Written questions

Fostering Innovation Fund

Commons · Question 1533 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 20 May 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether local authorities in Lancashire will be eligible to partner with charities and independent fostering agencies when applying for funding through the Fostering Innovation Fund.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 20 May 2026

Lancashire County Council will be able to apply for the Innovation Fund as part of the Foster with Us fostering hub. The department encourages applications from areas working in partnership with other organisations, such as charities or independent foster...