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Who can apply

We can fund other funders or organisations that run services for young people. If you're a funder, we can delegate authority to you to fund organisations that run these services. This means you can decide which organisations to fund.

What organisations can apply

You can apply if you’re a:

  • funder
  • constituted voluntary or community organisation
  • constituted group or club
  • registered charity
  • charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)
  • not-for-profit company
  • community interest company (CIC)
  • school (as long as your project benefits and involves the
  • communities around the school)
  • statutory body (including local authorities, town, parish and community councils)
  • community benefit society

Board or committee member requirements

To apply, your organisation must have at least 3 board or committee members who are not related. If you're a company, you must have at least 3 directors who are not related.

We consider people to be related if they:

  • are married or in a civil partnership
  • are in a long-term relationship or live together
  • are related by blood or through a partner
  • live at the same address