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The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is about helping young people (aged 14-25) in the most precarious positions, where making the transition to adult independence is most challenging. It supports organisations which work with young people experiencing disadvantage in a way that recognises and builds on their strengths and potential.

They are interested in funding:

• organisations working with young people (14–25);
• targeted work with and for young people who face transitions in their lives which may be challenging or create barriers for example into or out of education, care settings, housing or the secure estate†; and
• work that recognizes young people's multiple and overlapping identities (for example race, gender, sexual orientation, class, faith, migration status, ability).

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Applicant success rate:

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Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Average:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Not-for-profit organisations (which can be charities, community organisations, social enterprises and not-for-profit companies), where at least 50% of the organisation’s focus is on work with and for 14–25 year olds

Minimum annual income:

£30,000

Maximum annual income:

£3,500,000

When to apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there are no defined deadlines. They encourage you to submit your application at the earliest point when it is ready, but you can apply at any time. Usually it takes them between 4–6 months to reach a final decision.

How to apply

There is a three stage application process:

1. Submit an online application
2. If invited to stage two, you will be required to provide additional information and invited to an interview
3. Shortlisted applications will go to a review panel for final decisions

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice and information Citizenship and community involvement Education and training General charitable activities

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Carers Economically/socially disadvantaged Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Learning disabilities Unemployed Victims of crime and abuse Young people

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