The7Stars Foundation supports vulnerable and overlooked children and young people in the UK, with a strong emphasis on practical help, trauma-informed support, and long-term solutions to root causes. It funds both organizations and, in some cases, direct one-off needs for individual children, especially where there are gaps in mainstream support. The foundation appears particularly interested in youth facing exploitation, homelessness, abuse, addiction, poverty, mental health challenges, and discrimination, and it also backs capacity-building through apprenticeships and communications support.
Focus Areas
Child Exploitation PreventionYoung Carers SupportChild Mental Health & Trauma SupportYouth HomelessnessAnti-Racism and LGBTQ+ InclusionChild Poverty Advocacy & Systems Change
Giving Approach
Mix of small one-off grants and larger two-year unrestricted awards. Project grants are typically up to £5,000, individual emergency grants up to £500, and long-term awards around £10,000 or £60,000 depending on program; apprenticeships are funded by covering the employer co-investment. Some programs run in defined rounds with set opening and closing dates, while apprenticeships are open and decided relatively quickly.
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Watch the foundation’s funding schedule closely, as many programs open and close in specific rounds. UK charities, schools, and some children’s homes should match the age range and theme closely, and applicants should emphasize direct impact for vulnerable under-18s, clear safeguarding, and practical outcomes. Apprenticeship funding is currently open and decisions are usually made within a month, while other grant rounds may require applying when the next window opens.
Notable grantees:
• Winchester & District Young Carers (WDYC)
• Bath and North East Somerset Carers Centre
• Rephael House
• Stand Against Violence
• Opportunity Sports Foundation
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from The7Stars Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Opening soonCloses Jul 13, 2026Award: Up to $10K
Social Impact Funding
Child ExploitationChild Mental HealthLGBTQ+ Inclusion & Support+2 more
Who can apply: Registered UK charities with turnover under £1.5m; applicants must not have more than 30% unrestricted reserves; one charity selected per focus area per year.
Deadline: Currently closed; stated opening date 01.06.26 with a closing date 13.07.26 for the October round (Anti-Racism and Online Abuse focus).
Who can apply: Registered UK charities. One charity partner selected per year. Applicants can reapply once three years have passed since receiving a grant.
Deadline: Currently closed; stated opening date 01.06.26 with a closing date 13.07.26 (next round).
Who can apply: Charities delivering meaningful projects for young people aged 18 and under, especially those supporting children and young people facing abuse, addiction, homelessness, or caring responsibilities.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.