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Broxtowe Green Umbrella event
Helen Oparinde, NCVS Group Support Coordinator (Broxtowe Borough) went to a community network event to promote the training and group support project currently available to voluntary groups in Broxtowe Borough. Here, she shares her thoughts and takeaways.Broxtowe Green Umbrella, an informal group of climate activists, organised a community networking event with other green and sustainability-…
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Family focus programme
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 18 December 2024, 12 noonThe Armed Forces Covenant Fund has grant funding of between £50,000 and £100,000 available to fund projects that explore and pilot solutions for family members—collectively and as individuals of wounded, injured, and sick serving persons or Veterans. The fund is open to registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs),…
Best practices in volunteer supervision and support
Our Volunteering Development Officer, Dave Thomas, turns his thoughts to the ongoing relationship that we build with a volunteer and offers some advice and a free download to support this process.Volunteers are a vital part of our organisations, offering their time, skills, and energy to support causes they care about. As leaders of volunteers, it’s our responsibility to ensure that their…
Goose on the loose
Communications and Marketing Coordinator and Project Support Administrator, Billie and Davia attended the prestigious Goose Fair Dinner and The Nottingham Awards. It wasn't all smooth sailing as Billie tells the story of a Derby girl in Nottingham.Thursday 26 of September, marked a significant day for this Derby girl as I set out to experience that most Nottingham of events – The Goose Fair. More…
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…
Children in Need: Core costs funding
There is no application deadline, organisations can apply at any timeCharities and not-for-profit organisations can now apply for the Children in Need Core Costs Funding Stream, which supports day-to-day operational expenses such as management, HR, office expenses, accountancy, communications, and governance. Eligible organisations can receive up to £120,000 over three years (£40,000 annually).…
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…
