7stars Foundation

The foundation makes grants to projects which support young people (18 years and under) who are challenged by abuse or addiction, who are young carers, or who are homeless/without a safe place to call home.

The following funding streams are available:

• Project Grants: One-off grants of up to £5,000.
• Shine Bright Long Term Grants: Two-year grants of up to £30,000 per year.
• Child Poverty Grants: Two-year grants of up to £30,000 per year.
• Social Impact Grants: Two-year grants of £5,000 per year.
• Individual Grants: One-off grants of up to £500.

Applications will be considered from organisations working with young people that require funding in the areas of:

• Abuse
• Addiction
• Child carers
• Homelessness

For Project, Shine Bright, and Social Impact funding, organisations must have a turnover of under £1.5 million.

The funding rounds are as follows:

• 1 December 2025 to 1 February 2026 for the March 2026 funding review
• 1 March 2026 to 30 April 2026 for the June 2026 funding review
• 1 June 2026 to 31 August 2026 for the October 2026 funding review