Youth Outreach Fund

We are excited to announce the launch of Müllers’ Youth Outreach Fund, aimed at supporting local churches in Bristol as they reach out to unchurched young people in their communities. The goal of this fund is to resource you to engage young people, helping them explore the Christian faith and equip them to become life-long followers of Jesus.

This fund is part of our wider mission to "Strengthen the Church, in Bristol and beyond, to free children from Spiritual, Material, and Relational poverty by helping them become lifelong followers of Jesus." In partnership with our existing Orphans of the World and Müllers’ Church Partnerships initiatives, the Youth Outreach Fund is designed to empower church-led programs that impact youth across the region.

For 2024/25, the Youth Outreach Fund has an initial budget of £20,000, dedicated to supporting churches in Bristol and surrounding areas.

Our Vision

  • In many churches across Bristol, youth ministries are critically under-resourced, leaving young people without the guidance and community they need. While a strong majority of churches run children’s ministries—80% of smaller churches (under 50 people) and 99% of larger ones (over 150 people)—youth ministries are far less common. Only 50% of smaller churches and 89% of larger churches offer programs specifically for youth aged 11-18.

    The need becomes even more pressing when we look at the availability of volunteers. While 7% of churches have no children and 14% have no youth aged 11-18, even among those with young attendees, support is lacking. Seven percent of churches have children but no volunteers for them, and a striking 26% have youth but lack dedicated volunteers.

    Additionally, over 40% of small churches feel that their youth work isn’t making the impact they hope for, compared to 22.5% who express similar concerns about children’s ministries.

    The Müllers Youth Outreach Fund aims to bridge these gaps by providing vital resources and support to local churches, empowering them to create meaningful, effective programs for young people.

Eligibility & Who Can Apply

The Youth Outreach Fund is open to local Christian churches in the Bristol area and beyond, including Yate, Keynsham, Clevedon, Portishead, and Nailsea. Churches of any denomination who agree with Müllers’ statement of faith are welcome to apply, with Müllers’ Church Partners receiving priority consideration. If you would like to find out about becoming a Church Partner you can do so via the button below.

Who can apply?

Churches that wish to use the funds to reach primarily non-Christian youth aged 11-18 through new or existing programs. Please note, we are not considering applications from Para-Church organisations at this time.

Funding Details

Grants up to £5,000 are available per church, covering up to 50% of the initiative’s total cost, which allows flexibility for sourcing additional funding. Examples of initiatives eligible for funding include:

  • Youth clubs or holiday camps

  • Youth Alpha courses

  • Detached youth work and evangelism

  • Prayer spaces in schools

  • Hiring a youth worker who will consistently engage in youth evangelism

Key Dates

  • Application Opens: 09 October 2024

  • Application Deadline: 16 December 2024

  • Funding Notification: January 2025

  • Funds Released: February 2025

  • Impact Report Due: November 2025

The next funding round is anticipated to open in June 2025. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via the button below.

How to Apply?

Please fill out the form below and we will be in touch shortly with more details on how to apply.