Positive Futures Fund in the United Kingdom
Deadline: Ongoing
The Heart of England Community Foundation is offering Positive Futures Fund for organisations working with disadvantaged young people in Birmingham and the Black Country.
Aims
Grants can be awarded for projects that will meet one or more of the following aims:
Practically helping young people to develop skills so they are prepared for work e.g. opportunities to gain work experience and mock interviews with employers
Supporting young people who are in the process of leaving care so that they develop skills to live independently
Raising aspirations of young people by offering mentoring opportunities – these placements should have outcomes for each individual and an individualised plan which shows growth
Priorities
The fund prioritises:
Projects working in innovative ways to inspire young people and keep them out of the criminal justice system.
Projects aiming to create a positive impact in local communities and encourage sustainability of resources to continue the work with disadvantaged young people.
Funding Information
Grants of up to £5,000 are available with a maximum project length of 1 year.
Eligibility Criteria
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The Foundation is unable to fund the following:
Direct replacement of statutory obligation and public funding
Individuals
Promotion of religious or political activities
Groups with significant financial free reserves
Retrospective grants
Contribution to endowment fund, payment of deficit funding or repayment of loans
National charities
Overseas travel or expeditions
Medical research and equipment for statutory or private healthcare
General appeals
Animal welfare, unless the project benefits people (e.g. disabled riding schemes)
Mainstream activities of schools & colleges
Sponsored or fundraising events or groups raising funds to distribute to other causes
Schools, Churches, Parish Councils or PTA’s unless community benefit is demonstrated
Boxing clubs or associated organisations
For more information, visit https://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/pff/