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.
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)
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)
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'”
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)
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)
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)
‘In our experience, foundations often transform themselves step by step by integrating new approaches into existing and proven processes. Therefore, we have structured this guide like a toolbox containing compartments for the different steps of a funding process: for the application phase, the reporting requirements, the grant restrictions and grant agreements, as well as the organisation of the cooperation during the funding period…’ Read more here.
Grassroots community organizations in the UK can apply for grants of between £2,500 and £20,000 for projects aimed at achieving long-term change through community organising, campaigning, and democratic engagement. These grants are intended for organisations that are based in and accountable to their community, but lack the resources to achieve their goals. The Civic Power Fund prioritises organisations led by individuals who have firsthand experience of the injustice they are trying to address. In addition to financial support, successful applicants will also receive support from the Civic Power Fund Governance Hub and may have the opportunity to participate in capacity-building programs. The application deadline is the 26th February 2023. Grants of up to £20,000 Available for Projects that Bring About Long term Community Change (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; support children through awful experiences; encourage achievement through adversity; purchase vital equipment; provide care; bolster existing initiatives; initiate brand new projects; and satisfy basic needs. Groups that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply. The next deadline to apply is mid-February 2023for the March meeting of Trustees. Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
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.
