The NEW Luton Matters Fund

The NEW Luton Matters Fund aims to provide financial support to organisations working on the ground in Luton to improve services in the town and provide positive outcomes and quality of life benefits for its residents. There are no further restrictions on the type of work or beneficiaries for this fund (i.e. it is not just for under-26s).

Full guidance on this Fund can be found on our website.

14/08/2025: Please note: Owing to a more-than-sufficient number of applications received for this year, this fund is now closed to new applications. It is likely to re-open early in 2026 but please check our website from time to time for updates.

The United Kingdom Under-26 Fund

The UK U-26 Fund aims to support children and young people in any part of the UK except those within the Luton boundary. The emphasis is on creating educational and/or access opportunities for young people in circumstances, groups or locations that face economic challenges or social marginalisation that may lead to significant disadvantages in later life.

Full guidance on this Fund can be found on our website.

14/08/2025: Please note: Owing to unsustainably high numbers of applications, this fund is now closed to new applications. It will re-open later this year/early 2026 as a by invitation only fund. Our website will be updated in due course. Please do not contact us asking to be put on the invitation list.

Applicants delivering work for children and young people in Luton should apply to the NEW Luton Matters Fund when it re-opens.