Calling Islington groups and organisations!
- Do you support young people to gain skills to be productive and make progressive steps in their self-development?
- Do you provide long term solutions to some of the challenges young people face?
- Do you support young people age 16-25 including those vulnerable to criminal exploitation, into engaging and well-paid roles?
Our Young Grant Makers 2026 have released their new funding call and grants of up to £30,000 (multi-year) or £20,000 (over one year) are available for your charity and non-profit.
The deadline for applications is 8th December 2026 at 10am.
“We are a group of 12 Young People who live in Islington, who have come together this year to make decisions about how Islington Giving’s funding for young people is spent.
There are so many issues facing us as young people – we have spoken about youth safety, crime, and the difficulties young people face in securing employment. We feel these issues are connected and can affect young people’s confidence, opportunities and sense of belonging. We have spoken to the groups who may be furthest from opportunities and therefore more at risk to exploitation and unemployment.
Through our discussions and conversations with local organisations, we have recognised the importance of building a stronger sense of community, where young people feel safe, listened to and supported. We want young people to have access to trusted people, practical support and concrete opportunities to develop skills and find employment. We feel that support should be free, easy to reach and tailored to different needs, with reliable services that young people know about and can turn to. Above all, we want young people to have a voice in shaping the support available to them.
We recognise that there are many amazing opportunities and projects in Islington, but these may not be accessible to everyone who needs them. We would like more to be done to ensure young people are aware of the opportunities available to them, and that projects are inclusive.”
What do we want to fund?
We are interested in projects that achieve at least one of the following:
- Support young people to explore different industries and gain qualifications and/or workplace skills and networks to gain opportunities beyond the project.
- Offer careers support alongside internships and apprenticeships in interesting roles and industries, improving young people’s employability and reducing barriers to access opportunities.
- Projects that reach young people in the criminal justice system and get them ready for the world of work.
How to apply
Complete the online application form. To access the form please click here. If you need help completing this form or have any specific questions about this funding opportunity, please contact the Programme Manager, laura.guy@cripplegate.org.uk.
Your application will be read by people from a range of backgrounds who may not be familiar with your group or service. Please avoid using jargon, acronyms or sector-specific language.
Wherever possible, we encourage applicants to complete the form online. However, a Word version is available for those who prefer to work offline before submitting their responses online, or for accessibility purposes if the online form presents a barrier.
Timeline
- Application forms must be submitted by 10:00am on Tuesday 8th December 2026.
- Applicants may receive requests for further information between – 9th December 2026 – 31st January 2027
- Approximately 10 shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview on Tuesday evenings in February 2027 (2nd, 9th, 16th or 23rd).
- All applicants will be advised of final decisions by Friday 12th March 2027.
