Up to £50,000 for Sport, Movement & Performing Arts Projects – Wembley Stadium Foundation

The Wembley Stadium Foundation Targeted Fund provides multi-year funding for charities delivering projects that increase access to sport, physical activity and the performing arts for children and young people across England.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Up to £25,000 per year

• Up to £50,000 over two years

• Multi-year project funding

• Full cost recovery, meaning funding can contribute towards core organisational costs as well as direct project costs

• Funding can strengthen or expand existing projects

• New approaches can also be tested

• Projects don't need to be entirely funded by the Foundation

• Support for activities involving sport, movement and performing arts

• Particular focus on reducing barriers caused by disability, gender, race, socioeconomic disadvantage or other circumstances

• Projects should increase participation and young people's sense of belonging.

Who can apply?

• Registered charities

• Organisations with annual income between £100,000 and £1 million

• Organisations delivering projects in England

• Projects supporting children and young people up to age 25

• Projects must address a specific barrier preventing young people from participating

• Applicants must contribute to all three outcomes: increased participation, reduced barriers and an enhanced sense of belonging

• Projects delivered in community settings are particularly encouraged

• The Foundation particularly welcomes projects outside London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester and Liverpool

• Organisations with strong track records and projects informed by young people's voices and lived experience are prioritised.

Deadline: 11 October 2026 at 5:00pm