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 […]
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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 […]
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/