Earth Ways crowdfunding platform was created to help raise funds for projects which support three key ethical principles: Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share. Earth Care refers to activities which preserve the soil, keep the air and water clean, protect biodiversity, and conserve energy and natural resources. People Care is about health and well-being, nourishment with […]

These are the Big  lottery Funds Vision and Principles; well worth reading to put any bids to them in the right context Our Vision: People in the Lead We believe people should be in the lead in improving their lives and communities. Our approach will focus on the skills, assets and energy that people can […]

Although there are no set funding levels, grants tend to range from £1,000 to £30,000. The Trust’s objectives are to promote, facilitate and support charitable work in the areas of agriculture, rural development and insurance in the United Kingdom and in particular: Advance the education of young people within rural areas. Relieve poverty within rural […]

The Cobb Charity offers grants to small charities working throughout the UK and aims to benefit projects promoting a more sustainable environment through education. Eligible education topics include:      Traditional country skills.      Recycling.      Food and health.      Organic food production. They do not have a website: Eleanor Allitt Cobb Charity 2 New Cottages […]

Localgiving is a charity that helps grassroots organisations fundraise online, develop their digital skills and connect with local people. Since 2009, they have helped charitable organisations to raise over £13 million online! Thanks to generous funding and support from Big Lottery Wales, Localgiving has launched an exciting two year programme in Wales. Charities who take […]

Community consultation and participation is now central to success. “Working together, people and communities will use their strengths to make positive impacts on the things that matter to them the most” – this is their overarching aim the criteria is now based on: Your community has been involved in the planning of the project and […]

An Emotional Journey: How charity brands can cut through the noise The free report looks at the role of emotions in the public’s relationships and engagement with charity brands. NFP  found that there is little evidence that rational deliberation bears any major role in donor decision making; decisions are trending towards quick emotion choices, rather than […]

CLOSES  13th October 2017 (midday):  Grants of up to £150,000 (inclusive) Funding available We expect to make approximately 20 grants of around £100,000-£150,000 across the UK. This funding programme is for vulnerable and disadvantaged men, aged between 11 and 20 years, who are experiencing mental health problems. We are focusing on this age group as 50% […]

The Society Foundation is an independent grant giving trust. They provide financial support for organisations that help potentially disadvantaged people move towards paid work. The groups they prioritise are the recently homeless or vulnerably housed, ex-offenders, and 16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training. They typically offer micro-grants of up to £2,000 to small […]

Accept applications from charitable, not-for-profit organisations operating in England, Wales or Scotland. There are no funding limits. The organisations they advise prefer to tailor their support based on the merits of an application and a variety of other factors. Their values are based on the Catholic faith, but welcome applications from religious and secular organisations. […]