Street Foundation

The Street Foundation, established in 1995 as a grant-making charity, is a trustee-governed trust with four volunteer trustees and no paid staff, dedicated exclusively to improving the lives and life chances of children and young people with disabilities or special needs across England and Wales. Its core mission emphasizes inclusion, opportunity, health advancement, and wellbeing, achieved through flexible grants to individuals and organizations that provide practical support, such as specialist equipment, educational initiatives, respite care, therapy, research, and social participation opportunities. This specialist focus distinguishes it as a proactive funder addressing inequality and exclusion for disabled youth via evidence-based, impactful interventions.

It funds a broad spectrum of activities—including project work, core costs, capital grants, and direct individual aid—prioritizing tangible benefits for its target beneficiaries, with no restrictions on organization size, income, or specific project models, as long as they directly serve children and young people with disabilities or special needs. Eligible applicants encompass UK charities, specialist schools, therapy providers, grassroots groups, and individuals, with no geographic restrictions within England and Wales and openness to unsolicited applications from any entity aligned with its aims.

Grants typically range from £1,000 to £25,000 (averaging £5,000–£10,000), with occasional larger awards for significant needs. Applications are straightforward: request or download the form from the website, submit via email with supporting documents like annual reports and project details. Rolling basis with quarterly trustee meetings; apply at least 8 weeks prior for 8–12 week decisions. Uniquely, it avoids statutory bodies or non-beneficial activities, standing out for its direct individual support, nationwide reach, and unwavering specialist dedication without published exclusions beyond its core focus.