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, […]
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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 […]
Advocacy Fundraising
Ive come across this site recently, which although aimed ad advocacy fundraising, the information, tips etc are just as relevant for other applications, worth a visit http://www.advocacyfunding.co.uk/improve-funding-prospects/#more-801
People's Postcode Trust
The Trust is open for applications from groups in Wales from 9th Jult until 24th August. Their small grants program exists to try to make the world a better place through short-term, project specific funding. Funding is for 3 month projects, ranging from £500 up to £5,000 in Wales to registered charities, community and voluntary […]
Lloyds TSB Foundation Older people Programme
The Lloyds TSB Foundation fhas launched a new £2 million funding programme which has a focus on older people who are experiencing financial difficulties. It is offering grants up to a value of £50,000 over 3 years Applications must be for work that improves the life choices and chances for older people and: Offers a […]
Tips for Lottery funding
When putting applications together for the Lottery; I have found the following pointers to improve success; – Keep it simple – keep to a simple aim for the application; this allows you to repeat / reinforce the message of the application. The more complex you make an application and the more you try to do, […]
Environmental Grant from Powys CC
The Powys Environmental Partnership is one of five thematic partnerships working under the Powys Local Service Board. The Small Grant Scheme can be offered to any project within Powys that will benefit the environment and communities of Powys and support the environmental aims of the One Powys Plan. Further details can be found here http://one.powys.gov.uk/index.php?id=11571&L=0 […]