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Coop Foundation Launches Future Communities Fund (UK)

The Coop Foundation has launched the first funding round of its Future Communities Fund.  Designed to support its new strategy, Building communities of the future together, the fund will provide grants of up to £30,000 per year for up to 5 years to support organisations building communities that are diverse, equitable and inclusive as well as prioritising youth activism, shared power and transparent governance. Eligible charitable organisations will:

  • Have an annual turnover of £250,000 or less
  • Have young people’s voices from all backgrounds and abilities at the core of their delivery
  • Advocate for diversity and inclusion in all areas of society
  • Actively engage with young people from diverse communities in a meaningful and inclusive way
  • Have experience of removing barriers and providing opportunities to young people
  • Have experience of delivering meaningful youth social action that supports young people into leadership roles
  • Are able to demonstrate they have experience of co-operation/collaboration.

The closing date for applications is midday on the 23rd December 2022.

Funding decisions will be supported by our Future Communities Collective – a group of ten young people who are sharing their expertise to design this Fund and make funding decisions.

 

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28th November 2022