“Best Job I’ve Ever Had” Tessa’s Experience Inside Longleigh’s Individual Grants

Posted on 27th March 2025

Longleigh Foundation are here to to provide meaningful support to Stonewater customers experiencing financial hardship. But behind every grant we give, there’s a dedicated person making it all happen. Meet Tessa, our Individual Grants Officer, someone who knows firsthand how important and transformative this work is.

In a recent Housing Today feature, Tessa shares her journey and the impact of her role.

Why Tessa’s Story Matters

Tess describes her role as “the best job I’ve ever had”, and with good reason. Every day, she helps people access the financial support they need to deal with challenging times. Whether it’s a grant for essential household items, emergency assistance, or financial relief, Tessa ensures that our funding reaches those who need it most.

What makes Tessa’s work even more powerful is her personal connection to social housing. She understands the struggles and barriers many residents face, which drives her commitment to delivering support that makes a real difference.

The Power of Individual Grants

At Longleigh Foundation, we know that financial hardship goes far beyond numbers! We know it’s about people. Our grants provide a lifeline for individuals and families experiencing unexpected crises. As Tessa highlights in her feature, these grants do more than just cover costs, they restore dignity, hope, and security.

Read Tessa’s Full Story

Tessa’s passion and dedication shine through in Housing Today’s latest piece as part of their frontline stories series. It’s a well needed reminder of why individual grants matter and how behind every grant, there’s a story of strength, hope and resilience. We’re so proud of Tessa and feel very grateful to have her as part of Team Longleigh.

The full article is available to Housing Today subscribers.

If you would like to learn more about our Individual Grants Programme at Longleigh, please explore the help we can provide to Stonewater customers.