Bristol Churches City Fund (BCCF) announces the opening of its Winter Cost-of-Living Crisis Grant, offering one-off financial support of up to £2,000 for church-based organisations across Bristol that serve the city’s most vulnerable residents.

In an era of escalating pressures from energy, food, housing and rising debt burdens, many local projects are struggling to respond meaningfully to intersecting crises. BCCF’s grant scheme aims to bolster frontline work tackling issues such as fuel and food poverty, homelessness, mental health strain, loneliness, and financial hardship.


Key Details:

• Application window: Monday 29 September – Monday 10 November 2025
• Grant amount: Up to £2,000 per organisation
• Who’s eligible: Church-based organisations in Bristol that support the most vulnerable
• Focus areas:
    • Food-related support
    • Mental health & wellbeing
    • Debt & financial support
    • Children, young people & family services
• Exclusions: The grant is not intended to cover core costs (e.g. routine heating, lighting), though additional staffing costs may be considered if clearly justified
• Selection criteria: Applications will be assessed on need, value for money, measurable impact, relational engagement with communities, and the principle of “Kingdom Generosity”
• Outcome: Recipients will be notified by Christmas 2025 and may be asked to contribute to case studies and promotional materials

This grant programme reinforces BCCF’s ongoing commitment to partner with local churches and social initiatives in responding to persistent social and economic pressures affecting Bristol’s residents.

How to apply / find more information
The application form and guidance notes are available via BCCF’s website at bristolchurchescityfund.co.uk/cost-of-living. Any enquiries should be addressed to info a_t bristolchurchescityfund d_o_t co d_o_t uk
Bristol Churches City Fund is administered via the George Müller Charitable Trust (charity no. 1066832), which provides oversight and governance over the awarding of funds across regional church-led projects.