Grant News
Charities and not for profit organisations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged and excluded young people (aged 11 – 18) in London can apply for grants ranging from £5,000 to £10,000 through the Shaftesbury Young People (SYP) Trust.
Eligible organisations include constituted not-for-profits such as registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), associations, societies, and exempt charities, particularly those with an annual income up to £400,000.
SYP Trust prioritises initiatives that:
- Facilitate access to learning and employment, especially for those disengaged or excluded from compulsory education, including refugees, individuals with disabilities, school avoiders, and young people from traveller communities.
- Promote healthy lifestyles, focusing on medium to long-term mental health support tailored to individual needs.
- Empower youth voices, by developing leadership skills and enabling creative projects that allow young people to express their views on key issues to decision-makers and communities. SYP Trust+1SYP Trust+1
The application process is two-staged, with the first stage requiring a 500-word submission outlining how the proposed work aligns with SYP Trust's focus areas. The next application deadline for stage one applications is the 29th September 2025
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