Young & Talented – Now Open For Applications
Woodsmith Foundation‘s Young & Talented fund will be open for applications until the 31st of October 2026.
Woodsmith Foundation understand that in many cases, the financial pressures placed upon their families can become increasingly prohibitive the more the young person advances.
These costs can be difficult to keep up with and this may be particularly challenging for some of the talented children and young people in our area, who live in some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England.
The Young and Talented Fund is aimed at essential funding needed for a young person to progress in any chosen subject.
They like to think of talents in the widest possible way.
Examples could include: an academic subject, chess, dance, art, writing, music, drama and sports of all kinds – from skateboarding and surfing to horse riding and athletics.
Woodsmith Foundation stress that this is by no means an exhaustive list.
The focus is on the fact that the young person is already operating at a high level and excelling in their subject.
Examples of the types of things they may be able to fund include:
- Competition fees
- Transport or accommodation costs
- Specialist coaching/tuition
- Exam or qualification fees
- Essential equipment or clothing
The activity funded must only be for young people normally living in the Foundation’s area of benefit.
Their area of benefit is the Borough of Scarborough, the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland, and the North York Moors National Park.
They will accept applications to support children and young people up to the age of 18 who have already demonstrated exceptional talent in their chosen subject.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, would be eligible up to the age of 25.
You can also apply for funding for care leavers up to the age of 25.
How To Apply
Apply here: https://www.woodsmithfoundation.org.uk/apply-now.
A copy of the Young and Talented Grant Guidance is available here.
If you would like to apply please call Leah on 07724 832982 to discuss your application and request an application form.
If you are unable to call please email [email protected] with details of your funding request and a contact telephone number and a member of their team will call you back.
Grant Information
| How Much | Up to £1,500 |
| Application Deadline | 31/10/2026 10:00 |
