Screwfix Foundation (UK)

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to local charities and not for profit organisations for projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for of those in need in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Screwfix Foundations and the grants are available for all kinds of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas, to decorating the homes of people living with sickness and disabilities. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. The next closing date for applications is the 14th November 2021. Screwfix Foundation (UK)

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Funding to Help Young People Volunteer in Response to Covid-19 (UK)

UK-based volunteering or community service projects, organised and run by people under 30 years old, can apply for up to £500 for actions that directly or indirectly respond to COVID-19. The funding is being made available through the Alec Dickson Trust. Applications must align with Public Health England guidance on how to volunteer safely during the pandemic. The deadline for applications is 8 pm on the 8pm on the 21st September 2021. Funding to Help Young People Volunteer in Response to Covid-19 (UK)

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IntoUniversity Volunteering Opportunity

IntoUniversity is an educational  organisation and you can find out more about the variety of educational programmes we offer here. As an organisation we have local community centres all over the UK, including one centre on Greyhound Road in Hammersmith.

Academic Support

At the centre we offer weekly academic support students to children in the local area who are from less advantaged backgrounds. These sessions are curriculum-based learning for primary students and a homework club for secondary students.

Volunteers

We are currently recruiting for volunteers from the local area to support us with Academic Support. Volunteers can be of all ages and all backgrounds. The more the merrier!

Timings

We would be looking for volunteers to start in October with the new academic year. Timings as follows:

  • Monday and Thursday, 3.45-5.45pm- Secondary Academic Support
  • Tuesday and Wednesday, 3.15-5.15pm – Primary Academic Support

Individuals can volunteer for one or more sessions as they please.

Please contact emily.raisin@intouniversity.org/, or call 020 7381 1637.

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Funding to Tackle the Disproportionate Impact of Covid-19 on BAME Communities (England)

Voice4Change England has launched a second round of their Covid-19 Partnership Fund to help small BAME-led charities, voluntary and community groups, and social enterprises tackle the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in England. The fund will provide organisations with grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 to deal with emerging issues in the community, as a result of the continuing threat of coronavirus, the need for self-isolation, and potential for further exacerbation of loneliness and isolation. Groups can apply for help with current costs to deliver Covid-19 services, including mental health and wellbeing services and sports activities. The deadline for applications is the 4th December 2021. Funding to Tackle the Disproportionate Impact of Covid-19 on BAME Communities (England)

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Warm Welcome Project

National Energy Action, the national fuel poverty charity, is offering extra support for expectant and young families, and those who work with them as part of their roles through the .

As part of the project, NEA is offering to deliver community advice sessions to build family’s resilience against fuel poverty as well as administering a crisis fund for families in need.

Moreover, professionals can access free accredited training for frontline staff to better understand the links between health and warmth and empower professionals to provide more effective support.

For more information or an informal chat, please contact molly.chambers@nea.org.uk

Funding for this project is provided via the Energy Savings Trust. NEA works with all individuals at risk of fuel poverty – for more information, please use the contact details above or visit our website”.

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FREE Courses England

We offer a wide range of market-leading short courses, so we are positive there will be one that fits your learning needs.

Browse our library of free courses here

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Risk Assessment During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

This latest update from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aims to help organisations to assess the risks and continue to reduce COVID-19 transmission. It includes links to information on vaccination, as well as on testing and tracking and tracing. Click here to read the full update.

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Vodafone Launches FREE Data Scheme for Registered UK Charities

Civil Society have reported that Vodafone has launched charities.connected, an initiative allowing UK charities to apply for free data. The aim is to help individuals and families supported by charities, as well as enable organisations to improve their own digital capacity. Read the article here.

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The Volant Trust Grants

The Volant Trust are offering grants of up to £15,000 per annum to charities in the UK and internationally that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Applications for medical equipment and the production or distribution of PPE will also be considered. Applications are open till December 31st 2021. For more information and to check eligibility please visit the Trust website.

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Social Investors Promise Changes to Address Barriers for Minoritised Ethnic Communities

Civil Society have reported that Access – The Foundation for Social Investment (Access), Social Investment Business (SIB), and Power to Change, commissioned a report, Minoritised Ethnic Community and Social Enterprises, to understand how well they are supporting organisations from minoritised ethnic communities. Read the article here.

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