The Life Changes Trust’s ‘My Choice, My Future’ fund is now open and is an amazing opportunity for Care Experienced Young People.
It has a short timescale for submissions as it closes Mon 14th Dec and could close before.
Who can apply – This is open to Care Experienced Young People age 18-30
How much funding is available – Young people can apply for between £500- £4000 (applications for under £500 can be discussed).
Is there any eligibility criteria — Young People must have at least 3 months care experience (which can include Kinship care, foster care, secure care, residential or looked after at home).
Full details and application forms are available on the Life Changes Trust website Funding Opportunities page.
They are also encouraging telephone and video applications (details available on website).
A brief overview of this fund;
- My Choice, My Future is aimed at supporting young people with care experience to make choices about their future and take steps that will have a positive and long-term impact on their lives.
- supporting young people with care experience who are trying something new and taking initial steps towards their long-term aspirations.
- supporting young people with care experience who have a very clear idea of the next step they need to take in life to fulfil their long-term aspirations.
Good luck with the application!