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The aim of the Youth Funds is to
identify local youth projects or activities that need funding, and
to involve local young people in the decision making
process.
We award sums of money to worthy projects we receive
from local young people. As part of this scheme we involve young
people in the whole decision making process.
Youth funds are made up of the Youth
Opportunity Fund (YOF) and the Youth Capital Fund
(YCF).
Those involved are encouraged to consider
local needs and circumstances as well as the services we provide
others beyond their immediate group.
Some of the tasks YOF youth participants are
involved in include:
- leading the project funding group
- decision making
- awarding grants
In some cases part of the work for YOF can
be a credit towards a college
course.
Applications must be made by young
people aged between 13 and 19 and the young people submitted the
application must be supported by an
adult.
We especially
encourage applications from vulnerable and hard to reach
groups.
Applications
for overseas travel will be put under great scrutiny, but will also
be considered for
funding.
If
applications fall within the
Every Child Matters
criteria they stand a good chance of receiving
funding.
When an application is put
forward on behalf of an organisation or group we will require a
copy of its child protection policy and
procedures.
However, applications from
adults, except in
exceptional
circumstances, will not be processed, and neither will
the following activities or
projects:
- those which directly replace statutory
services
- those which have started before the application
process
- political groups or activities promoting political or
religious beliefs
- those where funding will be for personal
use
There is no limit to the amount of funding you can
request. Applications between £1000 and £4999 will need supporting
evidence such as photographic materials, video or audio
presentations.
Grant applications above £5000 will require a
supporting presentation and evidence.
Additional information
may also be requested at any time and expert witnesses may be
called before a grant is
awarded.
To apply, complete the Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF)
application form and send it to the address on the form,
or email it to our
Funding Panel.
For more information and guidance on how to
apply please download our
Youth Fund application
guidance.
Applicants can also apply on audio or
video tape as long as they answer all the questions from our form.
We have equipment which can be loaned for these
applications.
For further information or to request a
printed application form contact our
Funding Panel on 01934 644
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