The Knapman Fund
The Knapman Fund is a bursary offered by NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) to help care leavers aged 16-25 in England and Wales with their transition into adulthood. Grants up to £500 can cover household goods, training courses, driving lessons, or laptops.
The Rees Foundation
The Rees Foundation provides lifelong support to individuals with foster care or residential care experience. They offer financial assistance, career and housing support, access to care records, and wellbeing resources to help care leavers thrive.
BECOME
Become supports children in care and care leavers. It offers services like a helpline, coaching, events, and employment support, as well as a platform for university and college information. The charity aims to improve life chances for young people in care.
The Care Leaver Covenant
The Care Leaver Covenant supports young people aged 16-25 with care experience by offering opportunities in employment, education, housing, and financial support. It connects care leavers with businesses and organisations that provide resources to help them transition to independent living.