KFC Youth Foundation awards £30,000 to Manchester charities

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Five Manchester charities have received £6,000 each from the KFC Youth Foundation to support local young people.

The £30,000 total grant is part of KFC’s largest-ever funding round, marking the brand’s 60th anniversary in the UK.

Local beneficiaries include Contact Hostel and Revolution Youth, which provide critical support to vulnerable young people.

Revolution Youth helps those facing poverty, exclusion and instability - including young carers, care leavers and those out of education, offering safe spaces, mental health support and free hot meals.

"This generous grant means we can keep providing hot meals for free," said John Hopkins, Director of Revolution Youth.

"It takes pressure off families and ensures young people don’t go hungry while accessing our support."

Contact Hostel offers safe accommodation to teenage girls facing homelessness across Manchester.

Since its launch a decade ago, the KFC Youth Foundation has invested over £10 million into youth-focused grassroots organisations.

This latest funding round delivered nearly £500,000 to over 150 local causes nationwide.

The Foundation’s mission is to unlock potential and create long-term positive change for young people through education and support.

KFC also recently published its first economic and community impact report, highlighting its role in UK communities.

In the North West, KFC contributes £96 million to the economy annually and supports over 4,500 jobs.

Jenny Packwood, KFC’s Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer, said the latest funding reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to local impact.

"Young people are facing unprecedented challenges," she said.

"That’s why we’re backing organisations in Manchester and across the UK that help unlock potential."