Each year, the Asda Foundation, an independent charitable foundation, receives a donation from Asda Stores. The donation is used to provide grant funding to grassroots groups at the heart of communities throughout the UK. The Foundation works with In-store Asda Community Champions to award grants to the local groups that need them most.

The Young Futures Fund is provided and administered by the Asda Foundation in recognition of the importance of supporting young people in communities across the UK.

For the current round, the Healthy Teen Minds programme supports community groups across the UK.

The funding is for community groups to deliver activities for disadvantaged, vulnerable teenagers (13 years to 18 years), helping to improve mental health and wellbeing, and create positive life opportunities.

The funding priorities of the programme are:

  • Promotion of inclusivity and access to activities for individuals facing barriers to participation.
  • Projects addressing prevalent social issues in the community (e.g. knife crime, gangs, bullying, personal safety).

Who Can Apply

Not-for-profit groups and organisations based and working within the UK offering services to support teenagers’ mental health and wellbeing can apply. Examples of eligible groups include (but not limited to) PTAs, amateur sports clubs, uniformed groups and youth clubs.

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have an income of below £250,000.
  • Have a signed governing documents outlining their not-for-profit status.
  • Have a bank account set up in the group’s name which accepts cheques.
  • Have a safeguarding policy in place for young people within the 13-18 age group.

If the organisation has more than one branch in the same community, the Foundation can only support one of these groups.

Applications are encouraged from groups with free to access services that are inclusive to many, as it is unlikely that activities with fees that prevent participation will be supported.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Organisations based outside the UK (or beneficiaries outside the UK).
  • Third party grant-making organisations (grantees must directly deliver the service/activity).
  • Religious organisations whose services are only open to people of a particular faith.
  • Public or government bodies (including schools and academy trusts) but PTAs are eligible.
  • Groups who have a clear affiliation with a particular political party.
  • Animal charities or groups which have animal welfare as their main focus.
  • Projects which could negatively impact the reputation of Asda Foundation.
  • Groups whose core support and activities are aimed at those outside of the 13-18 age range.
  • Groups whose services and activities involve alcohol.
  • Organisations who have an annual income over £250,000.
  • Foodbanks.
  • Fundraising, sponsorship or contribution to larger projects.
  • Equipment which will be kept by individuals, rather than the organisation applying for funding.
  • Activities that are not inclusive and which would be prohibitive to those on a low income.
  • Projects or items which will only benefit one person.
  • Trips, meals out and excursions.

If there is little evidence on the applicant’s website or social media supporting teenagers, the application will be automatically unsuccessful.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding can be used for a range of project costs.

Examples of eligible costs and services that could be funded include (but not limited to):

  • Emotional and mental health support (counselling and therapy).
  • Provide essential items (hygiene supplies and clothing).
  • Awareness of the key issues facing teenagers (e.g. educational workshops).
  • Rehabilitation, recovery, and shelter (e.g. addiction support and youth homelessness reintegration).
  • Activities and events that build connections and improve wellbeing and physical health.
  • Delivery of specialist support or services or speakers.
  • Peer support events and activities that bring teenagers together.
  • Resources for recreational activities, e.g. craft materials and board games.
  • Sports kit and/or equipment (up to £500) and must be essential playing kit.
  • Volunteering costs (e.g. training) capped to £100 per person.

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 20 January 2026 (10:00).

Applicants are advised to submit as soon as possible as the programme may close early if funds are depleted.

Applicants must complete the online eligibility checker to be able to register for the grant management system (SmartSimple). Online submissions must include copies of the governing document, safeguarding policy and proof of the group’s payee name.

Successful applicants will be notified within 12 weeks of receipt of submission.

Contact the Asda Foundation for further information.

Apply: Young Futures Fund | Asda Foundation

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

ASDA Foundation
Asda House
Southbank
Great Wilson Street
Leeds
LS11 5AD