Favourite funders for youth & children's groups

Key facts on Favourite Funders for groups working with children and young people. Click the funder's name for more information.
Name of Funder Size of grants given Notes Next deadline
BBC Children in Need Small grants up to £10,000. Main grants over £10,000 Projects that support disadvantaged young people 15th Jan, 15th April, 15th July and 15th Oct each year.
Edward Starr Charitable Trust Up to £5,000 Projects that "make children smile". 1st February, 1st May, 1st August, 1st November
Happy Days Cost of a holiday or day trip for children Day trips and group holidays for children with disabilities or who have experienced abuse. None, but apply 9 months in advance of when you want to spend the money
Live UnLtd Up to £5,000; average is £1,500 Projects that create positive changes within the community. None.
O2 Think Big £300 to start; then £2,500. Projects that help improve the local community or environment. Projects must be run by young people aged between 13 and 25. None.
Prince's Trust Community Cash Up to £3000 To support projects run by young people that will help their community. None
Young Roots: Heritage Lottery Fund £3000 - £25,000 For projects where young people (13 - 20 yr olds) play a leading role in projects focussed around heritage. No deadlines. Decision within 10 weeks.
Youth Music Up to £250,000 To improve access to high quality music-making activities for children and young people Wednesday 27 March 2013

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