QFutures

QFutures is a grant program generously supported by Quickline, specialist broadband providers to rural communities. This fund works with organisations committed to improving pathways to employment and support to keep individuals in employment for people aged 30 and over across South Yorkshire. The program offers both one-off project funding up to £5,000 to be spent within 12 months and multi-year funding up to £5,000 per year for three years (total £15,000). Initial preference will be given to those working in rural communities in Doncaster and Rotherham, though the fund is keen to support groups across the region. Based on consultation with local employers, partners and community organisations, the fund supports a range of approaches including pre-employability, pathways into work, and supporting people to stay in work. Grants can fund one-off or continuing projects and can also cover core costs if the organisation's charitable purpose is to improve employability for people. The grant funding focuses on project costs including operating and revenue costs, with encouragement to pay at least the real Living Wage for staff costs.