The Prince’s Countryside Fund has opened to applications from organisations and charities that are helping rural communities across the UK. The budget for the autumn 2014 round is £600,000 with grants of up to £50,000 available to not-for-profit organisations, charities, social enterprises, Community Interest Companies, Companies limited by guarantee, and unincorporated associations. The Prince’s Countryside […]

The annual Keep Wales Tidy Awards recognise the efforts of Welsh groups that work to restore their local environment and improve life in their communities. Awards of £250 (with £50 of vouchers for each shortlisted entry) are available in each of the following categories: River Improvement Award. Coastal Enhancement Award. Recycling Innovation Award. Community Transformation […]

Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner’s Fund – Round Three Open to Applications The Commissioner’s Fund is provided by Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, Christopher Salmon, to help improve the lives of the people across the region. The scheme is funded by the proceeds of crime awarded to the police and from the sale of unclaimed […]

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for self help groups and other innovative projects that will help educate people about money/debt/consumer issues. Projects must assist people to improve their quality of life through knowledge and understanding of how to manage and take control of their own financial situation. Projects must also provide outcomes that […]

The Whitley Fund for Nature offers a wide range of awards and grants to outstanding nature conservationists around the world. Support is given to projects founded on good science, community involvement and pragmatism. Above all, the WFN champions’ passionate individuals who are committed to initiating long-lasting conservation benefits on the ground. Up to eight Whitley […]

The institute has some excellent online resources for people involved in fundraising. These are well worth a look regardless of experience. Resources cover everything from individual giving to fundraising for charities abroad through to raffles and Lotteries, corporate partnerhips and Tax effective giving. Visit the page here   They also has a series of 5 […]

Here is a short guide to help schools with their fundraising. It contains a range of fundraising ideas and possible grant funders. Content includes: Why do people give Basic Rules of fundraising Tax effective giving A to Z of Fundraising ideas Trust and Foundations for Schools    

How to Create Fundraising Appeals that Work: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising More Money from Appeals This eBook includes real-world examples of successful fundraising appeals, as well as a complete workbook and checklist that will walk you through everything from creating your fundraising campaign theme to tracking your progress and reporting the results. Get the […]

More businesses across Wales are now able to benefit from the Welsh Government Access Broadband Cymru scheme following changes to scheme rules. The scheme offers funding towards the delivery of faster broadband connections for businesses, residents and communities across Wales. It is targeted specifically at premises that currently receive slow broadband – defined under the […]

Each year the Gannett Foundation offers funding to registered charities operating in the regions linked to its 300 local newspapers and websites. The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co, Inc. owner of Newsquest Media Group, which publishes regional and local newspapers, websites and magazines across the UK. Registered charities that “make a […]