Young Westminster Foundation March News Extra (2026)
IN THIS MARCH EXTRA NEWSLETTER from Young Westminster Foundation...
Details of two Westminster funding opportunities with deadlines coming up soon: the Inside Out Fund and the Community Contribution Fund.
Plus a reminder about YWF locality forums for members next week - planned tube strikes are now cancelled - great news! Please do book a space if you are free to attend - They’re keen to hear your views.
WESTMINSTER’S INSIDE OUT FUND
Application deadline: Thursday 2 April 2026
Westminster City Council are offering funding for activities delivered in August as part of their Inside Out festival. Activities must be delivered in Westminster and benefit Westminster residents.
View the programme from 2025 here. All activities should be free, inclusive, take place outdoors and involve at least 100 people. Grants available: £1,000-£10,000
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION FUND
Timings: complete the eligibility check online by Friday 27 March
Eligible organisations are then sent an application form to complete by Friday 3 April
Grants of up to £25,000 are available from the Westminster Community Contribution Fund.
Organisations can apply for work that is helping young people reach their full potential, including staying safe, contributing positively to their community and developing longer term skills. Take a look at projects funded in previous years.
YWF LOCALITY FORUM EVENTS IN WESTMINSTER: NEXT WEEK!
We’re holding three events next week looking at needs, challenges and provision available for children and young people in your local area.
Your contributions will help us to shape the scope of our fourth peer-led Needs Analysis research - enabling us to take a more hyper-local focus.
Please click on the links below and sign up to the event nearest to where your organisation delivers provision:
North East Westminster
10.30-12.30, Tuesday 24 March - Feathers, Marylebone
North West Westminster
10.30-12.30, Friday 27 March - Avenues Youth Project
South Westminster (almost sold out)
10.30-12.30, Wednesday 25 March - St Andrews Club