Unrestricted grants are available to support not-for-profit organisations that are helping young people with experience of the youth justice system to re-build their lives and settle back into their communities within the UK.
A total of £1.75 million is available for this round. Grants of up to £30,000 per year for five years (a maximum value of £150,000 over the five years) are available. It is anticipated that around 10 organisations will receive a grant.
Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations:
- With an annual income of £250,000 or less.
- That are registered and operate exclusively in the United Kingdom.
- Have two or more unrelated directors or trustees on the Board.
- That primarily support justice-experienced young people aged 10-25 years old.
- Which have a sole purpose of supporting justice-experienced young people to re-engage with their community.
In order to be successful, organisations should be able to demonstrate that they:
- Support young people to navigate the social stigma which can be associated for those with experience of the justice system.
- Have strong, existing relationships with referral agencies to ensure a smooth transition out of the justice system.
- Have experience of developing routes for young people transitioning from the justice system into training and employment.
- Have experience of supporting young people to develop skills that help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
- Value lived experience and have justice experienced young people involved in their governance and/or service delivery.
- Have experience of building flexible, consistent, positive relationships with young people.
Full details will be available once the Fund opens for applications.