The Foundation is offering five-year grants to organisations with a deep understanding of domestic abuse and the needs of victim-survivors, enabling them to continue the vital support that helps people rebuild their lives.
The funding is for specialist domestic abuse organisations, whose:
- Primary purpose is to support people who are experiencing, or have experienced domestic abuse
- Services are specifically designed to meet the needs of victim-survivors
- Support is delivered by specially trained staff with a deep understanding of domestic abuse.
All successful applicants will receive a grant of £250,000 over five years (£50,000 per year). The same amount will be awarded to each grant recipient.
It is expected that around 15 grants will be awarded. Five grants will be ringfenced for organisations providing longer-term counselling to children and/or young people.
An accessibility support grant is available to help cover the cost of things like BSL interpreters, scribes, translation services, assistive technology, or support workers:
- Up to £250 at the Expression of Interest stage
- Up to £500 at the Full Application stage.
A launch webinar will be held on 15 September (11:00 to 12:00). Register on the Foundation's website. A recording will be on the Foundation's website after the webinar.
All the relevant documents are available now on the Henry Smith Foundation website.
Applicants can take the short eligibility quiz on the Foundation's website to check their eligibility.
There is a two-stage application process:
- Expressions of Interest open at 9am on 23 September 2026 and close 14 October 2026 (17:00).
- Applicants who are successful will be invited during the week of 23 November 2026 to submit a full application.