The 7stars Foundation makes grants to projects which support young people (16 years and under) who are challenged by abuse or addiction, who are young carers, or who are homeless/without a safe place to call home.

• Project grants of up to £2,500 are available to cover the costs of projects which:
  • Enable young people to have the best start in life and aim high.
  • Have a direct impact and respond to a need in an immediate manner.
  • Are hosted in geographical areas of deprivation and socioeconomic disadvantage.
  • Respond to one or more of the funding priorities of the7stars foundation.
  • Address a lack of provision (due to a lack of funding from alternative sources).
  • Provide immediate support, not just in the short-term but with long-term benefits too.  
• Shine Bright funding of up to £1,500 is available for registered charities to purchase items and resources to protect and support the children they serve through the cost of living crisis.  
• Social Impact funding of up to £1,500 is available for three charities across the year for projects that align with the following awareness days:
  • 5 to 11 February - Race Equality Week
  • 16 March - Young Carers Action Day
  • 18 March - Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day
  • 15 to 21 May - Mental Health Awareness Week
  • 17 May - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
  • 1 to 30 June - PRIDE month
  • 3 to 9 July - Alcohol Awareness Week
  • 10 October - World Homeless Day
  • 1 to 31 October - Black History Month
  • 10 December - Human Rights Day

Applications will be considered from organisations with a turnover of under £1.5 million that support young people aged 16 years and under.

Deadline: 30 April 2024