The DPS Social Commitment Programme includes grants of £7k or £10k and a free specialist learning programme for VCSEs tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness across England and Wales. You can find out more about the programme here.
About the programmes
Open to anyone addressing the causes and consequences of homelessness in England and Wales, these programmes help organisations build a resilient business model through a tailored learning programme and grant funding. You’ll learn from experts and each other to grow both your organisation and its impact on those facing housing insecurity.
What you get on the programme:
- Specialist learning and development programme
- Grant funding of up to £7,000 or £10,000
- Ready-made network
- Expert insights
- Peer-to-peer learning
- Connections with further income opportunities
Who it’s for
The DPS Social Commitment Programme is open to any organisation in England and Wales broadly working on issues that affect a person’s ability to find and sustain a stable home.
This could be organisations providing services in:
- Careers advice, training and employability skills
- Financial and debt advice
- Counselling and mental health support
- Supporting domestic abuse victims with wellbeing and temporary housing
- Refugee housing and integration into the community
- Renters’ rights and housing advice

