Futures for Kids

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Typical grants
£5,000 – £25,000
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Email application
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Futures for Kids

Futures for Kids is a charitable foundation established in 2008 by professionals in the futures and derivatives industry. Their mission is to improve the lives and prospects of disadvantaged children and young people. Inspired by grassroots charities, they value compassion, partnership, and proactive engagement. Managed by volunteer trustees with financial expertise, they focus on selecting high-impact charities. Their distinctive approach combines financial sector expertise with a commitment to grassroots organisations, enabling rapid response to urgent needs and a focus on enduring economic empowerment for the most vulnerable children.

What Futures for Kids funds

They fund initiatives that advance education, health, poverty relief, housing, disability support, food security, and overseas aid. Particular emphasis is placed on emotional and social support, skills training, and economic empowerment for disadvantaged children and young people. They support both UK and international work, with no geographic restrictions. Their grants target small to medium-sized charities, especially grassroots groups, and they are open to charities of any size without religious limits. The foundation values high-impact projects that create lasting change.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups, particularly small to medium-sized organisations and grassroots charities. They focus on organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people. There are no geographic restrictions, and charities of any size may apply. No religious affiliation is required. The foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and seeks organisations that demonstrate measurable outcomes and a commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable youth.

How they like to fund

Futures for Kids accepts unsolicited applications from eligible charities. They are known for their ability to mobilise quickly for urgent needs, reflecting their proactive engagement style. Their funding emphasises enduring economic empowerment and sustainable impact for disadvantaged children and young people. They support both UK and international work, with a focus on high-impact grassroots organisations.

How much does Futures for Kids give?

Futures for Kids runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

£5,000 – £25,000

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 1 sourced facts

GrantsOpen to applications

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
Children & youthEducationMental healthPoverty & hardship

How to apply to Futures for Kids

Futures for Kids takes applications via email application.

  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
    See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Futures for Kids could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Futures for Kids provide?

Futures for Kids typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.

Where does Futures for Kids fund charities?

Futures for Kids funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Futures for Kids accept unsolicited applications?

Futures for Kids accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Futures for Kids?

Futures for Kids takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

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Could Futures for Kids be a fit?

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