The BlueSpark Foundation supports schools, colleges and community groups in England by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects for children and young people.

They provide funds for projects which might not happen at all or would only happen on a lesser scale without their support. Most projects are likely to be undertaken by schools, colleges or community groups, however, individuals may also apply for a grant.

BlueSpark values academic, vocational, artistic and sporting endeavour in equal measure but is particularly keen to support projects that will help enhance the self-confidence, team working skills and future employability of children and young people.

They support projects by providing funds for the following (although this is not an exhaustive list):

• Educational materials
• Sports equipment
• Musical instruments
• IT equipment
• Drama tuition
• Music tuition
• Art and design equipment
• Educational training courses
• Vocational training courses
• Educational excursions
• Competitions
• Educational events
• Seed funding for enterprise projects
• Drama production costs

For more information and to apply, visit https://bluesparkfoundation.org.uk

[Pictured: London Philharmonic Orchestra workshop for young people, funded by BlueSpark]