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 NEET, particularly those identifying as Black, Mixed Black, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, or Gypsy Roma Traveller. A maximum of ten Delivery Grants of up to £75,000 per year for up to three years will be awarded to support organisations in designing and delivering on and off-the-job training activities and evaluating their impact. Learning and development support will also be provided. Proposals should be submitted by the 9th September 2024. Funding for Voluntary Organisations to Develop Youth Employability Activities (London, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire & the West Midlands)

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 up to two-thirds of the total cost of a holiday or trip, lasting from one to seven days. The Henry Smith Charity is offering the funding, and applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the scheduled trip or holiday. Applications for trips between the 1st of September and the 31st of December 2024 will be considered until the 19th of November 2024. Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)

We are low on applications in Hammersmith & Fulham for The Tesco’s Stronger Starts Scheme, which currently has a focus on schools or any projects that work with children and young people. Here is the link to our website :  tescostrongerstarts.org.uk 

The application process is very straight forward and designed to take up very little time. Shortlisted projects are displayed in their local Tesco stores for a 3 month voting period, and the top placed project will receive up to £1500, the 2nd – £1000 and the 3rd – £500. Funding must be used within a year.  I would be more than happy to discuss this with you or any schools.  It’s not a huge award, but the application is so easy which makes it very accessible.  

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however, so if not successful this round they will be considered next. 

The deadline for application this round is: Aug 1st  

Here are all our stores in H&F, please mention one of these stores in your application : 

Fulham Express 

SW6 2EL 

Fulham Imp Wharf Exp 

SW6 2TW 

700 Fulham Road Exp 

SW6 5SA 

Fulham Munster Rd Exp 

SW6 6BW 

Fulham Palace Rd Exp 

SW6 6TD 

Fulham Sherbroke Rd Exp 

SW6 7HX 

White City Express 

W12 7TU 

Shepherds Bush Exp 

W12 8LH 

49 Goldhawk Road Exp 

W12 8QP 

Askew Rd Shep Bsh Exp 

W12 9AS 

Olympia Hammersmh Exp 

W14 8UZ 

North End Rd Wken Exp 

W14 9PP 

Hammersmith 

W6 7NL 

Ldn Fulham Reach Exp 

W6 9LH 

King St Hammrsmth Exp 

W6 9NH 

168 Fulham Pal Rd Exp 

W6 9PA 

Hammersmith 

W6 9YD 

Holden Brockhaus 

Holden.Brockhaus@groundwork.org.uk 

Groundwork London 

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Grassroots organisations based in the UK can apply for funding from the Windrush Justice Programme to support their advocacy efforts for those seeking to access the Windrush Compensation Scheme. The programme, made available through Action for Race Equality, is offering small grants of £22,000 (over two years) to help organisations cover the costs of caseworkers, administrative expenses, venue fees, and staffing costs. The programme aims to support those affected by the scandal, helping them navigate the complex process of applying for compensation and securing their legal status. Currently there is no application closing date given. However, the grant must be spent by 31st December 2025. Windrush Justice Programme (UK)

 

Just to let you know our Digital Support Fund is now live!

An overview of the fund and text to share if you would like:

H&F Giving have launched our Digital Support Fund. We have a total of £20,000 available for organisations to apply for to support projects in Hammersmith & Fulham. Organisations with a track record of supporting residents in Hammersmith & Fulham are invited to apply for up to £4,000.

These funds are to be directed to initiatives such as:

  • providing devices and data
  • courses and training to bridge the digital divide

Target beneficiaries include but are not limited to children & young people, older adults, people experiencing homelessness, and refugees.

More information can be found at https://hfgiving.org.uk/digital-support-fund/

UK charities and social enterprises supporting children and young people, disadvantaged families, prisoners, and ex-offenders can apply for funding to help cover their core costs. Small grants of up to £3,000 and large grants of over £3,000 are available. However, only a few large grants are awarded. The funding will support small-scale, local initiatives that make good use of volunteers, encourage past and current users to participate, and ensure that funds awarded will promote community cohesion and the development of skills that will change the outlook and outcomes for their users. Preference is given to small to medium-sized charities where small grants can have more impact. The funding is being made available through the Woodward Charitable Trust which will accept applications until 12pm on the 26th July 2024. Funding to Support Core Costs of Small Charities (UK)

Grants are now available to support children and young people in the UK experiencing a crisis or emergency.  The grants which are made available through the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme support families with children up to the age of 17 who are living with financial, health and social difficulties by providing items that meet children’s most basic needs, such as kitchen appliances, furniture, baby equipment, beds, clothing, and other items and services that are critical to children’s wellbeing. Applications must come through a registered referral agency supporting the family or young person. The programme is delivered by Family Fund Business Services, and applications can be made at any time. Support for Children Living in Severe Poverty (UK)

Small and local charities in England and Wales led by and working with d/deaf and disabled people experiencing poverty can apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of up to £75,000.  The funding is available through the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. To be eligible, applicants must be led by the communities they serve, provide advice and/or advocacy on social security, deliver services that meet the individual needs of the Disabled people they support, and have an annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000. The grant application deadline is 5pm on the 28th August 2024. Grants of up to £75,000 for Charities Led by and Working with d/Deaf and Disabled People (England and Wales)