Aims/priorities: The foundation makes grants to projects which support young people (18 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 working with young people that require funding in the areas of:
- Abuse
- Addiction
- Child carers
- Homelessness
For Project, Shine Bright, and Social Impact funding, organisations must have a turnover of under £1.5 million.
Grant amount: The following funding streams are available:
- Project Grants: One-off grants of up to £5,000.
- Shine Bright Long Term Grants: Two-year grants of up to £30,000 per year.
- Child Poverty Grants: Two-year grants of up to £30,000 per year.
- Social Impact Grants: Two-year grants of £5,000 per year.
- Individual Grants: One-off grants of up to £500.
Application process: Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Apply for Funding - the7stars foundation.
Deadline: The funding rounds are as follows:
- Monday 1 December 2025 to Sunday 1 February 2026 for the March 2026 funding review
- Sunday 1 March 2026 to Thursday 30 April 2026 for the June 2026 funding review
- Monday 1 June 2026 to Monday 31 August 2026 for the October 2026 funding review
Contact information: Email: info@the7starsfoundation.co.uk