Call for organisations to apply to deliver Financial Wellbeing Support for social housing residents
Posted on 8th April 2025
Longleigh launches a call for expert financial wellbeing charities and organisations to apply for funding to to help social housing residents build financial resilience.
At Longleigh, we believe everyone in social housing should have the opportunity to thrive – not just survive. We support this vision through direct grants, strategic partnerships with community organisations, and long-term investment in research.
As part of our commitment to helping residents achieve financial security and independence, we are excited to announce that our call for a delivery partner to lead the next phase of our Financial Wellbeing Service is officially live.
Why Financial Wellbeing Matters
Financial difficulties can impact every aspect of a person’s life – from mental health to job stability. Our clients, the residents of Stonewater’s 40,000 homes across the UK, face growing challenges amidst rising living costs and ongoing welfare reform.
To meet these challenges, we’re seeking an experienced and values-driven organisation to deliver an accessible, holistic, impactful, and person-centred financial wellbeing service.
What We’re Looking For
We’re inviting applications from individual organisations or consortia with a strong track record in delivering financial wellbeing support. The selected partner will:
- Deliver wraparound support including budgeting advice, income maximisation, benefits support, debt advice, and employment coaching.
- Support a minimum average of 15 clients per week, providing triaged and tailored interventions.
- Offer flexible and accessible support through phone, video calls, WhatsaApp, email and webchat.
- Collaborate with Stonewater staff and Longleigh to ensure effective referral processes and consistent client engagement.
- Collect and report on key outcomes, such as financial gains, employment progress, and client confidence.
We value innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to improving lives in social housing.
Key Details
- Application deadline: Wednesday 7th May, 11:00am
- Submissions should be sent to projects@longleigh.org
- Shortlisting applications: Week commencing 12th May
- Service launch: 1st July 2025
- Initial delivery period: The grant agreement is for 11 months of referrals, completing in the 12th month (to 30th June 2026)
- Available funding: Up to £180,000 (incl. VAT & expenses)
Join Us
This is a significant opportunity to make a measurable difference in the lives of thousands of social housing residents across the country.
If your organisation has the skills, experience, and vision to lead this programme – we want to hear from you.
For any questions or further information, please contact: projects@longleigh.org
