Young Westminster Foundation March Newsletter (2026)
Our funding news includes two green Westminster funding initiatives - both with deadlines coming up soon!
Our training and resources roundup includes free cyber security training for Westminster's voluntary sector organised by WCC and One Westminster in response to the growing risk of cyber attacks.
Plus, you can find team news from YWF, a report from our YEP! programme graduation event and a spotlight on the lovely venue spaces at the newly opened Brunel Happy Hub.
YEP! CELEBRATION EVENT
In February we held a graduation and celebration event for our latest cohort of YEP! participants (YWF's Youth Engagement Programme). They've been immersing themselves in learning spanning research, grant-making, public speaking, and social action.
At the celebration event, held in the Mayor’s Parlour, we invited our fantastic participants to present their social action projects to a panel, including Westminster's Lord Mayor, Paul Dimoldenberg. They also shared reflections on their journey over the past few months.
We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished.
YEP! offers a pathway to joining YWF as one of our Youth Associates - young leaders who are driving change across Westminster.
Stay tuned for updates, and get in touch to find out more.
GOODBYE MARIUM!
We are going to miss Marium such a lot! Thank you Marium for your inspiring leadership of Helping Hands and for all that you've done to strengthen collaboration and support the development of local community projects addressing the impact of youth violence in Westminster.
Luckily for us Marium is not going too far away... She will be starting in a new role as Programme Director at Young Camden Foundation later this month and continuing to work on youth safety in Westminster, Brent and Camden.
SPOTLIGHT: NEW FACILITIES AT THE BRUNEL HAPPY HUB
The newly refurbished Brunel Happy Hub is now open, offering a bright and welcoming space for local events, clubs and community activities.
Facilities include a community cafe, advice and support services, after-school activities, a youth programme and affordable spaces for hire. It's a fantastic place for children, young people and their families to connect, take part in activities and enjoy community events!
Find out more: Brunel Happy Hub
WESTMINSTER VENUE ENQUIRIES: If your organisation is looking for a venue for an event or to run activities in Westminster please email Elysse, our Membership Manager. She holds a venue bank with lots of options across Westminster and can help match you with affordable local options to suit your needs.
INSIGHTS & FUNDING
WESTMINSTER CLIMATE FUND & GREENING WESTMINSTER
2 x GREEN GRANT OPPORTUNITIES from Westminster City Council!
1. The Westminster Climate Fund is open until Friday 13 March with five areas of funding. Greener Living grants aim to support local community environmental action projects up to £20k.
Other opportunities that could be of interest to YWF members include projects that reduce energy bills and work that addresses pollution and/or improves air quality, such as by raising awareness and promoting behaviour change.
2. Greening Westminster is an annual grants round open until Monday 30 March (full applications). Please note expressions of interest must be submitted by 26 March.
Small grants are available for community-led projects to improve and expand green spaces across the borough - including grants for planters, flowers and plants to make spaces greener and more welcoming. Get inspired here with details of projects awarded grants in previous years.
GREENING WESTMINSTER: apply here
ACTIVE WESTMINSTER PROJECT FUNDING
Active Westminster network partners can apply for up to £2,000 to start or expand projects that improve physical activity, health and wellbeing in Westminster communities.
Deadline: 16 March 2026
STEF AND PHILLIPS FOUNDATION PROJECT GRANT
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for organisations supporting individuals and families living in emergency or temporary accommodation in London. Funding can cover essential items for home, training and education, recreational trips for children and community projects that promote social inclusion and welfare.
CYBER RESILIENCE WORKSHOP
One Westminster, the Resilience Team at Westminster City Council, and The Cyber Resilience Centre for London have partnered for this workshop.
The session will cover current cyber risks, free support available through the Cyber PATH programme, and include a practical cyber-incident simulation.
Taking place March 24th 2026
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
The Local Child Safeguarding Partnership (LSCP) is offering a range of free courses covering topics such as gangs and child exploitation, keeping children safe online, safer recruitment and the LADO process.
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To read the full Young Westminster Foundation newsletter with further infomation including about upcoming WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY NETWORK (WCN); LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND WELLBEING; GUARDIAN FOUNDATION RESOURCES; and Opportunities for Young people click on the link below:
Young Westminster Foundation March 2026 Newsletter