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Fundraising for Core Vs Project Costs, Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

A useful article from https://nonprofitgrowth.co.uk

Trust fundraising for core costs is one of the biggest challenges for trust and grants fundraisers out there.

Firstly, there are a lot of trusts out there that are offering core support, though this may have decreased due to Pandemic. During the first two years of their Covid-19 response, many Trusts decreased their restrictions on funding, with many offering no-strings funding and though some have continued to do this, in the past year project and specific sector funding has returned.

When you first start researching Trusts to fund your organisation it is natural to feel that most trusts are focused on issues not relevant to your cause and that fewer and fewer trusts are accepting unsolicited applications. Add that to the fact that you are looking for core costs and it can want to search for a needle in a haystack.

Sadly, there is no silver bullet or short-cut answer, Trust fundraising requires rigour and focus when searching for organisations to apply to. Read on

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Grants Available to Celebrate Important National Events (England)

The National Lottery has announced that this year, funding will also be available through the Awards for All England scheme to help communities celebrate important national events such as the Coronation of His Majesty the King, the Eurovision Song Contest and the 75th anniversary of Windrush. Awards for All will also continue to make grants of between £300 and £10,000 for up to one year to local community and voluntary organisations for existing or new projects, events, and activities that aim to build strong relationships, improve community spaces, support personal potential, and assist with challenges caused by the cost-of-living crisis and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Applications can be submitted at any time. Grants Available to Celebrate Important National Events (England)

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Ubele Initiative Launches Reclaim Black Heritage Fund to Support Black-Led Projects Commemorating 81 Acts of Rebellion (UK)

Black-Led groups and individuals can apply for grants of up to £4,000 from the Reclaim Black Heritage Fund. Created by the Ubele Initiative, the fund’s priorities are to support projects that commemorate 81 acts of rebellion against inequality; and benefit the Black community in the specified location. Applications must be submitted before March 2, 2023, and must align with the 81 Acts Humanifesto and be completed by July 15, 2023. Awards will be announced between April 10-12, 2023, and applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by April 12, 2023. The deadline for submitting full applications is on March 2, 2023, which is also Black People’s Day of Action, at 5 pm. Ubele Initiative Launches Reclaim Black Heritage Fund to Support Black-Led Projects Commemorating 81 Acts of Rebellion (UK)

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Building Strong Communities Fund Information Webinar & Support Session

Online information webinar, hosted by Ubele with the GLA on 31/01/2023. For further information click here.

Advice and support session at Dawes Road Hub on 02/02/23 . For further information click here

Please share this with all small groups/organisations with an income of £50k or less, particularly those from Black and racialised communities.

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£1 million Fund to Support Vulnerable Families During the Cost-of-Living Crisis (UK)

A new £1 million fund has been launched to support the UK’s most vulnerable families during the cost-of-living crisis. The Cash for Kids Cost of Living Fund will target families who have a genuine need for support and are suffering from disadvantage due to the crisis, allowing them to apply for grants of £50 per child which can be used for basic essentials such as food, heating, clothing, and school uniform. Service providers who support vulnerable children, including schools, social services, health professionals and charities, can apply on behalf of the families they work with. Applications will close when all funding has been allocated. Cash for Kids aims to get the funds to families as soon as possible. £1 million Fund to Support Vulnerable Families During the Cost-of-Living Crisis (UK)

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Grants of up to £75,000 Available to Charities Deliverying Specialist Services (England and Wales)

Specialist local charities can now apply for grants of up to £75,000 through Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. The foundation is offering three-year unrestricted grants to support the development and growth of charities with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000 that understand the complexity of the issues people face and are best placed to make a genuine difference in people’s lives. Eligible charities must address one of the foundation’s open themes such as addiction, asylum seekers and refugees, care leavers, domestic abuse, homelessness, offending, sexual abuse and exploitation and trafficking and modern slavery. To apply, charities must be registered as a charity or as a charitable incorporated organization with the Charity Commission. The deadline for applications is 5pm, on the 3rd March 2023. Grants of up to £75,000 Available to Charities DeliveryingSpecialist Services (England and Wales)

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LSE Launches £50 Million Initiative to Nurture High-Potential Social Enterprises & Create ‘Social Unicorns'”

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has launched a new programme called the 100x Impact Accelerator. The programme is designed to support high-potential social enterprises with the goal of maximising their impact. The £50mn global initiative is dedicated to creating a new generation of “social unicorns” and is currently accepting applications. The programme will provide selected social enterprises with a £150,000 grant, access to LSE’s expertise, and a 12-week programme of support from experts and social unicorn founders. The programme will support two cohorts of ten social enterprises per year, with 70% of these coming from emerging markets, across eight sectors that align with LSE’s research priorities. The deadline to apply for the first cohort is 10th March 2023. LSE Launches £50 Million Initiative to Nurture High-Potential Social Enterprises and Create ‘Social Unicorns'”

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Funding to Support Disadvantaged & Disabled People (UK)

Charities working to improve the lives of socially disadvantaged and disabled individuals of all ages across the UK are invited to apply for funding from the Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust. To be eligible, charities must be registered in the UK and have an annual income of less than £1 million. Funding amounts are determined by the Trustees and have typically been in the range of £1,000 to £6,000 in the past. Applications can be submitted at any time, with review periods taking place twice a year in the spring and autumn. Funding to Support Disadvantaged & Disabled People (UK)

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New Fund Launched to Support Domestic Abuse Victims (England, Scotland & Wales)

TSB has launched a new fund to support victims fleeing domestic abuse. The bank will offer existing customers payments of between £50 and £500 depending on their individual needs, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The payments can be used to cover the costs of essentials such as travel, clothing, and toiletries. The funds will be deposited into a safe TSB account that can only be accessed by the individual and do not need to be repaid. Customers can visit any of TSB’s 220 branches in England, Scotland and Wales to request access to the Emergency Flee Fund. New Fund Launched to Support Domestic Abuse Victims (England, Scotland & Wales)

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Funding Towards Data Protection Consultancy Services (UK)

The DPO Centre, which is a leading Data Protection Officer resource centre, delivering expert data protection and privacy advice, will be inviting applications to their Charity and Community Fund, which provides charities and not-for-profit organisations with access to their data protection consultancy services at an 80% reduced rate. Applicants will receive support from subject matter experts and data protection professionals to help decrease the potential for compliance failure across their organisation, leading to fewer data breaches. Organisations will be able to apply for funding of up to £10,000 towards a range of consultancy services including data protection training, policy drafting and reviews, data sharing, impact assessments, and gap analysis. Applications open on the 9th January 2023 and close on the 18th March 2023. Funding Towards Data Protection Consultancy Services (UK)

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