Funding for not-for-profit groups across England and Wales supporting young people to better understand the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Schools, community health services and voluntary sector organisations in England and Wales can now apply for their share of a £300,000 funding pot aimed at empowering young girls, women and non-binary people to spot and stop domestic abuse in their intimate relationships.

The Fund is part of a Government Tampon Tax-funded campaign and offers the following grants:

• 30 to 40 small grants of £1,000 to £10,000.
• 6 to 8 large grants of £10,000 to £25,000.

Projects should increase understanding about healthy and toxic relationships, and give young people the knowledge and confidence to keep their friends safe too.

Examples of eligible activities include:

• TikToks which give practical information, tips and skits showing the challenges faced by LBT+ people in their relationships.
• A commercial video which provides information on relationships, red and green flags and tips and advice for organisations who work with teenagers.
• An Instagram campaign with quotes about what a good relationship looks like.
• A simple series of posters which have QR codes that can be scanned to receive relationship advice and guidance.
• A Time to Step In Navigator which gives yes/no questions to help young people decide when they need to step in to help a friend.
• A podcast of young people in conversation about how to help friends see problems in their relationships.

The first deadline for large grants is 18 February 2022 while applications for small grants can be submitted anytime.

 

How To Apply

The deadlines are as follows:

Large Grants

• 18 February 2022 (assessed at panel meeting the week commencing 7 March 2022).
• 20 May 2022 (assessed at panel meeting the week commencing 6 June 2022).

Small Grants

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be assessed at the next available panel meeting.

Notifications are expected within 10 days of the relevant panel meeting.

The funders can offer advice and support to organisations requiring assistance with the grant process.

Full guidelines and an online application form can be found on the Your Best Friend website.

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Addresses and contacts

For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

1. Enquiries
   SafeLives
   Maxet House
   28 Baldwin Street
   Bristol BS1 1NG
   Tel: 0117 317 8750
   Email: [email protected]