Hays Travel Foundation

Closing date

The funding is intended for local groups which operate or have an impact in an area in which Hays Travel have a branch and whose project helps young people up to 25 years of age develop in at least one of these areas: education, prevention of poverty, health, arts, culture or sports.

Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees.

There is no limit to the amount of funding that can be applied for; however, applicants should keep in mind the Foundation has an annual budget.

Grants tend to be in the £2,000 to £15,000 range. The average grant last year was around £3,500.

Each application is reviewed and approved based on merit and how much impact it will have on young people's lives.

registered charities operating in areas where Hays Travel have a branch may apply.

To be eligible, organisations must be working to help young people (up to 25 years) in at least one of the following areas:

  • Education.
  • Prevention of poverty.
  • Health.
  • Arts, culture or sports.

Charities which are not located in an area where Hays Travel operate must be able to provide evidence of how the proposed project impacts a community in which they do.

A list of all Hays Travel branches can be found on the Branch Locator on the Hays Travel website.