Youth Faith and Hope Prize

The nine faith communities that constitute the Faiths Forum for London are united in their desire to work together to build a better London.
At Reclaiming London Together, on 5 March 2012, as a sign of their commitment to the youth of the capital, the faith communities launch the Youth Faith and Hope Prize: grants of £1,000 to five individuals/organisations that make a real difference to London’s young people. These sums of money, however small, are intended to lever a much larger civic value by identifying, recognising and championing service provision which is intended for, or run by, young people. It is hoped that the Prize will have a multiplier effect, encouraging an increased focus on youth from the faith sector, big business and beyond.

Criteria:
Charities/individuals applying must prove that:
1. They make a real difference to London’s young people.
2. They make this difference under at least one of the following five categories:
(i) Improving economic prospects
(ii) Reducing violence
(iii) Promoting engagement in sport
(iv) Fostering participation in the arts
(v) Empowering young people to take the lead
3. They have an annual income lower than £100,000.
4. Their service provision benefits, or is run by, young people from at least two of the nine faith communities represented on the Faiths Forum for London.
Process:
(a) 5 March 2012: Launch at Reclaiming London Together.
(b) 5 March-25 May 2012: Dissemination and promotion of the prize.
(c) 16 April-25 May 2012: Applications open.
(d) Mid-June: Judging Panel assess applications.
(e) Late July: Prizes awarded.
Evaluation and Reporting
Applicants will submit a proposed breakdown for what they intend to do with the money. Those who have been successful will be asked to produce receipts (or similar) for their expenses, and to evaluate the success of the project for which funds were awarded.
Winning Prize Awards:
It is envisaged that there will be five prize winners at the London level. The London wide prize winners would receive:
1. Cash prize of between £1,000 for their project.
2. Invitation to the prize ceremony and photos with VIPs.
3. Press profile in regional/local borough newspaper.

For More Information:
Please check our website: www.faithsforum4london.org. Information on how to apply will be available from mid-April. In the meantime, please contact us on info@faithsforum4london.org or 020 7922 7971.