Truth About Youth: Dragon’s Den

Set up by a commissioning panel of young people aged 11-25 from across Tyne and Wear with an aim to fund projects or events that promote positive images of young people, in the media and to challenge negative stereotypes of young people.

The projects or events must be innovative, exciting and youth led in order to qualify for a grant. The Dragon’s Den panel will be made up of young people from the Truth About Youth project and a representative from the youth sector and the media. 

There are 5 grants of £1000 available for organisations to apply for.  Applicants must meet the criteria set by members of the Truth About Youth in order to succeed with their bid. 

Download expression of interest form.

All expressions of interest must be in by 15th October 2010, shortlisting will begin on the week commencing 18th October 2010 and shortlisted applicants will be informed on 22nd October 2010.  The Date for pitching is October 29th 2010 and the venue will be announced at the time of shortlisting.

For more information please contact Laura Iveson on 0191 4404410.