Entries by Carita Magnani

Funding for Projects that Defend Human Rights (UK)

UK registered charities working to defend the human rights of marginalised and excluded people can apply for grants of up to £30,000 through the AB Charitable Trust’s Human Rights Framework. The funding aims to protect and promote human rights through campaigning, advocacy, and changing the conversation. To be eligible, charities must have an annual income […]

Music Grants for Older People (England & Wales)

Charitable organisations and care homes for the elderly can apply for grants of up to £250 for activities which provide musical entertainment and related activities for the elderly. Some of the charities that have received grants in the past include the Theatre Chipping Norton to help fund high-calibre music recitals in six Care Homes in […]

Warnings from Unite about Mental Health at Work

Following Mental Health Awareness Week in May, Unite (the trade union) has published findings that almost 70% of not-for-profit workers report anxiety related to work, with 68% reporting constant exhaustion and 66% sleeplessness. The relevant factors named by respondents include increasing workloads and the rising cost of living. More detail about the report is available […]

Funding for Voluntary Organisations to Develop Youth Employability Activities (London, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire & the West Midlands)

Applications are now open for Youth Futures Foundation’s Evidence into Action funding and training programme. The programme supports voluntary sector organisations in London, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the West Midlands to create vocational training programmes for young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) or at risk of becoming […]

Dyslexia in Schools: Ensuring All Pupils with Dyslexia Can Access Support & Realise their Potential Under a New Labour Government: Webinar 03.09.24

Programme Assess government policy relating to SEND and dyslexia in schools and avenues for better identifying pupils with dyslexia and ensuring they can access support     Learn about and assess how Labour’s plans for education might impact those in school with dyslexia Examine how training, screening and teaching for school pupils with dyslexia can be […]

Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged & Disabled Children (UK)

Grants ranging from £500 to £2,750 are available for schools, youth groups, non-profit organisations, and charities to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disadvantaged or disabled children 13 years old or younger. Applications from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK will be given priority. The grants can cover […]

Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide

Opening a bank account is an important step for any voluntary organisation. The new digital guide from UK Finance simplifies the process, by giving you guidance on how to choose, open and manage a bank account. Read more here.