Round two open for applications from 17 November 2025 until 21 January 2026.
I AM Brent provides grants of up to £5000 and capacity building support for all applicants.
I AM Brent is a consortium funded by the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to support young people and their families to stay safe from violence. Its members are Step Up Hub (lead), Connect Stars, PLIAS Resettlement, Sport at the Heart, United Borders and Hilltop Circle.
What can be funded?
I AM Brent will fund projects designed to benefit young people aged 25 and under, their families or associated community members who live, work, study, or spend substantial time in at least one of the following areas:
- Chalkhill Estate
- Church Road Estate
- Harlesden Town Centre
- St Raphael’s Estate
- Stonebridge Estate.
The projects must aim to deliver prevention or diversionary work at a local level to reduce violence in the community.
Each project may aim to achieve one or more of the following:
- improve community relations
- develop the confidence and social skills of beneficiaries.
- amplify community voice to reduce violence involving young people.
- improve mental health.
- have a positive impact on educational outcomes.
- enhance employment prospects.
The grant must be for a new project and be enough to cover the project’s full cost.
As well as grant funding, I AM Brent will provide capacity building, workshops and customised 1-2-1 consultancy support will be provided to each successful organisation to help them deliver the project.
Launch Event Details
Date: Thursday 27 November 2025
Time: 6pm - 8.30pm (Networking and light refreshments from 6pm, kick-off at 6.30pm)
Location: The Conference Hall, Third Floor the Drum, Brent Civic Centre, HA9 0FJ
View the event page to secure your spot!
For more information and how to apply visit the Step Up Hub website.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email grace@stepuphub.org or sham@stepuphub.org.