The Nationwide Building Society has set up a new granting initiative to help tackle the Housing Crisis in Central England. Information, guidelines and how to apply can be found on the Berkshire Community Foundation website.

Grants of up to £50,000 are available to support charities that help vulnerable people with their housing needs.

This fund is being managed regionally Berkshire will be covered by Heart of England Community Foundation (HoECF). To discuss an application, please call them on 024 7688 3297. HoECF will be holding two phone-in Funding Surgeries where potential applicants can speak with a grants officer about their funding needs.

The two phone-in dates will be held on:

• Wednesday 14 November from 10am to 12 noon
• Wednesday 28 November from 10am to 12 noon

To book a slot please e-mail: sue@heartofenglandcf.co.uk