Young Futures is a partnership of local organisations and people, dedicated to funding the aspirations and dreams of young people across Buckinghamshire.
Launched in November 2023, the fund has now published its 2025 Annual Report following another successful year awarding nearly £132k in funding, through grants to organisations and bursaries directly to young people.
The collaborative approach of Young Futures means that the young people who make up the Board are actively involved in the decision-making process of distributing funds.
“We’ve now completed our second year of the Young Futures Fund and it has, once again, been a fantastic year! … We have grown and developed as a board and a group of young people ourselves. It has been a pleasure, especially from my end of the table, to watch the board grow closer and more confident in their individual decisions.”
– Tom, Chair
Key figures:
- 28 grants awarded to local organisations, totalling £109,860
- 25 bursaries awarded to students, entrepreneurs and those in vocational training, totalling £21,754
“It has been another truly exceptional year working alongside our inspiring Youth Board and I remain very honoured to do so. Once again, we are reminded that the Young Futures Fund would not be possible without the generosity of our dedicated donors and fundholders. Your invaluable support through both time and financial commitment enables us to respond to growing local needs and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. We are immensely grateful for all that you make possible.”
– Grace, Programme Manager
Click here to read the report in full.
Young Futures is a group of restricted charitable funds managed by Heart of Bucks.
