We can provide the funding for you to set up your own volunteer scheme, giving you the chance to run a project that is important to you and will benefit your community.

For those aged 16-25:

vcashpoint is giving away 1 million pounds to 16-25 year olds in England who want to set up their own volunteering project in their community… and you could get your hands on up to £2500.

If you’ve got a great idea, vcashpoint has got the money. Apply online (or on paper) for up to £2500 to help you turn your ideas into reality. It’s easy!

How can I spend the cash? vcashpoint funds new projects that are led by young people that will really make a difference to the community. Your project should create at least three new opportunities where young people can volunteer – so there’s every opportunity to get your mates on board.

How about? running activities for children – transforming a community space – supporting victims of bullying – running workshops for young people – setting up a campaign – clearing up a beach – running music, art or sports events for disadvantaged people – organising a festival to bring different cultures or communities together… or something totally different… be creative!

vcashpoint will fund new projects and ideas which aim to expand or develop those schemes which have been carried out in the past, rejuvenating them with new volunteers.

All projects must create at least three NEW volunteering opportunities for 16-25 year olds, be youth-led, take place in England and benefit a chosen community. vcashpoint must be the only source of funding for the project.

Bring your ideas to life and transform your community. Use your skills to do something inspirational.

For some ideas on setting up your own project see http://www.vinspired.com/vbuzz/casestudies/

For those aged 13-19:

Youth Opportunities fund – Brighton and Hove City Council

Grants up to £5000 for groups of young people aged 13-19 years (13-25 yrs with special needs).  The ‘places to go & things to do’ fund is from the DfES.  Its aim is to increase the opportunities available for young people. It is a fund that supports them in developing activities they want to be involved in and one where they have to be actively involved in the direction of its chosen applications.  It can support staffing costs to enable activities to take place or be used to hire facilities, for example – renting a recording studio to produce a DVD.

Youth Capital Fund (YCF)

Grants up to £10000 for groups of young people aged 13-19 years (13-25 yrs with special needs).  This fund is for improvements to any facilities that young people might use such as the refurbishment of a scout hut or the supply of  ICT equipment or a new pool table.

For further information call 01273 293591

Youth Action Network small grants

Offer a fantastic opportunity for young people to apply for funds that they could use to make a difference.

Up to £500 is available to fund innovative and exciting events or activities that promote the Youth Action Network and hopefully encourage other young people to give Youth Action a go…

Each year the grants are themed to tie in with our annual campaign which, this year, is the DO YA?! campaign.

For more information please visit www.youthactionnetwork.org.uk/smallgrants