Provide grants for projects in the fields of children and young people, social welfare and health, with a priority to those organisations supporting disabled adults. They have a preference for groups operating in Hertfordshire. Previous grants have been for between £1,000 and £75,000. During  the financial year which ended as of April 2016, the Foundation […]

The Clothworkers’ Foundation was set up by The Clothworkers’ Company in 1977 and aims to improve the lives of people and communities, particularly those facing disadvantage They award capital grants to charities which work in one of their programme areas. You can apply for a grant under our Main Grants Programme, which is for UK charities with an annual income […]

Launched in 2010, GoFundMe is the world’s largest social fundraising platform, with over $3billion raised so far. With a community of more than 25 million donors, GoFundMe is changing the way the world gives. Whether it is for a local charity, an international non-profit organisation or just a deserving person in your area, you can fundraise […]

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 […]