Funding to Support Local Communities During the Winter Months (UK)

Charities, community and voluntary groups, CICs, CIOs, and social enterprises across the UK that have been significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for funding of up to £1,000 to support local communities during the winter months.

The Arnold Clark Community Fund will accept applications from organisations working to support food banks, toy banks, poverty relief, and housing and accommodation.

Only one application will be accepted per organisation and applicants will be randomly selected at the end of each month to receive funding.

Applications that are unsuccessful one month will be kept in the draw for the following month.

The final deadline for applications is the 31st December 2021. Funding to Support Local Communities During the Winter Months (UK) 

/by

Carers Network Recruiting for Carers Caseworker for LBHF

We are seeking an excellent candidate to join our growing and dynamic team of Carers Caseworkers. The successful candidate will provide a confidential listening ear and one-to-one information and advice, including carrying out carers assessments and creating individual support plans, tailored to each carer’s needs. They will also develop excellent working relationships with partner organisations, to raise awareness of carers’ rights and needs.

Closing date: Friday 5th November at 9am

We are keen to fill this role quickly and will not necessarily wait until the closing date to invite candidates for interview. Interested candidates should apply immediately.

Find out more and apply: https://carers-network.org.uk/get-involved/job-vacancy/

/by

Grants to Help BAME Communities Overcome Complex Social Issues (England & Wales)

The Lloyds Bank Foundation is inviting applications to its Racial Equity Fund from charities led by and for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) communities in England and Wales. Two-year unrestricted grants of £50,000 alongside development support are available to enable organisations with a yearly income of £25,000 to £1 million to support BAME communities to overcome complex social issues such as homelessness, domestic abuse, mental ill health, sexual abuse and exploitation, and the criminal justice system. Jewish communities, Gypsy & Traveller communities and some migrant communities will also be supported. Applications can be made at any time. Grants to Help BAME Communities Overcome Complex Social Issues (England & Wales)

/by

Grants of up to £50,000 Available for Community Projects (UK)

Small charities, schools and community interest groups with innovative ideas that benefit their community can apply for funding of up to £50,000 for projects that promote healthy, thriving communities by preventing, preparing for and protecting against the impacts of climate change; and help people to take control of their wellbeing by giving them the tools to be more financially resilient and independent. The funding is being made available through the Aviva Community Fund. Every three months from January onwards, £250,000 will be split equally among Aviva’s UK employees to donate to the projects that matter to them most. Once applications have been submitted, applicants will need to create a fundraising page on Crowdfunder that Aviva employees can browse and donate funds to. Applicants can also showcase their projects to raise additional public donations. The next closing date for applications is the 1st February 2022. Grants of up to £50,000 Available for Community Projects (UK)

/by

Edward Gostling Foundation

The Edward Gostling Foundation are offering two grant programmes to charities that support individuals living with a physical and/or mental disability or a long-term illness. The Small Grants programme is limited to small and medium-sized charities with a gross annual income of £3M or less. This programme is aimed at charities needing urgent grant support of up to £5K to help maintain an existing service.  Grants awarded under this programme are unrestricted and may be used to meet the cost of any charitable activity. The Capital Grants programme is open to all charities with a gross annual income of £5M or less wishing to apply for a grant in excess of £5K towards the cost of funding a new project. Applications are open all year round and both programmes can be applied to at any time throughout the year. To apply or for more information please visit the foundation website.

/by

London Afgan Community Response Survey

We would like to invite you to join the London Afghan community response survey. 

This survey is for community, faith and voluntary sector groups who are working directly with Afghan communities in London. 

Being a part of this survey is a way you can help contribute to the collective understanding of the needs of Afghan arrivals in our city. You will be helping create a real time picture of need that will be fed in directly to cross-sector strategic bodies across London. 

The survey will run every 4 weeks and analysis of the results will be shared with everyone completing the survey, as well as strategic partners. Information will always be presented in aggregate form, without identifying any individual organisations or groups. 

Please complete the survey here, by Wednesday 3rd November. Please also feel free to share with other VCSE and faith organisations who may be interested in taking part.

/by

Enhancing Successful Corporate Partnerships in your Local Area

In this What Impact webinar we will cover:
> How to create mutually beneficial charity or social enterprise/ company collaboration
> How to find suitable company partners
> What resources your charity can ask for and how to make the most of them
> How to make volunteering more impactful for your organisation
> How to report on impact whilst fulfilling Social Value Act enhancement criteria

Register to learn more & hear valuable insights into partnerships with companies!

sign-up link

 

/by

Create Connections – join us for the FREE Mini-Conference exclusively open to charities and their communicators (Dec 9)

How can you address the challenges in our post Covid world where charities face an estimated £10bn funding short fall with increased demand for essential services?

This is the question addressed in our mini conference for those within charities wanting to review and improve their communication.

Our Gift of Communication event shares ways to create vital connections: in this online session so you can:

  • Communicate effectively in our new virtual world
  • Involve and engage your supporters
  • Inspire with stories and show positive impact of your work

As the name implies, this is our free gift to you. Leading communication professionals from the Company of Communicators and the International Association of Business Communicators UK and Ireland will share practical advice from the best social media choices for you to ways of getting your message across to aid fundraising and support.

The event will be held via Zoom from 2pm – 4.30 pm 9th December, with a keynote by an inspiring charity leader and breakout sessions where you can create your own connections by sharing experiences, asking questions and discussing what you’ve learned.

Find out more by contacting giftcomm@outlook.com and watch for how to register in the coming weeks.

Link

/by