AIMS: to help young people set up a projectthat will benefit their community e.g.a new basketball court, a music studio, a youth club, sex education workshops in schools, a youth advisory board, even a local magazine.

ELIGIBILITY: Anyone who is: aged 14-16 and is in school, but struggling; or aged 16-25, unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week can apply. To be eligible projects must: be run and managed by people between the ages of 14 and 25; clearly benefit the local community; benefit the people running the project; and be a new or developing project.

EXCLUSIONS: Formal groups or organisations; Expeditions or overseas travel; Fundraising activities for charity; Trips and outings, unless they have educational value .

GRANT SIZE: Funding of up to £1,000 is available for 14-16 year olds; Funding of up to £5,000 is available for those aged 16-25. They will also provide you with advice and support to give you the best chance of success.

APPLICATION: Call them FREE on 0800 842842 or visit  http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/