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The LandAid Charitable Trust has announced its new LandAid Young Futures Fund.  LandAid is a UK charity that brings the property industry together to fund and support charities helping young people who are or have been homeless, or are at risk of homelessness

The Young Futures Fund offers one-year grants of £5,000 to £40,000 to not-for-profit organisations supporting 16 to 25-year-olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The programme will distribute £1.178 million raised through this year’s StreetSmart campaign.

The fund will support projects that improve access to safe, secure and affordable housing, alongside support that helps young people keep their homes and move towards independent living. LandAid is looking to support organisations delivering frontline services with strong local connections and a clear understanding of young people’s needs in their communities.

Key points include:

• applicants must be not-for-profit organisations;
• projects must support young people aged 16 to 25;
• applications are assigned by project postcode to regional funding pots across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland;
• funded projects are expected to begin from September 2026.

Applications will be made through a two-stage process. Stage 1 expressions of interest open on Monday 27 April 2026 and close at 5pm on Friday 22 May 2026. LandAid will review EOIs in mid-June, invite shortlisted groups to submit full applications from mid-June to early July, and make final decisions in mid-August. Grants are usually paid in a single upfront instalment once conditions are met, with a six-month progress update and a final report after 12 months. Charitable partners can also access pro bono support from LandAid’s corporate network.