Through its new £1 million, three-year Bright Futures Fund, the Societe Generale UK Foundation is offering unrestricted grants of up to £50,000 to UK registered charities and charitable organisations for projects and initiatives across the UK which directly support people from marginalised groups to be empowered and equipped to access education and employment.
The funding must further a recognised charitable purpose. This might include advancing education, relieving unemployment, prevention or relief of poverty, advancement of health, relief of sickness or relief of need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Projects should develop key skills, attitudes and attributes to foster equitable education and employment outcomes nationwide.
Projects must demonstrate a clear and measurable impact, ensuring that individuals from marginalised communities are supported to meet one or more of the following goals:
- Pursue and sustain their aspirations.
- Enhance their confidence and self-belief.
- Strengthen their mental health, wellbeing, and resilience.
One-year grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 are available this year. Multiple year funding may be available next year. Applicants should not apply for a grant that exceeds 30% of the last year's income of their organisation.
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is delivering the fund, and Expressions of Interest are to be made via the CAF online portal.
The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 3 June 2025.
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