Aims/Priorities: The grants are designed to support organisations which are providing opportunities to develop aspirations, confidence, and mental health, helping individuals from marginalised communities to build brighter futures and contribute meaningfully to society.
The funding is for projects that develop key skills, attitudes and attributes to foster equitable education and employment outcomes nationwide. Funded initiatives must demonstrate a clear and measurable impact, ensuring that individuals from marginalised communities are supported to meet one or more of the following goals:
- Pursue and sustain their aspirations.
- Enhance their confidence and self-belief.
- Strengthen their mental health, wellbeing, and resilience.
Who can apply? UK registered charities or organisations with a recognised charitable purpose may apply.
Grant Amount: Between £10,000 and £50,000 are available during the first year.
Multiple year funding may be available after the pilot year.
Applicants should not apply for a grant that exceeds 30% of the last year’s income of their organisation.
Application Process: The information pack and frequently asked questions can be found on the SG UK Foundation website. Expressions of Interest are to be submitted on the CAF online portal.
There is a two stage application process:
- The first stage is to submit an Expression of Interest. Applicants will be notified of the outcome on 25 June 2025.
- Those who are successful will be invited to submit a full application form and will be able to access CAF’s online portal to start their application. Applicants will be notified of the outcome in early October 2025. For successful organisations, the majority of funding awards will be granted from mid-October onwards.
Organisations who are not successful in the first funding round will be able to submit an Expression of Interest in the next calendar year’s Bright Futures Grants funding round. Further information will be shared nearer the launch date, expected in spring annually.
Deadline: Tuesday 3 June 2025 for Expressions of Interest
Contact Information: BrightFuturesGrants@cafonline.org
Website: Bright Futures Grants - Societe Generale United Kingdom