Summary:Multi-year unrestricted grants are available to strengthen the financial resilience, sustainability, capability and organisational capacity of small youth and outdoor learning organisations. Funded by UK Youth, in partnership with the Pears Foundation.

Deadline:6 May 2026

Grant size:Three‑year unrestricted grants, typically around 10% of the organisation’s annual turnover per year. Example: £250k turnover → up to £25k per year.

Who Can Apply: Eligible applicants must be:

• • Charitable or not‑for‑profit youth organisations
  • Turnover £500,000 or less
  • Operating for at least two years
  • Serving young people aged 8–25 (at least 70% of beneficiaries)
  • Delivering services in areas within the top three IMD deciles