Academics at the University of Manchester are looking to connect with charities / organisations that support young adults 16+ who are facing challenging circumstances, avoid addiction, homelessness, support well-being 
etc. i.e. kids that come out of care or youth/young offender institutions at the age of 16 and fall between the gaps of adult mental health support and other support services.
Place2Be results day resources – Place2Be have some new resources around results day aimed at students, schools and parents and carers. Free resources on navigating exam season
Supermarket cafes, chain restaurants and food venues all around the UK are offering the 'Kids Eat Free' deal during school holidays. Money Saving Central has produced a list of places where kids can eat for free or for less during the summer holidays. More places are being added and the information will be updated on the Money Saving Central website
7Stars Foundation is offering grants of up to £2,500 for registered charities across the United Kingdom to support young people aged 16 and under who are young carers or are challenged by abuse and addiction, homelessness, and lack of 
access to safe spaces. Funding will support projects in geographic areas of deprivation and socioeconomic disadvantage and help young people to achieve the best start in life.
Funding is for community groups to support children and young people, particularly during the summer.
Not-for-profit organisations working to benefit children and young people under 18 years of age can apply for funding for a range of activities that address the following:
Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) combines volunteering and DIY by challenging young people aged 14-24, those not in education, employment or training (NEET) or at risk of becoming so, to learn trade 
skills by helping to fix local community buildings in need.
How it works
Proud Futures is a programme tailored to the needs of LGBT+ young people aged 18-25 who are not currently in employment, education or training. The programme is designed to support young 
LGBT+ people into meaningful work, education or volunteer opportunities. It has been designed for those who are unsure about their next steps in life and who might feel nervous about taking part.
Inspire 2022 is a youth-led, events-based social action programme which uses national events as a springboard for young people to design positive activities for their own communities, bridging 
community divides an giving young people a voice in a year of national celebration.
Programme outcomes:
AXA and Business in the Community (BITC) are partnering to deliver fully funded Youth Mental Health First Aid Champion training, to small community organisations, working with young people in 
Manchester.
Children and young people have been badly affected by the pandemic and lockdowns. Youth Elements vision is to deliver youth work activities, with a mobile youth club “The Action Van”. The 
activities being delivered include arts and crafts, physical activity, reading corner. Youth Elements will invite local facilitators including circus skills, fitness instructors and musicians, to name a few.