Welcome to
Lightning Reach
Our secure portal enables charities and public sector institutions to get financial support to the people who need it most, quickly and securely.
Are you a support organisation?
Are you looking for financial support?


Purpose
Founded in the midst of the pandemic, we aim to help people facing financial hardship to receive support, recover from shocks and build financial resilience.
Our digital portal

Human-centred
Designed with our users, to support the people who need it most

Fast
Super quick, digitally enabled grant applications and delivery

Secure
Secure, modern platform with anti-fraud mechanisms, security and data protection

Partners
Making a real impact
“Lightning is helping to transform our grant delivery journey by leveraging technology to reduce paperwork, increase security and accelerate decisions. It has been fantastic to work with the Lightning team and see input from our users, co-production partners and team factor into the agile process. We’re excited that real users have been able to benefit from the platform and can submit their financial details digitally in as little as a minute.”
Jo Kerr
Director of Impact and Innovation, Turn2us
Awards & Funding
Nesta Rapid Recovery Challenge Finalists ('20-21)
Innovate UK Sustainable Innovation Fund ('20-21)
Techstars portfolio company ('21)
She Loves Tech UK Finals ('21)
Global Goals Impact: Start-up Award Winner ('21)
Rising Stars 4.0 Diversity & Inclusion - Leading the Way Award ('22)
Award Winner: Income & Work category ('21)
Finalist in the Digital Leaders Impact Awards ('22). Vote for us! People’s Choice vote
Get in touch
To book a demo or to discuss how we can work together, send us a message - we would love to hear from you.