What

Aims/actively encouraging

Amount/deadline

Alec Dickson Trust

people aged under 30 who are able to demonstrate that through volunteering or community action, they can enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society, (for example, the homeless, those with drug dependency problems and people with disabilities).

innovative projects in the spirit of Alec Dickson - projects which young people themselves have devised and which are unlikely to be funded by other charitable trusts

NOT international gap years/uni

Up to £250

Links with Japan

Small grants

Grants for individuals, societies, groups, etc. for educational and grassroots exchanges, research travel, the organisation of conferences, exhibitions, and other projects and events

£1000-£5000

31 March

30 Sept

Young Roots

(National Lottery)

Getting 13-20 year olds involved in heritage

Youth groups

Engage young people in finding out about their heritage, developing skills, building confidence and promoting community involvement. Young Roots projects stem directly from young peoples' interests and ideas, harnessing their creativity and energy and helping them work with others in their local community.

Youth groups must work with a heritage partner

£5000-£25,000

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Projects supporting disadvantaged young people in the arts, learning & education

· Especially projects putting forward new and innovative ideas

· Young people at risk, young offenders, socially excluded

· Support for refugee and asylum seeker young people

Up to £5000

ongoing