UK Aid Direct is a competitive challenge for small and medium-sized UK and international Civil Society Organisations working in the health sector to reduce poverty. The first funding round will focus on finishing the job on the Health Millennium Development Goals (MDGs 4, 5 & 6 – Reduce child mortality, improve maternal health and combat […]

Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) is administering a one-off grant scheme to disperse the charitable funds of the Rest Bay Convalescent Hotel in Porthcawl. One-off, unrestricted donations of up to £100,000 are available to registered charities supporting to individuals who are affected by ill health, work-limiting health conditions, disabilities or ageing. Funding is only […]

The BBC Children in Need funds project that are working with disadvantaged children and young people, who are under 18 years of age. They have 2 funds: A small grant scheme up to £10,000 for 1 year projects and the main grants for grants over £10,000 and projects up to 3 years. the next deadline […]

The Radio 4 Appeal is a weekly 3 minute programme highlighting the work of a charity and appealing for donations to support its activities. The appeal aims to provide an opportunity for raising money and awareness to a variety of charities. The appeal is a fantastic way for a charity to engage with the BBC’s […]

Here’s the 6 golden rules to writing good grant application from the GRIN Newsletter   RULE #1: Read the eligibility criteria carefully. It’s amazing how many people don’t! RULE #2:  Answer the specific questions asked by the funder – your application won’t stand a chance of being considered for a grant bif you go off […]

The next funding round for the GBT/BT Joint funding initiative is now open, with a deadline of Friday 14th November at 5:00pm. This will be the final funding round for 2014/15 and there will be a cap of 300 applications. Therefore, it is recommended submit your application as soon as possible. Application for Round 1 2015/16 will open […]

The Institute of Fundraising have produced a number of short videos that cover a range of fundraising topics; these include fundraising techniques, fundraising strategies, ethics, codes and legislation. There are also useful handouts to go with them    

Don’t forget that the lottery have changed their guidance for round 1. There is now a much stronger emphasis on the need for your project. Previously (it certainly felt like anyway) almost everything would go through round 1 and they would at that point ask for greater evidence of need in the full application if […]

May not be a big trust, but have my favoutite name of a grant giving body! They are a general funder including health, education and training,prevention of poverty, arts, heritage and disability. Recent grants range from £250 to £50,000 and for both local and national organisations Details via Open Charities http://opencharities.org/charities/1100036