YWF are pleased to share a new funding opportunity for eligible* Young Westminster Foundation Members.

Organisations which meet the criteria outlined below can apply for core funding grants of up to £8,000. All applications must be submitted by 22 September 2025.

This core grants application round offers flexible funds that can be spent on areas such as salaries, communications, operations, governance etc or other running costs that are not project-specific.

YWF are pleased to offer this type of funding in response to feedback from members for more core funding support.

This YWF Small Grants fund has been made available by John Lyon’s Charity (JLC) with the specific purpose of strengthening smaller, grass roots organisations that deliver opportunities for children and young people in Westminster and are not eligible to be funded directly by JLC.

Eligible organisations:

• Community Interest Companies (CICs) who have an asset lock, two bank signatories and three unrelated directors
• Registered charities (i.e. CIO, Charitable Trust, Charitable Association or Charitable company) who have not been in receipt of a John Lyon’s Charity Main/Open Grant in the last 3 years*
• Existing members of the Young Westminster Foundation who are currently working with children and young adults aged 0-25 years in Westminster
• Have a last reported annual turnover of less than £250,000

Organisations that are not eligible:

• Private Ltd Companies, Companies Limited by Guarantee, Unincorporated groups, Social Enterprises and Supplementary Schools**

*This is to ensure support is targeted to the voluntary sector beyond the reach of John Lyon’s Charity’s Main/Open Grants Programme.

**Supplementary Schools can apply for John Lyon’s Charity funding.

If you have any questions or need any further information about the guidance or application form please email hazel@youngwestminster.com or call us on 07426 217044.

Closing date for applications: Monday 22 September 2025