The Coop Foundation opened this new fund on 25 November  to offer unrestricted and flexible grants of to organisations helping diverse young people develop the skills to become future leaders and activists. 

Organisations can apply for up to £30,000 a year for five years from a total fund value of £1.5m in their first round of funding.

Eligible organisations will:

• Have an annual turnover of £250k or less
• Be able to provide at least one year of annual accounts
• Have young people’s voices from all backgrounds and abilities at the core of their delivery
• Advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of society
• Actively engage with young people from diverse communities in a meaningful and inclusive way
• Have experience of removing barriers and providing opportunities to young people
• Have experience of delivering meaningful youth social action that supports young people into leadership roles, and
• Be able to demonstrate you have experience of co-operation/collaboration.

You don’t have to be a registered charity to apply for this funding but your activities must be charitable in nature and in keeping with the Foundation’s Vision.

Applicants are asked to watch the fund launch webinar below before submitting an application, in order to have the best chance of success.

The closing date for applications is midday on 23 December 2022.

See the full details and webinar recording at the Future Communities website.