The BCP Youth Fund is a fund for young people managed by a panel of young people.

Each year, since 2021, a pot of £25,000 has been made available to local charities, business, statutory services and voluntary organisations.

Groups can apply for funding to support initiatives that directly impact young people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, offering them exciting opportunities and new experiences.

Children or young people must be involved in the application.

About the fund

Any organisation that works with young people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can apply.

This includes youth clubs, schools, social groups, and companies specialising in services for young people.

By applying for funding, you can:

• impact the lives of young people and provide them with opportunities
• provide young people with new experiences
• assist the youth-led BCP Youth Forum in achieving its core aim of giving young people the chance to have access to skills, resources, and opportunities and to give back to the population
• change the lives of many young people – something which we are proud to support you with

Who decides how the money is allocated

Each year we recruit young people to form our Youth Fund panel.

These young people are responsible for shortlisting applications, interviewing applicants, allocating the funding and monitoring the successful projects.

How to get in touch

If you have any questions, or need some help accessing the form, you can contact us by email at participation@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.