The Trust will direct its support only towards charities working with or on behalf of children and young people, under 26 years of age, with an overarching focus on creating educational and/or access opportunities for those in circumstances, groups or locations that face economic challenges, social marginalisation or poor outcomes in later life.

Who can apply?

Applications for the United Kingdom Under-26 Fund are welcome from all parts of the United Kingdom, except the area served by Luton Council, as long as applicants meet the eligibility criteria.

Funds available

Generally, £10k is the minimum grant size. Most one-off grants fall in the range £10k-£25k, usually made as a single payment. Where multi-year awards are made, a report is required before the release of subsequent instalments.

Deadline date

Ongoing