POSITIVE ACTION IN HOUSING LTD 

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
William Grant Foundation - General operating support
£20,000	13/03/2023	Unrestricted funding for this anti-racist homelessness and human rights charity dedicated to supporting refugees and migrants to rebuild their lives.
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£20,000	13/02/2023	Towards unrestricted core costs as a Cost of Living Uplift
National Lottery Community Fund - Refugee Digital Inclusion Project
£10,000	04/11/2022	This group will use the funding to provide digital inclusion support to asylum seekers and refugees in Glasgow.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/09/2022	Monthly donation from Alison Graham Fund
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	25/08/2022	July donation from Alison Graham Fund
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/08/2022	August donation from Alison Graham Fund
AB Charitable Trust - A grant to Positive Action in Housing
£15,000	17/06/2022	A restricted grant of £15,000 towards the Lifeline Project (This grant is renewable - year 3 of 3 years). Positive Action in Housing works with people from refugee, migrant and B.A.M.E communities ....more A restricted grant of £15,000 towards the Lifeline Project (This grant is renewable - year 3 of 3 years). Positive Action in Housing works with people from refugee, migrant and B.A.M.E communities who are facing poverty, homelessness, or housing problems. The Lifeline Project supports homeless and destitute refugees, asylum seekers and migrants through the provision of casework, emergency grants and housing.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/06/2022	Monthly donation from Alison Graham
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Positive Action in Housing
£120,000	26/05/2022 36	towards three years' continuation funding of a 'Money Skills' project providing specialist financial support for refugee and minority ethnic communities in Glasgow, Scotland.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/05/2022	Unrestricted donation from Alison Graham
Garfield Weston Foundation - Multi-Year Grant (3 Years) award
£25,000	22/04/2022	Positive Action in Housing Core Costs
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£500	05/04/2022	To support your work finding housing for refugees from Ukraine. From Sara Trevelyan.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/04/2022	Unrestricted donation from Alison Graham
Crisis UK - Grant to Positive Action in Housing
£25,000	17/03/2022	Positive Action in Housing's Refugee & Migrants Homelessness Advice Service supports people into secure housing, allowing them to move from “destitution to contribution." Alongside this, ....more Positive Action in Housing's Refugee & Migrants Homelessness Advice Service supports people into secure housing, allowing them to move from “destitution to contribution." Alongside this, its Rooms for Refugees Project provides stability through volunteer hosts, enabling guests to resolve legal applications and find a positive, productive housing outcome.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/03/2022	Donation from Alison Graham
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£200,000	23/02/2022 36	Towards unrestricted core costs Towards unrestricted core costs employing two Advocacy and Campaigns Officers to lead the campaign against the government’s hostile policies towards refugees and ....more Towards unrestricted core costs Towards unrestricted core costs employing two Advocacy and Campaigns Officers to lead the campaign against the government’s hostile policies towards refugees and asylum seekers.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/02/2022	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/01/2022	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/12/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
National Lottery Community Fund - New Migrants Action Project
£184,038	08/11/2021 36	This group will use the funding to provide accessible multilingual information support and advice to Romanian Roma and other EU migrants in Glasgow. The project will involve over 1200 participants ....more This group will use the funding to provide accessible multilingual information support and advice to Romanian Roma and other EU migrants in Glasgow. The project will involve over 1200 participants and 12 volunteers over three years.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/11/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£300	26/10/2021	Anonymous donation
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/10/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
AB Charitable Trust - A grant to Positive Action in Housing
£15,000	09/09/2021	A restricted grant of £15,000 towards the Lifeline Project (This grant is renewable - year 2 of up to 3 years). Positive Action in Housing works with people from refugee, migrant and B.A.M.E ....more A restricted grant of £15,000 towards the Lifeline Project (This grant is renewable - year 2 of up to 3 years). Positive Action in Housing works with people from refugee, migrant and B.A.M.E communities who are facing poverty, homelessness, or housing problems. The Lifeline Project supports homeless and destitute refugees, asylum seekers and migrants through the provision of casework, emergency grants and housing.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/09/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/08/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/07/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/06/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/05/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
William Grant Foundation - Coronavirus response 2021
£5,000	21/04/2021 6	Towards the cost of providing crisis support for vulnerable people in refugee and asylum seeking communities, in particular the Lifeline project which directly supports families, including mothers ....more Towards the cost of providing crisis support for vulnerable people in refugee and asylum seeking communities, in particular the Lifeline project which directly supports families, including mothers with children who are seeking asylum.
Home Office - EU Settlement Grant Scheme Funding
£40,970	01/04/2021	This grants scheme will enable organisations to provide practical support to vulnerable EU citizens to help them make their EU Settlement Scheme application by 30 June 2021 and continuing support ....more This grants scheme will enable organisations to provide practical support to vulnerable EU citizens to help them make their EU Settlement Scheme application by 30 June 2021 and continuing support beyond this date. This support could be provided through a range of activities such as information giving, improving understanding of the scheme, provision of technology and direct assistance. It is essential that the support provided via the grants scheme leads to applications submitted to the Home Office. The grant scheme will ensure that the necessary support is available across the UK so that everyone who qualifies for the Scheme can complete the application process by 30 June 2021 and continuing support is available beyond this date.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/04/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£4,000	26/03/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Scottish Government - Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£22,770	04/03/2021	Detailed description not provided.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/03/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/02/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£4,000	06/01/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/01/2021	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/12/2020	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£2,500	22/11/2020	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/11/2020	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£42,609	07/10/2020	to cover the costs of providing access to shelter, food, heating or crisis support.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/10/2020	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/09/2020	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/08/2020	Donation from Alison Graham
William Grant Foundation - Coronavirus response
£5,000	13/07/2020 6	Towards the cost of providing crisis support for vulnerable people in refugee and asylum seeking communities, in particular the Lifeline project which directly supports families, including mothers ....more Towards the cost of providing crisis support for vulnerable people in refugee and asylum seeking communities, in particular the Lifeline project which directly supports families, including mothers with children who are seeking asylum. Keywords: migrants, destitution
AB Charitable Trust - A grant to Positive Action in Housing
£15,000	02/07/2020	A restricted grant of £15,000 towards the Lifeline Project (This grant is renewable - year 1 of up to 3 years). Positive Action in Housing works with people from refugee, migrant and BME communities ....more A restricted grant of £15,000 towards the Lifeline Project (This grant is renewable - year 1 of up to 3 years). Positive Action in Housing works with people from refugee, migrant and BME communities who are facing poverty, homelessness, or housing problems. The Lifeline Project supports homeless and destitute refugees, asylum seekers and migrants through the provision of casework, emergency grants and housing.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/07/2020	Regular donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£5,000	27/06/2020	To be used in whichever way is most helpful - Alison Graham
Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
£20,000	26/06/2020	Core Funding on behalf of Positive Action in Housing
Comic Relief - Positive Action in Housing Recovery Funding
£40,000	23/06/2020 6	COVID19 Recovery funding
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/06/2020	Donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£50	14/05/2020	Donation from Nick Addington
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/05/2020	General charitable donation from Alison Graham
Home Office - POSITIVE ACTION IN HOUSING (G)
£40,252	01/04/2020	This grants scheme will enable organisations to provide practical support to vulnerable EU citizens to help them make their EU Settlement Scheme application by 30 June 2021 and continuing support ....more This grants scheme will enable organisations to provide practical support to vulnerable EU citizens to help them make their EU Settlement Scheme application by 30 June 2021 and continuing support beyond this date. This support could be provided through a
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/04/2020	General charitable donation from Alison Graham.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/03/2020	General charitable donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£5,000	01/03/2020	General charitable donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/02/2020	General charitable donation from Alison Graham
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Positive Action In Housing Ltd
£150	01/01/2020	General charitable donation from Alison Graham
AB Charitable Trust - A grant to Positive Action in Housing
£15,000	25/04/2019	A restricted grant of £15,000 towards the Lifeline project. Positive Action in Housing provides support for refugees and migrants through casework and advice. Its Lifeline service provides a ....more A restricted grant of £15,000 towards the Lifeline project. Positive Action in Housing provides support for refugees and migrants through casework and advice. Its Lifeline service provides a one-stop service for destitute individuals including advice, casework, legal support and emergency support including community hosting and emergency grants.
Comic Relief - Positive Action in Housing Core Funding – Preventing Homelessness in Refugee/BAME Communities
£200,380	06/03/2019 60	Positive Action on Housing works with vulnerable and or destitute people from minority ethnic, asylum seeking, refugee or newly arrived migrant communities to access the support and services they ....more Positive Action on Housing works with vulnerable and or destitute people from minority ethnic, asylum seeking, refugee or newly arrived migrant communities to access the support and services they need to avoid homelessness and poverty and rebuild their lives. This is done through a hosting scheme that provides accommodation in volunteers homes across the UK while legal issues are resolved, direct advice, support and advocacy to access benefits,and overturn wrong decisions, meeting people's basic needs for food, clothes, hygiene and travel expenses through crisis grants and training and support to improve money and life skills and access employment and sustainable and appropriate housing.
National Lottery Community Fund - Homework Clubs for Roma Children
£10,000	17/12/2018 12	This group will use the funding to deliver of a Homework club for Roma children in Govanhill.
AB Charitable Trust - A grant to Positive Action in Housing
£15,000	24/04/2018	£15,000 towards the Lifeline Project supporting destitute asylum seekers. Positive Action in Housing provides support for refugees and migrants through casework and advice. Its Lifeline service ....more £15,000 towards the Lifeline Project supporting destitute asylum seekers. Positive Action in Housing provides support for refugees and migrants through casework and advice. Its Lifeline service provides a one-stop service for destitute individuals including advice, casework, legal support and emergency support including community hosting and emergency grants.
Tudor Trust - Grant to Positive Action in Housing Ltd
£35,000	19/04/2018 12	over one year as continuation funding for the Lifeline project for destitute asylum seekers and migrants, based in Glasgow_x000D_
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Positive Action in Housing
£105,000	14/03/2018 36	towards three years' continuation funding of a money skills project providing specialist financial advice and support to refugee and minority ethnic communities in Glasgow
Corra Foundation - HDA-17/305
£7,000	03/08/2017	towards the salary of the Multi-lingual Money Skills Adviser
Robertson Trust - The Money Skills Advice Project
£26,000	25/07/2017	The Money Skills Advice Project
AB Charitable Trust - A grant to Positive Action in Housing
£10,000	27/04/2017	£10,000 towards Lifeline Project which supports destitute asylum seekers. Positive Action in Housing provides support for refugees and migrants through casework and advice. Its Lifeline service ....more £10,000 towards Lifeline Project which supports destitute asylum seekers. Positive Action in Housing provides support for refugees and migrants through casework and advice. Its Lifeline service provides a one-stop service for destitute individuals including advice, casework, legal support and emergency support including community hosting and emergency grants.
Corra Foundation - HDA-16/539
£7,000	04/08/2016	towards the salary of the part-time Money Skills Advisor
AB Charitable Trust - Lifeline Project supporting destitute asylum seekers
£10,000	26/04/2016	£10,000 towards Lifeline Project which supports destitute asylum seekers
Comic Relief - Money Skills Project for BME, Refugee and new Migrant Communities
£127,568	15/07/2015 36	Glasgow has one of the highest refugee populations in the UK, and many people from minority ethnic communities live in financial hardship. Due to language and cultural differences, they can ....more Glasgow has one of the highest refugee populations in the UK, and many people from minority ethnic communities live in financial hardship. Due to language and cultural differences, they can experience difficulty accessing mainstream money advice services. Positive Action in Housing will offer both 1-1 advice and financial skills workshops to communities in need across the city: supporting people to access money they are entitled to, helping them to get the best deal on their energy bills, and equipping them with the skills they need to become financially resilient. They will also train volunteers in financial capability training to cascade and enhance this work within their own communities.
Robertson Trust - The costs of the Money Skills Advice Project
£20,000	30/06/2015	The costs of the Money Skills Advice Project
AB Charitable Trust - Lifeline Project supporting Destitute Asylum Seekers
£10,000	28/04/2015	£10,000 towards Lifeline Project which supports destitute asylum seekers
Tudor Trust - Grant to Positive Action in Housing Ltd
£105,000	28/10/2014 36	over three years as continuation funding towards work supporting destitute asylum seekers across Scotland
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Positive Action in Housing
£105,000	12/06/2014 36	towards three years' salary of the Money Skills Advisor at a project that provides financial literacy training and support to refugees, asylum seekers and BAME communities across Glasgow
AB Charitable Trust - Lifeline Project supports destitute asylum seekers
£10,000	29/04/2014	£10,000 towards Lifeline Project which supports destitute asylum seekers
AB Charitable Trust - Destitution support for asylum seekers.
£10,000	22/01/2013	£10,000 towards running costs of destitution project

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Directors (10)

Legal constitution

• Charity registered in Scotland on 20/01/1998, number: SC027577
• Registered at Companies House on 27/06/1995, number: SC158867

Filing Record

Main office

Positive Action in Housing, 98 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1PJ

Objectives

5.The Objects are specifically restricted to the following:- 5.1 To relieve those in need, whether by reason of financial hardship or other disadvantage. 5.2 To promote religious and racial harmony, equality and diversity. and 5.3 To advance human rights. by seeking to ensure (through a direct advocacy service and awareness raising) that everyone has an equal chance to live in good quality, safe and affordable homes, free from discrimination and fear of racial and other forms of harassment and violence. and with a particular focus on people from BME, Refugee and Migrant communities.