Hammersmith Bridge Update

An exciting update on the Hammersmith Bridge closure has been published on the council’s website: Click here

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Searching for a Grant?

As well as our regular newsletter containing up to date funding opportunities Sobus subscribes to Grantfinder.

Grantinder is one of the largest database of funders from across the UK. It is well maintained and up to date. However, in order to search the database well it needs some clear information:

  • type of organisation e.g. charity, CIC etc
  • your organisations’s aims
  • what you are intending to do with the funding and who will benefit
  • how much you require.

From this point onwards the database will produce a range of funding opportunities. And within that it will give clear criteria about what the funder expects and what you as an organisation might need in order to apply e.g. a certain level of income. Usually there will be about 20+ funders for each search but it can be a good place to start.

If you need Sobus to carry out a search then contact us by email at admin@sobus.org.uk

Alternatively if you are not too clear about how to describe your funding needs then please contact Nigel at nigel.jacques@sobus.org.uk

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Age UK London Urge – Get Your FREE Flu Jab

Age UK London urge now more than ever, to get your free flu jab and protect yourself and those around you. For the Age UK Flu Vaccine Toolkit, click here . For information and resources, click here.

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BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme (UK)

The BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme which supports children and young people up to the age of 18 living with severe poverty as well as additional pressures such as domestic violence, disability or poor health in the family is currently open for applications. The fund will cover the purchase of critical items such as gas or electric cookers and other essential household items. Applications need to be submitted by a referrer organisation on behalf of the family. The Emergency Essentials Programme is currently operating as normal and we aim to process applications within 10 working days. Funding is also available to families affected by the recent severe flooding. Click here

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Funding for Charities Working with Older People (UK)

Grants of between £15,000 and £75,000 are available to charitable organisations which provide care and services for older people, particularly if they have a neurodegenerative condition or are isolated. The Wolfson Foundation will provide funding for new build, refurbishment or equipment projects which aim to provide increased access to services for new and existing users, improve the quality and range of services, and improve the financial stability of the organisation. Match funding is required for projects costing more than £50,000. There is a 2-stage application process and the next stage 1 closing date is the 5th January 2021. Applications successful at this stage will have until the 1st March 2021 to complete the stage 2 application. Click here

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The Volant Trust Funding

The Volant Trust’s current round of funding will close for applications on 31 December. The Covid-19 Response Fund looks to support charities operating in the UK and internationally, that ‘demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable people’, particularly those who have been impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The trust will also consider applications for medical equipment and the production or distribution of PPE. Prospective applicants are advised to complete an Eligibility Checklist before making an application, which can be found here.

 

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Charity Governance Code

The updated 2020 Charity Governance Code follows a rigorous consultation with the charity sector that received over 800 responses. The enhancements focus on Principle 3: Integrity and Principle 6: Diversity, now called Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Find out more.

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£1m Innovation Fund Opens for London Charities

Charities have been invited to help address the “biggest challenges” facing London, through a fund backed by the city’s mayor Sadiq Khan. Civil Society has reported that the £1m Resilience Fund, which will be funded through the Greater London Authority and managed by the innovation foundation Nesta, will make grants of up to £40,000. Find out more.

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Community Business Crowdmatch

Crowdfunder and Power to Change are working together to help community businesses develop and adapt services in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Find out more.

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YHFF Website and Venue Bank

Website

We now have a new interactive platform for our local networks to upload details about their organisation and specific projects in borough – making your project or organisation easier to find and access.

The type of offers you can upload on the site, include:
• Programmes for young people (0-25yrs delivered within the community
• School based projects (for young people, or staff)
• Parent programmes
• Support for charity organisations / community groups – e.g. training, taster sessions, partnership opportunities, etc.

You can also use the website to support your recruitment efforts – if you upload any vacancies you have (paid or voluntary). We will then support this by promoting the offers within the local community and in any of the YPF boroughs with the platform.

Sign up to our website

To receive a ‘HOW TO’ guide or for futher support please contact on info@yhff.org.uk

Venue Bank

Charities working with Children and Young People are finding it increasing difficult to locate suitable premises from where they can deliver their much-needed services.

Sign up for the Venue Bank

How to guide is located here and for any more info please contact info@yhff.org.uk

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