Voscur - Children and young people https://www.voscur.org/core-categories/children-and-young-people en Grants to support young people at risk of offending https://www.voscur.org/news/grants-support-young-people-risk-offending <div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2>Grants to support young people at risk of offending</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-article-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.voscur.org/sites/default/files/styles/node_image/public/Chain%20Link%20Fence%20Credit%20Raw%20Pixel_11_9.jpg?itok=4g_1WcqR" width="320" height="250" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-date-provision-is-due-to-b field-type-date field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">22 November, 2023</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><span><span><span>Grants are available to registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and in exceptional circumstances Community Interest Companies working to support ex-offenders, young offenders, or young people at risk of offending.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The funding is being made available through the Weavers' Company who will prioritise projects that support offenders into work; and projects that work with less popular groups in society.  A secondary priority is given to supporting projects that work with young people from disadvantaged and socio-economically challenged groups, such as immigrants, to ensure they are given every possible chance to realise their full potential and to participate fully in society. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>There are two funding streams:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Small Grants Programme up to £5,000</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Main Grants programme  -  no maximum grant limit</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span>The funding is available for both project and core costs. Applicants must show they have investigated other sources of funding and made plans for future funding.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The next closing date for applications is the 14th March 2024.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>To find out more click <a href="https://www.weavers.org.uk/charity/charitable-grants/guidelines/">here</a></span></span></span></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Core Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/core-categories/children-and-young-people">Children and young people</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/core-categories/grant-opportunity">Grant Opportunity</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-expiry-date field-type-datetime field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Expiry date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thursday, 14 March, 2024</span></div></div></div> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:32:28 +0000 Jennyw 105684 at https://www.voscur.org https://www.voscur.org/news/grants-support-young-people-risk-offending#comments Grants for projects developing disadvantaged young people https://www.voscur.org/news/grants-projects-developing-disadvantaged-young-people <div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2>Grants for projects developing disadvantaged young people</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-article-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.voscur.org/sites/default/files/styles/node_image/public/smaller%20flower_0.jpg?itok=vp3-UOLP" width="723" height="769" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-date-provision-is-due-to-b field-type-date field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">22 November, 2023</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000 through the Ironmongers Company's grants programme.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Projects must meet all of the following criteria:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>For children and young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Consist of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Have clear aims and objectives to be met within a planned timescale</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Are within the UK</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span>The Company is particularly interested in enabling primary age children to develop a strong foundation for the future. Projects could, for example:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>support special educational needs,</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>address behavioural problems</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>promote citizenship, parenting or life skills.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span>Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The next deadline for applications is the 15th December 2023.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p>To find out more click <a href="https://www.ironmongers.org/helping-charitable-organisations">here</a></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Core Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/core-categories/children-and-young-people">Children and young people</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/core-categories/grant-opportunity">Grant Opportunity</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-expiry-date field-type-datetime field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Expiry date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Friday, 15 December, 2023</span></div></div></div> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:23:28 +0000 Jennyw 105682 at https://www.voscur.org https://www.voscur.org/news/grants-projects-developing-disadvantaged-young-people#comments Core funding for youth organisations https://www.voscur.org/news/core-funding-youth-organisations <div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2>Core funding for youth organisations</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-article-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.voscur.org/sites/default/files/styles/node_image/public/pexels-mikhail-nilov-7828315_49.jpg?itok=gKM_d45T" width="750" height="500" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-date-provision-is-due-to-b field-type-date field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">29 June, 2023</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><span><span><span>Not for profit youth organisations supporting disadvantaged young people (aged 14 – 25) can apply for grants of up to £150,000 spread over three years to assist young people who face complex transitions to adulthood. The purpose of the fund is to aid youth organisations to sustain or expand their work. The Foundation provides core funding to organisations that aim for sustainability, growth, and impact. The funding is being made available through the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund.  There are no deadlines, and applications can be submitted at any time. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>There will be an online Q&amp;A session with grants officers on 13<sup>th</sup> July, 10.30-11.30.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>To find out more click <a href="https://www.phf.org.uk/funds/youth-fund/">here</a></span></span></span></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Core Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/core-categories/children-and-young-people">Children and young people</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/core-categories/grant-opportunity">Grant Opportunity</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-expiry-date field-type-datetime field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Expiry date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sunday, 31 December, 2023</span></div></div></div> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:02:46 +0000 Jennyw 104885 at https://www.voscur.org https://www.voscur.org/news/core-funding-youth-organisations#comments