Imagine an assessor reading your funding application, they are more than likely to have a whole pile to read and depending upon the quality and interest their attention is going to vary. You need to grab their interest at the start to increase your chances of getting their attention, so how to do this? how do you […]
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Funding Eye Training
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 […]
Lloyds TSB Foundation
Their funding programmes offer short and long term grants. Support is adapted to the needs of small and medium sized charities that are committed to delivering work which breaks or prevents cycles of disadvantage. Invest – Invest provides longer term core or delivery funding for charities which meet the programme aim and are delivering clear outcomes […]
People's Postcode Trust
People’s Postcode Trust – Small Grants Programme Open to Applications from Scotland, Wales and South of England The People’s Postcode Trust Small Grants Programme is now open to applications from Scotland, Wales and the South of England (excluding Greater London). Registered charities, SCIOs, constituted voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, community interest companies (CIC), not-for-profit […]
Powys Environmental Partnership's Small Grant Scheme
Powys Environmental Partnership’s Small Grant Scheme for 2014-15 is now accepting applications. The Small Grant Scheme, supported by Natural Resources Wales, can support projects within Powys that will benefit the environment and communities of Powys especially those that address Climate Change and biodiversity. The grant will not fund advertising and direct marketing costs or work […]
The Bulldog Trust
This is a great Trust, which embraces the spirit of resourceful giving through various initiatives which connect charities with pro bono professional expertise, offer criteria free grants for small to medium sized charities and provide bespoke tax-efficient giving for substantial donors. They have a ‘revolutionary “criteria-free” grant-making scheme’ and aims to provide small to medium sized charitable organisations with the […]
Selfie donations going to wrong charities
Be careful when donating for ‘no make up selfies’! Auto Correct and typing DONATE instead of BEAT has caused money to go to the wrong charities. Some Auto correct chanbe BEAT to BEAR which sends the donation to WWF Polar Bear Campaign, whilst putting DONATE instead of BEAT sends the funds to UNICEF http://www.itv.com/news/update/2014-03-25/text-errors-see-selfie-donations-reach-wrong-charity/
Guide to writing a Funding Strategy
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 […]
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 […]