Our projects Youth Innovation Fund projects The Youth Innovation Fund (YIF) is a new fund launched in 2024 for members of the Croydon Youth Consortium to apply for investment funding to enable innovative projects that transform the lives of vulnerable young people in Croydon. New project applications are invited annually. We are actively working with partners to secure funding for year 2 of their projects. If you are interested in investing in a project, please contact Jessica on 07837339113 or [email protected] Reedham Children’s Trust also supports all project partners with fundraising, helping to secure additional resources for the active initiatives we collaborate on. Learn more about our fundraising support. Year 2 (2025/6) > Asylum To AutonomyEmpowering young people seeking asylum and from refugee backgrounds to become community leaders and role models. In partnership with Bluetouch London > Digital Mental Health Hub for Young PeopleCo-producing a website with young people to provide a safe platform across the borough to access instant support for their wellbeing. In partnership with Croydon Drop In (CDI). > Odd Girl InProviding an inclusive space for neurodivergent teenage girls to connect, grow and thrive. In partnership with Bright Futures 4 All. > Entrepreneurial AdventuresEmpowering young people with learning disabilities through real-world business and catering experience. In partnership with Good Food Matters, Croydon Mencap and Knowledge and Practice. > ContentMENTHarnessing the power of digital media and creative expression to mentor young people. In partnership with Mentivity > Head SpaceDelivering counselling support alongside education and training around mental health and suicide prevention. In partnership with Centre of Change and Aspire2B. Year 1 (2024/5) > Her HeroLearning STEM-based skills for vulnerable girls and young women. In partnership with Reaching Higher & Aspiring Young Women. > Box TherapyIntegrating non-contact boxing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In partnership with Be Inspired. > BleedKitsWorking with young people to distribute bleed kits across Croydon, to save lives through immediate first aid responses to serious youth violence. In partnership with JFJ Foundation & TRUE Research. > Creative EmpowermentDelivering creative arts skills and therapeutic mentoring to young people in alternative school provisions. In partnership with P4YE & Hope Pro UK. > Grapple WarriorsTaking fathers and sons on a 12-month journey through jujitsu, mentoring, and growth. In partnership with Holistic Wellbeing Hub. > Respect the GameDelivering artist development and mentoring programme to young people. In partnership with Syrus Consultancy. > Inspiring MindsEquipping looked-after children with tools for personal development, learning, and well-being. In partnership with Majestic Services. > Music BoxDelivering a music industry event management course for young people who are passionate about live music. In partnership with Finesse Foreva.