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The aim of the Future Communities Fund is to fund organisations which are directly supporting young people to move on from the justice system, in ways that help them to fulfil their potential.

This next round will continue the priorities of the first round of funding, which focused on diverse, equitable and inclusive organisations and organisations that prioritise youth activism, shared power and transparent governance. Building on these priorities, Future Communities Fund Round 2 will also focus on a further strategic priority: 'safer communities'.

In order to be successful, organisations should be able to demonstrate that they:

• Support young people to navigate the social stigma which can be associated for those with experience of the justice system
• Have strong, existing relationships with referral agencies to ensure a smooth transition out of the justice system
• Have experience of developing routes for young people transitioning from the justice system into training and employment
• Have experience of supporting young people to develop skills that help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives
• Value lived experience and have justice experienced young people involved in their governance and/or service delivery
• Have experience of building flexible, consistent, positive relationships with young people

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Organisations which:

• Have a significant focus on supporting justice-experienced young people aged 10-25 to re-engage with their community
• Have an annual income of £250,000 or less
• Are not-for-profit organisations, who operate exclusively in the United Kingdom
• Have two or more unrelated directors or trustees on the Board

They encourage collaborative applications.

Maximum annual income:

£250,000

When to apply

Now open. Will close at 12pm (midday) on Monday 16 June 2025

Next deadline: 16 Jun 2025

How to apply

Complete the first stage eligibility form to check your organisation is eligible to apply.

They strongly recommend watching their recording of the fund presentation as this will help you with your application and save you time if your organisation is not eligible for funding.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advocacy Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community safety Education and training Employability services Justice, equality and law

Beneficiaries funded: Offenders and ex-offenders Young people

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