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FUEL

Designed by young people, decided by young people

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FUEL is a pot of money (up to £500) that young people (18-30) around the UK can use to react to social issues that are important to them. Simple application and quick turnaround mean it’s great for work that needs to move quickly in order to have an impact.

In 2021-2022, we funded over 50 projects, supporting young people to create, uplift communities, take a stand and spark real change. Now it’s your turn!

  • Try to make a change in the world (however small)
  • Respond to recent events or something currently happening
  • Will have an impact on people (which may include yourself, your communities, the world etc)
  • Are creative and innovative
  • Can be achieved within 4 weeks of receiving the fund
  • Fit with our values
"I want people to see that divine feminity doesn't mean a woman who is wearing makeup or fully glammed up or is a size 6. In recent media, that is all that divine feminine is being depicted. I want this to empower woman no matter what their looks are based on. Women who have hair on their body, they are feminine too. Women who have scars, have vitiligo, albinism.... all these traits do not make a woman less feminine and this is the change I want to bring."
RADHIKA
RADHIKA
“Through poetry, we discover that our joys and sorrows are shared across the human race and therefore we are not alone. It really does act as a guide or conscience to our thoughts."⁠
NAMAL
NAMAL
“Through poetry, we discover that our joys and sorrows are shared across the human race and therefore we are not alone. It really does act as a guide or conscience to our thoughts."⁠
NAMAL
NAMAL

FUELLED PROJECTS

Radhika  received FUEL funding to support her project. She wanted to present women who don’t depict as “feminine”. With mainstream media basing “femininity” on looks, this project explores feminity on an individual’s feelings about being a woman rather than perception.

DIVINE FEMININE

RADHIKA | PHOTOGRAPHER

Ana received FUEL funding to support her illustration book. She does storytelling through pictorial representations of the human experience with a main focus on how we interact and react to others as well as ourselves whilst navigating growth. 

CULTURE & STORY - TELLING

Ana Jesus | Illustrator

Keanan received FUEL funding to support the creation of his music video to one of his tracks on his EP.

EXHIBIT GREEN

KEANAN | ARTIST

Keanan received FUEL funding to support the creation of his music video to one of his tracks on his EP.

OBSTACLE

KEANAN | ARTIST

Radhika  received FUEL funding to support her project. She wanted to present women who don’t depict as “feminine”. With mainstream media basing “femininity” on looks, this project explores feminity on an individual’s feelings about being a woman rather than perception.

DIVINE FEMININE

RADHIKA | PHOTOGRAPHER

AMIRA ISMAIL

Board Director

Amira is currently the Regional Programme Manager at the Ernst & Young (EY) Foundation. With a BA in History and an MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham, Amira brings a rich background in youth engagement and empowerment.

Her dedication shines through her work with funders like the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and her volunteer efforts with Chatham House, where she connects young people with key policymakers in international affairs.

Amira has also previously been a part of the programme We Don’t Settle emerged from, Don’t Settle, under Beatfreeks. She is deeply committed to creating safe spaces for young people to celebrate their lived experiences.