Grants database

This grant will support 2014 Breakthrough Fund recipient David Agnew to continue to develop adventurous programming and audiences, largely in music and outdoor events, in partnership with venues and other producers in the North West.

Migrant Action is an advocacy and rights-based organisation based in South Yorkshire that provides information, guidance, advocacy support and practical assistance to people who have migrated to the UK. Funding will support Migrant Action to cooperate with different agencies to deliver holistic support, strengthen local partnerships and influence wider change.

Good Faith Partnership aims to address complex issues by connecting businesses, governments, charities, philanthropists, foundations and communities. RAMP Cities seconds expert advisors into strategic positions to support city leaders on issues of migration and integration. This grant will extend the secondments of two advisors to Bristol City Council.

Asylum Research Centre Foundation works to improve standards in the refugee status determination processes. This grant will support the organisation to provide expert input on policy documents used by government to make decisions on applications for asylum.

YMCA Crewe supports young people experiencing disadvantage to improve wellbeing, employability and independent living. Funding will support YMCE Crewe to scale their GLOscape programme supporting young people experiencing homelessness.

The Open Door Centre in Merseyside provides therapeutic support, volunteering and creative activities for young people with mental health issues aged 13–25. Through this grant, the centre will expand the Bazaar – A Marketplace for the Mind programme, which supports young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Switch Up uses sport, mentoring and guidance to support young people experiencing disadvantage across Nottinghamshire. This grant will support Switch Up to help young people break cycles of offending and re-offending and to consolidate organisational finances and governance.

Street Teams supports young people at risk of, and affected by, sexual exploitation, grooming and trafficking. Through this grant, Street Teams will develop early intervention and prevention services to support families, children and young people at risk of grooming for criminal exploitation and extremism.

Partnership for Young London is a network for youth policy and practice that develops and influences services for young people. This grant will support the development of a cross-sector platform to build partnerships and influence policy.

Northern Ireland Youth Forum is a youth-led voluntary organisation delivering projects across Northern Ireland and promoting youth voice in decision making. Funding will support an asset-based approach to practice development and strategic planning.

MyBnk delivers expert-led financial education programmes to young people aged 7–25 in schools and youth organisations. This grant will support a new Youth Engagement Team to develop and strengthen programme participation and fund further evaluation.

Getaway Girls empowers girls and young women aged 11–25 to build confidence, develop new skills and take positive risks in an environment that offers cooperation and support. This grant will help the organisation to develop a strength-based approach to supporting more young women from diverse communities.