Comic Relief small grant scheme – Deadline on 15 August. It will fund projects that increase access to sport and exercise or that increase local services, build skills of local people, increase community cohesion, respond to local economic needs. Up to £10,000 http://www.cfiw.org.uk/grants.html#comicrelief
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People's Health Trust – new funding round
People’s Health Trust is an independent charity addressing health inequalities across Great Britain. Their new funding round will be open in a few weeks; visit the link below to register an interest http://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/?dm_i=10CZ,VPC6,6NCI1W,2M8QA,1#
Statistics for funding
For those in Powys, the link below provides useful statistics for to support funding applications; the stats cover all aspects of life in Powys from transport, to economy, to housing and education. http://www.powys-i.org.uk/index.php?id=9756&L=0
Promoting Change Network – LankellyChase
LankellyChase wants to form a funded network of 15-20 organisations who are working to transform the lives of people who face severe and multiple disadvantage. The network will promote the exchange of ideas and learning and the creation of a strong evidence base to show how positive interventions can be both transformational and cost effective. […]
Powys Well Being Activity Grant
Powys Well Being Activity Grant 2012/13 The aim of the grant is to support the priority areas outlined within the Powys Public Health Strategic Framework and be core to the ‘Our Healthy Future’ priority areas for action which include; reducing smoking prevalence, increasing physical activity and healthy eating, reducing the harm associated with alcohol and […]
Alec Dickson Trust
The Alec Dickson Trust provides grants of up to £500 to help young people of up to 30 or small groups of young people to run a volunteering project in their local area. The fund seeks to support projects that enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society such as, the homeless, […]
CFAP
If you are considering applying to CFAP (Communities Facilities Activities Programme), be aware that the deadline and the end of the month is the last round. A new scheme will be launched next year, but is is not yet known the remit of this.
Funding tips
TIPS Before applying to a trust, check out their page on the charity commission website. I always go through their accounts as these will show who and the amounts of money they have been giving to. Some will also have some information on the projects they have funded. You can also find who the trustees […]
Free consultancy support –
Free Consultancy Support for Small Charities (well an income under £1 million!) FROM INSTITUTE OF FUNDRAISING) DEADLINE TO APPLY 16 JULY We are delighted to be able to offer three small charities access to free consultancy through our Office for Civil Society (OCS) project. Building on the success of the award made to Support Dogs […]
Santander Foundation 'top tips'
Top ten tips from the Santander Foundation Great applications don’t start with the application form. You should start by reviewing what your charity needs in order to reach its goals over the next year to three years. Don’t chase the money. Have a funding strategy and stick to it. Once you’ve identified which funders you […]