Young Brent Foundation

Young Brent Foundation, established in 2016 as a membership-based infrastructure and grant-making charity (number 1165871) in Brent, North West London, champions the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector to benefit children and young people. Part of the Young People’s Foundations movement, it addresses youth service fragmentation through convening, capacity-building, and cross-sector collaboration, guided by values of partnership, inclusivity, evidence-based decisions, and cultural competence. Its distinctive approach unifies diverse local groups via tools like the Venue Bank, networking events, income generation, and organisational development support, prioritising equitable outcomes for disadvantaged youth.

Funding targets recreational, educational, and skills-building activities for Brent's children, young people, families, and marginalised communities, including play, youth work, mentoring, STEM (e.g., Brent Goes Wild), arts, cultural engagement, employability, and mental health initiatives. Key programmes like I AM Brent, Brent Giving Grant, and partnerships such as Brent Flourishing Futures and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award support grassroots responses to local needs, fostering wellbeing, participation, and social mobility.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, community groups, or social enterprises based in or delivering for Brent, with preference for small/medium organisations (typically under £200,000 turnover, 25% minoritised trustees/staff in some schemes); excludes recent John Lyons Charity or YBF grantees. Typical grants range £1,000–£10,000 (averaging £5,000), covering projects, core costs, capacity, and occasional capital. Unsolicited online applications via scheme-specific forms (e.g., Google Forms) open in rounds—check website for deadlines like 16 November 2025 (Brent Giving) or 21 January 2026 (I AM Brent)—with 4–12 week decisions by panels. YBF stands out for its hyper-local, sector-enabling role, reinvesting local authority and John Lyons funding into Brent-exclusive, collaborative youth impact.