We believe:

in transforming the aspirations of children and young people

in the importance of creating opportunities for children and young people

in promoting partnerships and collaborations to have a greater impact on the lives of children and young people

in taking informed risks to support projects that pioneer new initatives and ideas

it is our role as an independent funder to learn from our projects and seek to influence public policy

in the value of the voluntary sector

General Principles

When submitting an application for funding, organisations should bear in mind the following principles that steer the Charity's grant-giving:

• Projects should work with children and young people aged 0-25 or their families.  In cases of special needs or disability the age may extend to 30.
   
• The Charity’s grant-giving is simple and non-discriminatory
   
• Projects seeking funding should consider the context of the society in which they are operating and seek to benefit the wider community
   
• The Charity is “faith blind” and inclusive; faith schools that are seeking support should demonstrate an approach that benefits the wider community
   
• Projects must be of high quality and seek to inspire children and young people beyond their everyday experiences
   
• The Charity seeks to identify funding gaps and respond positively   
  
  
• Successful projects must demonstrate inclusivity for all
   
• Grants should enhance the ability of certain groups to access programmes, activities and educational opportunities where they are traditionally under-represented
   
• The Charity is keen to continue building relationships with other organisations to develop joint strategies and increase leverage. 
   
• The Charity seeks to aid and encourage partnerships between relevant bodies across schools, arts organisations and voluntary groups
   
• Grants should seek to engage parents as much as possible with their child’s learning and within the school community
   
• Grants should encourage parents and young people to access the opportunities and services available to them
   
• Grants awarded to work within school settings should primarly focus on schools that do not typically engage in projects and activities
   
• Schools in receipt of a grant from the Charity should show ownership of a project, typically by a financial contribution or staff time.