Charities and organisations ready to support you
Each of the following organisations offer a unique form of support, tailored to different needs you might have.
- Care Leavers' Foundation - offer grants up to £400 for things, such as household items, emergency living expenses, education and medical needs. For care leavers aged 18 to 29-year-old.
- Capstone Care Leavers Trust - offer grants from £300 to £2,000 for education, driving lessons, household items and more. For care leavers aged 17 to 25-years-old.
- Buttle UK - offer up to £2,000 for education, setting up home, and improving wellbeing. For estranged 16 to 20-year-olds (no longer on friendly terms with their family).
- The Spark Foundation - offer grants up to £600 for setting up home, education and developing skills. For care leavers up to 25-years-old.
- Lawrence Atwell's Charity - offer grants from £100 to £1,500 for training courses, living expenses during courses and related fees. For 16 to 26-year-olds.
- The Prince's Trust - offer grants for getting into work, education or training, plus business startup loans. For 17 to 25-year-olds working fewer than 16 hours, or in education less than 14 hours a week.
- Turn2Us - offer a grant search tool to help you find financial support relevant to you.
- Care Leaver Covenant - discounts, offers, employment opportunities and mentoring for care experienced young people.
If you’re struggling financially, there are also funds you may be able to apply for:
- Crisis and Resilience Grant - provides financial support to residents in crisis or severe financial difficulty, including help with utility costs buying essential items.
- Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payments - provides housing payments to help with rent arrears or rent and deposit support.
Speak with your PA to understand the difference between the 2 funds and for help with applying.