The Lloyds TSB Foundation fhas launched a new £2 million funding programme which has a focus on older people who are experiencing financial difficulties. It is offering grants up to a value of £50,000 over 3 years Applications must be for work that improves the life choices and chances for older people and: Offers a […]
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Tips for Lottery funding
When putting applications together for the Lottery; I have found the following pointers to improve success; – Keep it simple – keep to a simple aim for the application; this allows you to repeat / reinforce the message of the application. The more complex you make an application and the more you try to do, […]
Environmental Grant from Powys CC
The Powys Environmental Partnership is one of five thematic partnerships working under the Powys Local Service Board. The Small Grant Scheme can be offered to any project within Powys that will benefit the environment and communities of Powys and support the environmental aims of the One Powys Plan. Further details can be found here http://one.powys.gov.uk/index.php?id=11571&L=0 […]
Gift Aid – are you doing it right?
According to HMRC 25% of charities are using the incorrect form to claim gift aid, you should be using the most recent version of form R68i, failure to do so may result in gift aid not being claimed. For more information and to get the most up to date for visit http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/complete-form-r68i.htm
Ideas Fund Innovators
Funding up to £1000 is available to assist groups or individuals who have projects that are inspiring, original, innovative and that can be delivered in all creative disciplines in the UK. Applications from ALL creative sisciplines will be considered The deadline is 21 September 2012 Enquiries IdeasTap Woolyard 54 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3UD Visit […]
Grants for IT
Voluntary organisations can apply for funding towards PC’s, WebSite Development, training, software and any capital items required. Restriction of one application per year Typical projects that have been awarded include community re-generation/enrichment, community activities and those groups which involve their community in learning new skills. http://www.netsolutionswales.co.uk/e-nsw-2/grants.asp
Heritage Lottery Fund
The Heritiage Lottery Fund is open for applications for their new grant fund All Our Stories. All Our Stories is an opportunity for everyone to get involved in their heritage. With our funding and support you could plan activities that help you explore, share and celebrate yours. http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/allourstories.aspx
Welsh Government Grants for third sector
The Welsh Government have a list of all their grants for the third sector,there are a lot of grants listed, but check the closing dates for you get too excited, as many of the schemes closed several years ago!
Beginners Guide to fundraising using social media
This gives a useful tips to help get you started with or improve your fundraising using social media.
Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust
This scheme will be open from 01st June 2012 to 10th September 2012 to receive applications for regional projects, up to a value of £7,500 They fund under; Sports, Arts, COmmunity and Environment For the community priority ‘The Trust will give priority to organisations that are looking to tackle social, personal, economic or cultural barriers […]