The Leslie Church Memorial Fund

The Leslie Church Memorial Fund aims to support community projects that provide educational and training opportunities for young people (up to the age of 25).

📖 About The Leslie Church Memorial Fund

The fund is dedicated to empowering young people through initiatives that foster education, skill development, and training. Examples of projects that may be supported include:

• Skills-based workshops: Helping young people learn new skills in areas such as creative arts, design, digital technology, or food and health.
• Educational opportunities outside traditional settings: Youth groups, clubs, ambassador programs, etc.
• Support for marginalized youth: Assisting young people facing barriers to mainstream education and training, such as those who have experienced being in care.

🎯 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: June 21, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
• Category: Grants
• Opportunity Location: United Kingdom
• Eligible Locations: United Kingdom
• Sponsor Organisation: Northamptonshire Community Foundation

💰 Benefits

Groups can apply for a grant of up to £4,000 to fund their projects.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for funding, your group must meet the following requirements:

• Be a small, locally managed VCSE organisation such as:
  • A charity
  • Constituted community group
  • Social enterprise (e.g., Community Interest Company - CIC)
  • Company limited by guarantee with charitable aims
    Note: Social enterprises with a person with significant control (PSC) are excluded.
• Be based in Northamptonshire.
• Have a set of written rules or constitution that includes a dissolution clause.
  • Assistance is available for new groups to create this.
• Have safeguarding policies in place (if relevant to your work).
• Have an Equality policy in place.

🗓 Application Date and Process

1. Download the required documents:

   • Reference Form
   • Supporting Documents Checklist

2. Submit your application:

   • Apply Here

For further assistance, contact the grants team at 01604 230033.

📅 Application Deadline

June 27, 2025

🔗 Additional Information

For more details about the fund, visit the Leslie Church Memorial Fund Page.

To apply directly, go to the Application Portal.

Feel free to reach out to the grants team for any queries or support!

• Groups can apply for a grant of up to £4,000 for their project.