Aims/priorities: To help groups that support young people continue to build back from the pandemic, this year’s funding will support initiatives which fit into one or more of the following funding themes.
- Diversionary Activities. Initiatives that specifically focus on engaging with young people, providing them support and deterring anti-social behaviour.
- Environmental. Initiatives could include but are not limited to: encouraging young people to engage with the outdoors, initiatives that support the environment and involve youth groups
- Employability. Initiatives that directly or indirectly equip young people with skills, experience or qualifications that will support them gaining access to employment.
- Wellbeing. Initiatives that positively impact or provide support to young people through: physical activity, mental health and/ or social interaction.
Who can apply? In 2023, applications will be accepted the following types of organisations across the UK:
- An Unincorporated Association
- Charity
- Community Interest Company (CIC)
- Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
- Voluntary Group
- Sport and Community Clubs
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have an annual turnover of less than £250,000*
- Be able to provide a reference from a local person or group who can provide supporting evidence of the community activity they do.
- Be able to provide evidence of a constitution and an independent bank account.
- Have evidence of a commitment to safeguarding within their organisation.
Funding applications from organisations who turnover more than £250,000 annually will be considered, providing they can guarantee match funding in-kind from another organisation or grant.
Grant amount: £1,000, £2,500, or £5,000 are available.
The funding is for projects which begin in the third quarter of 2023.
Application process: There is a two-stage application process:
- The first step is to fill out the first stage application online which is available on the National Express Foundation website.
- Successful applicants will be invited on 9 June 2023 to complete the second stage application form by 23 June 2023.
The Trustees will meet on 30 June 2023 with the awards announced on 7 July 2023.
The guidance notes and application form can be found on the National Express Foundation website.
Deadline: Tuesday 6 June 2023
Contact information: Email: foundation@nationalexpress.com
Website: National Express Foundation