The Phoenix Way: Children and Youth Round supports non-profit groups,organisations or charities for projects that:
Are led by representatives of Black and/or racially minoritised communities and work within Black and/or racially minoritised communities- Have an annual income of up to £150,000 per year
- Are located and work in England and/or Wales
- Work with children and young people that are 18 or under
- Work with children and young people that are at high risk of becoming involved in violence
Grants made in this round will be for project funding of between £30,000 - £50,000 for one year. Funding can be used to support a new project, an existing project, or the expansion of a project, delivering activities in one of the focus areas:
- Diversion from the criminal justice system: Targeted support for children and young people who have been arrested but not taken to court
- Supportive home: Support to help families facing challenges and help them create a safe, loving environment at home
- Education: Activities designed to reduce absence or exclusion, or improve behaviour management policies for children and young people
- Trusted adult relationships: Ensuring trusted adults build relationships to support children and young people at risk of becoming involved in violence. Support for young people to be assigned an adult mentor, key or case worker
- Positive activities: Sport, Art and other activities designed to support children and young people and keep them safe from becoming involved in violence
- Therapies: Therapy to help children and young people deal with challenges and protect them from involvement in violence
- Improving police and community relations: This may look at opportunities where organisations could work together effectively to better prevent children becoming involved in violence, by enhancing mutual understanding, trust and collaboration
Deadline: 3 December 2023