Audible believe in the power of storytelling. With the Future Stories Fund, Audible are aiming to help unlock the potential of underprivileged 16 to 25 year olds from historically marginalised communities, more specifically, those young people whose exclusion has had a negative impact on their levels of literacy and aspiration. 
Audible are offering grants of up to £15,000 to local organisations and projects that engage with young people, using the power of language to amplify their voices, share their stories and create a brighter future for them and the people around them.
Audible is committed to tackling systemic issues affecting historically marginalised communities because they believe a little bit of imagination can change lives, cities and the future. The Future Stories Fund is designed to support new projects working with historically marginalised 16 to 25 year olds. The fund is looking to support projects across the UK, starting with the North West of England.
Audible believe that storytelling and the power of language can empower marginalised young people to shape and share their stories and unlock their potential. The Future Stories Fund enables organisations to create an environment where individuals can experience how language can be used to express and present themselves, open doors and create opportunities.
The Future Stories Fund invites applications from organisations at all stages and sizes, regardless of whether you are an incorporated charity or have full governance structures in place. If you need it, alongside the grant Audible will offer a package of capacity building support and fiscal hosting, and will work with you to find the best way to be of help. Once the funding period ends, your organisation will also be offered a consultancy support package to ensure your work can continue to develop.
This fund is being administered on behalf of Audible by the social impact and sustainability consultancy thinkBeyond, whose team brings expertise in designing and managing funds.
The first region to be invited to apply is the North West of England, which includes Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Halton, Lancashire, Merseyside and Warrington.
Deadline: 17 March 2024