About this Funding:
Grants of up to £15,000 are available to UK charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people aged 12-21 who are socially excluded or marginalised and who are experiencing, or may have experienced, significant issues in their lives.
The Allen Lane Foundation Young People’s Programme is keen to support young people who are facing complex challenges and barriers to accessing support and opportunities.
A particular focus is given to supporting:
- children who are considered persistently absent from school
- those leaving school with no qualifications
- children and young people in/leaving care
The average grant is around £5,000-£6,000.
The funding could be used, for example, for:
- pro-active youth clubs
- activities for disaffected young people
- employment opportunities
- to provide experience which help young people to find structure
Organisations that work across a local area, such as a village, estate, or town, must have an annual income of less than £100,000 to be eligible. Organisations that work across the entire UK must have an annual income of less than £250,000 to be eligible.
The funding is not available for work in schools and is targeted specifically at community-based or outreach interventions.
The Foundation does not fund work within Greater London.
Trustees meet to discuss grant applications three times a year, generally in February, June and October. Applications can be made at any time.
Funding Criteria:
More information available directly from the funder.
