Hope for Youth (NI)

Registered charity number 264843

Emergency fund name	General funding programme
Grant size	Grants of up to £5,000
Funder's interests	Supports children between the ages of 11-18 and helps fund cross-community projects that give disadvantaged young people in Northern Ireland the opportunity to work together on practical projects.
Activities supported	Organisations based in Northern Ireland providing opportunities for young people. Churches are not listed in their 'exclusions' so can apply for projects that enable young people to come together from different religious communities. .
Themes	Priority is given to projects based in recognised areas of socio economic deprivation. Projects that foster community integration, teamwork, creativity and personal development.
Exclusions	Capital building costs. Funding for core salaries but will consider funding the staff costs associated with the delivery of a project. Funding to cover transport, kit and equipment unless it is an essential part of a wider sustainable project.
How to apply	Download the online application form from the website. To request a printed application form email karen.hughes@cherton.co.uk or call 028 90769966

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