Entries now open for all businesses in Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Richmond and Spelthorne!

The nominations phase for the West London Business Awards 2021 is now open. This year, our awards will celebrate business resilience – reflecting the unprecedented impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on West London’s community.   The awards are now open for entries from all organisations doing business in West London!

There is no fee for entry, but entrants are responsible for any and all costs incurred in preparing their entry and submitting it for consideration. Shortlisted companies are required to book one company ticket to the Awards ceremony. There is no limit on the number of employees that can join the ceremony on this company ticket. This is to make sure that if you do win an award, one of your representatives will be able to accept the trophy.

Make sure you submit your entry by the deadline of 10pm, Friday 23 October 2020…

Read the Terms & Conditions for the WLB Awards 2021.
Have a question about the awards? Read our FAQs.
Before writing your entry, you are strongly advised to read our guide on ‘How to write an winning awards entry’.
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The Barrow Cadbury Trust has re-opened the COVID-19 Support Fund. The fund provides emergency response funding to organisations suffering acute financial difficulties as a result of the pandemic and operating within the Specialist Migration Sector. The fund originally closed for applications on the 2nd August 2020 but had fewer application than expected. This, the second round of applications has also extended the eligibility criteria. The programme is now open to organisations with an income of £10,000 to £3 million that provide services and support targeted at refugees and migrants. This includes organisations that only work with these groups and those that have more general objects but are seeking to maintain or expand existing services targeted at refugees and migrants. The maximum organisations can apply for is £50,000 or three months’ expenditure, whichever is the smaller. There is no application deadline and the fund will close when all its funding has been awarded. Organisations are advised to submit their application without delay. Click here

Social Investment Business and Access – The Foundation for Social Investment have announced an extra £4 million of grant funding to be used alongside The Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund to support charities and social enterprises working in England. Find out more.

The Directory of Social Change (DSC) has been publishing information on grant-making charities for over 40 years. So, it’s fair to say that we’ve learned a few things along the way. In this short blog Ian Pembridge, Senior Researcher, shares his top ten practical tips to help boost your chances of securing a grant. Find out more.

Registered London charities that are working with people with long term health conditions, mental ill-health or addictions can apply for grant of up to £10,000 to support their work. The funding is being made available through London Catalyst which runs a number of different grant making programmes. The next grant scrutiny meeting is on the 11th November 2020. Applicants are advised to submit bids at least four weeks prior to the meeting. This is for applications to the Project Grants and the Samaritan grants programme. To be eligible to apply, charities must be working with an expert health agency/provider and priority will be given to groups with an annual income of less than £250,000.Click here

Grants of between £500 and £10,000 per year are available to Christian Charities that encourage social inclusion through ministries of healing and the arts. Funding can be awarded for up to three years. The Foundation will consider applications for either capital or revenue funding. Only in exceptional circumstances will grants be given for building work. The funding is being made available through the Anchor Foundation and the next deadline for applications is the 31st January 2021. Click here

With restrictions on large gatherings and events still in place due to Covid-19, the iconic Notting Hill Carnival will be going ahead online this year. Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the digital 2020 Notting Hill Carnival: Access All Areas, will be held with a range of online experiences on various channels.

As this year’s Carnival may look a little different, we want to celebrate your past memories and favourite Carnival moments from previous years. Whether you were trading, holding an event, or just enjoying the festivities, we want to hear from you!

Post your photos or videos with the hashtag #MyBestCarnival on Instagram or Twitter to feature on our social media channels. Find out more

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) has published a new report on how foundations can align funding practices with their mission, consider the impact of funding practices on those who experience them, and seek to achieve a positive impact beyond a financial contribution. Find out more.