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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).

They have several funding streams, each with slightly different eligibility criteria. See the Foundation website for full details:

• Project Funding: Grants for charities to deliver a project for young people, aged 16 years old or under, aligned to the prioritised themes. (England only)
• Shine Bright: Grants for charities to purchase educational, wellbeing, or recreational items for young people, aged 16 years old or under, aligned to the prioritised themes.
• Social Impact: Grants aligned to awareness days (see list on fund website). A maximum of three charities will be shortlisted for each award, with the7stars agency team voting on which charity will be awarded.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

UK charities delivering a project for young people aged 16 years old or under

Maximum annual income:

£1,500,000

When to apply

Application rounds are:

• 1 December – 5 February for March funding review
• 1 March – 30 April for June funding review
• 1 July – 31 August for October funding review

Next deadline: 5 Feb 2025

How to apply

Application form available via the Foundation website. Please read the full guidance for the relevant funding stream before applying.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Education and training Employability services Financial advice and support Respite and holidays Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Carers Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people LGBTQI people Women and girls Young people

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