Youth FundsYour chance to apply for money to fund something you would like to do in your area
The Youth Opportunity Fund and the Youth Capital Fund have been extended to 2011. The main aim of the funding is to offer young people an opportunity to increase things to do and places to go. Panels of young people, organised by Southwark youth council, will be allocating the funds.
These activities and requests for capital should be related to a local need and must benefit groups of young people not just immediate friendship groups, particularly young people who do not have access to facilities, opportunities or may face personal challenges.
Apply now for projects for the financial year to March 2009.
More funds will be distributed to Southwark young people who are
- Aged 13 to 19
- Live in Southwark
- Have a dream or an idea
The aim is to help young people aged 13 to 19
- Be healthy
- Stay safe
- Enjoy and achieve
- Make a positive contribution
- Achieve economic well being
Youth Capital Fund
After great anticipation, you can now apply to the Youth Capital Fund for up to £10,000. Examples of what the fund could be used for include
- Equipment - IT, digital, sports, and art and crafts
- Youth provision refurbishment (disability access)
- Upgrading of minibuses (baby seats, disability access)
- Cooking facilities
- Conversion of spaces
The Bidding Process
- Bid for up to £10,000
- Closing date is September 12 at 5pm
- If short listed, you will be contacted by letter to attend a workshop and a short interview approximately 3 weeks later
Youth Opportunity Fund
Do you have a dream or idea but just don't have the money to get it started? We have the answer!
We are awarding money to young people with good ideas for things to do in the local area.Up to £5,000 is available for ideas to help provide more for young people to do in Southwark.
This fund can be used for a number of things including
- Additional facilities, such as opening a youth club on a saturday
- Activities that are not available in your area that you think young people would like
- Events - celebrating youth achievements
- Campaign - voicing your concerns
The Bidding Process
- Bid for up to £5,000
- Closing date: Monday October 13, 2008 at 12 noon
- If short-listed, you will be contacted by letter to attend a workshop approximately 3 weeks later
Some of the projects that have already been funded by the Youth opportunity Fund include
- Picture Box - fortnightly youth cinema
- The Speaker Box cookery book - for children in care, and care leavers
- Motor mechanic training
- Production of the film 'On Road' - screened at BFI Southbank and Tate Modern in 2007
- Residential trip for young fathers
Fast Track
And last but not least, if you...
- Missed the last round
- Require £500 or under
- Have matching funds from another funding stream
then use our Fast Track!
The criteria and the process are exactly the same as for the other funds, but you don't need to wait for a closing date or to attend an interview. The youth funds panel will assess your application and get back to you within 2 weeks. This offer is available until funds last.
How to Apply
All applications need to come from young people aged 13-19 who are supported by an organisation, for example:
- Local youth project
- Faith group
- School
- Tenants and residents association
- Uniformed group etc.
If you cannot think of anyone to ask, we will put you in touch with an organisation local to you. We would especially like to hear from you if you've never applied before.
Apply Now
You can apply now by downloading our application form and guidelines. Please fill in and complete all the documents below and post to us. Alternatively you can phone us and request an application form.
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Contact us
Youth Funds
Tel: 0207 525 3867
youthfunds@southwark.gov.uk
15 Spa Road
SE16 3QW
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