B&Q

HQ: Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3LE, United Kingdom

This is how B&Q is investing in local communities. A verified record of community support, tracked on Neighbourly.

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Branches
321
Company size
Corp

B&Q is Verified Neighbourly

Neighbourly tracks every contribution from the moment it’s given to the moment it lands. Every figure on this page is independently verified, not self-reported. That's what the Neighbourly Mark means — wherever you see it.

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What B&Q has delivered.

The positive impact B&Q has helped to create in communities.

All-time totals

People supported weekly

The number of people indirectly helped each week by the good causes B&Q has supported

4,572,915

Good causes supported

4,272

CO2e saved (tonnes)

15,560

Money donated

£10,022,922

Volunteering (hours)

37,867

Non-food donated (tonnes)

1,229

Meals donated

238

Types of good causes supported

Every charity and community group on our platform is assigned a primary mission type based on the main need it supports. For example, a food bank may categorise itself under social welfare.

People who benefitted

CategoryCauses supported
Families1585
Children (10-14)1533
People with disabilities1483

Communities that benefitted

LocationCauses supported
London228
Glasgow120
Newcastle88

How it works

Here's how businesses create local impact through Neighbourly.

Through Neighbourly, B&Q has donated surplus food, money, products and volunteer time, turning business resources into meaningful community impact.

  1. 1

    A business gives

    Through Neighbourly, businesses donate resources to local good causes.

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    A local good cause puts it to use

    Support goes directly to charities and community organisations, helping them free up time and resources to focus on what matters most.

  3. 3

    People get the support they need

    Whether it's a hot meal, essential products, a safe place to meet or someone to talk to, support reaches people in ways that make a real difference.

  4. 4

    Every contribution counts

    Together, these contributions create real, measurable impact in local communities. That's social value in action.

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Causes connected to B&Q

Verified resources received

St Paul’s community pantry

Sheffield, UK

Giving access to food surplus , saving the planet and feeding the hungry . Providing a helping hand in the Norton lees and Meersbrook communities. We also have a nappy / baby milk bank . Hope Hub operates free Teas, Coffee, Toast and cakes . Come and see our cost of livings worker on both Wednesday and Friday , our jobs coach , parent forum out reach and family hubs workers . St Paul's Community pantry supports homeless by giving out food on the streets in an evening and providing emergency parcels . We send baskets of hope for less well off pupils in schools , We hold a community lunch every Friday.11.45 for a hot lunch .

The Resurgam Trust

Lisburn, UK

The Resurgam Trust is a membership organisation working across 6 communities in Lisburn seeking to improve the communitites from within and in partnership. Focusing on addressing the social determinants of health through early intervention, youth and community development programmes, training, education and learning, a focus on health improvement, peace and social justice initiatives and the creation of employment and volunteering opportunities. We have a comprehensive projects such as Resurgam Youth Initiative operating 6 days/nights per week including inclusion and outreach programmes; Resurgam Healthy Living Centre providing programmes on social prescribing with referrals from primary care, self referrals and holiday lunch clubs & cooking programmes; community safety programme including meals provision to those in need (disabled, Carers, hardship, older people, ill with covid/other conditions). We operate social enterprises providing employment and training including work placements for local people. We operate programmes to improve mental health of young people and adults in the community. We have opened (from July 22) the Resurgam Healthy Living Centre Community Fridge. We provide food donated from supermarkets or community partners/gardens to others within the community to reduce food waste.

What we've received

Non-food (tonnes)0.53

The Real Junk Food Project Isle Of Wight Cic

Freshwater, UK

By Connecting with food stores and local producers to prevent useable products going to landfill, including food, toiletries and cleaning products, our aim is to use these items by hosting monthly community cook ups at St Saviours Church in Totland and to put daily collections of products at West Wight Sport and Community Centre, made available to the general public on a “pay as you feel” basis.

What we've received

Non-food (tonnes)0.05
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B&Q Neighbourly campaigns

B&Q Foundation 2026- Home Improvement Grants

Thank you for visiting the B&Q Foundation Home Improvement Grant application page. Please note that if you are looking to apply for Home Starter Kits, visit https://www.neighbourly.com/BQHomeStarterKits26 The B&Q Foundation (bqfoundation.co.uk) supports UK charities working to improve the lives of people in need by funding projects that make homes safe, welcoming, and comfortable. We provide grants for essential home improvements and home starter kits—helping individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disabilities, illness, or financial hardship to feel more settled and supported in their living spaces. Future 2026 rounds: 19/10/26-13/11/26 Charities are notified of an outcome within 12 weeks of the round closing. Due to the high number of applications we receive, future rounds may be closed and awarded from previous applications.

B&Q Foundation 2026- Home Starter Kits

Thank you for visiting the Home Starter Kit grant application page. Please note that if you are looking to apply for a Home Improvement Grant, please visit neighbourly.com/HomeImprovementGrants2026 The B&Q Foundation (bqfoundation.co.uk) supports UK charities working to improve the lives of people in need by funding projects that make homes safe, welcoming, and comfortable. We provide grants for essential home improvements and home starter kits—helping individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disabilities, illness, or financial hardship to feel more settled and supported in their living spaces. Future 2026 rounds: 19/10/26-13/11/26 Charities are notified on the outcome of an application by email within 12 weeks of the round closing.

B&Q Community Days 2026 - Head Office/SSO

B&Q are looking to support charities local to our head offices with a DIY project to improve the space for the people they work with. We are inviting charities who work with people in need, who have a base near to our head offices in Eastleigh, Hampshire SO52 5LE & Paddington, London, W2 1GG, to apply for support. Our teams will undertake basic DIY projects such as painting, gardening, assembling flatpack etc. The teams are unable to complete more specialist projects such as laying flooring, fitting worktops, or any plumbing/electrical work. The teams will have a budget of up to £1K to purchase B&Q products needed to complete the project.

B&Q Community Days 2026

In September and October 2026, B&Q are looking to support charities local to our stores with a DIY project to improve the space for the people they work with. B&Q will donate our colleagues time, skills and our own products to complete the project. On this page you can sign up to your Community Days opportunity, nominate a charity to be involved (during the nomination window), and find out more about the positive impact that the Community Days programme has had.

B&Q Foundation 2025- Home Starter Kits

Thank you for visiting the Home Starter Kit grant application page. Please note that if you are looking to apply for a Home Improvement Grant, please visit https://www.neighbourly.com/BandQFoundation2025HomeImprovementGrants The B&Q Foundation (bqfoundation.co.uk) supports UK charities working to improve the lives of people in need by funding projects that make homes safe, welcoming, and comfortable. We provide grants for essential home improvements and home starter kits—helping individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disabilities, illness, or financial hardship to feel more settled and supported in their living spaces. The next funding round will be 02/02/26-27/02/26. Check back here for details soon. Charities are notified on the outcome of an application by email within 12 weeks of the round closing.

B&Q Community Reuse

The B&Q Community Reuse campaign will see stores donate unsellable materials and products to their local community groups and charities. It's a great way to reduce waste whilst helping out the community and those most in need.

B&Q Community Days 2025

This September and October B&Q are looking to support charities local to our stores with a DIY project to improve the space for the people they work with. B&Q will donate our colleagues time, skills and our own products to complete the project.

B&Q Foundation 2024

At the B&Q Foundation, we believe everyone needs a place to feel at home. So we’re putting our efforts behind local charities who share our vision – helping to create better, safer places for the people in our communities who need them most. We support hundreds of registered charities across the UK every year. Providing grants to a wide range of charities who are looking for funding to improve or develop spaces that benefit their local communities. For more information about the B&Q Foundation, please visit bqfoundation.co.uk. The times and dates for the 2024 funding rounds were: - 9.30am 5th Feb - 6.00pm 23rd Feb - 9.30am 29th Apr - 6.00pm 17th May - 9.30am 22nd Jul - 6.00pm 9th Aug - Closed due to a large number of applications in the April/May round - 9.30am 28th Oct - 6.00pm 15th Nov Charities are notified on the outcome of an application by email within 8 weeks of the round closing.

B&Q Community Days 2024

This September and October B&Q are looking to support charities local to our stores with a DIY project to improve the space for the people they work with. B&Q will donate our colleagues time, skills and our own products to complete the project.

B&Q Community Days 2024 - Head Office

B&Q are looking to support charities local to our head offices with a DIY project to improve the space for the people they work with. B&Q will donate our colleagues time, skills and our own products to complete the project. We are inviting charities who work with people in need, who have a base near to our head offices in Eastleigh, Hampshire SO52 5LE & Paddington, London, W2 1GG, to apply for support.

B&Q Foundation

At the B&Q Foundation, we believe everyone needs a place to feel at home. So we’re putting our efforts behind local charities who share our vision – helping to create better, safer places for the people in our communities who need them most. We support UK registered charities with a combination of grants, volunteering time and home improvement resources. From building safe spaces for kids to play in deprived areas, to providing residential support for people with no home of their own – the organisations we back are making a difference to those who don’t have access to what most of us take for granted. And that helps build better communities for us all. The dates for next funding rounds are: - 20th July - 14th August 2023 5pm GMT. Succesful applicants will be notified in October'23. Please note, funding is available up to £5,000 for garden projects, and up to £10,000 for building or indoor projects

B&Q Good Homes

At B&Q, we believe that everyone should have a home they feel good about. Through volunteering, our store teams are helping to create good homes for members of our communities who are most in need of our help.

B&Q GoodHome 2019

At B&Q, we believe that everyone should have a home they feel good about. Through volunteering, our store teams are helping to create good homes for members of our communities who are most in need of our help.

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