Registered charities, voluntary and community groups, not for profit social enterprises and/or Community Interest Companies may apply for a grant of between £3,000 and £10,000 for projects that are working towards one or more of the following outcomes:
• Improving children and young people’s emotional resilience and mental wellbeing
• increasing children and young people’s opportunities and/or
• Empowering children and young people to become more confident and pursue their aspirations.
Priority will be given to organisations that are attempting to become more financially sustainable. To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be a local organisation, which is not part of a national enterprise
• Have an annual income of less than £300,000;
• Have a written governing document, such as a constitution or set of rules
• Have a governing body with at least three unrelated members (or two for social enterprises);
• Have a UK-based bank or building society account in the organisation’s name, with at least two unrelated signatories
• Have a Child Protection Policy
• Be working in the UK
The Quadstar Foundation expects successful applicants to be proactive in identifying areas they require support with, taking part in mentoring and networking events.
Beyond the life of the grant, the Foundation anticipates successful applicants will have an on-going relationship with the Foundation to enable subsequent grant holders to benefit from their skills and experience.