Alec Dickson Trust

Alec Dickson Trust
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £1,000

Location

UK-wide

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Alec Dickson Trust gives up to £1,000 to young people who volunteer or do community service. The funding helps projects that improve lives of marginalised people in society. You must be UK-based and run volunteering or community service projects. Young people must organise and lead the projects themselves. The trust wants to see how your work will help people who face disadvantages. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. You can apply anytime as there are no set deadlines.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

individual

Key requirements:

  • Must be young people
  • Must involve volunteering or community service
  • Must help marginalised people
Who is this for?

This grant is for young people in the UK who organise volunteering or community service projects. You need to show how your work will help people who are marginalised or disadvantaged. It is not for established charities or adult-led organisations.

Full details from Alec Dickson Trust

Aims/priorities: The funding is aimed at individuals and groups of young people who are able to demonstrate that, through volunteering or community service, they can enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society.Who can apply? Applications are accepted from UK-based volunteering or community service projects, organised and…

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Last updated: 3 August 2026