Funding Local Causes

Grants for individuals aged 16-25 who have previously been in care in Hertfordshire

Applications are open to professional referrers. Approximately 1-month for a decision.

Care Leavers Grants in the region of £500 are available for individuals aged 18-25 who have previously been in care within Hertfordshire.

Applications must come from an appropriate supporting professional who works with and knows the applicant, for example:

  • A Leaving Care Personal Advisor

  • Social worker

  • College or University Staff

  • Careers Advisor



This supporting professional will be our point of contact throughout the grant period and will be required to accept and administer the grant on behalf of the applicant, including providing evidence of spend at the end.

What will we fund?

We will consider funding for anything which will improve the quality of the young person’s life. Before applying, you must ensure there is no statutory support available to fund the item, for example via a Leaving Care Grant or an academic bursary. If the young person has received everything they are entitled to and needs extra help, then you can apply for this grant on their behalf.

Examples of things we can consider for funding includes but is not limited to:

  • Equipment for education, employment or training such as study books, a laptop, or clothing for interviews

  • Funding for non-higher education learning such as driving lessons or vocational/non-statutory training courses

  • Things to improve health and wellbeing such as counselling, a gym membership, or a bicycle

  • Household items such as furniture and white goods

  • Support with childcare costs where statutory payments fall short



This list does not include everything. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the item you would like to apply for.

Please see full guidance notes (attached to the bottom of this page) for full information on the fund, prior to making an application
How to make an application

Grant applications must be made by a someone who is supporting the care leaver in a professional capacity and is qualified to assess their needs.

Please read the full guidelines below before making an application.

If you require any assistance in completing the application form please contact us at grants@hertscf.org.uk.

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I work with young people leaving care in Hertfordshire and found Hertfordshire Community Foundation's service exceptional. I successfully applied for and received a grant for a young care leaver whom just received their first social housing flat and had no money to purchase their white goods.This service is invaluable to the young people it can and does assists. Giving a positive start to new beginnings and, or assisting them in a time of need. Thank you.

HCC, Childrens Services, Leaving Care Personal Housing Adviser

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