In the past year alone, we have helped over 100,000 people gain new qualifications, grow their careers, and learn the vital skills needed to support others via our free online courses.

The UK government-funded courses are designed to empower you with lifelong skills, knowledge, and self-confidence.

Flexible learning allows you to dive into vital subjects that focus on creating and maintaining a positive outlook for personal and professional development.

Funding is not guaranteed after Christmas – Click the link below to register your interest and secure your enrolment today.

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To address climate change and its effects, organisations, individuals and charities can apply for grants to support projects that develop and promote sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to the current consumerist and growth-based economic model. Grants are available for projects that address the current unsustainable economic system; excessive consumerism; giving marginalised groups and young activists a voice; and responding to the dual harms of Covid-19 and systemic racism. Previous grants awarded have ranged from a few hundred pounds to grants in excess of £100,000. The funding is being made available through the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust – Sustainable Futures programme will fund campaigns, initiatives and projects that promote alternatives to consumerism and give a voice to young activists and marginalised groups on issues of economic and environmental justice. To apply, organisations need to register with the Trust’s grants management system.  The deadline to register is the 14th March 2023 and the deadline to apply is 5pm on the 28th March 2023. Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Sustainable Futures Fund (UK)

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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 10th February 2023. Screwfix Foundation (UK)

‘We’ve worked with UNHCR teams in the Gulf to help them secure $350M in a year from Islamic donors, with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to persuade Ted Turner to hand over $1M in 15 minutes, and with Paisley Museum on put together £45M for a rebuild over two years.’ Read more here.

During the cost of living crisis, many more individuals will reach out to charities for vital support. We understand the pressure on services and staff alike, so we’ve put some of our key resources in one place. From funding guides and staff training to insightful commentary, articles and links, these are resources designed to help you to help others, especially those seeking welfare support. View our cost of living support hub here.

We have a current vacancy at Outside Edge Theatre Company. Please see the job and links to our website below:

The Participation and Operations Manager is responsible for delivering the efficient operation of Outside Edge Theatre Company’s office and managing the company’s programme of participatory arts projects across London. This is an exciting opportunity to support the company’s growth and secure a sustainable and long-term future for the UK’s only theatre company and participatory arts charity focused on addiction. 

Attention to detail, the ability to manage your own time efficiently and be a self-starter is essential, along with a ‘can do’ attitude, a respectful and personal approach to participants and a willingness to creatively engage with new challenges.

The Participation and Operations Manager is a full-time role with a salary of £32,000-£35,000 per annum (dependent on experience). 

Deadline for applications is 5pm on 25 November 2022

For more information on the role and application process, please see www.edgetc.org/about-us/work-with-us/.

If you have experience of applying for or receiving small grants, we want to hear from you! We’re working with Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust on research about small grants to get insights about what works and what doesn’t. We need your input, click here to complete the survey.

 

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