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DWF Foundation
This fund closed to applications on Thursday 31 October 2024The DWF Foundation (also referred to as the Foundation) is an independent charity, founded by DWF, with the sole aim of providing funds, resources, and mentoring support to help individuals, groups, and communities achieve their full potential.Funds of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities whose work impacts homelessness,…
Pink Ribbon Foundation grant funding
The deadline for applications is Friday 30 May 2025The Pink Ribbon Foundation is offering grants of up to £6,000, with the potential for higher amounts at the Foundation's discretion, to charitable organisations dedicated to supporting those living with breast cancer. Eligible entities include social enterprises, Community Interest Companies (CICs), and charities.The Foundation's mission is to…
CharityJob fund
This fund closed to applications on Friday 4 October 2024As part of its sister site CharityConnect annual giving, CharityJob invites you to apply for a share of a £100,000 donation.Due to an unprecedented volume of entries over the past two years, to qualify, you must:Be a UK-based charity with 50 or fewer employees.Have an annual income of less than £1 million.Spend less than 25% of your income…
Celebrating Gedling Borough's Voluntary and Community Sector
Nikyla Manners, Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator at NCVS, shares her views on a recent celebration event designed to give a voice to the voluntary sector in Gedling Borough.On Thursday 5 September 2024, it was our privilege to facilitate Gedling Borough’s Voluntary and Community Sector Voice and Celebration Event at The Richard Herrod Centre. Thank you to the representatives from…
The Trailblazer Fund
This fund closed to applications on Friday 22 November 2024, 5pmThe Youth Music Trailblazer fund offers grants ranging from £2,000 to £30,000 (up to £15,000 for organisations less than one year old) to organisations in England for projects that help children and young people (up to 25 years old) engage in music. Organisations must be constituted and have a management committee, you do not have to…
Skipton Charitable Foundation
This fund closed to applications on Thursday 31 October 2024The Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation was established in February 2000, supporting registered charities throughout the UK and distributing donations. Skipton Building Society makes an annual payment to the Charitable Foundation to fund these donations. Independent of Skipton Building Society, the Charitable Foundation’s…
Together against hate: NCVS’s response to recent riots
NCVS wholeheartedly supports the message from NAVCA, our national body. Over the past few days, we’ve been connecting with colleagues and members and monitoring social media to understand the situation and determine how best to support Nottingham. You can read NAVCA's message here. The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has also released a statement, which you can read here.Now…
The A B Charitable Trust: Human Rights Framework
This fund closed for applications on Friday 25 October 2024The A B Charitable Trust supports UK charities focused on human rights protection, including advocacy and systemic change work. Grants of between £10,000 and £30,000 available for eligible UK organisations. Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities with an annual income between £150,000 and £1.5 million and have operated for at…
Innovation and Improvement in Health and Care Fund
This fund closed to applications on Friday 15 November 2024Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust has a long track record of supporting capital investment to improve services or facilities for people living with serious long-term or life-limiting conditions. Following a strategic review, the Innovation and Improvement in Health and Care Fund was launched in 2022 to support the development of new models…
The benefits of involving Lead Volunteers
NCVS Volunteering Development Officer, Dave Thomas, has recently been talking to some leaders of volunteers about one way to reduce the workload and stress of managing a team—particularly a large team. Creating a supportive and effective environment is crucial for the success of any volunteer programme. However, many leaders of volunteers find it difficult to provide as much support as they…
