Grants are targeted to further the potential and opportunity of children and young people who are surviving abuse, at risk of or experiencing homelessness, caring for a loved one, and challenged by addiction (either personally or through a member of their family). The next deadline is Apprenticeships funding stream open (no deadline). All other funding streams closed until 1st March.
There are several funding streams – each with slightly different eligibility criteria. See the Foundation website for full details:
Project Funding
Supporting charities delivering meaningful projects for young people aged 18 and under, particularly those challenged by abuse, addiction, homelessness, and young carers. One-off grants are available to help organisations create safe spaces, open up new opportunities, and provide vital support and healing for the children and young people they serve. Due to open in March.
Shine Bright Long Term Funding
Funding, spanning two years, designed to give organisations the freedom and stability to develop bold responses to the challenges of child abuse, addiction, homelessness and young carers, ideas that reach beyond quick fixes. With unrestricted support, charities can focus on tackling the root causes of the challenges faced by those who need them most. Due to open in March.
Child Poverty
Funding spanning two years, created to give organisations the freedom and stability to develop ambitious, long-term responses to the complex realities of child poverty. With unrestricted support and the possibility of added media and communications guidance, charities are empowered to address the root causes of poverty and build sustainable change for those who need them most.Two-year grants dedicated to supporting UK charities committed to ending child poverty. These long-term, unrestricted awards give organisations the freedom to act strategically – addressing the many interconnected factors which trap children in poverty, rather than being limited to a single project. Due to open in March.
Social Impact Funding
Helping charities make a meaningful difference tackling key societal issues affecting young people such as child exploitation, mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion, anti-racism, and online abuse. Long-term funding across two years offers support so organisations can focus on what matters most. The next deadline is 12th April.
Individual Funding
Providing small, one-off grants to safeguarding professionals – such as social workers, lawyers, and school outreach officers – on behalf of a young person in need. Funding is designed to give the opportunity, stability, and healing the young person needs to move forward. Grants can be used to fund activities and essential items that help build confidence, improve wellbeing, open up opportunities, and support recovery. Due to open in March.
Apprenticeships
The funding offered through this programme seeks to cover the employer contribution faced by applicant organisations wishing to offer apprenticeship training to their staff. This is typically 5% of the apprenticeship training programme. Apply any time.
UK charities delivering a project for young people aged 18 years and under. Applicants must have a turnover of under £1.5m. Eligibility criteria may vary for funding scheme.
Apprenticeships now open (no deadline).
Application rounds for all other funding streams are: