Grants database

A flexible, innovative, wrap-around provision supporting young people aged 13–16 at-risk of permanent exclusion to make successful transitions into post-16 education and training, using a combination of academic tuition, vocational activity, youth work, therapeutic, and training and careers guidance. Working initially with four secondary schools in the Canterbury district, this programme will grow to provide a sustainable alternative to permanent exclusion across West Kent.

A two-year project based in Newham that aims to develop a ​‘drop-in’ service specifically for young people from the local refugee and asylum seeker communities who are either experiencing, or a risk of developing, mental health problems. Using an arts based approach, the project is an attempt to build relationships, and be able to offer the young people ways of talking about their problems and – as a next stage – accessing appropriate support to help them progress.

Building on three pilot projects, RiO will establish a network of young promoters across Cornwall, systematically increasing the number of participating young people over three years.

Extending outreach work to four identified communities in outer Swindon and to evaluate the effectiveness of this model.

Online bridge enabling interaction between schools and arts organisations in order to address lack of infrastructure and to develop partnerships.

An innovative project aiming to reduce antisocial behaviour, truancy and exclusions by engaging young people in forum theatre and drama therapy.

Complete a series of pilot participatory events to develop a programme that is sustainable, has a strong impact and can be rolled out.

An accredited informal education programme for girls aged from 6–16 in St Helens to prevent school exclusion and disengagement with education.

To provide a structured environment for local young people excluded or disengaged from society in order to increase their social and educational skills

Working in partnership with two primary schools in Ealing, this supplementary school aims to provide targeted support for refugee (mainly Somali) children in Years 4 – 6 at risk of underachievement or exclusion, to ensure a successful transition to secondary school.

The project aims to forge a close relationship with the Charlotte Sharman Primary School next door to the company’s new studios, as well as brokering relationships with a cluster of primary and secondary schools in partnership with Southwark Education Arts Team.

Conflict resolution and mediation for young people at risk of homelessness and their families. Existing grantee with successful work: application for a bridging grant pending other funding decisions