Grants to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential

Deadline: There are two application rounds per year, which open in Spring and Autumn.

The Ironmongers’ Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential.

Registered charities that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for grants from £500 up to around £10,000. The average grant awarded is £4,000.

Projects must meet all of the following criteria:

• For children and young people under the age of 25 in the UK who are disadvantaged
• Consist of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills
• Have clear aims and objectives to be met within a planned timescale

Projects could, for example:

• support special educational needs,
• address behavioural problems
• promote citizenship, parenting or life skills.

Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience.

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.ironmongers.org/helping-charitable-organisations