The Move On and Thrive Youth Empowerment Fund 2024 supports young people living on the Isle of Wight, between the ages of 16 and 25 who need a little extra help to "Move On and Thrive."
The fund supports five key support areas:
- Personal development: Funding for training, employment, vocational courses, further education, interview attire, and work equipment.
- Transport costs: Coverage for bus fares, boat fares, taxi fares, bicycles, and driving lessons.
- Health and wellbeing: Assistance for gym memberships, wellness classes, sports equipment, personal care, and therapy (online or in-person).
- Digital inclusion: Provision of SIM cards, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and broadband access.
- Housing support: Aid for rent deposits, moving costs, and essential household items.
Developed by young people who have faced similar challenges, the fund aims to provide the financial support needed to access more opportunities and assistance.
Established by SNG in partnership with the Blagrave Trust, this initiative is part of our Move On and Thrive Programme, helping young people sustain tenancies and reduce homelessness risks.
Eligibility
Young individuals aged 16–25 residing on the Isle of Wight, facing financial hardships that hinder access to essential support and opportunities.
Young people must be referred by a registered organisation.
To apply, please fill in this online referral form 
– it only takes a few minutes.
Find out more about the fund
The fund supports Isle of Wight residents aged 16–25 facing financial hardship, helping them access opportunities to move forward and thrive.
The fund is focused on providing support and opportunities within 5 areas. Below are examples of what the Empowerment fund could be used for:
Personal development
- Training, employment, vocational courses, or further education opportunities
- Interview clothes, work equipment
Health and wellbeing
Investing in your physical health – gym membership, well-being classes, exercise classes, sports equipment.
- Personal care – haircuts, toiletries
- Therapy, counselling – online or in person
Digital inclusion
- Sim cards, mobile phone, tablets, laptops, broadband
Travel
- Bus fare, boat fare, taxi fare, bicycle, driving lessons
Moving into a new home
- Rent deposits
- Moving costs
- White goods/furniture
What this fund is NOT for:
Back payments for training, activities or items that have already taken place or been paid for.
We're aware that this list is not all-inclusive. If you're unsure if what you would like to apply for is eligible, please discuss this with Toby.eaglen@sng.org.uk.
Young people will need to be referred by a registered organisation that works with young people aged 16-25 years old.
The maximum grant per person is £250 per year unless otherwise agreed with the Move on and Thrive Empowerment Grants/Youth Panel instead.
Once the referral has been received, a panel will decide whether the application is successful and arrange payment.
We are keen to know how the funding has benefited the young person, so will ask for feedback.
As the referrer, you are responsible for ensuring that the money is spent for its intended purpose and to send a proof of receipt.
Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis and if successful, payments will be made within three weeks of your initial application.
To apply, please fill in the online referral form – the application contains only a few short questions.
Referrals and funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the fund has been spent, we are unable to accept new referrals.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the Move On and Thrive Youth Empowerment Fund, please contact SNG’s Community Investment and Partnership Lead, Toby.eaglen@sng.org.uk.