Audible Youth Listening Initiative Open Call

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Funding

Up to £30,000

Location

UK-wide

Applications

Open until 31 July 2026

Overview

Audible is funding UK charities to weave listening into youth development work with 12 to 18 year olds, with grants of up to £30,000 plus free memberships and implementation support. Selected partners run a six month programme of workshops and listening sessions from October 2026.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charity

Key requirements:

  • Must be a registered charity
  • Programme serves young people aged 12 to 18 in out of school settings
  • Capacity to serve a cohort of 150 to 300 young people
  • Programming must go beyond content distribution
Who is this for?

This open call is for registered UK charities that run youth development programmes for 12 to 18 year olds outside school, especially those serving underrepresented young people. It is not for schools, businesses or organisations that only want to distribute content.

Full details from Audible

Audible is looking for UK charities to build listening into their youth development programmes, helping young people aged 12 to 18 discover stories that spark creativity and broaden their sense of what is possible. From October 2026, selected partners will run structured programming with recurring touchpoints, such as workshops, listening sessions and guided exploration, over a six month term using Audible. Partners receive grant funding of up to £30,000, free Audible memberships for facilitators and young people, implementation support, and public recognition as part of the programme launch.

How to apply

Read the full guidelines and submit a proposal on the Audible Open Call page. Applications close on 31 July 2026 at 23:59 BST. Questions can go to communityeducation@audible.com.

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Last updated: 16 July 2026