Answer

Some potential funders worthy of investigation can be found below. The clearest match is for charities that specifically offer holiday experience for young people. Other possibles I have attached in a list in Word.

HACKNEY - COUNCIL GRANTS PROGRAMME

Financial assistance for voluntary sector organisations based in the London Borough of Hackney, to provide one of the following services: advice and information; schemes that complement the Supporting People youth schemes. Small Grants Programme: grants of up to £50,000. Main Grants Programme: grants of up to £5,000. Holiday Playscheme Grants Programme: grants of up to £10,000. Priority areas for funding this year include cohesive communities, promoting health and wellbeing, citizenship and pride in Hackney and its environment, advice services, children and young people and holiday playschemes

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT

Voluntary organisation; Not-for-profit, fully constituted voluntary and community organisation London Borough of Hackney. Organisations must serve the needs of clients from Hackney

APPLICATION

Special Form supported by Constitution; management accounts; equal opportunities policy; annual report; child protection policy.

SPONSORED BY

London Borough of Hackney Council and managed by:

ADDRESS

Community Partnerships Team Floor 2 2 Hillman Street London E8 2LY

Tel: (020) 8356 4066

E-mail: communitypartnerships@hackney.gov.uk

Website: http://www.hackney.gov.uk

HACKNEY - HOLIDAY GRANTS PROGRAMME

Grants to support organisations providing holiday activities for children and young people in the London Borough of Hackney, contributing to long~term benefits for their health and wellbeing. Activities taking place during school holidays which have links to existing provision such as youth clubs, play centres and those involved in sport and recreation. Up to a maximum of £10,000 per applicant group. Match Fund: not a necessity, however, applicants providing 'in-kind' contributions may be favoured.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT

Not-for-profit voluntary groups that are fully constituted and financially solvent. Working in, and serving the needs of, clients from the London Borough of Hackney. Applicants cannot be a public or local authority body.

CRITERIA

The 2008 deadline has now passed. Details on future deadlines will be reported when available Projects must be financially viable and planned around school holiday periods. Projects must involve volunteers, parents and carers and use public transport or provision from Hackney Community Transport.

APPLICATION

Special form supported by Equal opportunities statement, brief overview of the organisation's aims and activities.

ADDRESS London Councils 59 1/2 Southwark Street London SE1 0AL

Tel: (020) 7934 9822

E-mail: hackney.grants@londoncouncils.gov.uk

Website: http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/hackneygrants

CLA CHARITABLE TRUST

The Trust awards grants to organisations in England and Wales, to encourage education about the countryside for people who are disabled or disadvantaged, particularly youngsters from urban areas, provide facilities for those with disabilities to have access to recreation in the countryside, and to promote education in agriculture and conservation. Grants of up to £2,000 are available Applications can be made at any time

ADDRESS

Caunton Grange, Caunton, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 6AB

E-mail: charitabletrust@cla.org.uk

Website: http://www.clacharitabletrust.org.uk

HELP A LONDON CHILD

Grants are available to help charities and voluntary and community groups working with London's less advantaged and most vulnerable young people. Project and equipment costs including play, sports and special needs equipment, trips and holidays in the UK. Also key core running costs. Grants up to a maximum of £3,000.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT

Registered charities and voluntary and community groups. Local branches of national charities are eligible to apply, as well as local community-based groups. Location - Within London and the transmission area of Capital FM. Voluntary organisations' applications must be endorsed by a registered group willing to accept the grant on their behalf. Timing - Biannually. 2008 deadlines: 5 June 2008 and 5 November 2008. New application forms are issued for each year, supported by latest audited accounts and a copy of the organisation's constitution/governing document

ADDRESS Capital Radio, 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA

Tel: (020) 7054 8396

E-mail: Richard.Horsnell@capitalradio.com  

Website: http://www.capitalradio.com/helpalondonchild

VENTURE TRUST

Practical help and support for young people in Britain aged 16~25 in the form of residential courses that give them a chance to make changes in their lives, try new experiences, learn new skills and meet new people. Courses take place at Applecross, on the north west coast of Scotland. Each course group is a mix of up to 24 participants referred by agencies working with disadvantaged or excluded young people or by criminal or youth justice services. Standard courses are either 10 days or three weeks in length Purpose: the belief that giving young people opportunities to develop their self-esteem and sense of accountability can help them to make positive changes to their lives.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT

Young people aged 16-25 referred by someone they are already working with at home such as a youth worker, key worker or social worker. Location: Scotland, England and Wales

CRITERIA

Application for a course place may be made at any time.

APPLICATION -

Special Form. Yes -Supported By. Relevant information

SPONSORED BY Venture Trust

ADDRESS

Applecross Strathcarron Ross-shire IV54 8ND

Tel: (01520) 744332 Fax: (01520) 744306

E-mail: info@venture-trust.org.uk Website: http://www.venture-trust.org.uk