The second round of the Future Communities Fund opens for applications on 15 May 2025.

Unrestricted grants are available to support not-for-profit organisations that are helping young people with experience of the youth justice system to re-build their lives and settle back into their communities within the UK.

A total of £1.75 million is available for this round. Grants of up to £30,000 per year for five years (a maximum value of £150,000 over the five years) are available. It is anticipated that around 10 organisations will receive a grant.

Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations:

With an annual income of £250,000 or less.
That are registered and operate exclusively in the United Kingdom.
Have two or more unrelated directors or trustees on the Board.
That primarily support justice-experienced young people aged 10-25 years old.
Which have a sole purpose of supporting justice-experienced young people to re-engage with their community.

In order to be successful, organisations should be able to demonstrate that they:

Support young people to navigate the social stigma which can be associated for those with experience of the justice system.
Have strong, existing relationships with referral agencies to ensure a smooth transition out of the justice system.
Have experience of developing routes for young people transitioning from the justice system into training and employment.
Have experience of supporting young people to develop skills that help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
Value lived experience and have justice experienced young people involved in their governance and/or service delivery.
Have experience of building flexible, consistent, positive relationships with young people.

Full details will be available once the Fund opens for applications.

Applications will be accepted from 15 May 2025 to 12 June 2025. For more information please visit The second round of our Future Communities Fund opens today | Co-op Foundation