The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is running its open application programme for a second year, with an increased funding pot of £300,000 available for registered charities that support employability among young people.
The first funding round opens on Monday, 2nd March, with three £50,000 donations available for UK-based projects focused on children and young people aged 14-25, particularly those living in areas of economic and social deprivation.
The open application programme was launched in 2025 to give more charities the opportunity to access Foundation funding. Hundreds of charities applied and four £50,000 donations were awarded to registered charities working with young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), or identified at risk of becoming NEET.
With the Foundation’s support, recent successful Welsh applicant the Stephen and George Charitable Trust is using the donation to extend its alternative education and youth development programme for young people attending Pupil Referral Units, and those at risk of exclusion, in Merthyr Tydfil.
Anthony Vigor, Chair of the Foundation, said:
“We were amazed by the response to our open application programme, with 1,210 applications for funding received last year. We want to support more charities working to change outcomes for young people and support them in their education, or into training or work, which is why we’ve increased our funding pot to £300,000 this year.”
The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday, March 15th. Successful applicants will be informed in May. Registered charities – including those that were unsuccessful previously – can apply via the Foundation section of the Persimmon Corporate website at https://www.persimmonhomes.com/corporate/foundation
