The Halton Foundation Funding Opportunities

The Halton Foundation Learning Fund 

About the Fund

The Halton Foundation Learning fund was established by Kevan Wainwright to remove barriers for young people from Halton in pursuing their education, and training and thereby supporting the future talent of the borough. The fund aims to encourage aspirations and open opportunities for young people by providing education, training, and employability bursaries.

The fund is delivered by the Halton Foundation, established in 2016. The Halton Foundation is a partnership led by Halton Chamber of Commerce, Halton Borough Council and Halton and St Helen’s Voluntary and Community Action (VCA). The Halton Foundation’s grant making arm is administered by th

Fund Criteria

Applications to the fund must be for for young people aged 16-25 from Halton who are one of the following;

• Young People receiving income-related benefits, or where parent is receiving an income related-benefit.
• Is a care leaver.
• Is a Young Carer.
• Has a disability or learning difficulty.
• Has experienced adverse childhood experiences.
• The fund will also consider applications to help vulnerable young people under 25 to buy smart clothes/shoes for job interviews to help towards securing employment.

Specific criteria

Applicants must either be based in Halton permanently or provide evidence that you live in Halton when not studying i.e. outside of university term-time.

Applicants should be aged 16 to 25

Amount Available

Up to £500 subject to available funds. You will be required to provide receipts for items purchased.

More may be awarded in exceptional circumstances.

How to Apply?

To apply please click here.

Fund to support local groups with increased grant size

The Halton Foundation Fund is officially open for applications for the first time in two years. In response to the increasing challenges faced by residents across Halton, the grant available to community groups has been raised from £1,000 to £1,500.

This funding programme, delivered in partnership with Halton Borough Council, Halton Chamber of Commerce, and Halton & St Helens Voluntary and Community Action (VCA), has been managed by the Community Foundation for Merseyside since 2016. The fund has distributed £75,496 through 169 grants to groups and individuals, benefiting more than 3,400 people across the borough.

Who Can Apply?

The fund is open to voluntary and community groups operating in Halton, including those supporting:

• People with disabilities
• Foodbanks
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Debt advice services
• Domestic violence support
• Projects tackling social isolation
• Luncheon clubs and community drop-ins

The fund is now open and will close to applications at 5pm on Monday 8th September. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-November.

For more information and to apply please click here.

 

7th August 2025

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