Appeals, Campaigns and Opportunities News
Paid opportunity for young people with experience of the care system
This opportunity closed on Friday 25 October 2024, 5pmAn exciting new opportunity has emerged for young individuals aged 16 to 25 who have experience with the care system or have engaged with a social worker. This opportunity also extends to parents and carers, including kinship, foster, and adoptive parents, who have utilised family support services.The Experts by Experience Panel is a national… Read More
Sign up now! Grow your VCSE organisation
Sign Up Now! Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA): funded support to help your VCSE organisation growAre you ready to take your VCSE organisation to the next level? This September marks the launch of a free training and support programme designed specifically for Nottingham’s VCSE organisations.The SEA Growth Programme targets established charities and social enterprises that have ambitions to… Read More
Heritage in Mind: showcasing archaeology's impact on wellbeing
The York Archaeology (YA) Nottingham Office has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to host a series of hands-on sessions designed to engage Nottingham City and County residents in archaeological and heritage-based activities. They want to showcase how such activities can improve health and well-being, foster new social connections, and improve self-esteem and confidence… Read More
Cultural, Heritage and Creative Capital Grant
Wednesday 5 June 2024, 2pm to 3.30pmOnline via TeamsThe Cultural, Heritage, and Creative Capital Grant is a major initiative under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This grant is designed to nurture and support Nottingham's vibrant cultural, heritage, and creative sectors, ensuring they continue to enrich our city's dynamic tapestry.This grant offers a remarkable opportunity for… Read More
Funding and tailored support for social entrepreneurs
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, the next deadline will be Sunday 30 June 2024An award scheme from UK-registered charity UnLtd is providing funding and tailored support to social entrepreneurs, to help them grow their social venture and become social leaders. Successful applicants will be given a dedicated support manager, expert mentors and pro bono support as well as… Read More
Getting involved with Neurodiversity Awareness Week
This Neurodiversity Awareness Week (18-24 March 2024), Laura, our Active Travel Social Prescribing (ATSP) Community Development Coordinator here at NCVS, went to a Neuro-inclusive Language and Communications discussion held on Monday 18 March 2024.Neurodiversity is a relatively new term, and cultural and personal understandings of neurodiversity have changed significantly, especially around… Read More
Nottingham Internship Scheme - Summer 2024
The fund closed for applications on Wednesday 3 April 2024The University of Nottingham is opening its internship scheme for summer 2024. Since its inception in 2014, the scheme has benefited hundreds of organisations. Successful charitable organisations will receive a grant to fully cover the employment of an intern from the university for four weeks. Internships will commence on Monday 3 June… Read More
Sign our open letter to save our sector from budget cuts!
Many of you will have responded directly, either personally or on behalf of your organisation, to Nottingham City Council's budget proposals for 2024/2025. In reducing support to our communities, especially to some of Nottingham's most vulnerable citizens, the proposals will have a dramatic impact on VCSE sector service provision, and on the health and wellbeing of all Nottingham people. While… Read More
Seeking VCS Representative for One Nottingham Board
The deadline for applications closed, 5pm on Monday 9 October 2023. One Nottingham is recruiting a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Representative, together with up to three substitutes, to join the One Nottingham Board. The One Nottingham Board is the strategic partnership for Nottingham. It is a voluntary partnership and is made up of private, public, faith and voluntary and community… Read More
Local mental health crisis support available
Have you heard of the Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries service? Launched in 2021, the vital service provides mental health crisis support to local communities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Provided in partnership between local charities Nottinghamshire Mind, Turning Point and Framework, the Crisis Sanctuaries service is available in Nottingham City, Worksop, Mansfield and Beeston… Read More
