The Institute of Fundraising have produced a number of short videos that cover a range of fundraising topics; these include fundraising techniques, fundraising strategies, ethics, codes and legislation. There are also useful handouts to go with them
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People and Places – Big Lottery Wales
Don’t forget that the lottery have changed their guidance for round 1. There is now a much stronger emphasis on the need for your project. Previously (it certainly felt like anyway) almost everything would go through round 1 and they would at that point ask for greater evidence of need in the full application if […]
Catkin Pussywillow
May not be a big trust, but have my favoutite name of a grant giving body! They are a general funder including health, education and training,prevention of poverty, arts, heritage and disability. Recent grants range from £250 to £50,000 and for both local and national organisations Details via Open Charities http://opencharities.org/charities/1100036
Esmee Fairbairn video
There is a short but very good video on the foundations website that gives a good insight into what they are looking for in applications. well worth a view even if you are not applying to them it is relevant for many other trusts. http://esmeefairbairn.org.uk/apply-for-funding/hints-and-tips If you are applying to them they have a very […]
Santander Foundation
The Santander Foundation have changed their application form for their Central Fund. The fund has 2 priorities: Learn & Grow offers grants of up to £10,000 to fund activities which help disadvantaged people to improve skills, build confidence or employability. Money Skills offers grants of up to £10,000 to charities and credit unions who want to help […]
The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Within the overall terms of its Charitable Objectives, the priorities of the D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust focus on the arts, medical welfare and the environment, and are directed towards charities for which the Trust’s contribution will make a major difference. In particular, bursaries for arts education establishments, promotion of access, education and excellence in the […]
Ward Blenkinsop Trust
Ward Blenkinsop Trust grants are to support registered charities and voluntary and community organisations undertaking general charitable projects. There are a discretionary funder that allows itself plenty of scope for funding initiatives that appeal to trustees. The level of giving is normally in the region of £100,000-£200,000 per annum, so awards are likely to be small. The do […]
People's Postcode Lottery Open
Registered charities, SCIOs, constituted voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, community interest companies (CIC), not-for-profit organisations and sports clubs are eligible to apply. Grants range from £500 to £20,000 for organisations in Scotland and England and up to £5,000 for those in Wales. Funding is available for projects that advance citizenship or community development. Advancing […]
International Tree Foundation
Grants of up to £1,000 are available to non-Governmental organisations in the UK for projects that will plant a minimum of 50 trees, plant indigenous broadleaf tree species, such as alder, beech, hazel, lime, oak and willow and plant trees in community spaces. The projects should: Conserve, restore and protect indigenous trees and woodlands, forests, […]
Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation
This general grant making trust supports a diverse range of charities. Grants are divided into the following categories. Community Education Arts Health Social Welfare Amateur Sport Emergency and Armed Forces Environment Animal Welfare The trustees support capital projects only, and not running costs. In cases where grants are made, the projects are expected to be […]