Aims/priorities:
The foundation makes grants to projects which support young people (16 years and under) who are challenged by abuse or addiction, who are young carers, or who are homeless/without a safe place to call home.
Who can apply:
Applications will be considered from organisations who require funding in the areas of:
- Abuse
- Addiction
- Child carers
- Homelessness
Organisations must have a turnover of under £1.5 million and be supporting young people aged 16 years and under.
Grant amount:
Project grants of up to £2,500 are available.
Shine Bright grants of up to £1,500 are available.
Social Impact grants of up to £1,500 are available.
Funding is offered across the following streams:
- Project grants to cover the costs of projects that respond to one or more of the funding priorities of the 7stars Foundation.
- Shine Bright funding for groups to purchase educational, wellbeing, or recreational items for young people, aligned to funding priorities of the Foundation.
- Direct grants to individuals affected by the Foundation's priorities, supported by outreach/social/care workers or legal professionals.
- Social Impact funding for three charities across the year for projects that align with the following awareness days:
- 5 to 11 February - Race Equality Week
- 5 to 11 February Children's Mental Health Week
- 16 March - Young Carers Action Day
- 18 March - Child Exploitation Awareness Day
- 17 May - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
- 1 to 30 June - PRIDE month
- 3 to 9 July - Alcohol Awareness Week
- 10 October - World Homeless Day
- 1 to 31 October - Black History Month
- 10 December - Human Rights Day
Application process:
The funding rounds are as follows:
- 1 December to 5 February for a March funding review.
- 1 March to 30 April for a June funding review.
- 1 July to 31 August for an October funding review.
Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the 7stars foundation website.
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