This fund aims to improve outcomes for children and young people in different parts of the UK (regardless of their nationality, culture or ethnic origin) who are wholly or mainly under 26 years of age.
The overarching focus is on creating educational and/or access opportunities for young people in circumstances, groups or locations that face economic challenges or social marginalisation that may lead to significant disadvantages in later life.
They say ‘mainly’ under the age of 26 because the Trust does not want to discourage what could be a strong application from, for example, an organisation supporting young people in the age range 21-26.
However, it would be disingenuous to apply if the target audience was 25-30-year-olds.
All sorts of work could be funded through this programme, as long as the beneficiaries are in the UK and are wholly, or mainly, under the age of 26.
Generally, £10,000 is the minimum annual grant size with most one-off grants falling in the range £10,000 to £25,000, usually made as a single payment.
To apply, you must:
Your organisation may have more than one structure, i.e. be a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. As long as it is a registered charity, it is eligible. CIOs are registered charities.
They do not accept applications from individuals, political parties, recently-registered charities, other charitable/not-for-profit organisations with different structures.
Applicants must not seek funding for:
