Current funding available

for individuals
£23,700
Programme for 2026 is now open

Eligibility

Westminster Amalgamated Charity (WAC) is an independent, registered charity.  It is not part of, nor affiliated with, Westminster City Council or the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

WAC supports individuals who currently live in the London Borough of Westminster. 

Grants may be awarded to individuals who: 

  • are in receipt of benefits
  • are on a low income and in receipt of benefits
  • are on a low income, in receipt of benefits and have a disability
  • are homeless and residing in a hostel.

Purpose of Grants

Grants may be made towards:

  • Clothing
  • Essential household items (including furniture, white goods and kitchen equipment)
  • Decorating materials
  • Floor coverings (rugs only - fitted flooring is not funded)

Grants range typically between £100 and £500. All grants are awarded entirely at the discretion of the Trustees.

Exclusions

WAC does not award grants for:

  • TVs 
  • CD/DVD players
  • Technology accessories (e.g. headphones, earbuds, sound bars, speakers)
  • Gaming equipment and downloads
  • Mobile phones
  • Computers/laptops/software
  • Education-related needs
  • Holidays 
  • Debt repayment, fees, removal costs, rent, bills, fitted flooring or food 

How to apply

An individual must be referred through a recognised agency such as Social Services, Citizens Advice, a Housing Association, a hostel, or a registered charity operating in Westminster. If you need assistance with finding a referring agency, please click here for information on organisations that may be able to help you.

Referring agencies are required to register and complete an application form via the online grants portal (link below) on behalf of the individual. Requests for funding received by email or post will not be considered.

Individuals are expected to have sought all State assistance to which they are entitled prior to applying to WAC. The Charity cannot provide funding for needs that could reasonably be met through local or national statutory funds.

As a charity, WAC is not in a position to replace statutory funding. Where appropriate, individuals are expected to have made an application to Westminster City Council’s Local Support Payments Scheme (LSP) before an application to WAC is made. 

WAC does not provide: emergency cash grants; crisis loans; retrospective funding.

If you have any queries relating to applications, please email wac@3chars.org.uk. For information about the grant process, please see section below.

Application Form

 

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Grant process

Applications for individuals are considered by the Grants Committee on a rolling basis throughout the year. 

We are receiving a high volume of applications so referring agencies are asked not to email us requesting a status update on an application as this only causes delays in processing. Please only contact us if the client's circumstances change (e.g. grant no longer required). 

The referring agency will be notified of the outcome. If successful, an e-gift card for an appropriate retailer will be sent to the referring agency to pass on to the individual. Payments are not made directly to the individual or to the referring agency. Receipts must be forwarded to WAC as proof of purchase.

Responsibility for the correct use of the grant lies with the referring agency. Grants must be used solely for the purpose stated in the application. Any misuse of funds will result in WAC seeking reimbursement.

Questions

If you have any doubts about your eligibility or questions regarding your application please contact the Charity.