some help along the way. Supporting children, young people and families throughout Norfolk and Suffolk, the services they provide include childcare, mental health, youth, family and housing support services in many different forms.

Gloucestershire Nightstop, nominated by Fine & Country Chepstow, received a donation of £2,100. Gloucestershire Nightstop is a charity offering emergency accommodation for 16-25 year olds in people’s homes; the hosts are local people in Gloucestershire who invite you to stay a night with them. 

Advantage Africa, nominated by Fine & Country Olney and Newport Pagnell, received a donation of £1,500. Advantage Africa supports people affected by poverty, disability and HIV to improve their education, health and incomes. Their work helps some of East Africa’s most vulnerable people to overcome prejudice, help themselves and build a better future for their families and communities.

YMCA Fairthorne Group, nominated by Fine & Country Southampton, received a donation of £2,949. YMCA Fairthorne Group supports children, young people, and families across Hampshire and Isle of Wight through early years education, holiday clubs, school trips, outdoor activities, and camping. The charity provides supported housing for vulnerable young adults facing homelessness, allowing them to recover and build happy lives. 

Save The Family, nominated by Fine & Country Chester, Nantwich and Tarporley, received a donation of £2,000. Save the Family offers temporary housing and round-the-clock support to homeless and at-risk families. Their rural site provides tailored assistance from a trauma-informed team, empowering families to overcome challenges and build a brighter future.

Standing Tall, nominated by Fine & Country Birmingham, received a donation of £1,000. Standing Tall exists to champion the hidden talent on our streets. And to change public perceptions of people experiencing homelessness. They believe in the power of opportunity and its ability to transform lives.

St Petrock’s, nominated by Fine & Country Exeter, received a donation of £2,000. St Petrock’s is an Exeter-based charity working on behalf of people experiencing homelessness, with a team of professional staff supported by around 30 volunteers.

Nightsafe, nominated by Fine & Country Ribble Valley, received a donation of £1,000. Nightsafe are a local Charity set up in 1990 by a group of local people, with the aim of alleviating the plight of homeless and vulnerably housed young people within the borough of Blackburn with Darwen and surrounding areas. The Nightsafe charity works with young people who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness and will provide accommodation, day centres with information, advice and guidance.

Faith in Families, nominated by Fine & Country Swansea (Mumbles), received a donation of £1,000. Faith in Families is transforming lives across Swansea Bay through our Community Cwtches and Multibank. They provide vital support to children and families facing challenges such as poverty, crisis, and trauma. Their wide range of services includes parent and toddler groups, 1-2-1 child therapy, parental & child support, outreach work and home support. 

Oxfordshire Community Land Trust, nominated by Fine & Country Oxford, received a donation of £1,000. Oxfordshire Community Land Trust make land work for people and planet, not profit, by acquiring and managing land for community benefit and the relief of poverty in Oxfordshire. Their current focus is on increasing the availability of high-quality, sustainable, and permanently affordable housing.

Friary Drop-In, nominated by Fine & Country Nottingham, received a donation of £2,446. The Friary is a well-respected registered charity with a distinctly Christian foundation which operates in the Nottingham area. The Friary’s mission is to empower homeless and vulnerable adults to rebuild their lives by offering practical services, advice and emotional support.

Sleep Pod, nominated by Fine & Country West Malling, received a donation of £2,000. For rough sleepers in the UK and refugees in Europe, many of these deaths are a result of hypothermia and exposure to extreme weather conditions. A Sleep Pod is a one-person shelter that can offer meaningful protection from the elements.

Daylight Centre Fellowship, nominated by Fine & Country Northampton, received a donation of £1,000. The Daylight Centre Fellowship was established in 1994, registered in 2003 and ever since they have supported disadvantaged and vulnerable adults particularly rough sleepers, vulnerably housed, those in poverty and those who are socially isolated. 

Wyre Forest & South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service, nominated by Fine & Country Worcestershire, received a donation of £2,000. Wyre Forest & South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service helps vulnerable young people by providing emergency accommodation, homeless prevention, family mediation, life skills training and schools education.

Project4All, nominated by Fine & Country Costa Blanca North, received a donation of £2,000. Project4All provide shelter, meals, and long-term support to help people escape homelessness. Through community action and sustainable solutions, we restore dignity, hope, and independence to those in need.

Rekindle, nominated by Fine & Country Mid Wales, received a donation of £2,987. Rekindle supports young people aged 16-25 years to improve their mental health and wellbeing. They provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for them to meet one-to-one with our team of support workers and counsellors. 

Helping Hands Community Project, nominated by Fine & Country Leamington Spa, received a donation of £1,500. Helping Hands Community Project extend compassionate and practical support to those struggling with the causes and effects of homelessness and trauma. They offer a listening ear and qualified counselling from experienced advisors, but believe very much in providing a ‘hand-up’ not just a ‘hand out.’ Their mission is to empower everyone who comes to us to realise their full potential and create a brighter future. 

Crisis, nominated by Fine & Country Newcastle & Northumberland, received a donation of £1,500. Crisis Skylight Newcastle supports people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.

Orly Waugh, Grants Coordinator at Save The Family, shared their thanks for The Foundation’s support: “On behalf of Save the Family and our trustees, we are extremely thankful for the support of the Fine & Country Foundation with a generous grant of £2,000 towards our Welcome Home Project. The Welcome Home Project will ensure that we can support every new family arrival with the transition into their new property, equipped with essential items such as bedding, pillows, mattress protectors, toiletries, kettles and toasters. Some of our families, including those fleeing domestic violence, arrive to us with few personal items. Your grant will ensure that every family we support will be greeted with a safe, welcoming home to focus upon building relationships, resilience and aspiration for the future, free from the worries associated with their homelessness.”

The Foundation welcomes continued support from the public to sustain its mission of providing vital funding to charities in need. For more information about The Fine & Country Foundation or to nominate a local charity for assistance, individuals are encouraged to contact their local Fine & Country office.

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