Southwark Council is pleased to launch Phase 2 of its Positive Futures Fund 2019-2022. The Council recognises the detrimental impact that serious youth violence and knife crime has on our communities and is committed to work with communities to find local solutions that help young people stay away from knives.

The aim of the fund is to support community organisations, young people (any young person 25 or under) and groups of young people to provide inspiring and innovative opportunities for young people that divert them away from crime.

Phase 2 of the fund opens Wed 26 June 2019. Young People, groups of young people and community organisations can apply for funding up to £50,000 to deliver a range of projects overs 2 1/2 years (2020-22). Young people and groups of young people can design and deliver these projects. Community organisations will need to consult with young people for the co-design element.

New Application Process !

There is a new application process for this phase! The application process in applying for Phase 2 has changed, and there is now a 3 stage process in applying. This consists of:

Stage 1 - Expression of Interest (EOI). You submit an EOI to briefly describe your project idea.

Stage 2 - Dragon's Den presentation. You present your project idea to the Programme Board.

Stage 3 - Application Form. If successful at stage 1 and 2, you will be invited to complete and submit a full application form.

Come along to the Briefing Sessions which are specifically for community organisations.

Young People do come along to the Young People Workshops with your ideas. You can come with your friends or bring an adult to find out more.

If you are unable to attend any of these sessions, you are still eligible to submit your Expression of Interest.

If you require further information please contact pff@southwark.gov.uk or 020 7525 0288.