Funding Updates

We get information from many sources about new and existing funding streams, trusts and grants, as well as general information which may be useful to the voluntary and community sector. The information comes from a variety of sources and is often direct from the funders. The information is updated regularly. We hope you find this new service of benefit to you in your search for funding.
Please note that some information is timely and other information may be relevant at any time - as it comes we will publish it.
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Read the latest BIG Lottery Fund South West E-bulletin here

£215m fund opens to all third sector organisations delivering public services

Futurebuilders England, the government-backed investment fund for the third sector, is gearing up to open its doors in April 2008 to organisations working across all areas of public service delivery not just groups working in crime, community cohesion, children and young people, education and learning, and health and social care. The remit will now also include sport, recreation and leisure, environmental projects, waste and recycling, legal aid, and the arts.

Offering loans-based investment packages, Futurebuilders provides flexible finance to organisations that are delivering public services or want to start contracting with public bodies, such as local authorities, primary care trusts or learning and skills councils.

FutureBuilders are looking for organisations that want to improve or expand their services and will ultimately earn income for these services through public sector contracts.

Each investment package is tailored to meet the individual needs of the applicant and its proposal. Loans are offered at a standard rate of 6% and are often combined with grants and professional support to help build capacity for generating income and winning contracts.

To register your interest before the fund opens, or to find out more about how loan finance can help your organisation achieve sustainability, visit www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk or call 0191 261 5200.

 

Funding Advice Network West of England - Looking for members

Are you a funding advisor or a development worker delivering funding advice?

Are you interested in joining a network that supports funding advisors and development workers to:

• Learn about new and effective tools, methods and approaches to funding advice;
• Share information and good practice;
• Hear news from funders, local authorities and others on new funding streams;
• Network with others in your field, forge partnerships and explore joint working opportunities?

The Funding Advice Network for the West of England (FANWOE) is looking for new members in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Everybody is welcome whether you work for a Council for Voluntary Service (CVS), a local authority, infrastructure agency, and advice/information centre or a VCS organisation, which offers funding advice to local organisations.

The network meets once a quarter in various locations around the region, often with speakers from trusts and foundations, statutory and private sector funders. We are also currently developing an e-forum for the network. Details will be available on Voscur’s and BDA’s website shortly, and will be sent to all members.

For further information and to sign up to the network contact Balbir Nirwan from Black Development Agency on 0117 939 645 or emai: balbir@blackdeva.org.uk or Sabrina Lee from Voscur on 0117 909 9949 or email: sabrina@voscur.org.

SUPPORTED BY BRISTOL’S CHANGEUP CONSORTIUM
For further information please contact: Balbir on 0117 9396645

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HARRY CROOK FOUNDATION New On Website This Week!

Harry Crook Foundation is mainly concerned with supporting organisations in the fields of older people, the homeless, education and youth. The foundations supports organisations which serve the city of Bristol or its environs or are personally known to the trustees. Most grants re under £5000.

For further information call: 0117 9252020 or Fax: 0117 9252025, or visit http://www.guidestar.org.uk. Applications should be made in writing to: Veale Wasbrough Lawyers, Orchard Court, Orchard Lane, Bristol, BS1 5WS

There are no deadlines for applications. Trustees meet twice per year in July and November.

 

THE BIG LOTTERY FUND - PEOPLE'S MILLIONS RE-LAUNCHED

 

The Big Lottery Fund has announced a new funding round under its People's Millions Initiative, which aims to fund projects that transform the local environment or provide opportunities or facilities to allow people to take part and enjoy their local area. Projects should increase community involvement or help people who are most in need. The maximum grant will be £50,000 plus VAT. Funding will be mainly for one- off capital costs and could include improvements to land, for open spaces or allotments, other forms of landscaping, buying land or temporary buildings, construction work, improvements to access, fixtures and fittings and the purchase of equipment. Organisations that can enter include voluntary or community groups, public bodies such as local authorities, schools, or statutory health bodies and social enterprises.

For further information visit: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_peoples_millions.htm?regioncode=-uk&status=theProg

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on the 15th May 2008.

HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND - PARKS FOR PEOPLE

This three-year joint initiative between Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) aims to help with the restoration and regeneration of public parks and gardens, including squares, walks and promenades which provide informal recreation and enjoyment.

Most applications through this programme will be led by local authorities. However, applications from other not-for-profit organisations that own public parks are welcome.

Grants of between £250,000 and £5 million (including development grant) are available, including Project Planning Grants of up to £50,000.

Eligible projects will have to show that: your community values the park as part of their heritage; the parks meets local social, economic and environmental needs; and the park actively involves local people.

You will need to raise at least 25% of your project costs from other sources, either as cash or non-cash contributions. At least 5% of this funding must be cash from your own resources.

For further information and an application form visit: http://www.hlf.org.uk or email: enquire@hlf.org.uk or call: 020 7591 6000

The final deadline for stage one applications is 30th September 2008.

HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND (HLF) - TOWNSCAPE HERITAGE INITIATIVE

Programme aims to address problems in areas of particular social and economic need through regeneration of the historic environment in towns and cities across the United Kingdom.

Grants are available for repairs and other works to a number of historic properties within those areas, and improve the quality of life for all those who live, work or visit there.

A partnership approach should be adopted and grants of between £250,000 and £2million are available. A development grant of 75% of the cost of eligible work, up to a maximum of £25,000, is offered to all schemes pass 'Stage 1'.

For further information and application forms visit: http://www.hlf.org.uk or email: enquire@hlf.org.uk Tel: 020 7591 6042

HLF encourages you to contact their regional/country development teams to let them know that you wish to apply for a THI grant.

The deadline for this years round is 30th November 2008.

 

TILLEY AWARDS 2008

Awards seek to encourage different agencies to work together in partnership to create sustainable solutions to crime reduction and prevention within local communities.

The first prize for the national award has increased to £10,000 and they are introducing 10 regional awards based on the 10 Government Office/WAG areas.

For an application form send an email entitled 'Request for application form' to the email: tilleyawards08@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk stating which Government Office (or Welsh Assembly Government) covers your organisation.

For further information visit: http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/tilley/tilleyawards2008.htm or call: 020 7035 4848

Deadline: 25th April 2008

CLOTHWORKERS’ FOUNDATION

Grants are available under two programmes: Main grants available to organisations with a turnover of under £10 million and a small grants programmes offering grants of between £500 and £10,000. Both programmes are for capital costs, including buildings, equipment etc for organisations working in the fields of: encouragement of young people, social inclusion, elderly, disability, visual impairment and/or textiles.

Grants are available to UK registered charities only.

For further information and to download an application form visit: http://www.clothworkers.co.uk or contact Katherine Brown on 020 7623 7041 Ext. 219.

Applications are accepted throughout the year

DAME VIOLET WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST

Charitable priorities are at the discretion of the trustees. However, most grants are in area of: general charitable purposes, education/training, medical/health/sickness or religious activities. Beneficiary groups include children and young people and the elderly.
The trust does not have a website but more information can be found on www.guidestar.org.uk, or by calling the trust on 0117 973 8441

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

 

VOLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

This Trust was set up by the author J K Rowling to support charitable causes. Charities and projects, whether national or community-based, at home or abroad. The trust aims to alleviate social deprivation, with a particular emphasis on women’s and children’s issues.

The Trustees meet twice a year, in March and September, to consider applications and allocate funds

Application form and further information is available on the website: http://www.volanttrust.com

 

DULVERTON TRUST

Grants for Registered charities active in the areas of Youth and Education; General Welfare; Conservation; Religion; Preservation; Peace and Security; and Africa

The Trust provides two principal types of grants:

· Major grants of up to £25,000 for national or regional projects;

· Minor grants of up to £3,000 aimed at organisations operating at local or county level.

A very limited number of grants are awarded on a recurring basis. During 2006 /07 the Trust awarded grants totalling £2.8 million.

Applications should be made in writing to the Director, on no more than 2 sides of A4. Attach annual report and accounts.

Contact: The Dulverton Trust, 5 St James's Place, London SW1A 1NP. Tel: 020 7629 9121 Email: trust@dulverton.org Website: http://www.dulverton.org/

Deadline: The Trustees meet four times a year to consider Major Appeals, in February, May, July and October. Appeals on the Minor Appeals Agenda are considered four times a year at variable times between the Main Agenda Meetings.

 

BARING FOUNDATION - Strengthening the Voluntary Sector Programme 2008 (UK)

The Baring Foundation, has announced that it’s “Strengthening the Voluntary Sector” grants programme is likely to re-open for applications in March 2008.

The programme is open to registered charities or constituted not-for-profit organisations, and provides grants to help organisations to maintain or increase their independence from government by supporting work to strengthen core systems, skills, structures and strategies.

In 2008 the programme will focus on strengthening the independence of advice and advocacy organisations. Previously funded projects have included developing the capacity of small charities through skills development; developing IT support systems within smaller charities, and developing partnership working across the sector, etc.

Application Forms will be made available on the website: http://www.baringfoundation.org.uk/program.htm For further information tel: 020 7767 1348 Email: baring.foundation@uk.ing.com

Deadline: To be confirmed

 

THE GANNETT FOUNDATION

Provides funding to support local organisations in areas where Newsquest operates in the UK. Grants are between £1,000 and £5,000 but larger grants may be made for exceptional projects. The Gannett Foundation supports projects which take a creative approach to fundamental issues such as education and neighbourhood improvements, economic development, youth development, community problem solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment.

Applications must be submitted on the approved application form, which may be completed online or obtained from your local Newsquest newspaper office. To find out more go to www.gannettfoundation.org.

There are no deadlines for applications

THE YAPP CHARITABLE TRUST

Makes small grants (up to three years at a maximum of 3,000 per year), for running costs and salaries, to small charities in England and Wales. Grants are to help sustain existing work with:

• elderly people
• children and young people aged 5 – 25
• people with disabilities or mental health problems
• people trying to overcome life-limiting problems of a social, rather than medical, origin - such as addiction, relationship difficulties, abuse, a history of offending
• education and learning (with a particular interest in people who are educationally disadvantaged, whether adults or children)

Applicants must have a total expenditure budget of less than £60,000 a year.
The Trustees give priority to charities:

• tackling work that is unattractive to the general public or unpopular with other funders
• helping to improve the lives of marginalised, disadvantaged or isolated people
• able to demonstrate effective use of volunteers.

For further information contact: info@yappcharitabletrust.org.uk or phone: 01484 683403 or visit: www.yappcharitabletrust.org.uk

Applications are accepted throughout the year

LANDFILL COMMUNITIES FUND

Viridor Waste management has an active Landflll site near Long Ashton in South Bristol. Landfill tax funding can usually be used by projects within a ten-mile radius of an active landfill site.
Viridor have chosen to support three types of projects:

• Provision or maintenance of public amenities
• Conservation or promotion of biological diversity through the provision, conservation, restoration or enhancement of a natural habitat
• The maintenance or recovery of a species or its habitat on land or water
• Maintenance, restoration or renovation of buildings of historical or architectural importance or those used for religious worship, provided they offer public access

For further information and to find out if your project is eligible visit: http://www.viridor-credits.co.uk tel: 01823 327 221 or E-Mail: battwood@viridor-credits.co.uk

There is no minimum or maximum amount you can apply for.
Applications are accepted throughout the year

THE WAKEHAM TRUST

The trust provides small grants often between £75 to £750 for projects to help people rebuild their communities. Particular interest in neighbourhood projects, community arts projects, projects involving community service by young people, or projects set up by those who are socially excluded.
The trust supports innovative projects to promote excellence in teaching (at any level, from primary schools to universities).

For further information visir: http://www.wakehamtrust.org or email: wakehamtrust@mac.com

Applications are accepted throughout the year

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL RAG FUND - QUARTET

Grants of up to £1000 are available for local voluntary and community organisations based in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Project must benefit people who are disadvantaged or isolated due to poverty, disability, age, location, culture and/or long-term illnesses.

Applications are invited from January 2008. The closing date is 29 February 2008.

Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from the Quartet website: http://www.quartetcf.org.uk

THE SHEILA MCKECHNIE AWARDS 2008

An annual bursary scheme for emerging and grassroots campaigners across 12 key fields of social action. The package of support they offer is completely bespoke to the individual, comprising an initial assessment; one-to-one coaching and mentoring sessions; development workshops; and shadowing opportunities.

For further information visit: http://www.sheilamckechnie.org.uk or contact Miranda Akhurst on 0207 7707892 or email miranda.akhurst@sheilamckechnie.org.uk

 

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY FUND (ENGLAND)

Parish churches, deaneries, dioceses and other bodies connected to or working in partnership with the Church of England can apply for funding for imaginative and innovative projects involving greater outreach into their community. Each year the Church and Community Fund makes grants totalling approximately £500,000. Typical projects supported by the Church and Community Fund might include employing a youth worker for community outreach work, renovating an old church hall for use as a community centre or providing hot meals for the homeless in a church room. Funding is available for both capital and revenue projects as well as some preliminary costs such as feasibility studies or professional fees.

The next deadline for applications is the 12th March 2008.

For further information visit: http://www.centralchurchfund.org.uk/about_us.html

 

THE B&Q AWARDS

The B&Q Awards offer between £1,000 and £10,000 of B&Q products to community and charitable organisations across the UK and Ireland. The Awards aim to play a key part in helping local communities create inclusive and sustainable projects of which they can be proud.

Application forms will be available to download from 9.30am on Monday 28 January or by telephoning the 24 hour application line on 0845 300 1001.

The 2008 Awards will be open to applications between Monday 28 January and Friday 28 March 2008.

ESMEE FAIRBAIRN NEW GRANTS PROGRAMME

Main Grants Programme

Primary interests are in the UK’s cultural life, education, the natural environment and enabling people who are disadvantaged to participate more fully in society. The Fund welcome’s your suggestions about how they can help your organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing about how the work you are proposing:

• Addresses a significant gap in provision
• Develops or strengthens good practice
• Challenges convention or takes a risk in order to address a difficult issue
• Tests out new ideas or practices
• Takes an enterprising approach to achieving your aims
• Sets out to influence policy or change behaviour more widely

The funder will consider requests to fund core costs or project costs and you do not have to be a registered charity to apply, but your constitution must allow you to carry out the work you propose. The average grant under the Main grants programme is £50,000, but they will consider applications for more or less money.

Strands

There is also dedicated funding for the following three areas of work:

• New approaches to learning
• Museum & Heritage Collection
• Biodiversity

For further information: http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk or call 020 7297 4700

Applications are accepted throughout the year

 

AVON AND SOMERSET POLICE COMMUNITY TRUST

The trust objectives are to promote safety and quality of life in Avon and Somerset constabulary; the advancement of education for public benefit and community relations.

Grants are in the region of £300 to £10,000. For further information call: 01275 816 420.

Applications are accepted throughout the year and should be made in writing.

 

THE LINKS FOUNDATION

Grants for the benefit of the public, primarily in communities in which Working Links operates. By providing or assisting in the provision of such facilities or services to improve their conditions of life, including but not exclusively:

• advancing their education
• countering significant disadvantages
• assisting those in conditions of poverty, need or distress; and
• providing for their recreational or other leisure time occupation

Website is currently under construction: www.linksfoundation.org, further information can be obtained from Katherine Metcalfe Katherine.Metcalfe@workinglinks.co.uk or call 01642 2360233

TENANT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME

Grant programme aims to increase the effectiveness of housing management and improve the quality of life of residents living on local authority estates. The programme enables local authority tenants to access independent advice, training and information directly. This helps them to challenge, influence or control how housing services are delivered to their communities. Right to Manage grants are made available to help tenants consider the management options available to them and then to provide support through the process. The priorities of the fund are:

• Tenant training and capacity building;
• Tenant led Stock Options;
• National and regional tenant bodies;
• National Information Helpline;
• Neighbourhood Option Studies;

For further information visit: http://www.housingcorp.gov.uk or email: enquiries@housingcorp.gsx.gov.uk

 

EUROPEAN REFUGEE FUND

Up to £250,000 grants available for up to three years for organisations involved in setting up projects that assist in the integration of refugees or people who have been granted Humanitarian Protection (HP) or Discretionary Leave to Remain in the UK (DL).
This fund is targeted at projects in Employment and Refugee Community Organisation (RCO) development
Application forms and further information can be obtained by registering on www.homeoffice.bravosolution.com or call 0800 011 2470, email: help@bravosolution.co.uk

Deadline for applications is 29th February 2008

 

SOBELL FOUNDATION

Grants for registered charities for project which benefit children, the sick, elderly, needy and disabled, including:

• Medical care and treatment, including respite care and hospices;
• Care for physically and mentally disabled adults and children
• Education and training for physically and mentally disabled adults and children
• Care and support of the elderly
• Care and support for children
• Homelessness

For further information tel: 01749 – 813135 or visit www.sobellfoundation.org.uk or email: enquiries@sobellfoundation.org.uk

 

BARCLAYS STOCKBROKERS CHARITABLE TRUST

Grants or between £10,000 - £50,000 for Capital projects or specific programmes covering the following areas:

• Physical & Mental Disability
• Older People
• Ill Health/Relief in Need
• Children/Youth
• Family and Social Welfare
• Education and Training
• Blind/Deaf
• Poverty/Homelessness

Preference for small/medium sized charities. Applications should be made in writing to : Miss M. Y. Bertenshaw, Trust Officer, Barclays Bank Trust Co. Ltd.

Osbourne Court, Gadbrook Park, Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7UE. Appeals are considered quarterly after which an application form will be sent to successful candidates.

 

BIG RESEARCH PROGRAMME - UKWIDE

The aim of the Research Programme is to influence local and national policy and practice by funding the Third Sector to produce and disseminate evidence based knowledge. In the longer term the programme, through producing sound evidence, will aim to help develop better services and interventions for beneficiaries.

Integral to meeting the aim of the programme are the following five outcomes: Improved understanding of issues relating to the Big Lottery Fund’s UK themes and country outcomes; Improved Third Sector participation and knowledge in developing, doing and using research; Improved dissemination of Third Sector led research; Increased participation of beneficiaries and users in a range of research roles; Improved partnerships between the Third Sector and the research community.

This programme is going to be delivered for the Big Lottery Fund by Momenta, who are holding a series of seminars for organisations interested in applying to the BIG Research programme. For more information email: researchprogramme@aeat.co.uk or visit: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_research_programme?fromsearch=-uk

BIG ADVICE PLUS ROUND TWO FOR LEGAL ADVICE SERVICES - ENGLAND

Grants of between £10,000 and : £500,000 are available third sector legal advice services which help people in need access good quality advice on their legal rights and responsibilities, so that they can avoid or overcome disadvantage. BIG will be holding seminars for eligible groups. For further information about the seminars or if you would like information on eligibility and the programme's criteria, please contact the Big Advice Line Tel: 08454 10 20 30.
Website: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

Deadline for applications is 1st April 2008

RANK FOUNDATION

The Rank Foundation is a grant giving charitable trust, restricted to causes within the UK approved by the Charity Commission. It concentrates exclusively on:

• Encouraging and developing leadership amongst young people
• Supporting disadvantaged young people and those frail or lonely through old age or disability.
• The promotion of Christian principles through film and other media.

For further information visit: www.rankfoundation.com or contact Sheila Gent on Tel: 01926 744550/ email sheila.gent@rankfoundation.com

Applications accepted throughout the year

IMPETUS TRUST

Impetus provides grants to charities to enable them to make a step change in their performance. Impetus helps to fill an important gap in funding by focusing entirely on an integrated investment package comprising:

Long term financing of charities' infrastructure , hands on management support, capacity building delivered through projects run by volunteer associates.

For further information visit: www.impetus.org.uk or call: 020 7953 0530, fax 020 7554 8501 or email info@impetus.org.uk.

Applications accepted throughout the year

THE ALCHEMY FOUNDATION

Makes grants with royalities received from American productions of musicals written by Richard Stilgoe. All giving is to or through other registered charities, and is concentrated in the following areas among others: Disability - particularly mobility, access, helplines and communications; social welfare - inner city projects; penal reform - work with young prisoners and their families and respite for carers.

For further information contact: Mrs. Annabel Stilgoe, Trevereux Manor, Limpsfield Chart, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0TL

Applications accepted throughout the year

 

BARROW CADBURY TRUST

Grants are made to organisations who share the trust’s mission of promoting a fair, equal, peaceful and democratic society. Grants are awarded under the following three programmes:

• Inclusive Communities: (focusing on mainstreaming approaches to equality);
• Young Adults and Criminal Justice: (Developing findings of the Barrow Cadbury Commission on Young Adults & the Criminal Justice System into practical solutions);
• Global Exchange: (reflecting UK challenges internationally).

The average grant size is £19,500. For further information contact:: 020 7391 9220 or visit: www.bctrust.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

 

J PAUL GETTY JNR CHARITABLE TRUST

The Trust aims to fund projects to alleviate poverty and disadvantage in general, and unpopular causes in particular, within the U.K. The emphasis is on self-help and enabling people to reach their potential. The Trustees favour small community and local projects which make good use of volunteers.
There are 4 main beneficial areas: Social Welfare, Therapeutic Use of the Arts, Conservation and the Environment. Most of the funding is given to Social Welfare, as you will see if you look at the Annual Report. Please check under the headings below for details of types of projects funded in each category.
Grants are usually in the £5 - 15,000 range. For further information contact: (020) 7486 1859 or visit: www.jpgettytrust.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

HENRY SMITH CHARITY

Offers one-off grants for specific projects including for example the purchase/ refurbishment of a building, purchase of specialist equipment, other similar capital expenditure, or one year's running costs. Requests must be for £10,000 or more for one year only. Larger and longer term grants are available for specific item in the applicant’s budget such as a salary, or towards the costs of a particular project. Grants can be used for core costs. Small grants of £10,000 or less are given to organisations with an annual income of less than £150,000. the trust support a number of programme areas including elderly, disabled, Hospices and Palliative Care, homelessness, community services, holidays for children among others. For further information visit: www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk or call: 020 7264 4970

Applications accepted throughout the year

 

JOHNSON WAX CHARITABLE TRUST

The Johnson Wax Ltd Charitable Trust gives grants from £25 000 - £50 000 for projects in the field of children and youth, social welfare, the arts and particularly the environment. For further information call: 01276 852000 or write to the following address : Johnson Wax Limited Charitable Trust, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 5AJ

Applications accepted throughout the year

LAING’S CHARITABLE TRUST

Laing's Charitable Trust gives grants to projects that work towards the relief of poverty and sickness, the general advancement of education and religion, having special regard to the employees (past and present) of John Laing Plc. For further information use call: 020 8959 3636 or write to the following address: 133 Page Street, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2ER

Applications accepted throughout the year

SITA TRUST

SITA Trust allocates funding through the Landfill Communities Fund (formerly the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme). Since 1997 the Trust has distributed almost £50M to hundreds of projects across the UK.
SITA Trust runs two funding programmes: Enhancing Communities and Enriching Nature, which means people can apply for:

• Improvements to community and sporting facilities
• Improvements to Grade 1 churches and historic buildings / monuments
• Wildlife projects - helping to achieve the UK's Biodiversity action plan

SITA Trust works hard to make the application process as straightforward as possible and regularly reviews its funding strategy.
Community projects must be within ten miles of an active landfill site that is owned by SITA UK, but wildlife projects can be within ten miles of any landfill site in England. Find out more at: www.sitatrust.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

 

MERCERS COMPANY

The Company has several categories of grant making. The principle areas of support are:

• General Welfare (including care for the elderly)
• Education
• Support for the Christian faith
• Heritage and a small Arts budget

For further information call: 020-7726-4991, E-mail: mail@mercers.co.uk or visit: http://www.mercers.co.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

 

THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION

Grant-making trust set up in 1966 by the late Sir Allen Lane, founder of Penguin Books, to support general charitable causes. The Foundation wishes to fund work which

• will make a lasting difference to people’s lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems
• is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma and discrimination, and
• encourages or enables unpopular groups to share in the life of the whole community.

The Foundation is interested in funding work which benefits people in the following groups, or generalist work which includes significant numbers from more than one such group:

• asylum-seekers and refugees
• gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or transgender people
• gypsies and travellers
• offenders and ex-offenders
• older people
• people from black and minority ethnic communities and migrant workers
• people experiencing mental health problems
• people experiencing violence or abuse

The grants are relatively modest. Single, one-off grants range from as little as £500 up to £15,000. Grants repeated for more than one year vary from about £500 per annum up to £5,000 per annum, for a maximum of three years.
For further information visit: www.allenlane.org.uk

Applications are accepted throughout the year

THE LEACH FOURTEENTH TRUST

Charitable trust with some preference for work in the South West. Trust gives grants of between £500 and $10,000 to charities working in the fields of residential facilities and services, missionary work, conservation and environment and community services. Support may be given for IT and computers, professional bodies, councils for voluntary service, hospitals at home, respite care, ambulances and mobile units, alternative medicine, specialist training.

For further information email: Info@barronyork.co.uk or call: 01904 628551

Applications are accepted in writing to the Trust throughout the year

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP FUND

Communities Preventing Violent Extremism is a new Communities and Local Government grants programme designed to support Muslim communities to tackle extremism.

The fund will focus on three strands –

• Leadership Capacity – building the capacity of today and tomorrow’s leaders in the Muslim community, to enable them to help the community to resist the influence of violent extremists and promote a positive and engaged citizenship.

• Organisational Capacity – building the capacity of organisations in the Muslim community to actively resist the influence of violent extremists.

• Capacity of Muslim Women – unlocking the potential of Muslim women in tackling violent extremism, enabling their voices to be heard and empowering them to engage with young Muslims at risk of being targeted by violent extremists.

For more information and an application form go to www.communities.gov.uk

This fund will remain open until 31 March 2008 or until all funding is committed, which may be sooner.

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL - NEIGHBOURHOOD TRANSPORT INITIATIVE GRANTS

This fund aims to support communities with their own ideas on how transport choices could be widened. Ideas could be based around an event, local co-operation to promote more efficient and healthy local travelling or research into solutions. One-off grants of up to £5,000 are available for start-up costs or fixed term schemes.

For further information or an application pack visit www.bristol.gov.uk/nti or ring 0117903 6797 or email: richard.burton@bristol.gov.uk

Closing dates (end of July and end of January) each year

BIG FAIR SHARE (UK WIDE)

The Fair Share programme has been helping organisations in areas which have missed out on Lottery funding in the past. The Fair Share Trust programme aims to: Build Capacity and Sustainability – by involving local communities in decision-making about lottery funding; Build Social Capital – by building links within and between communities to promote trust and participation; Improve liveability - by improving the living environment for communities. Minimum grant: £5,000 (with some flexibility) Maximum grant: £250,000 (with some flexibility). Total available: £50 million.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Fair Share Trust and to find out if you are in an eligible area, please go to the Community Foundation Network Website: www.communityfoundation.org.uk

Applications are open until 31 December 2013.

CHARLES HAYWARD FOUNDATION

The Charles Hayward Foundation is a grant-making charitable which make grants to charities and charitable organisations registered in the U.K.

The Foundation seeks to support activities which have been demonstrated to work and can be replicated; to increase self-determination and independence in individuals and groups, placing emphasis on funding projects that are developmental or innovative. They prefer funding a project in its early stages rather than finishing off an already well supported appeal. They also value projects that are preventive or provide early intervention. Their preferred area of impact is at the community and neighbourhood level.
They also wish to promote good practice. They would like to help with the development of solutions to society's problems and help to expand the take-up of these solutions where they are most needed.

They predominantly fund capital costs. Occasionally, project funding may be offered for start-up or development activities where these are not part of the on-going revenue requirement of the organisation.

The small grant scheme makes grants up to £5,000 only to charities with an annual turnover of less than £250,000.
In their other programmes, grant sizes are typically from £10,000 to £25,000 one-off grant. Where agreed, project funding may be granted for a maximum of three years in duration, and will be tapered downwards if appropriate. Project funding may be up to £15,000 per year over three years
Check website for further guidance www.charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk/

Applications are accepted all year round

FOYLE FOUNDATION

The Foyle Foundation is an independent grantmaking trust that distributes grants to UK charities whose core work is in the areas of Learning, the Arts and Health.
Since 2001 The Foundation has disbursed over £21.1m in grants.
Learning - The Foundation’s main priorities for support are: libraries, museums and archives; and special educational needs and learning difficulties.

Citizenship, esteem-building, training, skills acquisition to aid employment, early learning projects or playgroups will not generally be considered.
Arts - We seek applications that make a strong artistic case for support in either the performing or visual arts, that particularly help you to develop your artistic vision. Other priorities are: to help make the arts more accessible by developing new audiences, supporting tours, festivals and arts educational projects; and by encouraging new work and supporting young and emerging artists.
Building and infrastructure projects to construct new arts facilities, improve or re-equip existing venues will also be considered.
Health - The Foundation supports applications linked to a known medical condition.; work that makes an active contribution to improved health care;
Smaller health charities, including those for rare or distressing conditions will be favoured.
The Foundation will also support smaller research projects from time to time, where the outcome is expected to translate quickly into improved healthcare.
Most grants awarded range between £10,000 and £50,000.
Formore information email info@foylefoundation.org.uk or visit the website: www.foylefoundation.org.uk

Applications are accepted all year round

JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST

Grants are made to charitable organisations working for the benefit of Bristol residents. The main areas of focus for the John James Bristol Foundation are education, health and the elderly.

For further information visit: www.johnjames.org.uk

Appeals should be submitted, by post, on no more than two sides of A4 to Mrs Julia Norton, Chief Executive, John James Bristol Foundation, 7 Clyde Road, Redland , Bristol, BS6 6RG

Applications accepted throughout the year

 

BIG - REACHING COMMUNITIES BRISTOL

A programme launch in December 1995 to provide funding to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need, including hard to reach groups. Changes have been made to improve the Big Lottery Fund’s Reaching communities programme. If you are intending to submit an outline proposal form after 8 March 2007 please make sure that you use the new guidance cards and forms which are now available. From Friday 30 March 2007, we will no longer accept the old outline proposal form.

Reaching Communities gives grants of more than £10,000 and up to £500,000, including a maximum of £50,000 for capital grants. They have set a maximum overall project size of £750,000 and £200,000 for the total capital element within a project. They will fund projects for up to five years.
This programme aims to have the following benefits:

• People having better chances in life
• Improved access to training and development to improve life skills
• Stronger communities, with more active citizens, working together to tackle their problems
• Improved rural and urban environments
• Healthier and more active people and communities.

If you have any queries about this programme, please contact the BIG Advice Line Tel: 0845 4 10 20 30 where you can also obtain an application pack and guidance notes.

You can download the pack and guidance notes from their website. Email: opteam@biglotteryfund.org.uk Email: general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk Website: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

Applications can be made all year round

TESCO CHARITY TRUST

The Tesco Charity Trust has been in existence since 1987 and supports local and national charities. The Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards ensure that the majority of the Trust’s grants are targeted towards local communities around Tesco stores. They aim is to give around £600,000 each year through the Community Awards scheme. Awards are one-off donations and range between £1,000 and £5,000.

Applications are considered in two rounds:

• Organisations supporting children’s welfare and children’s educational projects, including special needs schools
• Organisations supporting elderly people and people with disabilities.

Applications in writing can be made to the Tesco Charity Trust at any time.

Letters received after the: closing date will be held on file for the next year’s round.
The first step is to write to the Tesco Charity Trust with brief details of your project.
If your request fits criteria Tesco will write to let you know when they will be sending an application form to you. If your request does not fit criteria they will write to you and explain why.

Tesco Charity Trust, Tesco House, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9SL Tel: 01992 646768 Fax: 01992 646794 Website: www.tescocorporate.com/charitiesandfundraising.htm

The closing dates are in two rounds:
· Elderly and disabilities: 30 June each year.
· Children’s welfare and education (including special needs schools) 31 January each year

AWARDS FOR ALL - BICENTENARY OF THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY

The National Lottery through the Awards for All programme and its joint partners - Big Lottery Fund, Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England would all like to support projects related to the anniversary and contemporary issues throughout the whole of the anniversary year until March 2008.

Awards for All could potentially support groups and organisations to deliver projects commemorating the Bicentenary and the issues it relates to in your community. Grants are available of between £300 and £10,000 in England, £500 and £10,000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and from £500 and £5,000 in Wales for small community groups, including new groups. They can fund up to 100 per cent of the project costs. It is simple to apply for a grant, and in England you can get a decision within eight weeks.

For more info Tel: 0845 600 20 40 Textphone: 0845 755 66 56. Email: general.enquiries@awardsforall.org.uk
And you can download guidance and an application form at www.awardsforall.org.uk/england/bicentenary.html

Application deadline ongoing.

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT FUND

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to groups with an income of £50,000 and below operating in Bristol. Grants are available for activities such as providing a focus for local community activities, the provision of infrastructure support for community, voluntary and social economy organisations, promoting social and economic inclusion by improving accessibility to public services and facilities, start up costs for new community-based projects or for other one-off activities, and assisting emerging and existing groups to develop new and innovative ways of delivering services.

The fund is managed by Quartet Community Foundation. For more details and an application form go to www.quartetcf.org.uk . Tel: 0117 989 7700, email: info@quartetcf.org.uk

Applications are accepted at any time and there are no closing dates. Applications are considered on a regular basis and applicants should be notified of the outcome within six weeks.

CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN FOUNDATION

The 2007 priorities for the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation's four programmes are:

• Arts - The Arts in Public Places; The Arts and Sciences
• Education - Human Scale Schools; Cross-cultural Schools; Youth Work Projects
• Social Change - Financial Inclusion; Environmental Awareness; Older People
• Anglo-Portuguese Cultural Relations

The Foundation only gives grants for proposals of a charitable kind, from registered charities or otherwise tax-exempt organisations. At present there is a national limit of £15,000 to any one grant.

For further information visit www.gulbenkian.org.uk or contact Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, United Kingdom Branch, 98 Portland Place, London WIB 1ET. Tel: 020 7636 5313, Email:info@gulbenkian.org.uk

Deadlines: Proposals are considered at Trustee meetings, which are held three times a year, usually in the first week of March, July and November. Proposals need to be submitted 2 months before the Trustees meetings.

EVALUATION TRUST BURSARY SCHEME

What does the Bursary Scheme offer?

A range of services with some tailor -made for target organisations, which will help you to understand and use tools for evaluating the effectiveness of your organisation, to plan and manage change and to build reflection and learning into your organisation’s work.
Some of the ways that this scheme can offer help:

• Training sessions (e.g. tools for self-evaluation and performance improvement [PI])
• Consultancy (e.g. ideas, information and support with monitoring and evaluation and PI skills)
• Mentoring (e.g. linking you with individuals and/or organisations who have experience in monitoring and evaluation, PI or the developmental issues that you want to work on)
• Giving information on local and national networks and other sources of support and expertise
• Help and advice by telephone and Internet

Who is the scheme for?
The aim is to improve the access to capacity building and support for a range of frontline groups/organisations that may not have been reached in previous change Up programmes. Bursaries will be awarded to:

• Black & minority ethnic groups
• Refugee and migrant groups
• Faith based groups
• Isolated rural groups

Preference will be given to groups whose annual turn-over is 80K or below but applications from groups with a higher annual turnover will also be fully considered on the basis of need under the guidelines for engagement below.

For further information and details of criteria, download the Bursary Scheme leaflet (word).

For further information or to check eligibility, contact:
Maria Clarke (SW Projects Manager) on 0117 904 2636 email: maria_evaluationtrust@blueyonder.co.uk

Application deadlines - applications welcome until February 2008.

 

THE GROCERS' CHARITY

The Grocers' Charity supports a wide range of projects across the UK, with a recent focus being placed on work with young people and people with disabilities. The Charity is also interested in medicine (but not hospices), the arts, heritage, religious causes (but not for church fabric projects) and older people.

The Trustees meet four times a year to consider applications and applications must be submitted at least a couple of months ahead of each meeting. The Charity can support both capital and revenue projects and grants range from between £1000 and £5000. You must be a registered UK charity to apply.

For more information and an application form, contact Anne Blanchard, Charity Administrator, The Grocers' Charity, Grocers' Hall, Princes Street, London EC2R 8AD. Tel: 020 7606 3113, Email: anne@grocershall.co.uk or vist www.grocershall.co.uk/charity.html

Applications accepted throughout the year

 

GLOBAL GRANTS FUND

The programme aims to help people of working age improve their skills and build confidence and self esteem by supporting projects helping people overcome barriers to achieving paid or unpaid work. The kinds of activity that can be supported are:

• Increasing employability – for example the spoken word, written word, interview techniques, time management, form filling, problem solving, team work
• Developing personal skills – for example confidence building, developing interpersonal skills, appearance, timekeeping, motivation, improvements in behaviour
• Developing practical skills – for example money management, volunteering opportunities, dexterity, new skills

Who can apply?

They welcome applications to Global Grants from voluntary and community organisations who are delivering projects to people who are workless to help them to gain experiences, confidence and the skills to get into work. To apply for a Global Grant you do not have to be a registered charity, as long as the work you do has charitable aims and you have a constitution (set of rules) and management committee.

How much is available?

Groups can apply for any amount between £250 and £10,000.

You will need to complete an application form. If you would like any guidance on completing the form, please contact Quartet Community Foundation 0117 989 7700. You can apply online at www.quartetcf.org.uk Alternatively you can download an application form from the website, or request one to be sent by post by contacting the phone number above.

You can apply at any time to this fund until December 2007 and you will be notified when you will be likely to expect a response.

FONEAID

Foneaid can offer your group or organisation £3 for every mobile phone that you collect for recycling. On top of this, it will donate £100 worth of vouchers for every 100 phones collected. www.foneaid.org.uk

Or contact FoneAid - Part of Eazyfone group, Guildford House, Heather Close , Lyme Green Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0LR. Email: enquiries@foneaid.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

ADVENTURE CAPITAL FUND

The Adventure Capital Fund aims to strengthen local communities by investing in organisations that work in, and for, those communities. By helping organisations to become stronger and more self-sufficient through enterprise, the fund aims to help them become sustainable in the long term and less reliant upon short-term grants.

They aim to provide loans, funding and some gift capital to fill the gap between traditional grant aid and commercial loans (such as those from Banks or other lenders). And to encourage organisations to use different types of finance, and to begin to move away from relying on grant support in the long term.

Organisations need to be involved in enterprise - this can be trade or any other income–generating activity.

They look at applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond quickly but it can take up to six months to complete their assessment and reach a decision. More information at www.adventurecapitalfund.org.uk
Or contact Adventure Capital Fund, c/o Local Investment Fund, 7th Floor, Ibex House, 42–47 Minories, London,
EC3N 1DY. Email: info@adventurecapitalfund.org.uk Tel: 020 7488 3455.

Applications accepted throughout the year

THE RAYNE FOUNDATION

The Rayne Foundation offers grants to organisations in the areas of arts, education and social welfare ranging from £5,000 to £200,000. The Foundation will make grants to organisations with a charitable purpose, which are registered and working in the UK (to include registered charities, companies and universitites amongst others).

For further information go to: www.raynefoundation.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

UNLtd

These awards are for individuals only, not for organisations.

UnLtd's Millennium Awards provide practical and financial support to social entrepreneurs in the UK – people with vision, passion, drive and commitment, who want to change the world for the better.
If you win an award you will get a complete package of support designed just for you, in addition to the financial support.

UnLtd currently offers two levels of award:

Level 1: Awards of between £500 and £5,000 (expected average of £2,000)
Level 2: Awards of between £10,000 and £20,000 (expected average of £15,000)

Level 1 Awards are designed to help make new ideas become real projects. UnLtd gives out 1,000 Level 1 Awards each year across the UK. Level 1 Awards are aimed at individuals or informal groups of people who have an idea and want help getting it off the ground. The money is to help with the running costs of the project.

Level 2 Awards support people whose ideas are already developed or pay for the living expenses of Award Winners to help them devote more time to their projects. These Awards are given out once in the spring and once in the winter.

For more details on how to apply visit www.unltd.org.uk

Or contact UnLtd via their Wales office - Fourth Floor, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FH
Tel: 02920 484811

There is no set deadline for Level 1 applications.

The next round of Level 2 applications will begin in Spring 2007. Please check the website closer to the time to find out more details.

THE ELMHIRST TRUST

This trust has general charitable purposes, but in particular aims to encourage local life through education, the arts and social sciences. Although there is a preference for south west England, grants to organisations are awarded throughout the UK. Applications In writing to the correspondent, giving full financial details and, where possible, a letter of support. Initial telephone calls are welcome if advice is needed. There are no application forms. Guidelines are issued. An sae would be very helpful, although this is not obligatory.

Contact Angela Taylor, Secretary, The Elmhirst Centre , Dartington Hall , Totnes , Devon , TQ9 6EL
Tel: 01803 86316

Meetings are held three times a year in March, June and
October. Applications need to be received one clear month prior to
meeting.

REPAIR GRANTS FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP

The scheme is jointly funded by English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund to support urgent repair projects at listed places of worship in England.
www.hlf.org.uk/English/HowToApply/OurGrantGivingProgrammes/RepairGrantsForPlacesOfWorship
Or phone the helpline on 020 7591 6042.

Application deadlines 30 June 2008 for Grade I/II* and 30 September 2008 for Grade I

LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION

Their main programmes are:
> Arts - Arts and Special Needs, Dance, Transgenerational Work with Communities, The Pursuit of Excellence (Music/Glass).

• Heritage - Rural Parish Churches, Almshouses, Historic Buildings.
• Breaking The Cycle of abusive relationships - Families and Domestic Abuse, Children (5 - 13 years), Young People (13 - 25 years).
• Developing Communities - Supporting Community Enterprise.
• Free and Quiet Minds for Mental ill health - Black and Minority Ethnic Groups, Psychiatric Care.
• Offenders and Society.
• Refugees and Asylum Seekers.

The Foundation has decided to amend its special programme which works with asylum seekers. From August 2006 they shall focus on those agencies which work within Detention Centres or whose prime aim is combating the destitution faced by asylum seekers who have been refused leave to remain in this country. Theye want to help alleviate immediate need as well as work more strategically in partnership with others. Grants under this programme are limited to work which has a recognisable charitable purpose. Revenue grants are usually between £5,000 - £15,000 per annum and may be available for 1-3 years. One-off capital grants are limited to £10,000.

Full details of all their programmes are in their guidelines at Website: www.lankellychase.org.uk
The LankellyChase Foundation does not use an application form. Consult guidelines before making application in writing. They welcome telephone enquiries if you need further information or help.The LankellyChase Foundation, 2 The Court, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0EY Tel/Fax: 01235 820044.

Applications accepted throughout the year

CHARLES HAYWARD FOUNDATION

UK registered charities working at a community and neighbourhood level can apply for funding between £1,000 and £20,000. Applicant organisations should aim to develop innovate new services or activities covering a variety of themes including heritage, providing community facilities or supporting older people. The foundation will fund capital costs and project funding may be offered for start-up or development activities. The foundation are interested in funding projects that cover arts, preservation and the environment.
For further information or to apply, contact David Brown, Administrator, The Charles Hayward Foundation, Hayward House, 45 Harrington Gardens, London SW7 4JU. Phone 020 7370 7063 or visit www.charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year. Trustees meet four times a year to consider applications.

BERNAYS CHARITABLE TRUST

This trust supports a wide range of organisations including those in the areas of health, welfare, medical research and the environment (with a preference for Bristol).
In 2003/04 the trust had an income of £4,900 and a total expenditure of £4,300. Grants totalled around £3,000.
Previous beneficiaries have included Avon and Bristol Federation of Clubs for Young People, Avon County Scout Council, Bristol Beating Bowel Cancer, Bristol Cancer Help Society, Bristol Dyslexia Trust and Bristol West of England Academy.
Contact R Bernays, Old Down House, Tolkington, Bristol, BS32 4PG. Tel: 01454 413605

Applications in writing the above. Applications accepted throughout the year

ABBEY CHARITABLE TRUST

Supporting local communities, particularly in those areas where the Abbey Bank has a significant presence. The Trustees favour smaller charities, local charities or local appeals from national charities. Main priorities for funding are education and training, local regeneration projects and financial advice.
They focus their support in those places where they have a Community Partnership Group. There is not a Community Partnership Group in Bristol so the maximum donation that they will consider in the Bristol area is £2,500.
Eligibility: Organisations with charitable status. They also prefer to fund a complete project rather than make a partial donation to a fund-raising campaign. Requests should be for something that is suitable for one off funding.
Apply by writing a letter to the address below detailing your specific needs and how they meet the priorities of the Trust. Please include a Self Addressed postcard. Successful applicants will be contacted within 8 weeks of receipt of their letter.
Trust Help Line: 0870 608 0104 and is open from 10am until 2pm Monday to Friday.
PO Box 911, Milton Keynes, MK9 1AD
Email: communitypartnership@abbey.com
www.abbeynational.com

Applications accepted throughout the year

FOYLE FOUNDATION

The foundation supports charities registered in the United Kingdom, whose dominant purpose is to benefit either Learning, the Arts or Health. Applications should be for the benefit of people in the United Kingdom. Applications from individuals or organisations without charitable status will be ineligible. The Foundation will consider both revenue and capital projects. The majority of grants will be in the range of £10,000 to £50,000. Applications for less than £10,000 will generally not be accepted. There are no deadlines for submission. Applications will be received year round. It may take up to four months or more, from receipt of a completed application, to obtain a decision from the Trustees.
The Foyle Foundation, Rugby Chambers, 2 Rugby Street, London WC1N 3QU Tel: 020 7430 9119 Fax: 020 7430 9830
E-mail: information@foylefoundation.org.uk
Website: www.foylefoundation.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

NCVO - SUSTAINABLE FUNDING WEBSITE AND BURSARY SCHEME

The Sustainable Funding Project encourages and enables voluntary and community organisations to explore and exploit a full range of funding and financing options to develop a sustainable funding mix. The website will introduce you to a diverse range of income sources from funding through to earning. Website: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/sfp. Alongside the website, NCVO has a bursary scheme to encourage voluntary and community organisation to explore available opportunities for trading goods and services as a sustainable source of income.
Part of the NCVO's Sustainable Funding Project (SFP) and sponsored by Triodos Bank, Only Connect is a small bursary scheme designed to enable voluntary & community organisations to learn from other organisations with a proven track record in trading. NCVO aims to award ten bursaries every three months, in three-month periods.
Applicants must source an organisation they would like to visit and will then be given up to £100 travel expenses, with the hosting organisation receiving a 'consultation fee' of £150.
Application forms for the bursary can be downloaded from www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/sfp or for more information call 0800 2798 798.

Applications accepted throughout the year

TUDOR TRUST

The Tudor Trust focuses on smaller groups which are committed to growth, progression and development. Some of the other characteristics they are looking for include: Organisations which are embedded in and have developed out of their community - whether the local area or a 'community of interest'; Organisations providing direct services to marginalised people; A focus on building stronger communities by overcoming isolation and fragmentation and encouraging inclusion, connection and integration; High levels of user involvement, and an emphasis on self-help where this is appropriate; Work which addresses complex and multi-stranded, often difficult, problems in unusual or imaginative ways;
Look at their website for further information and full guidelines. The Tudor Trust, 7 Ladbroke Grove, London W11 3BD Tel: 020 7727 8522 Fax: 020 7221 8522. Website: www.tudortrust.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION

The Foundation makes grants totalling around £4 million a year to about 120 different charities. The Foundation makes grants in the following five categories: Health and Disability; Social Welfare; Arts; Conservation; Overseas. Applications are not currently being accepted for the Overseas category. They make grants only to UK registered charities which work throughout England or throughout the UK. Local and regional charities are not considered. Please look at their detailed guidelines on their website which also explain how to apply to them for a grant.
Contact Ms Eileen Terry, Appeals Manager, The John Ellerman Foundation, Aria House, 23 Craven Street, London WC2N 5NS Tel: 020 7930 8566 Fax: 020 7839 3654 Email: eileen@ellerman.org.uk Website: www.ellerman.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS FUND (SOUTH WEST)

The Community Champions Fund (South West) supports the work of local people who can encourage others to get more involved in renewing their neighbourhoods. It is run by the Government Office for the South West and the maximum grant is £2,000.

The fund is designed to increase the skills levels of individuals to enable them to act as inspirational figures, community entrepreneurs, and community mentors/leaders, in order to increase community involvement in regeneration and learning activity. An emphasis is placed on supporting individuals who have already shown leadership in stimulating community activity, or who have ideas for encouraging greater community activity. The Fund will also support small-scale community inspired projects as part of supporting potential champions who have not previously sought funding. The Fund also encourages older (50+) volunteers to get involved in helping their communities. The main type of funded activity is very small-scale but it is activity that makes a real difference. For more information contact John Miller, Government Office for the South West, Tel : 01752 635 017. Email: john.miller@gosw.gsi.gov.uk
You can download an application form from www.dfes.gov.uk/communitychampions/dsp-grant-stage1.cfm

Applications accepted throughout the year

FUTUREBUILDERS

Futurebuilders England is the government backed £125 million investment fund to help the voluntary and community sector deliver better public services. The fund provides a combination of grants and loans for organisations that deliver public services and earn revenue by forming contracts with public sector agencies. Tel: 0191 261 5200. www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

CO-OPERATIVE GROUP COMMUNITY DIVIDEND FUND

They will fund - Community, self-help and voluntary groups; Community charities (or local branches of national charities). Your project must: Benefit a local community in which at least one of the Co-operative Group businesses trades;
Have a charitable purpose - your group does not need to be a charity to have a charitable purpose; Be in line with co-operative values & principles. They will not fund: Groups that use their surplus for the benefit of a business or an individual; Core costs of co-operative auxiliary groups (such as the Women's Guild or Woodcraft Folk); Applications with a militaristic purpose.
Awards can range from £100 to £5,000.
Co-operative Group, FREEPOST MR9473, Manchester M4 8BA Website Tel: 0800 068 6727 Minicom: 0800 068 6717
Email: customer.relations@co-op.co.uk Website: www.co-op.co.uk/communitydividend/

Applications accepted throughout the year

LLOYDS TSB FOUNDATION - COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

The programme encourages innovation and new ideas and also recognises the need for core funding to enable tried and tested ways of working to continue. Their policy is to support charities so people, especially disadvantaged or disabled people, can play a fuller role in the community. They give priority to underfunded charities. Grants are between £500-£10,000. See website for more information
www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

COMIC RELIEF - UK PROGRAMME

Grants of up to and over £5000 available in 6 programme areas: Young people; Older People; Mental Health; Refugees & Asylum Seekers; Domestic Violence; Disadvantaged Communities.
They can give grants for running costs and capital costs, depending on the programme you are applying to. Contact Comic Relief UK, 5th Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP. Tel: 020 7820 5555 Fax: 020 7820 5500 Minicom: 020 720 5579 Email: red@comicrelief.org.uk Website: www.comicrelief.com

Deadlines for UK large grants programme are February 28th and August 15th 2008. Fast-track application process for small grants up to £5000 (no deadline for these grants)

NATIONWIDE FOUNDATION

The Nationwide Foundation is seeking applications from projects dealing with domestic violence issues. They offer one-off grants of up to £1,500 to charities with an income of under £250,000. For more info go to www.nationwidefoundation.org.uk
Application deadline - There is no set deadline but you should expect a period of up to four months before receiving their final decision. Payments are made to successful applicants every quarter (March, June, September, December).

GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION

The Garfield Weston Foundation funds registered charities (and also churches, educational establishments, hospitals and housing corporations) working within the following categories: Arts, Community, Education, Welfare, Medical, Social, Religion, Youth and Environment. For more info go to www.garfieldweston.org
Application deadline - There is no set deadline, but it normally takes between three and four months for an application to be processed.

PERCY BILTON CHARITY

Registered charities assisting disadvantaged young people, people with disabilities and older people may apply for grants. They have two programmes -
(1) Large grants - one off payments for capital expenditure of £2,000 and over i.e. furniture and equipment; building/refurbishment projects.
(2) Small grants - donations of up to £500 towards furnishings and equipment for small projects. This programme is more suitable for smaller organisations.
For more info go to www.percybiltoncharity.org.uk
Application deadlines - Board meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December to consider large grants.
They deal with applications for small grants on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

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Children & Young People

UNLTD SPORT RELIEF

Grants of up to £500 to give to individuals or small groups of people aged 11-16 who come up with an idea to bring people together through sport or recreation.

Possible examples of projects include engaging young people from different backgrounds by organising an indoor cricket mini world cup, a skateboarding competition aimed at reducing tensions between local groups or workshops in music and drama that explore different cultures.

Applicants will need to have a project advisor who assists them with the application process and supports them with their project e.g. a teacher, youth worker parent etc. UnLtd also provide support to successful applicants and offer opportunities such as training and networking events.

While 17-21 year olds can apply, Unltd have had a lack of application from younger people aged 11-16, and this age groups is particularly encouraged to apply.

For further information contact Abby Kegg on 0845 3670770 or email: sportreliefawards@unltd.org.uk or visit www.unltd.org.uk/sportreliefawards

PLAYGROUND PARTNERSHIPS 2008

Schools can apply for awards of £1,000, £2,000, £5,000 or £10,000 to fund specific improvements and developments to their play environments. All schools that are short listed will receive at least £250. Applicants are encouraged to

• develop a pupil-led approach;
• involve the whole school;
• encourage input from the wider school community
• include pupils with special educational needs.

Schools wishing to apply, will first of all need to order the free Playground Partnerships resource pack. For further information visit: http://www.playgroundpartnerships.org/staff-room.php#awards

The closing date for applications is the 18th July 2008.

SITA TRUST AND V - GREENPRINTS

Funding of up to £10,000, as well as support and practical expertise is available for not for profit organisations for projects designed and delivered by groups of volunteers aged 16 to 25 to make a real difference to their communities. The SITA Trust and the Charity ‘V’ have each pledged £1 million to fund the programme. Individual, dedicated mentor-support will be provided by the BTCV and the Wildlife Trust to assist with the practical delivery of every single project that is supported. For further information visit: http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/greenprints/

There are several application deadlines throughout the year

 

SUTTON TRUST

The Sutton Trust funds projects that provide educational opportunities for young people from non-privileged backgrounds. The trust is particularly interested in innovative projects and pilot schemes that have the potential to benefit large numbers, and in new research. The Sutton Trust will fund projects across the UK, in any area where there is need, including rural and inner city areas.

The Sutton Trust tends to fund projects in a formal education setting, working primarily with organisations such as schools, universities, community groups, charities and research bodies.

For further information visit: http://www.suttontrust.com/funding.asp , Tel: 020 8788 3223 or email: tamsyn.smith@suttontrust.com

There is no deadline for applications.

LANKELLY CHASE FOUNDATION - SUMMER PLAYSCHEMES

Grants available for summer playschemes for children between the ages of 5 - 13 years. Preference is given to small local playschemes (costing under £12,000) lasting 2 - 6 weeks, and groups planning special activities for youngsters who are disadvantaged.

This includes summer activities for children in refuges and young carers. The Trustees particularly welcome applications from black voluntary sector and minority ethnic groups. A limited number of grants are disbursed in small amounts, between £200 - £500, to organisations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

For further information Tel: 01235 820044 or visit: Website: http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/bulletinboard.htm. Download application form from website

The Closing date for applications is: 2nd May 2008. Decisions in June.

 

POSITIVE DESTINATIONS

BBC Children in Need and The Hunter Foundation have announced a UK-wide £2 million grants programme: Positive Destinations.

Funding will be awarded to innovative and effective projects that have the potential to deliver positive outcomes to some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK. The programme will take place over three years and is aiming to award three large grants of around £500,000 each and three smaller grants which will have the remaining £500,000 divided between them.

Positive Destinations aims to deliver sustainable support to these young people to ensure that they achieve a positive future in terms of education, employment or training.

For further information about Positive Destinations and to register your interest in applying for funding please email your enquiry to pudsey@bbc.co.uk with Positive Destinations in the subject line

THE JOANIES TRUST

Each year, the Trust makes approximately 30 grants (average value of £1,000) to support projects run by registered charities that offer support to young people aged 11 to 25 as well as those that promote preventative work, and those that are especially designed to lead to individual development through integration, work opportunities or accreditation. The Trust is looking to support projects that show innovation and imagination as well as evidence of close consultation with young people in developing their project.

The next deadline for applications is 30th April 2008.

For further information visit: http://www.joaniestrust.org.uk/index.htm

 

BIG LOTTERY YOUNG PEOPLES’ FUND 2

Grants of between £200,000 and £5 million are available to voluntary and community sector organisations for projects of national significance that address the needs of vulnerable young people across England.

Under the YPF2 National Grants programme, BIG will support projects that are piloting new initiatives or providing an existing service in a new and innovative way and where young people take the lead in developing, running and evaluation of projects and activities.

To be successful the projects also need to be able to demonstrate that they can help achieve at least two of the five outcomes stated in the government’s Every Child Matters green paper: being healthy; staying safe; enjoying and achieving; making positive contribution; and economic wellbeing.

Briefing sessions on the fund will be held at various locations around the country. For further information email: ypf@biglotteryfund.org.uk or visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk or call: BIG public enquiry line: 08454 102030

Closing date for this fund is 4th April 2008

GWR KIDS AWARDS

GWR Kids awards grants of up to £2000 to local voluntary and community organisations that work with disadvantaged and isolated children and young people. Applicants must be based in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

To apply for funding complete and return the GWR Kids Grant Application Form, along with the other required information to Sian Evans, Charity Manager, GWR Kids, 1 Passage Street, Bristol, BS2 0JF.

If you have any queries regarding the fund, please contact Sian on 0117 984 3272. or visit: http://www.gwrfmbristol.co.uk

The closing date for the March round is 1st September 2008

 

KPMG FOUNDATION

The focus of the KPMG Foundation is on education and social projects for the disadvantaged and under privileged, with particular emphasis on unlocking the potential of children and young people, up to 30 years of age, who for primarily social reasons have not fulfilled their educational potential.

In particular, the trustees have chosen to support four very distinct groups within this broad umbrella of “disadvantage”. Those groups are

• Refugees
• Young offenders
• Children and young people who have been in care
• Children and young people with dyslexia/literacy difficulties

For further information visit: http://www.kpmg.co.uk/about/foundation,

THE NYOYA FOUNDATION

The Njoya Foundation aims to support voluntary and community groups in empowering boys of African descent aged 5-15. The Foundation was set up in memory of Christian Njoya Diawara Small who was killed in the London bombings in July 2005. They will fund projects that promote academic achievement and young people's growth through community-based personal development programmes. They are especially interested in funding projects teaching these young people an awareness of business and finance. www.njoyafoundation.org.uk

There are three application deadlines – 12 August, 12 November, 12 February.

CHILDREN'S CHARITABLE FUND

The fund makes grants to voluntary agencies in the UK and the developing world. Currently the trustees' interests are:

• Homelessness
• Penal affairs
• Minority communities and
• They also run a Summer Playscheme Funding Programme.

 

For Application Guidelines and an Application Form go to www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk

Or contact via fax on 020 7603 1525 or by email: hildencharity@hotmail.com

Applications accepted throughout the year

 

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND (YOF) and YOUTH CAPITAL FUND (YCF)

The YOF and the YCF are part of the wider policy agenda outlined in the government's youth green paper 'Youth Matters' and will give young people more control and choice over the range of safe and enjoyable places to go.

It is funded by central government through the Youth Opportunities Fund and Youth Capital Fund.

Funded activities include sporting, cultural and recreational activities, experiences and opportunities.

Nationally, the YOF provides £31m and the YCF provides £52m each year over a two year period.

The outcome for both funds is to support young people’s personal and social development and to increase their well being as an Every Child Matters outcome.

What is the Youth Opportunities Fund?

The aim of the YOF is to involve young people, especially hard to reach young people, in identifying positive activities and initiatives that support the outcomes of Every Child Matters:

> Be Healthy
> Stay Safe
> Enjoy and Achieve
> Make a Positive Contribution
> Improve Economic Wellbeing

The fund supports young people’s involvement as decision makers, grant-givers and project leaders.

Application deadline 31st March 2008

THE BRIT TRUST

The BRIT Trust was established in 1989 and is entirely funded by the music industry. Its mission is to give young people a chance to express their musical creativity regardless of race, class, sex or ability.

BRIT Trust considers all applications that meet the criteria contained in their mission statement -

"To encourage young people in the exploration and pursuit of educational, cultural or therapeutic benefits emanating from music”

For more details and to download an application form go to www.brittrust.co.uk

BPI, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster, Bridge Road, London, SE1 7JA +44 (0)20 78031300

Applications accepted throughout the year

BIG LOTTERY FUND - FAMILY LEARNING IN ENGLAND

The Big Lottery Fund (BIG) has launched the Family Learning programme in England with £40 million in the pot until the end of August 2008. BIG want to support families who face barriers to learning or who are not confident helping their children to learn. Specifically, this programme is keen to get applications from projects where learning is not based on getting a qualification.
You can apply for grants of over £10,000 and up to £500,000 though BIG say that they expect the average grant to be between £100,000 and £150,000. As with most other programmes now open, you can apply for up to five years funding and this is available on a local or national basis.

According to BIG, family learning involves learning activities where children and parents, including those who act in a parenting role, learn jointly and where there are clear learning outcomes for both children and parents. A wide range of activities may provide family learning opportunities. BIG define a family to mean at least one parent or other adult carer and at least one child up to the age of 16. BIG stress that they do not wish to be too prescriptive about the term 'family' so as to enable adults and children with a range of responsibilities to participate together, including grandparents.

BIG will give grants to organisations that take an actively inclusive approach, designing programmes to meet the needs and attract the interest of groups that might have particular barriers to participation in learning or to feeling confident to support their children's learning. These groups might include:
· Parents, carers and children who have had negative experience of education;
· Parents, carers and children with literacy or numeracy needs;
· Parents and carers with few or no formal qualifications;
· Teenage parents;
· Non-resident fathers, or those who play a limited role in their children's upbringing;
· One parent families;
· Families with disabled children or children with learning difficulties;
· Families with English as a second language;
· Families of offenders;
· Families who are not settled in one place

The programme has a two-stage application process. The outline proposal should provide a brief description of your project, and you can expect a response within 10 to 15 working days. If the response is positive, you will receive the stage-two application form and you will have up to six months to send it back in. Once received, BIG will give you a final decision within four months.
Outline proposal forms can be submitted at any time from now until 29 August 2008. The deadline for full applications is 30 November 2008. All decisions will be made by 31 March 2009.
Full details and outline proposal forms are available from www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

YOUTH MUSIC OPEN PROGRAMMES

First Steps - First Steps will fund music-making activities for children aged 0-5. Awards will be between £5,000 and £15,000 for schemes lasting between 6 and 12 months. Projects funded will provide weekly, progressive group music-making activities that are fun and stimulate young children. Groups will be encouraged to explore music from a variety of cultures; and parents, carers and families will be encouraged to develop their own music leading skills and support on-going music-making with their children.

Make It Sound - Make It Sound will fund music-making activities for young people aged 5-18. Awards will be between £10,000 and £30, 000, for projects lasting between 6 and *24 months. Projects funded will include structured music-making activities designed to develop young people's music skills; these will include composition, song writing and/ or improvisation. Priority will be given to organisations targeting children and young people who find it difficult to access opportunities that may help them to develop and progress. This would include young people at social, economic, cultural or geographical disadvantage.
(*Subject to Youth Music's funding being confirmed by Arts Council England beyond March 2007).

Vocalise! - Vocalise! will fund singing and vocal activities for young people aged 5-18, with the focus being on those aged 8-14. Awards will be between £5,000 and £20,000, for projects lasting between 6 and 18 months. Activities can be tailored for those of all singing abilities and the young people will be encouraged to demonstrate their achievements, for example by performing concerts to their peers, families and the wider community. Projects can explore any vocal styles from traditional choral singing to beatboxing, opera and other vocal traditions from around the world.
Open Programmes applications take an average of three months to process.
Youth Music, One America Street London, SE1 0NE Tel: 020 7902 1060 Fax: 020 7902 1061 Email: info@youthmusic.org.uk
Website: www.youthmusic.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

ALEC DICKSON TRUST

The Alec Dickson Trust awards funding to people aged under 30 who are able to demonstrate that through volunteering or community action, they can enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society. Grants are up to £250.
The Trust particularly welcomes applications from innovative projects in the spirit of Alec Dickson - projects which young people themselves have devised and which are unlikely to be funded by other charitable trusts.
For an application form, please write to The Alec Dickson Trust, 172-176 Kings Cross Road, London WC1X 9NJ or download one from their Website: www.alecdicksontrust.org.uk or Email: thealecdicksontrust@talk21.com

Applications accepted throughout the year

FRANK BUTTLE TRUST

The Frank Buttle Trust provides grant aid to individual children and young people in need. All applications are processed by the Trust's office in the country in which the applicant resides. Applications must be made through a statutory agency or voluntary organisation that is capable of assessing the needs of the child and that can also administer a grant on behalf of the Trust.
www.buttletrust.org

Applications accepted throughout the year

CEREBRA GRANT SCHEME

Cerebra has increased their budget this year to give more grants to help children who have disabilities because of a brain related condition or injury. The condition may be of a physical nature or a learning difficulty or both. The equipment or resource requested must improve the child's quality of life and not be available from statutory agencies like social services or the NHS. The child also must be aged 16 or under. Some examples of grants made are touch screen computers, holidays, approved therapies, power wheelchairs, and sensory toys.
Parents and carers can request an application form by calling 0800 328 1159 or by e-mail: debbieg@cerebra.org.uk It can also be downloaded at www.cerebra.org.uk
Applications accepted throughout the year. Decisions on completed applications are made weekly.

FUNDS FOR FUN

KIDSOUT is offering funding to make life more fun for disadvantaged and special needs children, for instance to help provide toys and special play equipment as well as financial assistance towards fun days out, holidays and respite breaks for both parents and children. The 'Funds for Fun' are available to individuals, families, schools and special groups that look after disadvantaged and special needs children. To apply for a grant, you need to be, or represent a child/group who is:
> Under 18 years of age
> Disadvantaged or has special needs
> Provide authenticity of eligibility
> Provide evidence that the cause is for fun and happiness
> Able to fund a percentage of the cost
To first discuss your details and obtain a form, phone confidential helpline on 01525 385232 or see www.kidsout.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

THE BIG BOOST

The Big Boost is all about young people running their own community/school based projects. Changemakers is responsible for administering the 11 - 16 year age range - £250 - £1000 per group. The 16 - 25 year group £500 to £5000 for individuals and groups is administered centrally. The website www.thebigboost.org.uk is for all relevant information. Tel: 08454102030 for general helpline.
There are no deadlines for the Big Boost awards. There are 10 award rounds per year (monthly except for Summer and Christmas holidays).

ADVENTURE CAPITAL FUND

Community childcare projects are among initiatives eligible for funding of up to £40,000 through this fund which provides investment packages including loans, funding and some capital plus advice and mentoring . Community led organisations that have been operating in England for over a year can apply for £20,000 to £40,000 . Visit www.adventurecapitalfund.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

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Environmental

THE CHURNGOLD ENVIRONMENT FUND - QUARTET New On Website This Week!

The Churngold Environment Fund awards grants of up to £5000 to community groups across the West of England working to revitalise community spaces and buildings. It supports projects which provide, maintain, or improve public spaces and community facilities, for the public’s benefit, leisure or recreation.

From public parks to footpaths in need of some repair, run down play grounds, or dilapidated community centres and village halls, the fund can help a wide range of projects.

To be eligible, community organisations must be working to benefit people who are disadvantaged or isolated, whether due to poverty, disability, age, location or culture. Priority is also given to groups that:

• enable people to take opportunities that would otherwise not be available to them
• involve local people in improving their community
• reflect the concerns and priorities of people living and working in the area.

For the full details and an application form visit www.quartetcf.org.uk/apply or call Ronnie Brown at Quartet Community Foundation on 0117 989 7705.

The deadline for applications is 13 June 2008.

 

NATURAL ENGLAND - "ACCESS TO NATURE" GRANTS

Natural England has announced that it is launching a new £25 million "Access to Nature" grants programme. Grants of between 50,000 and £500,000 to encourage people from all backgrounds to understand, access and enjoy the natural environment. The scheme will focus on three broad themes; community awareness of and active participation in the natural environment; education, learning and volunteering; and creating welcoming, well-managed and wildlife-rich places. In addition A small number of larger grants of over £500,000 are available for projects which have a national significance. Access to Nature Grant Scheme is expected to open for applications in late April 2008.

For further information visit: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/leisure/grants-funding/

 

TUBNEY CHARITABLE TRUST

The Trust’s open grant making programme focuses on:

• conservation of the natural environment of the United Kingdom through achievement of UK Biodiversity Action Plan targets for practical action;
• improvement of the welfare of farmed animals both in the UK and internationally.

Grants are available to registered charities. Applications must be for more than £30,000.

for further information visit: www.tubney.org.uk, or email info@tubney.org.uk or call: (0)118 958 6100

The trust has a a number of exclusions. Please read there website carefully before applying

Applications are accepted throughout the year

 

PILKINGTON ENERGY EFFICIENCY TRUST

Financial support for research and development projects which are designed to improve the knowledge or practice of energy efficiency in buildings is available through the Pilkington Energy Efficiency Trust. The Trust will consider funding, or co-funding, projects which result in the more efficient use of energy in new or existing buildings. Such projects should therefore be aimed at producing results which are replicable, practicable and economic. Applications are considered from all sectors, including individuals, consultants, academic bodies, commercial organisations, NGO’s and research institutions.

Applications should be made in a proposal containing the information in the guidelines which are available from the website.

Deadline: The Trustees meet to consider applications in late October and April, so applications need to be in the secretary’s hands by 30th September or 31st March respectively.

For further information contact: 01744 692914 or visit: http://www.pilkington.com

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

COMMUNITY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY GRANT - THE BIG LOTTERY FUND

The Big Lottery has launched the Community Sustainable Energy grant scheme, a new Fund to help local communities reduce their carbon footprint. It will be managed by renewable energy specialists Building Research Establishment (BRE), and will provide financial support to grass roots organisations such as schools, charities and community groups to install small-scale energy efficient technology such as wind turbines or solar panels on sites including village halls, visitor centres or schools. Funding will also be available to improve building insulation as well as Development grants for community organisations to research new technologies that will benefit them most.

For further information call the Big advice line on: 08454 102 030 or visit: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/newsroom/pr_150108_eng_cs_carbon_footprint?regioncode=-uk

Deadline: To be announced

 

BIFFAWARDS FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME (UK)

Biffawards, which awards grants to community and environmental projects through monies raised from landfill tax credits donated by Biffa Waste Services will re-open for applications for it’s “Flagship” Programme on the 1st March 2008. Through its “Flagship” Programme, Biffawards will be looking to support regionally or nationally significant voluntary sector led regeneration or biodiversity projects. In 2008 the priority themes will be rebuilding biodiversity and cultural facilities. The programme will no longer support community buildings. Flagship projects involve the community working together with a variety of partner organisations to have a major impact on quality of life and/or the environment. Suitably qualified organisations can apply for grants of between £150,000 - £500,000. In addition Biffawards makes grants of up to £50,000 through its Community and Biodiversity main grants programme as well as grants of up to £5,000 through its small grants programme.

For further information visit: http://www.biffaward.org/

 

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL CLEAN AND GREEN CAMPAIGN

Ifyou are a group planning a clean up ion your local area you can access funding from Bristol City Council’s Clean and Green programme. Your project must fulfil one of the following criteria:

• The project enhances a major gateway into the city or open space, and or/
• The project will involve working with local community groups to enhance their environment, and /or
• The project enhances the local neighbourhood

Projects should not duplicate the work included in Bristol City Councils cleaning services
For more information visit: www.bristol.gov.uk, or call Denise James on 0117 922 3838

Applications are accepted throughout the year

ROAD SAFETY SMALL GRANTS

The Road Safety Grant Challenge can provide grants to outside bodies (other than local authorities) with innovative proposals for improving road safety and reducing casualties. More info and application form at www.dft.gov.uk/roadsafety/grants

You can also contact John Doyle, Department for Transport, Zone 2/13, Great Minster House, London SW1P 4DR. Tel. 0207 944 2026, e-mail John.Doyle@dft.gsi.gov.uk.

Applications for grant at under £5,000 can be submitted at any time.

Grants for £5,000 upwards will be considered in February each year for applications received by 1 February.

IT'S YOUR COMMUNITY

The Conservation Foundation and the mobile phone company O2 have launched a new award scheme called It's Your Community. It will provide grants for small-scale local environmental projects throughout the UK. All types of environmental projects such as turning derelict land into an amenity park or wildlife area, tree planting, creating a wildlife pond, renovating neglected river and canal footpaths, or providing water butts and recycling facilities in village halls, can apply. Grants of up to £1000 are available to local groups and individuals for the hire of tools or equipment, and to purchase plants, paint, signs, materials etc.
Applications are invited from: Local amenity groups; Parish and village councils; Schools; Youth clubs; Heritage groups; Environmental and conservation groups; Individuals who can show that their project will benefit the local environment.
Application forms are available in O2's shops, or you can e-mail The Conservation Foundation via a link at www.conservationfoundation.co.uk/ActLocalAwards.php
Contact Libby Symon on 0207 591 3111.
It's Your Community, The Conservation Foundation, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR

Applications accepted throughout the year

THE IDLEWILD TRUST

Grants are normally in the range of £750 to £3,500, and are available for projects concerned with the encouragement of the performing and fine arts, and the preservation of buildings and objects of beauty and items of historic interest or national importance. The Trust welcomes applications from registered charities based in the UK. Further details are available from www.idlewildtrust.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year

HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND (HLF): SMALL GRANTS

There are two programmes which offer support from £5,000 - £50,000 > Young Roots: offers grants to projects aimed at getting young people (aged 13-20 or up to 25 for those with special needs) engaged in their local heritage.
> Your Heritage: available to groups seeking support for projects that restore, preserve or record heritage.
For more information go to www.hlf.org.uk

Applications accepted throughout the year. Decisions take approx three months.

 

 

Arts

SHPAE INSPIRED BY 2012: 4 X £5,000 COMMISSIONS

Shape will commission four deaf or disabled arts practitioners or disabled led organisations to develop work inspired by the 2012 Olympics.

There are four commissions:

• Spoken Word/ Performance Poetry
• Dance
• Visual Arts / Media
• Street Arts

Each artist/company will receive £5,000 budget.

To find out more, go to the 'Inspired by 2012' Artist Briefing

Wednesday 12 March, 5.30pm to 7pm

LVS Resource Centre, 346 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA

To reserve your place at the Artist Briefing, please contact

Ben Le Grys on 020 7619 6174 or ben@shapearts.org.uk

Download the application pack at: www.shapearts.org.uk/news/newsdetail

Deadline for applications is the May 1 2008

 

THE FOUNDATION FOR SPORTS AND THE ARTS

The Foundation for Sport and the Arts was established in 1991
and has awarded grants worth over £350 million since then. The Foundation will
stop giving out funds at the end of March 2009. Until then, their goal is to
increase active participation in sport and the arts, especially amongst young
people and those with more ability than resources.

The FSA looks to
support a wide range of activities where there is clearly beneficial impact
across the community. Their particular goal at this time is to encourage