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The National Lottery UK Fund
There is no deadlineThe UK Fund offers substantial funding for existing projects that bring diverse communities together. They now support initiatives that empower children and young people to use their voices to influence change. UK-based charitable organisations can apply for grants ranging from £500,000 to £5 million, covering two to ten years of activity. The fund expects to support around 20…
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…
Social Enterprise Accelerator takes off
Chris Hill, NCVS Social Enterprise Development Coordinator, shares his views on the first two Social Enterprise Accelerator workshops.The Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA) programme delivered its first two workshops on Tuesday 2 and Thursday 11 July 2024: An Introduction to Social Enterprise and Legal Structures and Governance for Social Enterprise.The attendees, new to Social Enterprise…
Severn Trent: Core funding
This fund closed to applications on Sunday 1 September 2024, 12 midnightSevern Trent has funding of between £5,000 and £20,000 (depending on the size of the organisation) for one year to help not-for-profit groups get through this incredibly challenging time. This funding is for groups that deliver a vital service for local residents and improve wider community wellbeing, especially supporting…
Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme
This is a rolling programme and will close once all of the funding has been awarded.Being active can have a significant impact on living well with Parkinson’s, regardless of symptoms or time since diagnosis. The Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme supports activity providers, communities, networks, organisations, and others to develop opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to…
Volunteer leadership: Key skills and attributes
In this edition of his blog series, NCVS Volunteering Development Officer Dave Thomas turns the spotlight on leaders of volunteers.Volunteering is a cornerstone of community building and social impact. At the heart of successful volunteer initiatives are effective leaders of volunteers who guide, motivate, and support their teams. Being a leader of volunteers is not merely about managing tasks;…
ASKLiON community directory survey
This survey closed on Monday 5 August 2024Have you used Notts Help Yourself or ASKLiON community directories? If so, what has been your experience, and do you have any suggestions for improvement?They are seeking your input in the development of an online community directory provided by Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and local NHS services. This directory will provide up…
Police and Crime Plan for 2024-2029
This survey will be open for responses until Monday 2 September 2024The new Police Crime Commissioner for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, Gary Godden, is in the process of creating a Police and Crime Plan for 2024–2029 on behalf of the public.The Police and Crime Plan will set strategic priorities for Nottinghamshire Police, aiming to commission services to prevent crime and support victims, with…
Good news in focus: Pulp Friction's inspiring win
Back in May, we shared on our social media channels and e-bulletin the amazing news that Pulp Friction, a local Community Interest Company (CIC), had won a very prestigious award. Here, David Saunders, NCVS Group Development Officer, shares more about the group and their journey together to update their charity status.The Pulp Friction Smoothie Bar CIC, established as a Community Interest Company…
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Ideas and Pioneers fund
This fund closed to applications on Monday 16 September 2024The Paul Hamlyn Foundation has grants of up to £20,000 and a programme of support to help individuals and organisations develop their skills and explore an idea for social change that has the potential to transform the way things are currently done. The fund specifically focuses on early-stage ideas when it’s harder to get funding and…