next step - business grants 

The Purpose

The Gresham Benevolent Fund strongly believes in providing resources and support to those who wish to pursue their business ambitions. This can be particularly challenging for those with lived experience of homelessness. 

We want to help people succeed in their career ambitions through access to The Next Step grant programme. Our programme is designed to offer assistance to budding business owners through financial backing together with broader business advice and mentoring to help your reach your goals. 

Applicants will have already completed the Changing Lives programme with Crisis and may then be eligible for the Gresham Benevolent Fund grants called "Next Step". Assistance may also include mentoring and other forms of support.

Eligibility criteria

We accept applications from individuals who meet all the following criteria:

• have successfully completed the Changing Lives programme;

• have a business located in London

• are eligible to live and work in the UK

• have a defined business requirement for The Next Step grant

Applications

To apply for a grant or support through the Next Step programme please:

• complete the Application Form

• provide a Supporting Reference

• Send both documents by email to the Gresham Benevolent Fund at: applications@greshambenevolentfund.org

You can download a copy of the application form here: