EMR - Building Brighter Futures Fund
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Across the UK, countless young people hold extraordinary potential. But too often, they lack the opportunities, support and networks they need to thrive. The Building Brighter Futures Fund is designed to ignite the dreams of often-overlooked young people and ensure they are given every chance to build a fairer, brighter future for themselves.
Today, applications for the 2026 Building Brighter Futures Fund are open, offering schools, charities and community groups the chance to secure funding that can help unlock that potential.
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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK
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Who can apply
Open to organisations that work with young people aged 11–19, or up to 25 for those with additional needs.
The Fund will this year provide targeted support to five communities across the UK: Scotland, Cheshire, Yorkshire, London and the West Midlands, supporting projects across three core pillars:
Relationships
- Initiatives that help young people build meaningful connections: strengthening communication skills, widening their support networks and encouraging respect and understanding across diverse communities.
Health and Wellbeing
- Projects supporting the emotional and physical wellbeing of young people: helping them feel happier, more confident and better equipped to make positive choices.
Career and Education
- Opportunities that open doors: from building essential life and employability skills to supporting education, training and pathways into work.
When to apply
Applications for 2026 are now open
Next deadline: 11 Jan 2026
How to apply
Apply on their website
Activites funded: Befriending and mentoring Education and training Employability services Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Sport and physical activity
Beneficiaries funded: Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Care experienced people Socially isolated people Unemployed Young people
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