Star Foundation is a small UK community funder that reinvests money raised through recycling campaigns into local youth opportunities. It primarily supports young people, schools, clubs, and community groups with modest sponsorships and small grants for sport, arts, training, travel, and equipment. The grantee list suggests a strong emphasis on practical, local support that helps individuals and groups participate in activities they might otherwise struggle to afford.
Small annual grants and sponsorships, typically in the $100-$300 range, awarded to individuals, teams, schools, and local organizations in the UK; appears to be a straightforward sponsorship/grant fund rather than a large open-ended grantmaker.
Best suited to UK-based young people, schools, clubs, and community organisations seeking small amounts for specific needs like equipment, travel, training, or activity costs. Emphasize direct youth benefit and be prepared for a sponsorship-style or annual fund application process tied to Star’s community/recycling-based giving program.
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Current and upcoming funding from Star that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to young people, clubs, schools and organisations. Preference to young people who show potential and determination and to community groups involved in sport, arts or creative activities. (Applicants are expected to be within Star's operating areas in the UK.)
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