Move On and Thrive Youth Empowerment Fund
The Move On and Thrive Youth Empowerment Fund 2024 is for young people living on the Isle of Wight, between the ages of 16 and 25, who need a little extra help to ‘Move On and Thrive’!
The fund focuses on five key areas: transport costs, health and wellbeing, personal development, digital inclusion, and moving into a new home.
The programme was developed by a group of young people who have faced their own issues and feel that will a little extra financial assistance, they could have accessed more opportunities and support.
The fund has been set up by SNG (formerly Sovereign Housing Association), in collaboration with the Blagrave Trust. It is part of our Move On and Thrive Programme, aimed at helping young people on the Isle of Wight to sustain tenancies and reduce the risk of homelessness. Find out more about our partnerships with Blagrave Trust or our MOAT programme.
Young people will need to be referred by a registered organisation that works with young people between the ages of 16 and 25 years old.
Find out more about the fund
The fund is for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who live on the Isle of Wight. It targets those facing financial hardship, preventing them from accessing support and opportunities that would empower them to move on and thrive.
The fund is focused on providing support and opportunities within six areas. Below are examples of what the Empowerment fund could be used for:
Personal development
- Training, employment, vocational courses, or further education opportunities.
- Interview clothes, work equipment.
Health and wellbeing
- Investing in your physical health – gym membership, well-being classes, exercise classes, sports equipment.
- Personal care – haircuts, toiletries.
- Therapy, counselling – online or in person.
Digital inclusion
- Sim cards, mobile phone, tablets, laptops, broadband.
Travel
- Bus fare, boat fare, taxi fare, bicycle, driving lessons.
Moving into a new home
- Rent deposits.
- Moving costs
- White goods/furniture
What this fund is NOT for:
Back payments for training, activities or items that have already taken place or been paid for.
We're aware that this list is not all-inclusive. If you're unsure if what you would like to apply for is eligible, please discuss this with Toby.eaglen@sng.org.uk.
Young people will need to be referred by a registered organisation that works with young people between the ages of 16 and 25 years old.
The maximum amount that can be applied for per person is £250 per year unless otherwise agreed with the Move on and Thrive Empowerment Grants/Youth Panel instead.
Once the referral has been received, a panel will decide whether the application is successful and arrange payment.
We are keen to know how the funding has benefited the young person, so we will be asking for feedback.
As the referrer, you are responsible for ensuring that the money is spent for its intended purpose and to send a proof of receipt.
Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis and if successful, payments will be made within three weeks of your initial application.
The application contains only a few short questions. If you are interested, please fill in the online referral form 
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Referrals will be supported on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the fund has been spent, we will no longer be able to accept new referrals
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the Move On and Thrive Youth Empowerment Fund, please contact SNG’s Community Investment and Partnership Lead, Toby.eaglen@sng.org.uk.