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The Involving Young People Fund is a partnership between HUDL, The Youth Association, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and Leeds Community Foundation, which aims to support initiatives that address key challenges faced by young people in their communities. We welcome a wide range of ideas but priority will be given to projects that focus on mental health and wellbeing, homelessness, and/or LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Key information

• We encourage applications from under-served and/or under-represented communities across all our funding opportunities
• The young people you work with will be aged between 11 and 25
• Organisations will need to clearly demonstrate how young people have/will be involved in design, delivery and decision making of their project
• Organisations must have an income under £750,000 in the most recent financial year
• Organisations based in Barnsley or Wakefield will be prioritised. If the organisation is outside these areas, they must demonstrate a clear link and track record to the area
• Grants can cover core costs and/or project costs
• Only one application per organisation can be considered

Examples of activity that can be funded

• Activities that provide mental health support services, and reduce stigma associated with mental health issues among young people
• Activities that support and provide resources for homeless youth, including temporary housing, access to education and employment opportunities, and long-term housing solutions.
• Activities that promote acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ youth, provide support services, and create safe spaces.
• Activities that address the intersectionality between 2 or more of the above themes.

Activities that do not meet the above themes are eligible to apply if the applicant demonstrates how this work will ensure meaningful change and amplify youth voice and involvement of young people in the design, delivery and decision-making of the project.

Grant size: £10,000 (fixed amount)

Location: Barnsley and Wakefield

Duration: 1 year

Deadline: 03/06/2025 at 12 noon

Decisions: August 2025

Find out more and apply on the Leeds Community Foundation website: leedscf.org.uk/involving-young-people-fund