Manchester City Council

What is the Youth Opportunity Fund?

The YOF money, which comes from the Government, is for young people, aged 13-19 (or up to aged 25 where the young people have special needs), to spend on activities and projects that improve things to do, places to go or develop confidence, skills and knowledge.

All applications will go to a panel of young people from across Manchester, supported by Manchester Youth Service and other services, who are interested in encouraging everyone in their community to have a say.

Criteria for applications 

• For all young people aged 13-19 years (or up to aged 25 where the young people have special needs)
• Provide positive activities and things to do for young people.
• Provide opportunities for young people to develop knowledge, confidence, skills and abilities; gain recognition and/ or accreditation.
• Increase the well being of young people.
• Available to individual young people and groups
• Maximum amount to individuals - £1,000
• Maximum amount to groups - £2,500
• Option to increase amounts in exceptional circumstances.
• Must fit into one of the five Every Child Matters Themes.
• Priority to young people identified as disadvantaged.
• Young people able to submit additional information with their application.

How to apply

You can download a printable application form. Alternatively, there is a Microsoft Word version of the form which you can fill in on the computer and submit via email.

If you have queries before you apply, or would like to be sent a paper form please contact Lynne Fullard using the details below or email l.fullard@manchester.gov.uk.
(Note: Submissions have to be emailed to the email address below not Lynne's)

You can also send additional information with your application such as a video or audiotape or even give a presentation to the young people's panel if you think this would help your application.

When you have completed the application form, please send or email it to:
The Youth Funds Panel
C/o Lynne Fullard
West Gorton Youth Centre
Gorton Lane
Manchester
M12 5JT

Tel: 0161 231 8205
Mobile: 07957 789 594

Email: c.king@manchester.gov.uk