Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of the Clarion Housing Group, has launched a new grant programme called the ‘Making A Difference Fund‘ to mark the housing association’s 125th anniversary.
The Making a Difference Fund will award grants of up to £5,000 to partner organisations delivering projects that will “draw people together, sharing hopes, skills and passions for the places Clarion residents call home”.
Applications that show “meaningful and engaging ideas to connect and celebrate communities will be prioritised”, such as murals and art projects, gardening clubs and social inclusion initiatives.
Clarion Housing is the UK’s largest housing association, with its head office in London and several offices around the country. It owns 125,000 homes and has a presence many local authority areas in England, from Cornwall to Yorkshire. A map showing the Clarion Housing locations is available on the Group’s website.
The first phase of the Making a Difference Fund will award £50,000 in grants, with a second phase to follow later in the year with an additional £75,000 available, bringing the total to £125,000.
The second phase will fund projects that encourage physical activity and sport, helping to improve wellbeing in Clarion communities.
Residents will play a role on the judging panel and help choose the projects to receive funding, in order to ensure that community voices are at the heart of the decision-making process.
Applications for the first phase of the Making A Difference Fund close at midday on Wednesday 25th June 2025.
Further information and guidance, including access to the application form (registration is required) is available on the Clarion Housing Group website.
