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Children & Young People Grants in Northern Ireland

Browse 20 funders supporting children & young people charities in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland charities working in children & young people can access funding from both national grant-makers and regional funders with a specific focus on the area. With 20 funders currently listed, Northern Ireland has strong coverage for children & young people projects. Many of these funders also support related cause areas, so we recommend browsing the full Children & Young People grants directory and the Northern Ireland regional hub for additional opportunities.

Tips for applying to children & young people funders

When applying for youth-focused grants, demonstrate robust safeguarding policies and evidence that all staff and volunteers hold current DBS checks. Funders expect to see that young people have a genuine voice in project design and delivery — describe how you involve youth in decision-making through advisory panels, co-production workshops, or peer-led activities. Present measurable outcomes tied to recognised frameworks: NEET reduction figures, educational attainment improvements, wellbeing score changes, or progression into employment and training. Make your delivery model age-appropriate, showing that activities and communication methods are tailored to the specific age range you serve rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Include clear transition planning that explains what happens when participants age out of your programme — how you ensure lasting impact and connect young people to ongoing support. If your work targets specific vulnerable groups such as looked-after children or young carers, reference the evidence base for your approach and any partnerships with statutory services. Strong applications in this space balance ambitious vision with practical, evidence-informed delivery.

Children & Young People Funders in Northern Ireland

20 funders found

ARN Foundation

The ARN Foundation is an independent charitable trust dedicated to advancing general charitable purposes across the UK, with a primary focus on Northe...

£5,000 - £10,000

Atlas Memorial Limited

Atlas Memorial Limited advances poverty prevention and relief through targeted grants enhancing education, general welfare, and living conditions for ...

British Film Institute

The British Film Institute, established by Royal Charter in 1933, leads UK efforts to advance film, television, and moving image culture through prese...

Co-operation Ireland

Co-operation Ireland, established in 1979 as Co-operation North, is an all-island peace-building charity dedicated to fostering reconciliation and pos...

£10,000 - £100,000

Comic Relief

Comic Relief, founded in 1985 by Richard Curtis, Sir Lenny Henry, and Jane Tewson in response to the Ethiopian famine, is a pioneering UK charity that...

£50,000 - £600,000

Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, established in 1979 as the Northern Ireland Voluntary Trust, is an independent grant-making body with o...

£3,000 - £20,000

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited is a longstanding Northern Ireland-registered charity with over 30 years of experience transforming lives...

£1,000 - £5,000

Drapers Charitable Fund

The Drapers Charitable Fund, administered by the historic Worshipful Company of Drapers founded in 1364 by woollen cloth merchants, upholds a mission ...

Enkalon Foundation

The Enkalon Foundation embodies a mission rooted in community resilience and social welfare, originating from support for former factory workers facin...

£500 - £6,000

Fermanagh Trust

The Fermanagh Trust, an independent community foundation established in 1995, serves as the sole dedicated funder for County Fermanagh, Northern Irela...

£500 - £3,000

Focus Foundation

Focus Foundation, established in 2021 as the philanthropic arm of Focus Group, drives sustainable community development and social equity by bridging ...

£2,000 - £8,000

Honourable the Irish Society

The Honourable the Irish Society, established by Royal Charter in 1613 as an offshoot of the City of London Corporation, originally oversaw the Planta...

£250 - £2,000

James Kane Foundation

The James Kane Foundation advances education for public benefit through non-statutory work experience, employment training, and pathways into occupati...

£10,000 - £100,000

James Tudor Foundation

The James Tudor Foundation is an independent grantmaker dedicated to relieving sickness and advancing health and wellbeing through targeted support fo...

£10,000 - £15,000

John Moores Foundation

The John Moores Foundation, established in Liverpool in 1964 by philanthropist Sir John Moores, is a family-founded independent grant-maker dedicated ...

£2,000 - £10,000

LFT Charitable Trust

LFT Charitable Trust is a Belfast-based family foundation funded primarily by Alterity Investments, dedicated exclusively to grant-making for high-imp...

£500 - £7,000

Mary Peters Trust

The Mary Peters Trust champions a sporting legacy by empowering talented young athletes in Northern Ireland to overcome financial barriers and realize...

£200 - £3,000

Ovo Charitable Foundation

The OVO Charitable Foundation, established in 2014 by OVO Energy, drives a greener, brighter future for young people by tackling climate change and en...

£1,000 - £20,000

Presbyterian Children's Society

The Presbyterian Children's Society, established in 1866 in Belfast as the Presbyterian Orphan Society, is a Christian charity rooted in Presbyterian ...

£132 - £2,000

Swan Mountain Trust

The Swan Mountain Trust, an independent UK grant-making charity established in 1978, is dedicated to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, w...

£1,000 - £4,000

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Other Causes in Northern Ireland

Mental Health Education & Training Community Development Environment & Conservation Disability Health & Wellbeing Homelessness & Housing Poverty & Deprivation Arts, Culture & Heritage Older People Sport & Physical Activity Faith-Based Organisations Women & Girls Racial Equality & Ethnic Minorities

Children & Young People Grants in Northern Ireland: FAQ

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