Here you can find out about financial support information and resources that are available to help young people access education, employment and training opportunities.
The Cardiff Young People's Fund
The Cardiff Young People’s Fund is available to help young people continue their education, or to assist in their entry to a profession, trade or vocation.
You can apply for both the Cardiff Young People's Fund and the Craddock Wells Bursary.
No further applications will be accepted once all available funding has been allocated in a given financial year.
Eligibility:
The Cardiff Young People's Fund
The Craddock Wells Bursary
Craddock Wells Maintenance Allowance
The Craddock Wells Bursary
Craddock Wells Maintenance Allowance
Application Process
You can apply for funding from the Cardiff Young People's Fund or Craddock Wells Charity.
Please complete the Cardiff Young People's Fund application form (180kb PDF)Link opens in a new window and email it to CardiffFETrust@cardiff.gov.uk
To apply for funding, you need to support your application with:
When to apply
You will need to make a new application each academic year.
When you have submitted your application form, we will email you to confirm that we have received it. We will email you with our decision within 21 days after the next Trustee meeting.
We may require further information from you before we can make a decision. Please provide as much backing documentation as possible to support your application to prevent any delays.
You will receive grant payment after you have bought the items and provided proof of receipt.
What is EMA?
A payment for 16- to 18-year-olds living in Wales, who want to continue their education after school leaving age.
Eligibility
You may be eligible to receive a £30 weekly EMA award if:
or
You can claim for
All EMA payments will be paid directly into a bank, building society or credit union account in
your name. and can be used to support you with any costs you have towards your chosen area of study.
Application Process
Complete and return an EMA application form. These will be available from spring 2022.
You can get an application from:
When to apply
Who can help me
The Into Work Advice Services can help you to complete applications, job search, write CVs, apply for benefits and access funding to help you move into education, employment or training.
Advisors are located in your local Hyb – pop in today and a friendly advisor will be able to help you out with your next steps.
You can also visit
Visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk to find out more about what financial support you may be able to receive.
What is the Welsh Government Learning Grant?
It provides funding to help with the costs of your education if you’re aged 19 or
over. If you’re studying full-time you could get payments of up to £1,500 a year or, if
studying part-time, you could get up to £750 a year
Eligibility
To get this grant you must be aged 19 or over, so for academic year 2022/23 you must be 19 or older on 1st September 2022.
Eligible courses include:
Your household income must be £18,370 or less in order to get this grant.
If you live with your parent(s) this is based on the highest of you or your parent(s) income.
If you don’t live with your parent(s) this is based on your income.
If you live with your partner this is based on the highest of you or your partner’s income.
If you are a care leaver, you won’t need to give us any financial details
You can claim for
All payments will be paid directly into a bank, building society or credit union account in
your name. and can be used to support you with any costs you have towards your chosen area of study.
Application Process
Complete and return your grant application form. These will be available from spring 2023.
You can get an application from:
When to apply
Spring 2023
Who can help me
The Into Work Advice Services can help you to complete applications, job search, write CVs, apply for benefits and access funding to help you move into education, employment or training.
Advisors are located in your local Hyb – pop in today and a friendly advisor will be able to help you out with your next steps.
You can also visit
Visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk to find out more about what financial support you may be able to receive.
What is PaCE?
Support for childcare whilst training and gaining skills to get a job.
Eligibility
You can claim for
Application Process
Email pace@gov.wales and an advisor will contact you and arrange a meeting to discuss if you are eligible.
When to apply
At any time
Who can help me
The Into Work Advice Services can help you to complete applications, job search, write CVs, apply for benefits and access funding to help you move into education, employment or training.
Advisors are located in your local Hyb – pop in today and a friendly advisor will be able to help you out with your next steps.
You can also visit
Visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk to find out more about what financial support you may be able to receive.
When you have money it’s important that you learn how to look after it properly and budget for the things you need. Here are a few websites and services which can help you and that you can explore in your own time.
Natwest’s Life Moments – Managing your Money
An online resource which can help you to manage your money, save and budget, reduce your bills and understand your credit score.
Managing your money | Life Moments | NatWest
Citizens Advice
With staff located in Central Library and also an online resource which can help you with benefits, work, debt and money, housing, family, law and courts, immigration and health.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales/
The Princes Trust – Money Management
An online resource to help you with lots of things from planning your monthly spending budget to finding the best deal at the supermarket, here's lots of handy tools to support you and your finances.
Money management | Financial advice | The Prince's Trust (princes-trust.org.uk)
The Money Charity – The Student Money Manual
The Money Charity seeks to ensure that young people grow up feeling confident that they have not just the skills and knowledge, but also the attitudes and behaviours they need to make the most of their money throughout their lives.
Resources such as workshops essential guides to all things student finance and teacher resource packs support young people to make the right decisions about managing their money.
Student Finance Wales is a website which supports young people with financial advice for young people studying in Further Education (college) whilst you’re in university studying for your degree or related qualification or following your degree in any further study you undertake.
What is Turn2Us?
A website which can help you find out what support may be available to you through benefits, grants or other financial support.
Advice on benefits, advice and support agencies, grants and information and advice on student matters are all included in this website,
Support for children and young people with a disability?
The Council’s Families First Disability Benefit Support team is keen to remind eligible customers of the assistance available for families who have a child with a disability and young people with a disability.
The team offers a variety of specialist advice and support with:
- Child Disability Living Allowance
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Limited Capability with Universal Credit
- Personal Independence Payment
They can also help with completing claim forms, Mandatory Reconsiderations and appeals, and where appropriate provide representation at tribunal hearings. So if you have a child with a disability or you’re under 25 and have a disability and need assistance, get in touch. Call 02920 871 071 or email
MyBnk is a UK-based charity focused on equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their money effectively. Through interactive workshops, they cover essential topics such as saving, budgeting, debt management, and financial independence.
