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GreenSpace Bulletin Archive
Looking for back issues of the monthly GreenSpace bulletin? Look no further. We've been publishing the GreenSpace bulletin since February 2022. Links to all issues are below. If you would like to join the GreenSpace mailing list and have the bulletin delivered direct to your inbox, please email greenspace@nottinghamcvs.co.uk. GreenSpace bulletin 32 (November 2024)GreenSpace…
B&Q Foundation grant funding 2024
The deadline for applications is Friday 15 November 2024, 6pmThe B&Q Foundation has funding of £10,000 for internal projects and £5,000 for garden projects available for charities only who are supporting people in need in the UK—those experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, impacted by health, disability, or other disadvantage or distress.The B&Q Foundation is looking to fund…
Delivering volunteer training
In this blog, Dave Thomas, NCVS Volunteering Development Officer considers the training that Leaders of Volunteers deliver to new and existing volunteers. You might want to grab a cup of tea and a biscuit for this one, this blog is packed full of useful info!Traditionally, this would always have been in face-to-face sessions, but with the widespread adoption of technology in the Voluntary,…
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Arts-based Learning Fund
There is no deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basisFunding of between £30,000 and £300,000 (up to £100,000 per year) is available to support arts and cultural organisations to work in partnership with schools to make arts-based learning a core part of education.The aim of the fund is to:Support arts organisations to work in partnership with formal education settings, leading to a…
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Migration Fund
There is no deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basisFunding of up to £60,000 per year (for three to four years) or up to £50,000 per year (for five years) is available to support not-for-profit organisations that are working towards dismantling hostile environments, tackling the root causes of injustice and fostering solidarity between communities.The funding can be used to cover:…
Small grants to support warmer housing events
There is no stated deadline. However, all funding must be spent by Friday 28 February 2025, so it is advised to apply as soon as possibleNation’s Biggest Housewarming Week begins on Monday 25 November 2024, with Wednesday 27 November 2024 being Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. To mark this, National Energy Action (NEA) is running a small grants scheme for organisations to deliver a community event in…
Funding available for homeless charities
The deadline for applications is Sunday 15 December 2024, 5pmUK-registered charities that support the homeless can apply for up to £5,000 in funding from Help the Homeless.Funding will only be provided for 'capital' projects not core or running costs. All applications must relate to projects that assist individuals in their return to mainstream society, rather than simply offering shelter or…
Cash4Clubs
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 12 November 2024 (may close earlier if demand is high)Sported has teamed up with Cash4Clubs (Cash4Clubs is funded by Flutter UK and Ireland, part of Flutter Entertainment, the global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider) to deliver another round of funding in 2024. Unrestricted grants of up to £2000 are available for community organisations…
The Weavers' Company
The deadline for applications is Thursday 14 November 2024The Weavers' Company is the oldest Livery Company in the City of London continuing to fulfil its role of support for the art and skill of weaving, whilst actively helping to improve society.Applications must fall into one of the priority areas: supporting offenders into work, helping specific groups within the criminal justice sector, or…
Comic Relief Community Fund
The deadline for applications is Friday 8 November 2024The Comic Relief Community Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 for grassroots, community-led organisations in England to help support the delivery of services and activities that benefit local communities.Funding can be used for direct project costs or to support your core running expenses. Whether you need help with staff wages,…