In FY2025/26, we awarded £16 million to more than 346 charities and schools across nine North and West London boroughs. This year’s report also celebrates two important milestones: the 10-year anniversaries of our Young People Foundations (YPFs) and School Holiday Activity Fund (SHAF).

Over the past decade, our investment in the YPFs has helped strengthen local youth organisations, foster collaboration and unlock further funding. Today, the eight Foundations across our boroughs connect more than 1,300 community organisations, helping them work together to improve opportunities for young people.

Meanwhile, SHAF continues to create meaningful experiences for children and young people during school holidays – from trips and activities they might not otherwise have the chance to enjoy, to opportunities that build confidence and belonging.

As Lynne reflects in her foreword, “Being a young person in 2026 is not easy, running a youth organisation in 2026 is even harder.” Against this backdrop, we remain focused on supporting the organisations and communities working tirelessly to improve young lives, while continuing to learn from our grantees and evolve our funding to meet local needs.

Read our 2025/26 Statutory Accounts & Trustee Report in full here.