The Henry Smith Foundation (formerly the Henry Smith Charity) has launched a new strategy for how it will target its funding. The foundation will focus on:
- Getting started – supporting families to give their young children a strong start
- Building independence – helping young people aged 14 -25 to move into adulthood with confidence, skills and hope
- Safer futures – supporting people to rebuild their lives after abuse, displacement or prison
The first funds to be launched under these themes will be as follows:
Together We Begin – funding for organisations that strengthen parenting by providing in-home, face-to-face support for families with young children.
Sign up for the live webinar on 30 July to find out more.
Shout! – funding for advocacy services helping care-experienced, LGBT+, neurodivergent or learning-disabled young people to speak up, make informed choices and secure their rights.
Sign up for the live webinar on 22 July to find out more.
Domestic Abuse Fund – funding for ‘led by and for’ organisations providing specialist domestic abuse services.
Sign up for the live webinar on 12 August to find out more.
The Henry Smith Foundation also continues to provide funding under existing programmes, including:
Holiday Grants
Schools, youth groups and not-for-profit organisations can also apply to the Henry Smith Foundation for a grant of up to £2,750 towards the costs of recreational trips for disadvantaged children. This could be camping, adventure activities or visits to the seaside.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grant programmes to support vulnerable people, including children and families
Application deadline:
Not yet available