Is your charity tackling health inequalities?
Our ‘Partners for Health’ Grants are now open for applications for projects that can demonstrate:
Positive outcomes for people facing significant barriers to health
A new approach or thoughtful development of service
Partnership between health and community organisations
The deadline for applications is 5:00pm on Thursday 1st June 2023. Partners for Health
Schools, charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for funding for equipment that helps mentally, physical and socially disadvantaged children. The funding is made available through the Wooden Spoon Society’s Grants programme and has in the past provided funding for sensory rooms and gardens; playgrounds and outdoor spaces; specialist equipment and facilities; and projects that promote health and wellbeing. The funding available is for capital items only and will not support revenue costs such as staffing and other ongoing costs. There is no maximum grant limit but projects under £5,000 are unlikely to be considered. Applications can be submitted at any time. Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Homeless charities can apply for capital grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people return to the community and enable them to rebuild their lives. Typically, such organisations may operate small or medium-sized residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. To be eligible to apply, the charity must have an annual turnover of under £1million and with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months. Previously funded projects include the Booth Centre, an advice and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester, which received a grant of £1,500 to transform the centre with new lighting, a new water heater and new decoration; and a grant of £3,000 to the Amber Foundation to enable the Foundation to buy new bedroom furniture for their residential centre in Devon, where every year over 60 unemployed, homeless young people are able to rebuild their lives and gain the motivation, confidence, self-esteem and skills for independent living. The closing date for applications is the 15th June 2023. Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)
The Matthew Good Foundation has opened the next round of its Grants for Good Fund. The aim is to support small charities, not-for-profit groups and social entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference to people, their community or the environment. The Fund will share £15,000 between five shortlisted projects every three months, which will be voted for by John Good Group employees. The project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of £5,000, second place £3,500, third place £2,500 with fourth and fifth place both receiving £2,000. As well as established projects and charities, the Foundation wants to hear from people with innovative ideas that need some funding to get their projects up and running. To be eligible, applicants will have to have had an income of less than £50,000 in the last 12 months. The next deadline for applications is the 15th June 2023. Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment (UK)
Small-to-mid-size registered charities helping to improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is being made available through the Hedley Foundation. Each year the Foundation makes around 250 grants for initiatives which benefit the lives of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers. Occasional larger sums are given to charities where high impact can be achieved. Applications should be received at least 6 weeks before the next review meeting on the 14th June 2023. Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged & Vulnerable People (UK)
Grants of up to £1,600 are available for grassroots community groups and organisations to support a broad range of activities that contribute towards transforming communities and improving lives across the UK. The funding is available through the Asda Foundation’s Empowering Local Communities Fund Round 1 to support projects and activities which address local issues that are important to a community and which benefit local people. This includes events that bring people together and encourage community connections, initiatives to provide basic essentials, projects to transform or improve spaces or activities, and events to celebrate the King’s Coronation (up to £400). Applications should be made through each local Asda store’s Community Champion by the 21st April 2023. Grants to Improve the Resilience of Local Communities (UK)
Applications are open for UK charities, educational institutions and NHS Trusts seeking funding to support those under the age of 18 who are living with a mental health condition, disability or growing up in poverty. The Hargreaves Foundation aims to help children and young people to fulfil their potential and improve their wellbeing, self-esteem and independence through educational and sporting activities provided. This could include initiatives that improve academic engagement and attainment, develop skills to aid future employment, improve life skills, and ensure sport is accessible. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. Applications can be made at any time and are reviewed in the month following online submission. Grants to Support Disadvantaged Young People through Educational & Sporting Activities (UK)
The Windrush Justice Programme has reopened to applications from UK charities, voluntary organisations, CICs, CIOs, and other not-for-profit organisations who provide advocacy support to victims of the Windrush Scandal. The Programme, which is managed by Action for Race Equality, and funded by six major charitable foundations, is offering around 25 grants of £22,000 across two years to assist people with their applications to the Windrush Compensation Scheme, including signposting to other organisations offering support such as solicitors providing pro bono support. The funding can be used to pay for case workers, cover administrative costs, venue costs, awareness raising events, paying volunteer expenses and staffing costs. The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 31st March 2023. Funding to Support Victims of the Windrush Scandal (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people ( 18 or older in order) from disadvantaged groups with critical life skills necessary for employment. Priority will be given to projects that target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups facing major hurdles to employment, especially; women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers. The funding is being made available through the Thomas Wall Trust. and the deadline for stage 1 applications is the 15th May 2023. Applicants successful at this stage will be invited to submit a stage 2 application. Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Increase Employment Opportunities for Disadvantaged Adults (UK)
To commemorate the Coronation in 2023, Sport England has widened its Small Grants programme to include two areas which are of personal interest to His Majesty the King. As well as providing funding to encourage greater participation in sport and physical activity, the programme will also award grants of up to £15,000 for projects that focus on sustainable activities while reducing the impact on the environment, such as purchasing locally made equipment or using local community assets to minimise travel; and projects which focus on developing skills in young people. This could include supporting them through coaching qualifications or trying new sessions to bring new participants into a club. Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, schools and local authorities have until the 30th June 2023 to submit their applications. Sport England Widens Grants Programme to Commemorate the Coronation (England)
sobus
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.
