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Funding for youth activities

There are lots of sources of funding out there that could help you get your cultural project or event off the ground.

There are lots of sources of funding out there that could help you get your cultural project or event off the ground. 

Whether you’re an individual or organisation, there are funding streams available for: 

  • artists
  • projects
  • heritage
  • music
  • outdoor cultural events
  • equipment
  • building and more

Read more about what grants and funding are available and find advice on funding applications. 


 

Funding for youth activities

Positive Future for Young People Fund (LGBTQ+)

The Positive Future for Young People Fund (LGBTQ+) provides grants to services aimed at groups of young people who may need additional support.  

In 2024, we started a new cycle of grants to cover April 2024 to March 2026 investing in universal, open-access youth services.

The Positive Future Programme Board will assess application proposals for the fund. The Board is composed of young people and council officers.

Current funding

The following organisations have received the Positive Future for Young People Fund for 2 years from April 2024 to March 2026:

  • Westminster House Youth Club 
  • Coin Street 
  • The Salmon Centre 
  • Surrey Docks Farm 
  • Ballers Academy           
  • Active Communities Network (Kickstart Youth) 
  • South London Gallery (Art Block) 
  • Spring Community Hub
  • The Empowerment People
  • The Oxford and Bermondsey Club (OBC)
  • Fight for Change Foundation
  • London Sport
  • Inspire Walworth
  • Skyway Charity
  • The Neurodiversity Family Hub C.I.C
  • London Community Kitchen
  • Kingswood Arts
  • Dog Kennel Hill Adventure Playground (DKHAP) 

Contact us 

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The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) fund

Organisations can apply for funding to run our school holiday activity and food programmes in Southwark.

You can find out more online about The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) fund.