Entries by Carita Magnani

Hypertension in Young Adults – Understanding the Silent Killer

NHS Digital data reports that 14% of men and 11% of women in the UK have untreated high blood pressure (hypertension). Young adults make up a minority in these figures but many are still at risk due to poor diet, family medical history, and lifestyle factors that, if not managed, can lead to more serious […]

04/08/2021 by

New Funding Available for Local Groups in Parts of Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Croydon, Barnet and Hounslow

People’s Health Trust’s Active Communities funding programme is now open in parts of  Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Croydon, Barnet and Hounslow and will close on Wednesday 11 August. About the programme Active Communities is a funding programme for not-for-profit groups with an income of less than £350,000 a year, seeking investment of between £5,000 and […]

04/08/2021 by

Safety of Women at Night Fund Opens to Applications (England & Wales)

£5 million in funding has been made available by the Home Office for interventions which focus on the prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in public spaces at night. Charities, community and voluntary organisations, social enterprises, cooperatives, Local Authorities, Police and Crime Commissioners, and the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police can […]

30/07/2021 by

The Centre for Social Justice Awards 2022 (UK)

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) is inviting nominations for its annual Awards to celebrate charities, social enterprises and profit with purpose companies who are proving themselves effective at preventing and tackling poverty in the most deprived areas of the UK. Four winners (one each from four different income categories) will receive grants of £10,000 […]

30/07/2021 by

Grants Available for Capital 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 […]

30/07/2021 by

Mental Health Sustainability Fund

Applications are open to the Mental Health Sustainability Fund for organisations supporting those with health inequalities exacerbated by Covid-19. Applications are invited from organisations in England whose purpose is to support individuals suffering from mental health needs or illnesses. The funding is intended to support the sustainability of the organisation through the Covid-19 pandemic and […]

30/07/2021 by

Is Your Charity on the Path to Recovery?

As the ‘ping-demic’ disrupts services across the country and the furlough scheme comes to an end, it’s more important than ever that charities are supported and can continue to provide their vital services. Pro Bono Economics are eager to uncover how your charity is feeling about lockdown lifting, complete their survey here.

27/07/2021 by