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: Schools participate in a pre-booked StarActiv8 collection day and collect unwanted items from families, pupils and staff.
Who can apply: Clubs/groups that arrange a pre-booked Star Activ8 collection day or host a recycling bank.
Who can apply: Works with schools, music teachers and those who love music; geared to both established musicians and beginners.
Who can apply: Organizations and community participants in areas where Star operates recycling banks and collections supporting free swimming.
Who can apply: Schools can participate by hosting clothing banks or recycling collection points.
Who can apply: Scout Groups and GirlGuide units participating in Star recycling collections or bank-based fundraising.
Who can apply: Individuals and clubs may apply. Award winners agree to become ambassadors for Star within their club, school or organisation and help promote Star and its core values.
Deadline: No deadline stated; applications appear to be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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