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Young Start is a grants programme that distributes money from dormant bank accounts. They will support a wide range of projects for up to three years that will make children and young people aged 8 to 24 confident, healthy, connected or enterprising.

You must work with people aged 8 to 24 who can:

• choose when and how they're involved in some or all of the project
• influence and make decisions about the project

Projects must also meet at least one of these outcomes: your project must help children and young people:

• build positive relationships that improve their wellbeing
• learn more about themselves or other people
• take action on issues that matter to them
• learn skills that help them feel more confident for the future

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Third sector organisations can apply to Young Start. This includes voluntary organisations, community groups, social enterprises, housing associations, community interest companies, sports organisations, co-operatives and charities. You must work with people aged 8 to 24.

Small Grants: only available to organisations with an annual income under £500,000.

When to apply

Applications are open. Decisions within 12 weeks.

How to apply

Check the Lottery website for details on eligibility and contact the National Lottery Community Fund to discuss your idea.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice and information Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Education and training Employability services Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Socially isolated people Ill-health Voluntary sector organisations Unemployed Volunteers Young people

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