Methodist Youth Activities Limited grants
Methodist Youth Activities Limited (MYA) makes grants to Christian organisations and young people aged 11 to 25 for projects that support Christian faith and growth, with project grants usually between £1,000 and £8,000.
Guidance last checked 22 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
Methodist Youth Activities Limited helps and educates young people so that they can grow in their Christian faith. It makes grants to Christian organisations working with children and young people aged 11 to 25, and to individual young people in that age range looking to fund an activity or project that will enhance their experience of life and growth in Christian faith. Grants to organisations for projects are usually between £1,000 and £8,000, and MYA is willing to consider funding over up to three years. Grants to individuals vary between £25 and £1,000, with most for £300 to £500. In the most recent year on record it made £42,910 in grants to organisations and £2,750 to individuals, from an income of £27,684.
What they fund
MYA funds religious activities, education and general charitable purposes connected to young people's growth in Christian faith.
Who and where
It funds children and young people aged 11 to 25 and Christian organisations working with them, across England and Wales.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Methodist Youth Activities Limited says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
Who they say they'll fund
“Any young person between the ages of 11 and 25 who is looking to fund an activity or project that will enhance their experience of life and growth in Christian faith.”
Source: myaltd.org.uk — Grants for Individuals | Methodist Youth Activities Ltd (MYA) →
“Any Christian organization that is working with children and young people with the age range 11 to 25, and demonstrates their work fulfils both the Objects of MYA”
Source: myaltd.org.uk — Grants for Projects | Methodist Youth Activities Ltd (MYA) →
Grant sizes they mention
“Grants vary between £25 and £1000. Most are for £300 to £500.”
Source: myaltd.org.uk — Grants for Individuals | Methodist Youth Activities Ltd (MYA) →
“Grants are usually between about £1,000 and £8,000. We are willing to consider funding up to three years.”
Source: myaltd.org.uk — Grants for Projects | Methodist Youth Activities Ltd (MYA) →
Deadlines they mention
“For it to be considered at the next grant-making meeting, it needs to arrive before the closing date: 30 April for the June meeting or 30 September for the November meeting.”
Source: myaltd.org.uk — Grants for Projects | Methodist Youth Activities Ltd (MYA) →
“For it to be considered at the next grant-making meeting, it needs to arrive before the closing date: 31 May for the June meeting or 31 October for the November meeting.”
Source: myaltd.org.uk — Grants for Individuals | Methodist Youth Activities Ltd (MYA) →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
To help and educate young persons so to develop their physical mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and that their conditions of life may be improved and to awaken in them or to strengthen their desire for a full and active christian life
How to approach them
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Common questions
How much does MYA typically give?
Project grants to organisations are usually between £1,000 and £8,000. Grants to individuals vary between £25 and £1,000, with most for £300 to £500.
What does MYA fund?
It funds activities and projects that help young people develop physically, mentally and spiritually, and that strengthen their Christian faith.
Who can apply?
Christian organisations working with children and young people aged 11 to 25, and individual young people in that age range, looking to fund an activity or project connected to their Christian faith.
When can I apply?
For project grants, the next published closing date is 30 September, for the November grant-making meeting. For grants to individuals, the next published closing date is 31 October, also for the November meeting.
How do I apply?
Apply before the closing date for the scheme you want — 30 September for project grants, or 31 October for grants to individuals, both for the November grant-making meeting. Check the funder's own website (www.myaltd.org.uk) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 1028540) for current application forms and guidance, as processes can change.
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