Deadline: 21-Jul-23
The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking applications for the Youth Fund managed by young people.
What is the Youth Fund?
- The Fund is a £25,000 pot of money overseen by a panel of young people where groups, including local charities, business, statutory services and voluntary organisations, can apply to receive funding for initiatives which will make a difference to young people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Funding Information
- There is a maximum grant size of £10,000, currency transfer is not an option.
Why should you apply?
- Your activities will impact the lives of young people in BCP and provide them with opportunities.
- Your application for funding can provide young people with new experiences.
- By applying for funding, you are assisting the youth-led BCP Youth Forum in achieving its core aim of giving young people the chance to have access to skills, resources, and opportunities and to give back to the population.
- If you are successful in your application, you will be changing the lives of many young people – something which BCP Council is proud to support you in doing.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any organisation that works with, or provides services for, young people in the BCP area (from 7 years old up to young people aged up to 19, or 25 for young people with SEND or who are care leavers). For example:
- Youth groups
- Companies with products/services focused on young people
- Social groups
- Schools
- Your organisation must be able to provide proof of legitimacy, safeguarding policies and provide information on other sources of funding.
- Your organisation must be owned or operated by a legal adult (a person over the age of 18).
- Your project must be able to start between September 2023 – 1st March 2024
- BCP Council cannot accept more than one application per organisation at the same time. Preference will be given to organisations bidding for larger sums of money or for a project that will make a significant impact.
For more information, visit BCP Council.