KFC Youth Foundation Community Grants Programme

Aims/priorities: The Foundation aims to fund work that helps young people create firm foundations, by addressing their needs through early intervention and creating opportunities for young people that inspire and empower them to fulfill their potential and build a positive future.

Who can apply? Registered charities, registered community interest companies, unincorporated clubs or associations or unregistered charities in the UK, with a turnover of less than £400,000 can apply.

Applications are welcome from such organisations which:

  • Deliver services to one or more of the KFC Foundation’s target groups.
  • Are based in the UK.
  • Have existed for at least 12 months at the time of submission.
  • Have a signed constitution/governing documents.
  • Have a bank account in its own name with two unrelated signatories/dual authorisation.
  • Have an active board of trustees or directors.
  • Have accounts detailing income and expenditure over the past 12 months.
  • Have a suitable safeguarding policy.

Grant amount: Up to £3,000 per year for up to two years are available. 

Application process: There is a two-stage application process:

  • Expression of Interest:
    • Applicants should first submit a two-minute video about their organisation and complete an Expression of Interest form, via the link on the KFC Foundation’s website.
  • Successful groups will be notified of their outcome and invited to complete a full application.

Guidance notes are available on the KFC Foundation’s website.

Deadline: Friday 14 February 2025 (23:59). 

Contact information: Email: thalia.beaty@yum.com

Website: The KFC Foundation Community Grants