In 2025 we did some things we’re really proud of, not for the sake of activity, but because they genuinely strengthened the youth sector in Hammersmith & Fulham. In 2026, we’ll be doing more of what works.

Ten years on - the case for Young People’s Foundations (YPFs) is stronger than ever. After all the discussion about the new National Youth Strategy, and the renewed attention on what young people need to thrive, the John Lyons Charity Report looking at a decade of the Young People’s Foundations, offers a moment for reflection.

If you’ve come across Young H&F and wondered what a Young People’s Foundation actually is, you’re not alone. The term might sound a bit sector-jargony, but in reality, YPFs are quite a simple idea.

At the start of April, our Young Grantmakers awarded £50,000 across 11 organisations delivering meaningful work with young people in Hammersmith & Fulham. Yesterday, they met the people behind the applications at our first ever Funded Futures Forum.