Think Big is O2’s youth programme designed to empower young people (aged 13-25) who want to make changes to their communities The following is available once in the programme: £300 cash for the project. Training and support. A Think Big merchandise pack. Communications tools. Support from the team of O2 helpers. Projects that are invited to be taken […]
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Crowd Funding
New to Crowdfunding? Try this free E Book from Oscar A Jofre, CEO of BoardSuite. The ebook, titled: “Equity Crowdfunding 101, The Global Guide to a Financial Revolution”, was written for entrepreneurs, lawyers, accountants and consultants who want to raise capital via equity crowdfunding and are looking to get a basic understanding. Available here
Tips from 'First Monday'
Fact or myth – 5 conventional wisdom’s of Direct mail demystified You know the scene. The direct marketing ‘guru’ stands up at the conference or training session and delivers her or himself of their best kept dm secrets. Its VITAL you do X. Its ESSENTIAL that the letter opens with Y. Its CRITICAL that the […]
Starbucks Youth Action
Funding of up to £2000 available for young people across Wales Youth Cymru have announced that Starbucks Youth Action funding is available for young people to deliver a project to make a positive difference in their community. The fund provides training and seed funding of up to £2000 to help young people aged 16-24 get their […]
Waterloo Foundation
Community Energy in Wales What they want to help: The problems of climate change, and rising fuel and energy costs can be partly tackled using renewable energy systems. Wales has a wealth of natural resources with potential for clean, renewable energy generation. Communities that choose to produce their own energy can often generate a surplus, […]
RBS Inspiring Youth in Enterprise Launches Round 4
RBS Inspiring Youth in Enterprise has opened to applications for Round 4. Non-profit organisations based and operating in the UK with a track record of providing enterprise support to young people may now apply for Round 4. Projects should focus on assisting young people aged 13-30 years old to explore enterprise, explore the option of […]
Comic Relief Local Communities
Communities, Culture, Educating & Young People, Health | Clwyd, Dyfed, Gwent, Gwynedd, Mid Glamorgan, Powys, South Glamorgan, West Glamorgan Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available. The programme aims to empower local people, enabling them to create lasting change in their communities. Projects should be run by people directly affected by the issues they […]
New programme – Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales
The current programme focuses on funding core work that helps disadvantaged people to play a fuller role in the community. Improved social and community involvement. Improved life choices and chances. Helping people to be heard. Charities that are located in either England or Wales can apply for grants for between one and three years that […]
Food Festival Grant Funding Programme
Grants are available for food producers wishing to take part in food festivals throughout Wales, funding is for the costs associated with attending food festivals. Food producers may apply for support through this scheme at any time For more information, visit the website
Power to Change
Supporting community-led enterprises and kick starting community action across England Power to Change is a new initiative from the Big Lottery (England) which will invest up to £150 million to support the development of sustainable community-led enterprises across England. The National Lottery funding will be delivered through an independent grant-making Trust from autumn 2014 http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/powertochange