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: Applicants wanting to apply for Child Poverty grants are advised that as only one charity partner per year is selected, the Foundation is not open to direct applications (as charities are proactively chosen by the Trustees). However, applicants may register their interest online.
Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the 7stars Foundation website.
Deadline: The closing date for Social Impact, Child Poverty and Individual applications is Monday, 13 July 2026, for notification in November.
Contact information: Email: info@the7starsfoundation.co.uk