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The Co-op Foundation is providing £1.75 million in funding through its Future Communities Fund to support organisations working with young people (primarily aged 10-25) across the UK who have experience of the justice system.

The aim is to help these young people re-engage with their communities after time spent in custody.

Around ten organisations will receive unrestricted grants of up to £150,000 over five years.

To be eligible, organisations must demonstrate that they:

• Support young people to navigate the social stigma which can be associated for those with experience of the justice system
• Have strong, existing relationships with referral agencies to ensure a smooth transition out of the justice system
• Have experience of developing routes for young people transitioning from the justice system into training and employment
• Have experience of supporting young people to develop skills that help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives
• Value lived experience and have justice experienced young people involved in their governance and/or service delivery
• Have experience of building flexible, consistent, positive relationships with young people

The fund is designed to support the Foundation’s new strategy, ‘Building communities of the future together’.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on the 12th June 2025.

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