The MyEnds Community Fund will support individuals and grassroots community and voluntary organisations to access grants of up to £5,000 to deliver hyper-local projects within or near the Ponders End and Craig Park Youth and Family Hubs. These areas have been identified as needing targeted support to help tackle serious youth violence and improve local outcomes for young people and their families.
MyEnds empowers communities by providing the tools and resources needed to lead their own prevention initiatives. This includes creating support networks for parents and carers, offering after-school programs, delivering neighbourhood-based youth work in youth and family hubs, and facilitating a range of activities such as sports, music, arts, and drama.
This funding opportunity is part of the Inspiring Young Enfield (IYE) – Hyper-Local Initiatives programme, a partnership led by the Youth Development Service (YDS), which will also provide practical support, mentoring, and guidance to successful applicants throughout the lifecycle of their project.
Our Vision
We want to build safer, stronger communities where young people can thrive. This fund is designed to support grassroots projects that:
- Reduce or prevent youth violence
- Build resilience in young people, families, and local communities
- Offer positive, inclusive activities for those most at risk
- Respond to the needs identified by local people
- Strengthen community capacity and encourage long-term collaboration
Who Should Apply
We are inviting applications from:
- Individuals, community or voluntary organisations who can deliver activities in and around the Ponders End or Craig Park area
- Organisations that are willing to receive capacity-building support and work in partnership with the Youth Development Service
Applicants must be able to deliver within Haselbury, Upper Edmonton, Lower Edmonton, Edmonton Green and Ponders end wards or in proximity of our Youth and Family Hubs (Craig Park and Ponders End Youth and Family Hub)
What You Can Apply For
- Activities that promote positive engagement among young people (e.g. arts, sports, mentoring, peer learning, life skills, etc.)
- Initiatives that improve emotional well-being, reduce harm, or address trauma
- Projects that build community cohesion and challenge antisocial behaviour or local conflict
- Youth-led campaigns or projects that give young people a voice and offer leadership opportunities
You can apply for up to £5,000. All projects must be delivered between September 2025 and March 2026.
What Support is Available
Successful applicants will be supported by the Youth Development Service, who will:
- Offer mentoring, advice, and help with delivery planning
- Provide access to resources, networks, and relevant training
- Assist with safeguarding, monitoring, and evaluation
- Help emerging groups with governance, policies, and reporting
We are especially keen to support hyper-local initiatives that are rooted in the community, led by people with lived experience, and based on trusted relationships between young people and adults.
Hyper-local means tailored to the specific needs of your street, estate, neighbourhood, or community — delivered by people who live and work locally and understand the area
What You’ll Need to Have in Place
- A clear project plan and budget
- A safeguarding policy (or commitment to develop one with support)
- Evidence of local need and community engagement
- Commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion, and respectful practice
- Public liability insurance (or access to it through a host organisation)
Projects must be delivered between September 2025 and March 2026.
Key Dates
Applications for the Inspiring Young Enfield MyEnds Grant Programme open on 19 May. To support potential applicants, we will be hosting two online information sessions via Microsoft Teams on the following dates:
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Tuesday 28 May, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
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Tuesday 4 June, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
These sessions will provide an overview of the grant process, guidance on completing the application, and an opportunity to ask questions.
The deadline to submit your application is Sunday 30 June.
To attend one of the online sessions or to find out more information about the fund, please email iyemyends@enfield.gov.uk to receive the Microsoft Teams link or further details.
