Specialist Services

Keyfund

Keyfund Gateshead is an informal youth-led learning programme that enables young people to develop skills, knowledge and self-awareness. Keyfund is a structured and resourced model of youth led grant giving.

Who can apply? 

Keyfund Gateshead is available to groups of young people aged 11-25 who live in Gateshead. There must be at least 3 young people in the group. 

Groups must be supported by a trained Keyfund Facilitator and the organisation, where they meet, must be a member Gateshead Youth Council.

Facilitators can work or volunteer for a variety of different organisations i.e. schools, youth clubs, uniformed groups, sport teams and other youth groups.

The Process is youth led learning based on the 12 Key Skills:

The 12 Keyfund skills are...

1. Work out what you’re good & not so good at
2. Solve problems
3. Plan your time & energy
4. Cope with stress & tension
5. Negotiate
6. Settle disagreements
7. Search for information & get advice
8. Deal With people in power and authority
9. Evaluate your own performance
10. Communicate
11. Agree your responsibilities and see them through
12. Make decisions

Keyfund Criteria

• Must be youth led
• Must be young peoples idea and must benefit the community
• Young people must be from Gateshead
• Young people must be aged 11-25
• The group must be made up of 3 or more members
• The group must have a trained Keyfund facilitator
• The organisation must be a member of Gateshead Youth Council
• The group must follow the four Keyfund stages
• Must meet the 12 Keyfund skills
• Must be value for money
• Must be safe, legal and reasonably achievable
• Must respect equal opportunities
• All forms must be filled in correctly
• Proof of research and planning is required
• Young people applying must meet the panel and give a presentation
• Any money under spent must be returned

If you require more information or would like to become a member please contact us.