Deadline: 8-Feb-23
The Community Foundation Wales in partnership with the Principality Building Society is pleased to launch the Future Generations Fund with the aim of having a positive impact on society and the lives of young people in Wales.
Themes
- The projects they support will fit within one of these themes
- Developing training and/or employability skills
- Supporting mental health and wellbeing
- Learning financial skills (e.g. saving and budgeting)
- Environmental and / or social awareness and conservation
- Delivering workshops across any of the themes e.g. cooking healthily on a budget, smart weekly shopping,
- Supporting interventions that help pupils/students with school life and giving them the best opportunities for success
- They will prioritise organisations and projects that are increasing accessibility to those who are underserved or vulnerable. This includes projects supporting individuals from protected characteristic backgrounds 2010 Equalities Act and individuals from the most deprived communities in Wales.
Funding Information
- Grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 per year will be awarded to third sector organisations, to support young people under the age of 40 in Wales.
- This fund will support third sector and community organisations across Wales to help/encourage
- More young people getting access to healthy food and other essential items including clothes, stationery and technology.
- More young people building financial resilience for life’s uncertainties
- More young people preparing for the future and world of work (including building skills)
- More young people living sustainably and being involved in protecting their natural environment
- More young people getting the mental health support they need
Eligibility Criteria
- Organisations with an income of under £500,000 in the last financial year.
- You must be one of the following
- Constituted Groups
- Registered Charities & Charitable Incorporated Organisations
- Companies Limited by Guarantee
- Community Interest Companies
- Social Enterprises
- The organisation will need to meet their minimum requirements.
For more information, visit Community Foundation Wales.
For more information, visit https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/the-principality-building-societys-future-generations-fund/