Shine Bright Long Term Funding

The Shine Bright programme provides grants for charities delivering innovative, long-term solutions that support vulnerable young people aged 18 years old and under. The foundation aims to support organisations and initiatives that help future-proof the lives of children, focusing on solutions to the root causes of disadvantage. Applicants are encouraged to present bold and innovative approaches that address the systemic issues connected to abuse, addiction, homelessness and caring responsibilities — not just the symptoms. Grants are offered on an unrestricted basis to registered UK charities with a turnover of under £1.5 million. The programme focuses on four key pillars: abuse (services for survivors, early intervention, therapeutic care, and advocacy), addiction (support for young people affected by substance misuse, prevention and education programmes, and access to rehabilitation services), child carers (respite services, practical and emotional support, educational provision, and skill-building support), and homelessness (practical support for daily stability, support for young people in temporary accommodation, assistance for displaced children, and crisis fund support).