A partnership with Street Kids Direct is more than a one-off funding arrangement. It is a relationship built on shared vision, trust, safeguarding, responsible stewardship and evidence of meaningful change in children’s lives.

Our vision is to see no more street-living children worldwide. Our commitment is to keep going “until the last child”—reaching children already living on the streets and preventing those at risk from taking steps towards street life.

At the heart of Street Kids Direct is the Christian faith. Faith in Jesus Christ shapes our understanding of service, justice, compassion and dignity, and inspires us to persevere alongside the most vulnerable children and families.

To put these values into practice, we have developed five partnership commitments that every organisation we support is expected to embrace. Together, they reflect our commitment to the whole child and to strengthening the organisations that care for them.

The Partnership Journey

We don’t just fund projects. We walk alongside local organisations who refuse to give up on children living on the street. Each year, we look together at five areas:

1. Alignment: Do we share the vision?

2. Governance: Is it well led and safe?

3. Finance: Are resources managed well?

4. Pastoral care: How do we walk together?

5. Impact: Are lives changing?

Once a partner organisation has successfully completed the five stages of our partnership journey, it can begin applying for funding from Street Kids Direct.

All funding applications must be submitted online and explain the proposed work, the funding required, and the difference it is expected to make in children’s lives. Applications should demonstrate how the work supports our shared vision and five partnership commitments.

The Street Kids Direct trustees will consider every application at their next trustees’ meeting. Completing the partnership journey establishes eligibility to apply; it does not guarantee funding. Each request will be evaluated on its merits, taking into account the proposed outcomes and the responsible use of available resources and funds.

This process helps us make thoughtful, accountable decisions and direct support where it can make a lasting difference—until the last child.