The KFC Youth Foundation welcomes funding applications from organisations that:

Benefit young people aged 11-25 years old
Supports those in a position of social disadvantage (i.e. care leavers, those experiencing homelessness, young carers, young parents, young people at risk of or with experience of the criminal justice system)
Support by providing spaces that allow young people to feel safe and secure, helping unlock talent and build life skills, mentoring and improving their chances to gain meaningful employment
Ultimately empower all young people to fulfil their potential and build a positive future
Will demonstrate positive results from their project within 12 months of funding being received

Who can apply

The KFC Youth Foundation welcomes funding applications from UK-based organisations which are a registered charity, a registered community interest company, an unincorporated club or associations, or an unregistered charity.

Organisations must have existed for at least 12 months at the time of submission, have a signed constitution/governing documents, have a bank account in its own name which requires two unrelated signatories/dual authorisation, have an active board of trustees or directors and have a suitable safeguarding policy.

Maximum annual income: £300,000

How to apply

To apply, please submit a two minute video and complete an online expression of interest form which can be accessed from the Foundation’s website (linked for your convenience).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 March 2024.