The 7stars Foundation
The 7stars Foundation is a registered charity that supports the most challenged young people in the United Kingdom. The Foundation aims to relieve the needs and suffering of children aged 16 years old and under, in particular those who face challenges caused by:
- Abuse.
- Addiction.
- Child Carers for sick and/or disabled adults, and
- Homelessness.
UK registered charities with an annual turnover of under £1.5 million may apply for a project grant of up to £2,500 (with no matched funding requirement) which enable young people to:
- Address a lack of provision (due to a lack of funding from alternative sources) in geographical areas of deprivation and socioeconomic disadvantage.
- Have a direct impact and respond to a need in an immediate way.
- Have the best start in life and aim high.
- Provide immediate support, not just in the short-term but with long-term benefits too, and
- Respond to one or more of the funding priorities of the7stars Foundation.
The Foundation offers grant funding across the following 4 strands:
- Project grants of up to £2,500 to cover the costs of projects that respond to one or more of the funding priorities of the 7stars Foundation.
- Grants for individuals – grants of up to £500 are available for individuals represented by a safeguarding, legal, social or outreach referee. Grants are to promote happiness, offer opportunity, or fulfil potential.
- Social Impact grants of up to £1,500 for three charities across the year for projects that align with various awareness days, and
- Shine Bright grants of up to £1,500 for registered charities to purchase educational, well-being, or recreational items for young people, aged 16 years old or under.