7stars Foundation

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.

Contact information: 

Email: info@the7starsfoundation.co.uk