Grants Available for Projects Benefiting Disadvantaged People (UK)

The Clothworkers Foundation awards grants to charities and other not for profit organisations (including special schools) to support capital projects that support disadvantaged sections of the community. This can include the purchase or renovation of buildings and the purchase of equipment and vehicles. To be eligible the projects must fit within one or more of the Foundation’s specified programme areas. This includes alcohol & substance misuse; disadvantaged minority communities; disadvantaged young people; domestic & sexual abuse; homelessness; domestic & sexual abuse; and older people. Applications can be made at any time. The Foundation aim to make a decision within twelve weeks for grants and projects less than £15,000 or within six months for grants over £15,000. Grants Available for Projects Benefiting Disadvantaged People (UK)

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Fundraising Regulator: Introducing the New Code of Fundraising Practice

Our big news this month is we have published the new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code). This marks the end of our two year review to update the code and make sure it reflects evolving fundraising practices. The new code is a clearer, more streamlined and modern approach to fundraising regulation while ensuring existing public protections remain in place. You can read our blog from Suzanne McCarthy, Chair of our Standards Committee, on the changes the new code brings and how they promote public protection, accountability and excellence in fundraising. 

There will be a six month transition period before the new code comes into effect on 1 November 2025. This will give you time to review your processes and implement any changes. You can find out more below about the steps you can take to start preparing for the new code, and the additional support and guidance available. 

The new Code of Fundraising Practice has been published to reflect modern fundraising practices and will come into effect from 1 November 2025. The new code is available in both English and Welsh. 

Fundraising organisations should review the new code and support guides on our website and begin preparing to ensure compliance. 

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HEAT Services: Help, Advocacy & Support Now Available

The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise with over 40 years’ experience and a national footprint across the UK, specialising in Employability, Community Justice, and Energy Advice & Advocacy.

We’re delighted to share that we have secured additional backing to support households who are struggling to pay their energy bills/overcome fuel poverty. Our dedicated team of HEAT Mentors can provide holistic, independent, and tailored assistance to vulnerable households in England and Wales affected by the ongoing energy crisis.

Our 1-1 mentoring and advocacy service includes:

  • Advocating on behalf of your customer(s)
  • Accessing energy grants and crisis funds on a case-by-case basis.
  • Addressing energy emergencies
  • Managing fuel debt and related challenges
  • Optimising energy usage and improving efficiency

Who is eligible to access the service?

  • Out of work households
  • Anyone with fuel poverty/struggling with costs
  • Households receiving Universal Credit
  • People with disabilities
  • Low-income households
  • People who are 65+

How do I refer someone needing support?

If you have a customer that would benefit from our support, then you can:

The team are available right here and now to take referrals and support your customers.

Please do circulate this information using the partner pack attached to both colleagues and customers.

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Dying Matters Week – 05-11.05.25: Events in the Borough

Please see below the events taking place next week in the borough, organised by local community matrons, in support of ‘Dying Matters Week’

The local community matron team are hosting a ‘Dying Matters’ event in Hammersmith & Fulham on 7th May 2025, spanning three locations: Parkview Centres for Health, King Street, and Parsons Green from 10am to 4pm.

This year, 5th–11th May 2025 marks Dying Matters Week, with 7th May 2025 dedicated as National Advance Care Plan (ACP) Day. The theme of this year’s Dying Matters Campaign is The Culture of Dying Matters. Together, we aim to help our community feel more comfortable discussing dying in ways that are meaningful to them.

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