A significant new funding package was announced by the Prime Minister, aimed at reconnecting young people with their communities and expanding youth services across England. Almost £88 million in new funding is available to support youth clubs, schools, and community organisations in providing enriching, real-world experiences for young people. VCSE groups and organisations working with young people are eligible to apply for some of these funding streams.
Key funding opportunities for the VCSE sector:
- Better Youth Spaces Programme (£30.5 million): Capital funding to upgrade youth club infrastructure in areas with high child poverty, including Salford. VCSE groups running youth spaces are eligible for support to upgrade facilities, such as small refurbishments and equipment. Funding is now open for applications, with deadlines for refurbishment applications on 31st August and for equipment applications on 21st September. Please get in touch with us if you want to apply for the fund, and need support at office@salfordcvs.co.ukBetter Youth Spaces - Social Investment Business
- Million Hours Fund (£19 million): Delivered in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, this fund will provide over a million additional hours of youth work in areas with high rates of anti-social behaviour. Funding is now open for applications from VCSEs for projects in the Pendleton & Charlestown ward area, and the deadline is the 22nd October. Please note you need to have a legal structure that enables you to employ staff. More details can be found here: Million Hours Fund | The National Lottery Community Fund
- Uniformed Youth Fund (£7.5 million): Aims to increase places in organisations like the Scouts, Guides, and similar groups, especially in areas with unmet demand. This funding has already been allocated to the relevant national governing bodies of the Uniformed groups, so please get in touch with them directly for further information
If you are interested in applying for any of these funds and need support, please contact us at Office@salfordcvs.co.uk