Disadvantaged Young People Grants

The Foundation’s objectives are underpinned by the desire to give those under the age of 18, and living with a mental health condition, disability, or growing up in poverty, the opportunity to fulfil their potential whilst improving wellbeing, self-esteem and independence.

The Foundation can fund clearly defined projects, initiatives or the purchase of specific items that support one or more of the following:

• Enables individuals to experience the mental and physical health benefits of participatory sport
• Ensures participatory sport is accessible
• Provides sporting or educational activities that foster life skills
• Aims to improve academic engagement and attainment
• Encourages the development of skills and personal attributes to aid future employability

It is the intention of the Trustees to consider a targeted approach to funding and seek out opportunities which provide scope to ‘materially change the life of an individual’.

There is no upper limit to being awarded funding, and the annual  income available to The Foundation, likely to be in the region of £2,000,000 per annum.

Grants will only be allocated to fund defined projects, initiatives or the purchase of specific items and wherever possible payments will be made directly to suppliers.

They have no minumum or maximum grant size.

You can apply to The Hargreaves Foundation at any time using their online application form.

They will consider applications from the following:

• Registered Charities or Charitable Incorporated Organisations
• Schools and Further Education Colleges (usually exempt charities)
• NHS Trusts

Organisations must have:

• At least one set of published accounts at the point of applying
• A bank account in the organisation’s name with at least two unconnected signatories
• (for charities) At least 3 unconnected Trustees

They do not fund:

• Individuals
• Social Enterprises including Community Interest Companies
• Private Companies
• Local Authorities