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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
This fund closed to appliocations on 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
This fund closed to applications on Tuesday 12 November 2024Sported 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 working with adults from under-…
The Weavers' Company
This fund closed to applications on 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,…
Comic Relief Community Fund
This fund closed to applications on 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,…
Innovation Fund to support young people
This fund closed to applications on Friday 1 November 2024Registered charities, social enterprises and other non-profits that engage with young people between 16 and 25 years of age can apply for grant funding of up to £50,000 from the abrdn Charitable Foundation.The grant aims to fund based on the following themes: 'People' (social mobility, education, employment, financial wellness) and 'Planet…
Help shape the future of health and social care research in the East Midlands
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 6 November 2024The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) East Midlands is seeking your valuable opinions to help define the region’s future health and social care priorities.As they work towards securing additional funding beyond 2026, they want to ensure that their research is aligned with the needs…