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Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London)

Grants of up to £60,0000 are available to groups of state schools (in partnership with local voluntary organisations where appropriate) for projects aimed at supporting their most challenged pupils, strengthening links with home life and coordinating the support of other available professionals. 

The Charity will consider applications from groups of schools under the following themes: 

  • School Access and Progression 
  • Emotional Wellbeing 
  • Arts & Culture  
  • SEND Enrichment (for Special Schools only)  

Applications should be submitted by groups of schools (of two or more).  

The funding is being made available through the John Lyon's Charity’s Schools in Partnership Fund and is available to schools in 

  • Barnet
  • Brent
  • Camden
  • Ealing
  • Hammersmith & Fulham
  • Harrow
  • Kensington & Chelsea
  • The Cities of London and Westminster.

Previous projects supported include:

  • St Anselm's RC Catholic Primary School received a grant of £38,000 to participate in a play therapy project with four other schools and the Catholic Children's Society (Westminster).
  • Kingsbury High School received a £ 15,000 grant for a psychotherapy project with Brent Centre for Young People.

The Trustee considers proposals for Schools in Partnership three times a year in March, June, and November.

 

Useful Links:

Eligibility Quiz

 

29th April 2024