The Alec Dickson Trust provides grants of up to £500 to help young people of up to 30 or small groups of young people to run a volunteering project in their local area. The fund seeks to support projects that enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society such as, the homeless, […]

If you are considering applying to CFAP (Communities Facilities Activities Programme), be aware that the deadline and the end of the month is the last round. A new scheme will be launched next year, but is is not yet known the remit of this.

TIPS Before applying to a trust, check out their page on the charity commission website. I always go through their accounts as these will show who and the amounts of money they have been giving to. Some will also have some information on the projects they have funded. You can also find who the trustees […]

Top ten tips from the Santander Foundation Great applications don’t start with the application form. You should start by reviewing what your charity needs in order to reach its goals over the next year to three years. Don’t chase the money. Have a funding strategy and stick to it. Once you’ve identified which funders you […]

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 […]

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 […]

The current round of funding is due to close on 13 April. They will fund projects to help reconnect people with the countryside and that support improving the sustainability of rural communities. They also fund up to £50,000

This is a great foundation for projects in Powys as one of their priorities is rural communities, there are further priorities within this broad area which include older people, mental health and young people so very broad. Their funding for revenue is under £10,000 but can be used for core costs. They also have a […]