A new round for this grant will be open from 1 October to 31 October. The Grant can be offered to any project within Powys that will bring a benefit to the environment and communities of Powys. Over the years the Grant has supported events ranging from environmental fairs to school recycling projects. Any innovative […]
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New funding opportunities
Comic Relief is now open again There are 5 heading: Better futures, Healthier Finances, Safer lives, Stronger Communities (Accessed through community foundations) and Fairer Society. Grants will be typically £20k-£40k. They are keen to target the poorest communities, and most funds will go to organisations with incomes under £1 million. Project need to demonstrate a […]
Upcoming training from Funding Eye
Funding Eye is delivering the following courses for PAVO in Llandrindod Wells, Powys Internet Fundraising – 18th September An introduction to fundraising using the internet. This session will explain the many ways in which the internet can be used as a fundraising tool, from online donations, to shopping to advertising and more. It will show […]
Gift Aid resources
There are a lot of really useful resources on this website about Gift Aid. “What we claim gift aid on” and “Top 10 tips to maximise gift aid are particularly useful http://www.parishresources.org.uk/giftaid/
Oakdale Trust Deadline
The Deadline for the next round of Funding from the Oakdale Trust is 1 September. Support is primarily intended to help Welsh charities engaged in social work, medical support and medical research. Some assistance is given to the arts, particularly where there is a Welsh connection, as well as environmental conservation projects in Wales, penal […]
Funding for minibus
Thye Lord’s Taverners Fund is open until 26rd August for applications for a minibus. The Lord’s Taverners minibuses are based on the current Ford Transit model, with a diesel engine. Applications will be accepted from schools/ organisations that cater for young people under the age of 25 who have a physical/ sensory/ learning disability. Full […]
Comic Relief Funding
Although the main Comic Relief grants are closed, there is money available locally through community foundations for projects that involve beneficiaries in their running / delivery. The projects should tackle isolation / disadvantage Half of the available funds are aimed at projects that increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and […]
Fund for Wales
The Fund for Wales is a campaign of the Community Foundation in Wales which makes a difference now and in the future by encouraging giving to fund community projects across Wales. For the next £1million donated to the Fund for Wales the Big Lottery Fund will match each pound – making your gift go further. […]
Inside the mind of a grant maker
This is the second of NFP Synergy’s reports on the relationship between grant-makers and charities. The first focused on the grant-maker and charity relationship from charities’ points of view. This one looks at the grant-makers’ perspectives. In contrast to the previous report which was rich with charts and data, this one is rich with quotes […]
Fundraising the Blue Peter way
The Blue Peter thermometer is clever in particular because it uses several persuasive worms on one fundraising fishing-line. • People tend to do what they see other people doing. • You’re more likely to stick with a task if you believe you have already made progress towards it. Remember how the thermometer never started empty? […]