We Move Fund: Youth Social Action
The £1m We Move Fund: Youth Social Action aims to empower Black children and young people through Youth Social Action. We define youth social action as when children and young people use their voice to tackle subjects that matter to them.
The We Move Fund: Youth Social Action is part of the We Move Fund, in partnership with BBC Radio 1xtra. Through the We Move Fund, with the support of BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Children in Need will commit £10m over 10 years to create and invest in opportunities for Black children and young people.
The We Move Fund: Youth Social Action is also part of our £4m Sharing Power (Youth Social Action) Programme. It is one of two Youth Social Action funds, being delivered in partnership with the #iwill Fund (a £54million joint investment between The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport), which are open this year. If your organisation or project is not focussed on Black children and young people, you can read about our other fund here
BBC Children in Need wants to place children and young people at the heart of what we do. We want to create opportunities to support and nurture children and young people’s voices, ideas and leadership in the UK. We also know that children and young people experienced a reduction in their chances to participate during the pandemic.
We know that Black children and young people face many barriers in British society. Racial inequality, racism and discrimination prevent Black children and young people from accessing many opportunities including:
accessing similar opportunities and services, compared to their peers.
engaging in social, cultural, education and economic activity.
This impacts a child or young person’s emotional wellbeing, mental health and ability to thrive and be the best they can be.
The We Move Fund: Youth Social Action aims to:
Reach Black children and young people with opportunities to have their voices heard. It will empower them to create change about issues that matter to them
Achieve positive outcomes for Black children and young people through Youth Social Action
Learn about what Youth Social Action means to Black children and young people. We will share this learning with the sector.
How much can I apply for?
Up to £15,000 for unregistered organisations and up to £50,000 for registered bodies (please read the detail below carefully)
If you are not registered with an appropriate regulatory body, you can apply for up to £10,000 per year, or £15,000 over the 18 months. An appropriate body includes the Charity Commission for England and Wales, Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and the Scottish Charity Register. If you are a Company limited by Guarantee or a Community Interest Company, you must have registered with Companies House.
If you are registered you can apply for up to £50,000 over the 18 months
To find out more, and to apply, visit: https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/grants/the-work-we-do/our-focussed-funding/we-move/