Aims/priorities: This fund aims to help unlock the potential of underprivileged 16- to 25-year-olds from historically marginalised communities, more specifically young people whose exclusion has hurt their levels of literacy and aspiration.
Funding will enable partnership organisations to use the power of storytelling and language to empower marginalised young people and create an environment where they can experience how language can be used to express and present themselves, open doors and create opportunities.
Who can apply? Local organisations at all stages and sizes that are working with historically marginalised 16-to-25-year-olds can apply, including:
- Registered charities.
- Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
- Charitable companies.
- Community interest companies (CICs).
- Community benefit societies (CBS).
- Companies that are limited by guarantee with charitable status.
- Unincorporated/community groups.
- Industrial and provident societies.
- Charitable trusts.
Applicants must provide:
- Organisational details.
- Details of the project and cost breakdown.
- A copy of their constitution or governing document, safeguarding and EDI policies (if applicable).
- An organisational bank statement that shows experience in handling money (if available).
Support is available for organisations that do not currently have sufficient structures in place to receive funding.
Grant amount: Up to £15,000 are available.
Application process: An online webinar with further information and a Q&A session will be held by Audible on 9 February 2024 (11:00).
thinkBeyond will also be hosting 15-minute one-to-one drop-in sessions to answer questions and discuss proposals. Applicants can book a session through the Audible website.
Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Audible website.
Deadline: Sunday 17 March 2024.
Contact information: Email: fsf@canyouthinkbeyond.com