Entries by Carita Magnani

People’s Postcode Trust (Great Britain)

The People’s Postcode Trust’s Grants Programme has re-opened for applications. The People’s Postcode Trust provides project-based funding in Great Britain under the themes: Promoting human rights; Combatting discrimination; and Preventing poverty. Registered Charities can apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000. Small organisations and community groups that are not formally registered as a charity […]

ATM Covid-19 BAME Resilience Grant

The Anti-Tribalism Movement (ATM) is a UK charity committed to tackling tribal discrimination and promoting fair and equitable societies. We have been working with the UK’s Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities since 2010. The ATM Covid-19 Resilience Grant was launched last week to support the  BAME led voluntary sector in England and Wales affected by […]

The British Gas Energy Trust Announced £800,000 Covid Response Fund

The British Gas Energy Trust has announced its £800,000 Covid Response Fund. Nine grants of between £40,000 and £180,000 will be available to money advice and support charities working in high need areas. Projects should help people avoid the burden of energy debt, make informed energy choices and improve their control over household finances. Applications […]

DSC: Online & In-Person Training Dates 2020

Love to learn? Well whatever your role in a charity, DSC has a course for you! We’ve got a huge variety of online and in-person courses in the second half of 2020. Our charity training equips you with the latest techniques and practical guidance, giving you the confidence to get back to your work and […]

NCVO Knowhow: Annual Leave & Furlough Guidance

We’ve added advice on Annual leave and furlough guidance to our coronavirus guidance on NCVO Knowhow. Here’s a reminder of all sections:   Contingency planning and financial implications Supporting staff, volunteers and beneficiaries to stay safe Involving volunteers How charities are helping Further information and resources

Covid-19 Emergency Funding Via The Lottery – Still Time to Apply!

Applications to the Coronavirus Community Support Fund close at noon on 17 August. Organisations and projects being prioritised are those: Supporting people who are at high risk from covid-19 Supporting communities most likely to face increased demand and challenges as a direct result of covid-19 Which connect communities and support communities to work together to […]

Help Shine a Light on Charities & COVID19

In May and June 2020, Pro Bono Economics ran a weekly survey which helped shine a light on the pressures that COVID-19 has placed on the charity sector – finding that charities are facing a £10.1 billion funding gap over the next six months. A new survey is now open to update the data, running […]