The Foundation are currently reviewing their grant application process and will be launching a new online application system in April 2016.  Please check back their websitewww.ashleyfamilyfoundation.org.uk/funding/how-to-apply to see when applications will be reopened. The next round of funding will be during October 2016.  If you have already submitted a Stage 1 application after 12th January 2016, please […]

 Trustees of the Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust have decided to celebrate the successful 2015 Rugby World Cup by creating a one off grants scheme called The MSCT World Cup Legacy Grants Scheme in the following category: Projects must be for Capital or Equipment only and must leave a legacy. The organisation applying does not necessarily […]

Google Ad Grants works just like Google AdWords online advertising, by displaying your message to people who are searching for nonprofits like yours. If you’re a qualifying nonprofit, you’ll receive $10,000 USD in in-kind AdWords advertising every month. Google Ad Grants is part of the Google for Nonprofits program. To qualify for Google Ad Grants, […]

The Basil Samuel Charitable Trust The Basil Samuel Charitable Trust offers grants to charitable organisations active in the UK. In particular, the scheme wishes to support projects with the following themes: Cultural activities; Social care; Education; Medical needs. There are  no minimum or maximum grant awards, however as a guide to levels of funding during the […]

NO LONGER ACCEPTING UNSOLICITORED APPLICATIONS   The object of the Charity is the making of grants and donations to charitable bodies or for charitable purposes The Trustees meet as regularly as is necessary to assess grant applications. Applications for donations are invited from all categories of registered charity and should be in writing in the first […]

All courses are from 10-1, and held in the Arches, Rhayader. The cost is £40 per person or £140 for all four     An introduction to Crowdfunding 28 April For those new to Crowdfunding this course will provide you with the help to get started; from finding the right platform, to planning your campaign and strategies […]

Three mistakes in fundraising from the Fundraising Authority: Mistake #1 – Sending Out an Ask When Someone Follows You on Social Media Mistake #2 – Making a Fundraising Ask at Cultivation or Thank You Events Mistake #3 – One and Done Fundraising Appeals Full story here –

UK Community Foundations (UKCF) has announced the creation of a £525,000 New Beginnings Fund to support refugees joining UK communities. The New Beginnings Fund will be administrated by the community foundations in seven areas across the UK with high levels of refugees and asylum seekers. The Fund will welcome proposals from small to medium size […]

Big Lottery has launched a strength checker tool for charities The Big Lottery Fund has announced the launch of a new website that can be used by charities, community groups and social enterprises to receive free personalised reports on how to improve their performance and sustainability. The VCSE StrengthChecker, was launched on 1 February, was developed […]

First Utility Foundation is an independent charity funded and created by First Utility, the UK’s largest independent energy supplier. They support projects that make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable families and individuals across the UK by awarding grants to charitable initiatives that can deliver real improvement to quality of life. Specifically they support […]