Deadline 21st July 2023
The new U18 Better Starts Grant aims to give children under 18 years old the best start in life by tackling poverty, enabling inclusion and enhancing wellbeing.
Grants from £400 to £1,600 are supported.
Costs associated with the following themes are covered (but not limited to):
- Essentials: Funding for the basic essentials to address an immediate need and/or situation e.g. children’s foodbank items; hygiene items; blankets for warm bank; baby bank items.
- Transform/Improve: to transform and/or improve a space/activity e.g. table, chairs, long term fixtures and fittings; redecorating items such as paint, curtains etc; items for the group activity such as sewing machine, computers (must be for service users, not office/admin use); training, upskilling one off costs; items needed for a community clear up.
- Connect Together: for bringing children together and encouraging community connections e.g. food for an event; decorations and entertainment; one-off workshop costs; board games and refreshments for a kids social club; basic sports kit and equipment.
- Coronation: funding for Under 18 celebration events for the King’s Coronation e.g. food for a ‘get together’; decorations and entertainment.
