Young Harrow Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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youngharrowfoundation.orgAbout Young Harrow Foundation
Young Harrow Foundation, established in 2015 by Dan Burke, is a membership-based grant-giving charity dedicated to strengthening services for children and young people in London's Harrow Borough. Its mission is to make local youth happier, healthier, safer, and full of opportunity by tackling sector fragmentation and under-resourcing, while promoting resilience, collaboration, and effectiveness among voluntary organisations. Guided by values of partnership, youth empowerment, innovation, transparency, and inclusivity, the foundation acts as a trusted local intermediary, bridging funders, councils, and grassroots groups. It combines grantmaking with capacity building, bid-writing support, safeguarding resources, networking, and youth-led initiatives such as the Change Champions programme. This place-based, member-centric model aims to unlock investment and outcomes for vulnerable young people in Harrow.
What Young Harrow Foundation funds
The foundation prioritises member organisations delivering programmes that address mental health and wellbeing, educational attainment, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), youth employability, crime prevention, family support, play, and recreation. Funding is directed particularly towards disadvantaged young people or those with unmet needs. Supported costs include core costs, pilot projects, development work, and collaborative innovations. Evidence-led priorities are drawn from youth needs analyses. All funded work must take place strictly within Harrow Borough, serving local children, young people, and families. The foundation also supports youth-led initiatives, including the Change Champions, to amplify young voices.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, social enterprises, and community groups that are free members of Young Harrow Foundation. The foundation serves Harrow's children, young people, and families, with a preference for grassroots organisations. Work must be delivered exclusively within the Harrow Borough area. The foundation's membership model means organisations join as members to access funding opportunities, and there is a focus on local, community-based groups.
What Young Harrow Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not fund non-member organisations, work that takes place outside Harrow Borough, or capital projects such as building construction or equipment costs. These exclusions reflect the foundation's member-centric, place-based model, ensuring funding stays within its target community and supports direct service delivery rather than infrastructure.
How they like to fund
Young Harrow Foundation funds through a combination of grants and capacity-building support, including bid-writing assistance, safeguarding resources, and networking. They support core costs, pilot projects, development work, and collaborative innovations. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is accessed by members through the foundation's processes. This member-centric, place-based model emphasises partnership and youth voice.
How much does Young Harrow Foundation give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to Young Harrow Foundation
Young Harrow Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Young Harrow Foundation provide?
Young Harrow Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Young Harrow Foundation fund charities?
Young Harrow Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Young Harrow Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Young Harrow Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Young Harrow Foundation?
Young Harrow Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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