Brighter Futures Fund

This fund is open to YCF full members and affiliate members. Applicants must be either a registered charity or a Community Interest Company (CIC) that is Limited by Guarantee. They must be working with young people who either live, go to school, or work in the borough, and we expect the work to be delivered in Camden. Those members who are not based in the borough will be expected to:

• Show evidence of an agreement with the venue they intend to deliver in, such as an invoice for a hired venue, a letter of partnership with a venue, or an email confirming the use of the venue if the application is successful. This is not an exhaustive list – please contact grants@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk if you require support with this.
• Explain how they will recruit young people who live, go to school, or work in Camden.

If you are not a member and would like to apply for a grant, you will need to submit a membership request. Only once this process has been completed and your membership has been approved should you complete and submit an application for funding.

Organisations can apply for up to £3,500

The grant must be spent within the grant period outlined under 'Timeframe'.

We invite funding applications for projects which serve the following purposes across different age ranges (though this is not an exhaustive list so do get in touch if you have any questions):

• Employment Preparation: Support young people in developing essential skills for employment, including CV writing, interview techniques, and workplace readiness.
• Digital Skills Enhancement: Equip children and young people with essential digital skills, including coding, digital literacy, and online safety.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Provide mentorship and coaching programs that guide young individuals towards their career goals and personal growth.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Foster entrepreneurial skills and innovation among young people, encouraging creativity and self-initiative.
• Life Skills Workshops: Deliver workshops addressing essential life skills such as financial literacy, communication, time management, and resilience.
• Preparatory work: foundation building work with primary school aged children supporting opportunities and aspirations

We encourage applications that are innovative, responsive to identified youth needs, and promote meaningful engagement with Camden's diverse communities. Projects should align with the objectives of the Brighter Futures Fund, aiming to create a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, preparing them for a brighter future.

We will not fund:

• Projects which are not relevant to the theme of the fund
• Ticket prices for non-educational off-site excursions
• Youth work or play provision that your organisation delivers and would continue to deliver on a regular basis. Applications will be considered for funding to continue or grow existing projects.

• Application Window Opens: 26th August 2025
• Virtual Grant Fund Q&A Webinar: 3rd September 2025
• Application Window Closes: 28th September 2025
• Decision Communicated: W/c 27th October 2025
• Grant period: 1st November 2025 – 31st August 2026
• Reporting Deadline: 20th September 2026

We require all grantees to submit a monitoring and evaluation form by a deadline which is outlined on grant agreements, as well as under the 'Timeframe' tab above (once confirmed).

The deadline for submitting monitoring and evaluation forms is typically within the first month after the grant period has ended. it is essential that all grantees meet the deadline.

A standardised template version of our small grants monitoring and evaluation forms is available to view here.

Please note that some questions may be subject to change. All grant agreements include a URL link to the actual monitoring and evaluation form for each grant awarded.