2015 has been another busy year. Grants have been secured from many sources including Big Lottery, Comic Relief, Sobell Foundation, Health Lottery, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Tudor Trust, Tesco, Trusthouse Foundation, Morrisons Foundation, Awards for All as well as small family trusts. These have supported projects ranging from a Volunteer coordinator to a furniture Recycling to […]

A few years ago, neuroscientist Antonio Damasio made a ground breaking discovery.  He studied people with damage in the part of the brain where emotions are generated. His work found that they seemed normal, except that they were not able to feel emotions: They could not make decisions. They could describe what they should be doing in logical terms, […]

There is an interesting relationship between asking people to volunteer time and give money. Asking to volunteer then asking to donate get more money! It turns out that when people are primed to think about money they are more focused on achieving their own ends with the resources they have. They think more analytically and give […]

Funds general charitable work in the UK, but with a preference for Bristol. Previous grants  have been as much as £18,500, however most are under £500. Preference is given to small to medium sized charities working in Bristol or the surrounding area rather than large national charities. Sharon Herniman The Burges Salmon Charitable Trust Burges Salmon […]

The Trust funds projects that improve physical and mental welfare. Previous grants have ranged from £1,000 to £30,000 although most grants are for between £1,000 and £3,000. Applications must be made in writing and should include the following information Aims and objectives of the charity. Nature of the appeal. Total target if for a specific project. […]

The Community Grants Programme is provided by the ASDA Foundation. Funding is available to develop stronger better connected communities across the UK by targeting the key social issues that are affecting local communities. Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available. Funding is available for initiatives that will support local communities and meet the following […]

Small grants of between £100 and £5,000 and large grants of over £5,000 are available to UK registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £300,000. Applications must be in support of the following activities: Children and young people who are isolated, at risk of exclusion or involved in anti-social behaviour. Minority groups including […]

The A B Charitable Trust (ABCT) The Trust aims to support charities that defend human rights and promote respect for vulnerable individuals whatever their circumstances. ABCT supports charities working where human dignity is imperilled and where there are opportunities for human dignity to be affirmed. Applications are particularly welcomed from charities working to support: Refugees […]

The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund offers funding for specialist community and voluntary organisations working with carers or the rehabilitation of offenders or ex-offenders within the UK. Development Grants provide funds towards any costs incurred by the applicant in undertaking its core business so that sustainable income sources can be developed and the organisation’s income will […]

Im running 2 courses on Internet Fundraising in Llandrindod Wells Introduction to Internet Fundraising Wednesday 11th June 2014 – Half day (9.30am-1.00pm) – £25 per person This session will explain the many ways in which the internet can be used as a fundraising tool, from online donations, to shopping to advertising and more. It will show […]