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Lloyds Bank funding for local collaborations
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 30 April 2025, 5pmLloyds Bank Foundation is welcoming applications from collaborations led by small and local charities pushing for long-lasting change.Key themes are:Making the social security system work better for those facing the greatest challengesMaking sure people facing complex issues have access to suitable accommodationImproving support and…
How to raise funds to keep your community active with Crowdfunder
Monday 10 March 2025, 12 noon to 1pmOnline through ZoomUnlock up to £15,000 in match funding for your community project!Are you part of a not-for-profit group keeping your community active? Why not join Crowdfunder's free online workshop with Sport England.You'll learn:How to set a crowdfunder successfullyTips on how to access up to £15,000 in match fundingUse real-life insights from successful…
LoVN extra came to Beeston
The Leaders of Volunteers Network (LoVN) is both a face-to-face and online network run by NCVS’s Volunteering Development Officer Dave Thomas, where at each meeting there is discussion about different aspects of volunteer management, as well as sharing best practice and information. As part of the Broxtowe project, Helen Oparinde, NCVS Group Support Coordinator, arranged with Dave to take LoVN…
SOS Charity Fashion Shows - A new way to fundraise
Are you looking for a new way to refresh your fundraising efforts? Look no further than this very fashionable idea.SOS Charity Fashion Shows is an East Midlands-based company that hosts fashion shows designed to help you raise money for your charity or voluntary group.So what do you need?Have a suitable location to host the event (must be ground floor access only), willing volunteers, and at…
Defra - Tackling food surplus at the farm gate
The deadline for applications is Thursday 13 March 2025Food redistribution charities can now submit applications for a new £15 million government scheme, which is helping to ensure surplus food is delivered to those who need it. The new Tackling Food Surplus at the Farm Gate scheme will strengthen links between farms and charities to help solve the problem of food surplus on farms, with…
Jeans for Genes funding
The deadline for applications is Friday 14 March 2025, 12 midnightThe annual Jeans for Genes fundraising event encourages children and adults to wear their jeans to school or to work between Monday 15 and Sunday 21 September 2025 in exchange for a small donation. The total donations then go into the creation of this fund.This funding focuses Jeans for Genes’ grant making on trying to achieve two…
Asylum Dispersal Fund
The deadline for applications is Monday 31 March 2025The Asylum Seeker Dispersal Grant Programme, funded by Central Government, supports asylum seekers placed in Nottingham as part of the Asylum Seeker Dispersal Scheme. Nottingham City Council’s Migration Team utilises this grant to help asylum seekers integrate into local communities, fostering a welcoming and cohesive environment where they…
Big Give - Small Charity Week
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 2 April 2025, 5pmBig Give, Global’s Make Some Noise, and NCVO are thrilled to announce the launch of their yearly Small Charity Week match funding campaign. This seven-day online campaign, running from Monday 23 to Monday 30 June 2025, aims to support small charities across the UK, helping to build the resilience, skills, and profile of the small charity…
We're moving to a new LinkedIn home!
We’re excited to announce that Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service (NCVS) is in the process of transitioning from a personal LinkedIn profile to a dedicated business page! This move is part of our commitment to better serve our followers and provide more relevant, tailored content to the incredible voluntary sector in Nottingham.Why the change?Moving to a business page offers many benefits…
Micro-volunteering: engaging volunteers in minutes
In his first blog of 2025, NCVS Volunteering Development Officer Dave Thomas shares some thoughts about one area of volunteering that could help to engage new volunteers at a time when volunteers are becoming harder to engage. Volunteering doesn’t always mean long-term commitments or dedicating entire weekends to a cause. Sometimes, making a difference can take just a few minutes of someone’…
