I put together this outline together to help anyone make a start with their strategy and unsure what to include. I’ve suggested a number of headings and content to help identify funding needs and priorities for an organisation. On the website I’ve also put a simple example of a strategy for a small organisation and […]
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Community Foundations
Don’t forget to check out your local Community Foundation when looking for smaller grants; they normally have a range of small schemes available; They are often very targeted but may be just what you are looking for For Wales visit here To find one in England near you visit here
The Prince's Countryside Fund
A new rounds of the fund is open until 10th April. In this round, the Fund seeks to address and provide funding to tackle four key issues: Rural isolation. Decline of rural communities. Low farming incomes. Lack of access to training The maximum per project is £75,000 and the main themes of the fund are; improving […]
Funding Eye now on Twitter
You can now follow Funding eye on Twitter @funding_eye
Coastal Community Fund Open
Do you live by the coast? The Coastal Communities Fund (from Big Lottery Fund) supports projects that boost the economic prospects of coastal communities across the UK. The programme funds a wide range of projects, including those that support charities, the environment, education and health Funding awards of over £50,000 are available for projects lasting up […]
Fundraising Skills Day
The Institute of Fundraising are holding a Skills day in North Wales on the 7th May, in Llandudno. This will include Key Skills for Fundraisers Working with Trustees How to present your project to Funders Preparing a Fundraising Strategy Action Learning Session More information here: http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/events-and-training/events/north-wales-skills-day/
The Tourism Investment Support Scheme
The Tourism Investment Support Scheme(TISS) is open for both existing and new tourism businesses in Wales. Support is available for the purpose of upgrading the quality of facilities and increasing capacity where there is a gap in the market. We are also encouraging businesses to show how aspects of the planned development will directly […]
Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust is seeking to fund projects by charitable organisations that help the elderly and promote music and the arts. Grants are usually in the range of £1,000 – £3,000 and are awarded for one year. The next closing date for applications is 1 June 2014. Previous award recipients have included: A grant towards a resource […]
Online Fundraising conference
The world’s best virtual conference covering digital fundraising techniques and their integration with other channels is back – and it’s FREE to attend! Fundraising Online 2014 will be taking place on 21 and 22 May. Last year, over 2,000 delegates from 120 countries signed up to benefit from the expertise of renowned speakers in […]
Lloyds TSB Foundation
Lloyds TSB have launched their new funding strategy (available here). It focuses on ‘Breaking disadvantage and Bettering Lives’; they are looking to invest in charities that support people break out of disadvantage at critical points in their lives and promote practical approaches to lasting change. As before they are focusing on small to medium sized […]