30 July 2024
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Youth Fund
Grants are available for organisations whose main purpose is working with and for young people (aged 14-25) who face challenging or complex transitions to adulthood.
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s (PHF’s) mission is to “help people overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity, so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives”. The Foundation places particular focus on supporting both young people and the arts.
One of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK, PHF’s current focus is on arts, education and learning, migration and young people.
In addition to funds that can be applied for, PHF has ‘invitation-only’ funds. Information for these can be found on the PHF website.
The funding is for:
- Organisations working with young people (14–25 years).
- Targeted work with and for young people who face transitions in their lives which may be challenging or create barriers for example into or out of education, care settings, housing or the secure estate, which might include prisons, bail accommodation, youth detention accommodation and approved premises.
- Work that recognizes young people’s multiple and overlapping identities (for example race, gender, sexual orientation, class, faith, migration status, ability).
There is particular interest in applications from organisations led by people most impacted by racism, ableism, classism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, and/or transphobia.
The next Youth Fund Q&A will take place on 10 October 2024 (10:30 to 11:30 am). Registration is required for the Zoom session and this can be done via the Paul Hamlyn Foundation website.
There are no deadlines. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
There is a two-step application process. Organisations should initially apply by completing the online application form on the Foundation’s website. Successful applicants will then be invited for an interview and those who are successful at this stage will be put forward to the Foundation’s grants panel for a final decision.
The Foundation aims to reach a final decision on applications within four months of receipt.