CABWI Lifelong Learning and Development Fund

Aims/priorities: The fund supports small charities with projects that promote lifelong learning and development that enables people to enter the labour market or gain additional skills to further develop their career.

The fund aims to:

  • Work directly with young people who are either NEET (not in employment, education or training) or at risk of becoming NEET to improve their access to employment and the labour market.
  • Reach and work with individuals with complex barriers to employment, enabling them to move closer to or into employment, including (but not restricted to) ex-service personnel and ex-offenders.
  • Increase the life skills of people so that they may further develop their careers, with a particular focus on the water, utilities and construction industries.

Who can apply? Applications are accepted from registered charities that work directly with young people and adults who are not in employment, training, or education.

Organisations must have an income level equal to or less than £1 million, as shown in their most recent annual accounts. Priority will be given to smaller organisations.

Organisations must provide:

  • A copy of their most recent annual accounts.
  • Their last three months bank statements.
  • A full budget breakdown of the costs of the project.
  • Diversity and Inclusion, Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies.

Grant amount: Organisations with an income of:

  • Between £231,000 and £1 million can apply for grants of up to £35,000.
     
  • Up to £231,000 may apply for a maximum of 15% of their previous year's turnover.

Grants are available for a maximum of 12 months.

Application process: Guidance documents and an online application form are available on the CABWI website.

Deadline: Monday 3 February 2025, (18:00).

Contact information: Email: Grants@cabwi.org.uk

Website: cabwi.org.uk/application-guidelines/