The Trust makes grants to promote the welfare of young people, under the age of 25 years, who suffer from various effects of social deprivation, abuse, mental and physical handicap, inadequate housing, lack of education or training, and the problems derived from unemployment and broken families.
Grants of between £500 and £2,000 are available to UK-based Charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) working with vulnerable children and young adults, especially those at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation.
The trust prefers to fund project costs rather than core costs. Projects can include those that provide:
There are three funding rounds in 2026.
The first deadline for applications is 28 February 2026.
Grants are available to UK-registered charities that help children and young people recovering from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and parents affected by ACEs, mental illness, or addiction.
Community groups, charities and partners working to reduce serious violence can apply for up to £10,000 each. Projects may include education, prevention, awareness and improving community safety.
The fund is for VCSE organisations working to help prevent gambling related harm.
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