Douglas Alexander MP is encouraging charities in East Lothian to apply for a £50,000 donation from the Persimmon Charitable Foundation.

This is the second round of funding in the Foundation’s new open application programme, with two donations of £50,000 available. For this round, the Foundation is welcoming applications from registered charities for UK-based projects working with 14 to 25-year-olds to support them in their education, or into training or work.

Applications should include the proposed impact of the funding, including measurable outcomes. The open application programme launched in March this year with an annual funding pot of £200,000 to give more charitable organisations the opportunity to access Foundation funding.

Commenting on the funding opportunity, Douglas Alexander MP said:

“I’m delighted that charities have another chance to apply for funding from the Persimmon Charitable Foundation.

“This money could help those charities working with our young people in East Lothian to make an even bigger impact. This is a great opportunity and I would encourage all charities focused on employability to apply.”

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 22nd June. Registered charities–including those that were unsuccessful in the first funding round–can apply via the Foundation section of the Persimmon Corporate website at www.persimmonhomes.com/corporate/foundationSocial.