YOUTH UNITED FOUNDATION

The Youth United Foundation supports uniformed youth organisations throughout the UK, including:

o Scouts;
o Girl Guides;
o St. John Ambulance;
o Army Cadets;
o Sea Cadets;
o Boy’s Brigade;
o Girl’s Brigade;
o Marine Society;
o Volunteer Police Cadets;
o Fire Cadets; and
o RAF Air Cadets.

The Foundation particularly aims to increase access and participation in disadvantaged areas.

Grants are awarded for a wide range of purposes and are intended to be flexible in order that diverse local needs can be met.

This may include, for example, supporting:

o Activities;
o Recruitment;
o Delivery; or
o Growth.

Grants are awarded to network members only.

To become a network member, youth organisations must satisfy the following criteria:

o National governance, a trusted reputation and charitable objectives;
o Common, structured activities that are fun, engaging and inclusive;
o Progressive programmes where young people can advance into leadership;
o Focus on youth development (ranging from ages 4-25);
o Adult volunteering and social action as key parts of delivery; and
o A shared, required uniform.

During the year ending 31 March 2015 the Foundation’s grant giving amounted to £7,849,169. Grant award levels vary.

Organisations wishing to apply for a grant should contact theirlocal branch or the Foundation’s main office.

The Foundation has offices in:

o Avon;
o Ayrshire;
o Bedfordshire;
o Cheshire;
o Derbyshire;
o Greater Manchester;
o London; and
o Wales.

Applications may be made at any time.

For further information, visit the Youth United Foundation website.

Contact details for the Foundation are:

Rosie Thomas
Director
The Youth United Foundation
202 Lambert Road
London SE1 7WJ
Tel: 020 7401 7601
Email: youth.united@yuf.org.uk

(Source: GRIN)