The Jack Petchey Foundation focuses on practical, youth-centered opportunities for young people ages 11–25 in London and Essex, with a strong emphasis on recognition, confidence-building, and enrichment. Its core support is tied to the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme, which rewards young people and helps participating schools and youth organisations fund activities, trips, and small project costs. The foundation also backs youth-led environmental action and occasionally runs targeted open grant rounds for grassroots youth and community needs.
Mostly small, program-specific grants delivered through an established award scheme; typical awards are £300-level recognitions and small organizational grants up to about £6,400 annually, with additional microgrants for trips and activities. Some funding is invite-only or limited to participating organisations, while occasional open rounds are issued for specific priorities or recovery needs.
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Check whether your organisation is already part of the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme, since many grants are only available to participating schools/youth groups. Apply early for EDVLE grants at least 21 days before the trip, and note the cap of two applications per calendar year; for leader or environmental grants, eligibility often depends on prior participation or award status.
Current and upcoming funding from Jack Petchey Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organisations (secondary schools, colleges, youth clubs and constituted not-for-profit organisations) must be based in London or Essex, regularly work with young people aged 11–25 and meet scheme-specific eligibility (see scheme guidance).
Who can apply: Organisations must be schools or youth organisations in London and Essex running the Achievement Award Scheme. Uniformed Groups excluded.
Deadline: Applications accepted at any time; must be submitted at least 21 days before the trip.
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