Funding to Tackle Hunger Amongst Young People (UK)25th February 2025

Schools and other not for profit organisation can apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects and activities that give children across the UK a stronger start in life.  Priority is given to projects that provide food and support to young people.

Every three months, three local good causes/ projects are selected to be in the blue token customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK.  Grants will be awarded depending on the number of votes their project receives.

Examples of eligible applications with a focus on food security, children and young people could be:

• A school providing pupils with food for breakfast clubs or snacks throughout the day.
• A school wanting to buy equipment for outdoor or indoor activities.
• A school wanting to develop a food growing area.
• A school supporting an after school club.
• A voluntary organisation working with families to run a food bank.
• An organisation addressing holiday hunger.
• A healthy eating project that supports families to cook healthy meals on a budget.
• A Brownie or Scout group needing funding for new play equipment or activities.

Schools, voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/companies), health bodies (e.g., Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), NHS Hospital Trust, Foundation Trust), Parish/Town Councils, local authorities, and social housing providers are eligible to apply.

The funding is being made available through the Tesco Stronger Starts Programme,  which is managed by Groundwork across the UK and is working with greenspace scotland to support applicants in Scotland.

Applications can be made at any time.

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Previous Projects Funded

Application Guidance Notes and Frequently Asked Questions

Application Hints and Tips (AI-Generated)