Federation of London Youth Clubs

London Youth funds a wide range of youth-focused work across London. Supported causes include mentoring, employability, sport for development, youth-led decision making, and mental wellbeing. Grants can cover core costs, training, project delivery, and events, allowing organisations to strengthen their capacity and deliver high-quality activities. Some programmes are borough-specific, such as in Croydon and Redbridge, while others cover the whole of Greater London. The funder particularly values initiatives that are innovative, creative, and outcome-focused, with a strong emphasis on developing life skills, building connections, and supporting positive wellbeing. They also support youth-led decision making structures, such as youth boards and young trustees, ensuring young people have influence within their organisations.

London Youth supports small and grassroots organisations delivering youth work across London. Eligible applicants include registered charities, community interest companies (CICs), and community benefit societies. They prioritise organisations that are often overlooked by larger funders, particularly those with less resource. Beneficiaries must be young people, typically aged 10-24, and the work must take place within the 32 boroughs of Greater London or the City of London. Some programmes are restricted to specific boroughs like Croydon or Redbridge. The funder values organisations that demonstrate a clear link to youth influence and decision making.

London Youth does not fund programmes that take place outside of London. Some schemes exclude faith groups, and certain grants prohibit equipment purchases. Proposals that lack a clear link to how young people will influence decision making within the organisation are not supported. Additionally, applications that do not show a direct connection to youth work or the specified programme themes are unlikely to be funded.

London Youth offers grants through a variety of programmes, some covering the whole of London and others focused on specific boroughs. They support both core costs and project delivery, and have offered multi-year funding for some initiatives. Their approach is flexible and outcome-focused, prioritising organisations with less resource. They aim to keep processes simple and monitoring requirements low, aligning with their commitment to accessibility and equity.