Youth Jobs Grant: £3,000 Support for Charities Recruiting Young People
Recruiting a new member of staff can make a meaningful difference to a charity or community organisation, but finding the resources to expand a team is not always straightforward. A UK Government scheme could offer some support to eligible employers looking to give young people an opportunity in paid work.
The Youth Jobs Grant, run by the Department for Work and Pensions, provides up to £3,000 for an eligible employer recruiting a young person aged 18 to 24 who has been unemployed and receiving Universal Credit for at least six months. The funding is paid to the employer rather than the young person, and comes with specific conditions.
Who Could Be Eligible?
Charities, CICs and other third-sector organisations may qualify alongside other employers, provided they operate in Great Britain, are registered with HMRC, have been actively trading for at least six months and pass the relevant checks.
The job must be a genuine paid position lasting at least four months, offering 25 hours a week or more and paying at least the applicable minimum wage. It must not replace an existing worker, and the vacancy must be registered with the scheme.
How Does the Funding Work?
Eligible employers may receive £1,800 after six weeks and a further £1,200 after 18 weeks, once employment and earnings have been verified and all relevant grant conditions have been met. The payments are not guaranteed upfront, and the scheme is designed to support genuine recruitment rather than replace existing staffing arrangements.
Find Out More
The current government listing gives 31 October 2028 as the scheme's closing date, although funding remains subject to availability and programme requirements. Organisations should check the latest guidance before applying or registering a vacancy.
You can read the grant overview and access the official application information through The Charity Hub:
We also list other funding opportunities that may be relevant to charities, CICs and community organisations across South Yorkshire and beyond.
