BCP Homelessness Prevention Fund
The BCP Homelessness Prevention Fund by Dorset Community Foundation supports research-driven early intervention projects to prevent homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Funder: Dorset Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (midday)
Funding Amounts: Up to £30,000 per grant; duration 6–24 months (minimum 12 months for requests over £15,000)
Summary: Supports early intervention and community initiatives to prevent and reduce homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Key Information: Projects must start between December 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027; notification by end of November 2026.
Description
The BCP Homelessness Prevention Fund, managed by Dorset Community Foundation, provides grants to organisations working to prevent homelessness and address its root causes in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. The fund is focused on early intervention, supporting activities that help at-risk individuals avoid homelessness, reduce the duration of temporary or hidden homelessness, and prevent returns to homelessness after securing independent accommodation. Projects may target vulnerable groups such as young people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those facing socio-economic challenges, and should aim to build wellbeing, aspirations, and resilience within the community.
