Joanies Fund (England & Wales)
Applications are now being accepted for the July 2025 round.
The Joanies Fund is open to applications from projects across England and Wales. It supports a wide range of community projects working solely with young people aged 0 to 25.
The fund has a particular interest in projects that are innovative or entrepreneurial and lead to employment, accreditation, further education or training.
Projects need to show integration into their local communities and ensure that the project is open to all young people, regardless of ethnicity or religion. The fund will not consider applications from religious groups and organisations.
Awards are generally around £2,000 to £3,000.
About Joanies Fund (England & Wales)
Grants will be given for running costs, both project and core costs, as well as capital costs. The average grant will not be more than £3000.
The trustees of Joanies Fund meet three times per year (contact our office for future dates) to assess grant applications. They look for strong evidence of close consultation with young people as well community involvement and local financial support.
Thank you for supporting our employment readiness work with young people who have struggled with homelessness and unemployment. Your generosity will enable us to continue our work transforming lives.
Louise Cheung, Fundraising Manager – Farm Place, Amber Charity
Please note that Joanies Fund does not provide support to the following:
- National organisations, even if the project is local
- General appeals
- Activities which collect funds for subsequent redistribution
- Individuals
- Non-secular projects (projects must show inclusion across all denominations)
- Services run by statutory or public authorities, or that replace statutory funding
- Minibuses
- Projects that will have started by the Trust’s deadline for applications (unless ongoing)
- Animal charities
- Celebrations
- Projects based outside the UK
- Projects which do not support wider community integration
Examples of how the fund has made a difference
Empowering young carers to showcase their workplace skills
Find out about MYTIME Young carers Employability Programme that equips carers aged 15-25 with skills and tools necessary to access further education and employment.
Successful relaunch of youth-led radio show in Sussex
Find out how the Joanies fund supported the relaunch of a youth-led radio show for 12 to 25 year olds.
Support for young people facing homelessness
Find out how Amber transforms the lives of young homeless people and how places funded by Joanies have enabled them to flourish.
Apply
If you are interested in applying to this Fund, please contact us to discuss.