Announced on the 13 March 2012 is the ‘Young Start’ grants programme run by the Big Lottery Fund to distribute money from dormant accounts. £10K-£50.

Young Start aims to create opportunities for children and young people aged between 8 and 24 to help realise their potential. All children and young people, and the communities they live in, have something to offer which Big Lottery Fund want to tap into, build and develop. They recognise that some children and young people face barriers to achieving their full potential and want Young Start to help overcome these.

Outcomes
CONFIDENT – Children and young people have more confidence and skills
HEALTHY – Children and young people have better physical, mental and emotional health
CONNECTED -Younger and older generations are better connected and have more understanding and respect for each other

Project examples and further information is available by clicking here