Funding to Reduce the Likelihood of Children Becoming Involved in Crime (England & Wales)
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) has launched an open call for organisations across England and Wales that are working to reduce children’s involvement in crime and violence. The aim is to fund and evaluate projects that support 10 to 18-year-olds at risk of or affected by violence, offending or exploitation. Projects must align with one of the following sectors: youth services, children’s services, youth justice, policing, neighbourhoods, health, or education. The fund will support well-established projects that can scale and generate new insights in areas with existing evidence gaps. Proposals are invited from registered charities, companies, statutory bodies, and CICs. Partnerships between organisations and YEF evaluators are also encouraged. Applications can be made at any time.

Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders (UK)
Registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and in exceptional circumstances Community Interest Companies can apply for grants for projects that support offenders and ex-offenders as well as into work and helping specific less popular groups within the criminal justice sector. The funding is being made available through the Weavers' Company who are looking specifically to support projects helping offenders find work as well as projects that support marginalised groups. A secondary priority is given to projects aiding disadvantaged young people, including immigrants, in realising their potential and engaging in society. The Weavers' Company has two funding streams: a Small Grants Programme offering up to £5,000, and a Main Grants Programme with no maximum limit. Funding covers both project and core costs. Applicants must demonstrate efforts to secure other funding and future sustainability. The next application deadline is the 13th March 2025.

Funding to Support Core Costs of Small Charities (UK)
Small charities in the UK can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support projects focused on supporting children and young people, disadvantaged families, prisoners, and ex-offenders. The grants are made available through the Woodward Charitable Trust and are intended to help cover core costs for small to medium-sized charities, particularly those with initiatives that engage volunteers, foster community cohesion, and promote skills development. The Trust also makes a limited number of larger grants over £3,000. These are however awarded only to charities known to the Trust. Applications are open until 12 pm on 13th December 2024.