our impact so far
£ invested
£3
millionWe’ve invested £3 million into Black & racially minoritised communities in 2023/24
latest grant
£2.2
millionOur most recent grant round funded by Youth Endowment Fund supports children and young people at risk of violence, with £2.2 million allocated to transformative projects.
COVID-19
£2.4million
The Phoenix Fund (which led to The Phoenix Way) distributed £2.4 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DIRECTLY SUPPORTED
97
organisations
2020/2021
184community groups
The Phoenix Fund in 2020/21 granted 184 community groups, vital COVID-19 emergency resources to support those most impacted by systemic inequalities.
Through targeted grants, we’ve empowered organisations to uplift their communities and drive meaningful change.
phoenix way funding rounds
phoenix fund 2020
The initial Phoenix Fund round consisted of £2.4 million (£0.4 million in infrastructure support and £2 million in grants to 184 community groups) across all regions of England. Over 1,400 applications were received, demonstrating the high level of demand for targeted funding opportunities.
The Phoenix Way Round 2: Children & Young People
In April 2023 The Phoenix Way invested £2M, funding 47 organisations led by Black and racially minoritised communities across the UK. Grants of £30,000 to £50,000 supported Children & Young People projects, driving real change.
The Phoenix Way Round 3: Children & Young People
Our latest £2.2M funding round awarded 36 organisations led by Black and racially minoritised communities, project grants ranging from £50K to £75K to drive impactful change. The groups will be working with children and young people at risk of violence.