Youth Fund
Funding
Up to £150,000
Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The Youth Fund gives up to £150,000 to organisations working with young people aged 14 to 25. You can use the money to drive social change and challenge unfair systems. The fund wants to shift power to young people so future generations can thrive. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You need to work directly with young people in this age group. The fund focuses on tackling systemic injustice and creating lasting change. Only organisations based in England can apply.
Key requirements:
- Must work with young people aged 14-25
- Must focus on driving social change
- Must challenge systemic injustice
This fund is for organisations that work directly with young people aged 14 to 25 in England. You should focus on driving social change and challenging unfair systems. It is not for general youth activities or organisations outside England.
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).
This funder has made 1,040 awards with a typical award of £40,000. Would you qualify?
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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 3 years. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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