Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to help those who have been through the justice system to re-engage with their communities.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations:
- With an annual income of £250,000 or less.
- That are registered and operate exclusively in the United Kingdom.
- Have two or more unrelated directors or trustees on the Board.
- That primarily support justice-experienced young people aged 10-25 years old.
- Which have a sole purpose of supporting justice-experienced young people to re-engage with their community.
In order to be successful, organisations should be able to demonstrate that they:
- Support young people to navigate the social stigma which can be associated for those with experience of the justice system.
- Have strong, existing relationships with referral agencies to ensure a smooth transition out of the justice system.
- Have experience of developing routes for young people transitioning from the justice system into training and employment.
- Have experience of supporting young people to develop skills that help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
- Value lived experience and have justice experienced young people involved in their governance and/or service delivery.
- Have experience of building flexible, consistent, positive relationships with young people.
Grant amount: A total of £1.75 million is available for this round.
Grants of up to £30,000 per year for five years (a maximum value of £150,000 over the five years) are available.
It is anticipated that around 10 organisations will receive a grant.
Application process: Guidance notes and the application form can be found on the Co-op Foundation website once the Fund opens.
Contact the Co-op Foundation for further information.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted from 15 May 2025 to 12 June 2025 (midday).
Contact information: Email: applyfoundation@coop.co.uk
Website: https://www.coopfoundation.org.uk/how-we-fund/future-communities-fund/