Foundations - National Body for Home Improvement Agencies

About

Foundations is the national body responsible for overseeing Home Improvement Agencies, Handyperson Services, and Disabled Facilities Grant delivery in England.

Based in Manchester, the organisation has held this government-funded role since 2000 and provides expert advice and support to local authorities and other organisations operating in the home adaptation sector.

The organisation offers practical support to local authority staff managing home repair and adaptation projects, including advice on simplifying processes, reducing administrative barriers, and improving efficiency. Foundations provides training, access to online tools such as the Foundations Case Manager software, and tailored guidance from regional advisors to help services deliver high-quality, person-centred adaptations.

Foundations also maintains the Foundations HUB, a central resource providing news, training events, jobs, and shared resources for professionals in home improvement agencies and disabled facilities grants. The charitable arm, Foundations Independent Living Trust, delivers additional pilot projects and operates a hardship fund for gas safety work in partnership with Gas Safe Charity.

Common questions

Where is Foundations - National Body for Home Improvement Agencies based?

Foundations - National Body for Home Improvement Agencies is based at Manchester, Greater Manchester.

What does Foundations - National Body for Home Improvement Agencies do?

Foundations is the government-funded national body based in Manchester that supports the delivery of home improvement agencies and disabled facilities grants in England, providing advice, training, and practical tools to local authorities and sector professionals.

What sector does Foundations - National Body for Home Improvement Agencies work in?

Foundations - National Body for Home Improvement Agencies works in the Government Administration sector.

How can I contact Foundations - National Body for Home Improvement Agencies?

You can contact Foundations - National Body for Home Improvement Agencies by telephone on +44 300 124 0315, by email at danielr@foundations.uk.com or through its website at https://foundations.uk.com.