The Manjit Wolstenholme Fund is a partnership between GiveBradford and Vanquis Banking Group. Born in India and raised in Wolverhampton, Manjit was the first woman from an ethnic minority background to chair a FTSE 100 company. Founded in her memory, the fund aims to build on her inspirational legacy by ensuring young people in Bradford are not denied opportunities to achieve their potential. Grants will be awarded to Community Organisations who support young people in deprived areas to achieve their true potential and to take the next steps in education or employment.

Key information

• Organisations can apply for a one-year grant of £10,000 or 2 years of funding at £5,000 each year.
• Previous recipients must have fully spent their grant and completed activity prior to November 2023 to re-apply.
• Activity and support must be delivered to young people up to age 21, their parents, carers, family members and/or key influencers who work directly with young people.
• Proposed activity should support one or more of:
  – Increasing aspirations & empowerment/platforming
  – Addressing low educational attainment and inequity of opportunity
  – Developing confidence, resilience, & life skills

Examples of activity that can be funded

• Educational projects which enhance learning and develop career opportunities, such as a course of leadership skills building sessions or CV writing support activities.
• Wellbeing activities that promote self-esteem, confidence and resilience, empowering young people to believe in their abilities and talents.
• Work experience opportunities.
• Visits to colleges or universities which signpost educational opportunities.
• A series of speaker events and workshops with inspirational figures/potential role models.

Grant Size: £10,000

Location: Bradford Metropolitan District

Application Deadline: 28/09/2023 at 12 noon

Read more and apply here: https://www.givebradford.org.uk/grants/the-manjit-wolstenholme-fund/

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