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Persimmon Foundation Opens Second Round of Funding for UK-based Charities

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The Persimmon Foundation is inviting registered charities to apply for the second round of funding, totaling £200,000, for UK-based projects focusing on employability among 14 to 25-year-olds. This investment aims to support charities that have projects aligned with the Foundation's objectives, targeting areas of economic and social deprivation. Successful applicants will be announced in August, with the deadline for applications set at 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 22nd. The open application programme launched in March this year, offering charitable organisations the opportunity to access Foundation funding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Persimmon Foundation is offering £200,000 in funding for the second round, with a focus on employability among 14 to 25-year-olds.
  • Registered charities, including those that were unsuccessful in the first funding round, can apply via the Persimmon Corporate website.
  • Projects should focus on supporting young people in education, training, or work, with the proposed impact and measurable outcomes required in applications.
  • Anthony Vigor, Chair of the Foundation, emphasizes the importance of aligning charitable objectives with the Foundation's own objectives.
  • The successful applicants will be working with young people to support their education or transition into training or work.

Statistics:

  • The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 22nd.
  • Successful applicants will be informed in August.
  • In the first funding round, over 800 applications were submitted.
  • Two successful applicants received £50,000 each, with donations going to the Thanet Community Development Trust in Kent and Bothwell Futures in South Lanarkshire.
  • The Persimmon Corporate website is the platform for charitable organisations to apply for the funding.

Sources:

  • Persimmon Homes (https://www.persimmonhomes.com/corporate/foundation)

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