Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
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- Typical grants
- £300,000 – £1,000,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
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gov.ukAbout Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, established in 1998, is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. It oversees the youth justice system with the aim of preventing children and young people aged 10 to 17 from offending or reoffending, fostering safer communities, and promoting rehabilitation. Its Child First ethos prioritises children's strengths, voices, inclusivity, equity, evidence-based advocacy, and multi-agency collaboration. The Board funds local authority-led Youth Justice Services across England and Wales, with tailored partnerships in Wales. This gives it a distinctive statutory oversight role, with a national data-driven perspective and a focus on system-wide accountability rather than open grant-making.
What Youth Justice Board for England and Wales funds
The Board funds a range of work including early intervention, trauma-informed mentoring, restorative justice, community diversion schemes, and bespoke services for vulnerable groups such as care-experienced youth, girls, and ethnic minority young people. Its thematic priorities focus on reducing racial and ethnic disparities, diverting young people from formal processes, preventing serious youth violence, supporting victims, and resettlement after custody. All funding is channelled through local authority-led Youth Justice Services across England and Wales, with tailored partnerships in Wales.
Who can apply
Eligibility is restricted to statutory local authorities in England and Wales. The Board funds local authority-led Youth Justice Services, which deliver support to children and young people aged 10 to 17. Voluntary sector organisations cannot apply directly but may participate through sub-contracts or partnerships with funded Youth Justice Services. The Board prioritises services that address the needs of vulnerable groups including care-experienced youth, girls, and ethnic minority young people.
What Youth Justice Board for England and Wales doesn't fund
The Board does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is restricted to statutory local authorities; voluntary sector organisations can only participate through sub-contracts or partnerships with funded Youth Justice Services. Independent charities and other non-statutory bodies cannot receive grants directly.
How they like to fund
The Board provides core funding to local authority-led Youth Justice Services and occasionally runs invitation-only innovation calls. It does not accept unsolicited applications. Voluntary sector organisations can access funding only through sub-contracts or partnerships with funded services. The Board's funding is characterised by a statutory oversight role, focusing on system-wide accountability and sector-led improvement.
How much does Youth Justice Board for England and Wales give?
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How to apply to Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Youth Justice Board for England and Wales provide?
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales typically provides grants of £300,000 - £1,000,000.
Where does Youth Justice Board for England and Wales fund charities?
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Youth Justice Board for England and Wales accept unsolicited applications?
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Youth Justice Board for England and Wales?
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales 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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