Wednesday 19 December 2007

The Prince's Trust: Cash Awards Available

Do you know any young people that would benefit from a grant to help support them into work, training or further education?


Do you know a group of young people who would like to take part in a community project but don’t have the funds to support it?

If the answer is yes to any of the above then The Prince’s Trust may be able to help.

Development Awards

Grants up to £125 with support and advice for those aged 14-25 (up to 26th birthday). Applicants should be unemployed, in or leaving care, have few or no qualifications or living in difficult personal circumstances. Examples of the types of things the grant can fund are:

· Course Fees

· Uniform and Kit

· Course Books

· Equipment, materials or tools

· Work related clothing

· Childcare


Call the Merseyside office on 0151 794 3197 for further details and information.


Community Cash Awards

Cash awards for groups of people aged 14-25 (up to 26th birthday) who want to embark on a project that will benefit the community. Applicants should be unemployed, in or leaving care, have few or no qualifications or are living in difficult personal circumstances.

Funding available is up to £1000 for those 14-16 and in compulsory education of up to £5000 for those aged 16-25

Other Previously supported projects include:


· Awareness sessions to tackle gun crime

· Football leagues to intergrate communities

· DIY skills workshops for young people living alone

· Youth cafes

· Music and Dance Workshops



Call the Merseyside office on 0151 794 3197 for further details and information.

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