Youth Fund
- Funding
- Up to £150,000
- Deadline
- Check with the funder
- Location
- England
- Applications
- Rolling applications
Overview
The Youth Fund from Paul Hamlyn Foundation backs organisations that work with young people aged 14 to 25. The aim is to drive change so that future generations of young people can thrive.
You can ask for up to £150,000. The funding runs for three years. The fund is listed as open for applications on a rolling cycle, so there is no fixed closing date.
The foundation says it funds work that is charitable, as defined by the Charity Commission. It actively looks to fund work outside London and across the UK. It says it is most likely to support organisations that challenge systemic injustice by focusing on structural change and shifting power. It also values work that is actively inclusive and anti-racist, that centres people experiencing injustice in designing solutions, and that is generous and collaborative in sharing learning.
You apply through the foundation's online application system. A sample Youth Fund application form is available to download, so you can look at the questions before you start. If the online portal is not accessible to you because of disability, the foundation offers a bursary of up to £750 to help you apply.
One practical point to plan for. Generally, the foundation's funds take four months from application to decision. It cannot cover costs that have already been incurred, so do not start spending before you have a decision.
Official source: https://www.phf.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Also open to: youth organisations
Key requirements:
- Work must be charitable, as defined by the Charity Commission
- Funding runs for 3 years
- Costs already incurred cannot be covered
- Decisions generally take four months from application
- Supports work with young people aged 14 to 25
The fund is for organisations that work with young people aged 14 to 25. The foundation only funds work that is charitable, as defined by the Charity Commission. It actively seeks to fund work outside London and across the UK. It cannot cover costs that have already been incurred. The foundation also publishes a list of general exclusions that you should read before applying.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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Start freeWho is this for?
Organisations working with young people aged 14 to 25 that want to drive lasting change, including outside London.
Sectors
Regions
Awards published
1,040
Typical award
£40,000
Most awards
£9,250 to £153,000
Most funded region
London
245 awards in 2025, level with 205 the year before.
Recent awards include Act Build Change (£3,500, 2025), African Rainbow Family (£3,500, 2025) and AFRUCA (Applicant Host), UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (Applicant) (£3,500, 2025).
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Full details from Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Funds organisations who work with young people aged 14–25 to drive change so that future generations of young people can thrive. Grants of up to £150,000 are available over three years. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
How to apply
Apply through the Paul Hamlyn Foundation online application system. You can download the Youth Fund sample application form to look at the questions first. The foundation's online Fund finder can help if you are new to the process. A bursary of up to £750 is available if the portal is inaccessible to you due to disability.
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Create free accountLast updated: 16 October 2026