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Co-op Foundation - Future Communities Fund
Created: 29/05/2025
News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
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The aim of the Future Communities Fund is to fund organisations that are directly supporting young people to move on from the justice system, in ways that help them to fulfil their potential.
This next round will continue the priorities of the first round of funding, which focused on diverse, equitable and inclusive organisations and organisations that prioritise youth activism, shared power and transparent governance. Building on these priorities, Future Communities Fund Round 2 will also focus on a further strategic priority: 'safer communities'.
In order to be successful, organisations should be able to demonstrate that they:
- Support young people to navigate the social stigma which can be associated for those with experience of the justice system
- Have strong, existing relationships with referral agencies to ensure a smooth transition out of the justice system
- Have experience of developing routes for young people transitioning from the justice system into training and employment
- Have experience of supporting young people to develop skills that help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives
- Value lived experience and have justice experienced young people involved in their governance and/or service delivery
- Have experience of building flexible, consistent, positive relationships with young people
Who can apply?
Organisations which:
- Have a significant focus on supporting justice-experienced young people aged 10-25 to re-engage with their community
- Have an annual income of £250,000 or less
- Are not-for-profit organisations, who operate exclusively in the United Kingdom
- Have two or more unrelated directors or trustees on the Board
They encourage collaborative applications.
Maximum annual income: £250,000
How to apply
Complete the first stage eligibility form on their website to check your organisation is eligible to apply.
They strongly recommend watching their recording of the fund presentation as this will help you with your application and save you time if your organisation is not eligible for funding.
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 16 June 2025.
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