June 9, 2025

More money is being promised for youth services in the borough with the intention of expanding access to arts, music, drama and sport for children and young people

This major new investment is inspired by the King's lifelong commitment to young people and will be made through the King Charles III Coronation Youth Fund, with the council and local organisations will working together.

The council says the initiative will mark a record amount of council funding to youth services in Hammersmith & Fulham.

The Coronation Youth Fund reflects HM The King's lifelong dedication through The Prince's Trust to improving the lives of disadvantaged young people.

The fund will support youth-focused investment across the borough, with funding split evenly between arts and culture projects and improvements to sports and leisure facilities. It will back events and activities, enhance local spaces, and help more young people access opportunities in arts, music, drama and sport. The fund is designed to create lasting benefits for both people and places. The council also hopes to attract additional support from third parties to grow the fund over time.

The King's Coronation Youth Fund offers up to £800,000 in grants to support cultural and sporting activities for young people aged 0–25 and not-for-profit organisations based in the borough and with a year's track record, appropriate governance, safeguarding and insurance in place, can apply for grants between £10,000 and £50,000, with most awards expected to be at the lower end of the scale.

Cultural projects will have one funding round, for which the closing date is 16 June 2025. Sports projects will have two funding rounds, for which the first-round closing date is 23 June 2025.

At least 10% of the total project cost must come from other sources, with a minimum of half provided in cash. Sport projects must be led by local clubs with strong community links.

All projects should include formal recognition of achievement for participants, such as Arts Awards, Sports Awards, or digital badges.

Cllr Florian Chevoppe-Verdier, H&F Cabinet Member for Public Realm, said, His Majesty King Charles III has long advocated for the nation's youth, and especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. It is only fitting that, in honour of his coronation, we should come together to celebrate this momentous occasion by launching a new youth fund."

New applicants must attend a one-to-one advice session before applying, this is a mandatory step to help strengthen proposals and ensure eligibility.

Application for funding for sports projects 

Application for funding for culture projects 

Further information and full details can be found in the Guide to applying for the King Charles III Coronation Youth Fund

 

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