Grants database

Research to explore the scope for, and implications of, volunteering by young ex-prisoners, with a view to creating practical, evidence-based guidance and policy recommendations.

To enable the organisation to build on a pilot that explored the theatre’s role in educating children, whereby children come to classes at the theatre every day for seven weeks instead of going to school.

Youth work activity to encourage the integration of young Somalis into the wider Moss Side community and improve their life chances.

In in-depth study to generate learning and good practice relating to better supporting young people with epilepsy in mainstream schools and ensuring their full inclusion in learning, the curriculum and the wider life of the school.

Extending use of a proven classroom method for developing speaking and listening skills through establishing whole-school practices and inter-school networks.

Early intervention programme to target boys in KS 1 who ​“stand out” and are at risk of underachieving to address behaviour that leads to truancy and/​or exclusion

An e‑mentoring programme, created in partnership with NCH for individuals in or leaving care, to enable them to become socially engaged through education and employment.

Imaginary Communities: A pedagogical approach to empower and re-engage children at risk of exclusion from school in Rotherham.

To support short-term artist workshops, working with intergenerational groups of makers, and training sessions in online marketing and social networking opportunities.

Running philosophical enquiries with Year 7 students to develop a deeper understanding of communication and questioning skills and equipping them to facilitate enquiries with younger children.

Testing how young people can influence the way the media reports trans issues and stimulating a wider youth led movement.

Funding to extend the ​‘Music Industry Training and Integration Programme’ which develops participants’ skills, supports progression on to further training, education and employment, enables young people from different territories to integrate, and fosters respect between communities.