The RM Partners Community HPV Vaccine Awareness Grant is Now Live

Offering up to  to £500 to local community and voluntary groups who operate across the 14 boroughs of NWL and SWL to hold activities and events that support local people to stay healthy and well. During these events we will be asking for groups to raise awareness about the HPV vaccine and its roll in cancer prevention and we will provide groups with all the resources they need to support with this, including an online training session to be held in January before activities start.

This programme is part of the RM Partners cancer prevention strategy.

We are open to ideas about different types of events or activities. Types of events groups could run might include a football tournament, coffee and tea mornings, arts and crafts, exercise classes, and more. All events or activities will need to take place between 3 February and 18 April 2025.

You can find out more and apply by visiting https://rmpartners.nhs.uk/new-grant-programme-launched-to-raise-awareness-of-hpv-vaccine/

The deadline for groups to apply is Sunday 15 December at 11.55pm.

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Funding for Groups Sharing Evidence with the UN on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (UK)

Grants of up to £7,500 are being offered to civil society organisations in Britain to support their participation in a critical UN review process.

These grants will enable organisations to provide in-person evidence to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, scheduled to take place in Geneva in February 2025.

The funding will help groups represent marginalised communities and share insights on rights issues in Britain, such as employment, education, health, and social services. The evidence presented will inform the Committee’s review of the country’s compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

The funding is provided by the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission, which will accept applications until 11pm on the 1st December 2024. 

Useful Links:

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre/news/funding-available-organisations-britain-give-evidence-un-committee-economic

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Funding to Support Core Costs of Small Charities (UK)

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.

Two types of grants are available:

  • Small grants – up to £3,000, but usually £1,000 or less
  • Large grants – over £3,000. However, only a few large grants are awarded each year and only to charities known to the Trust.

The funding will support small-scale, local initiatives that effectively use 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.

The types of costs that could be supported include:

  • staff salaries
  • rent
  • utilities
  • general office costs
  • accountancy and audit costs
  • fundraising
  • governance and compliance
  • costs supporting the core programmes of the organisation

Preference is given to small to medium-sized charities (annual income of less than £200,000) 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 13th December 2024.

Useful Links:

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Funding Opportunity – The Fore’s Spring 2025 Funding Round

We are excited to share our next exciting funding opportunity – The Fore’s Spring 2025 Funding Round.

What we offer successful applicants:

  • An unrestricted grant – up to £30,000, spread across 1 to 3 years
  • Access to skills and networks– including peers and pro bono support from experienced professionals
  • Access to training– through our workshops programme and fully funded impact measurement support courses

Who we fund:

  • Registered Charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs), Community Interest Companies (CICs) limited by guarantee, and Charitable Community Benefit Societies (CBSs)/Non-Charitable CBSs with an asset lock
  • Your annual revenue should be less than £500,000

To double check your eligibility, please take our short quiz here.

What we fund:

We offer unrestricted funding to help applicants grow, strengthen, become more efficient or resilient. We believe that by asking you and your charity what you need, our grants will create a transformational impact on your organisation.

For example, our grant might help your organisation to grow, increase your staff capacity, become more sustainable or make your systems more efficient. You can find examples of what we have previously funded here.

How to apply:

  1. Register your interest in applying (2–3 minutes). Registration will be open for one week from 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 4th December to 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 11th December. During this window, the link to register your interest will be on our Apply for Funding webpage.
  2. On Thursday 12th December, everyone who has registered will receive confirmation of whether they have been allocated a place on the funding round along with details of how to apply. If there are more applicants registered than places available, places will be allocated at random.

While we would really like to offer places to all who register for each funding round, The Fore is a charity and the number of places offered is limited by the amount of funding we have available to distribute and our wish to give feedback to every organisation who submits an application. This unfortunately means that while an organisation might register, they may not be invited to submit a full application. This is why registration is set up to take 2 to 3 minutes as we want to avoid taking up the precious time of charity leaders. We are continuously fundraising so we can offer more places per funding round and ultimately fund more applicants in the future.

  1. Once you have received confirmation of your place on the funding round, write and submit your application before the deadline of 5pm on Monday 13th January.

We are hosting an online Q&A session on Wednesday 4th December, 3pm to 4pm. If you want to hear more from The Fore team about our application process and pose your own questions before you register your interest in applying, you can sign up here. If you can’t make it on the day, please still register if you would like to receive the recording.

If you have any questions, we are happy to help – Please email us at info@thefore.org

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Funding to Tackle Hunger Amongst Young People (UK)

Schools and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects and activities that help children across the UK have a stronger start in life. Priority is given to initiatives that provide food and support to young people. These grants assist schools and organisations in offering nutritious food, healthy activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing—such as breakfast clubs or snacks—and equipment for healthy pursuits. Every three months, three local good causes or projects are selected for the blue token customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK, with grants awarded based on the number of votes each project receives. The funding is being made available through the Tesco Stronger Starts Programme,  which is managed by Groundwork across the UK and is working with greenspace scotland to support applicants in Scotland. Applications can be made at any time. Funding to Tackle Hunger Amongst Young People (UK)

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Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under 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 2025 for the March meeting of Trustees. Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)

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Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People & Offenders (UK)

Registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and in exceptional circumstances Community Interest Companies can apply for grants for projects that support offenders and ex-offenders as well as into work and helping specific less popular groups within the criminal justice sector. The funding is being made available through the Weavers’ Company who are looking specifically to support projects helping offenders find work as well as projects that support marginalised groups. A secondary priority is given to projects aiding disadvantaged young people, including immigrants, in realising their potential and engaging in society. The Weavers’ Company has two funding streams: a Small Grants Programme offering up to £5,000, and a Main Grants Programme with no maximum limit. Funding covers both project and core costs. Applicants must demonstrate efforts to secure other funding and future sustainability. The next application deadline is the 13th March 2025. Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders (UK)

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London Now Now: Opportunities for Black & Global Majority Led Organisations

FUNDING: Innovate Now Round 3 with City Bridge Foundation

Innovate Now with City Bridge Foundation will provide 64 London-based Black-led charities and enterprises with £12,000 grant funding, bespoke support and £3,000 in compensated capacity building. We will help your organisation build financial resilience and operational readiness, increase your chances of raising social investment and create a sustainable future for your organisation.

Place-based: Greater London

Deadline: 4/12/2024

Find out more and apply – https://www.doitnownow.com/current-programmes

 

FUNDING: Make it Big Round 2 with Pathway Fund

Make It Big with Pathway Fund will provide eight selected charities and social enterprises with £25,000 in grant funding, along with tailored support and capacity-building resources. Our goal is to help your organisation strengthen its financial resilience and operational capacity, paving the way for future social investment.

Place-based: England

Deadline: 14/01/2025

Find out more and apply – https://www.doitnownow.com/current-programmes

 

FUNDING: Innovate Now Round 4 with Impact on Urban Health

This is a 24-month programme designed to empower Black-led food initiatives that are addressing urban health challenges in Lambeth and Southwark. We are committed to supporting 10 Black-led organisations that are actively contributing to equitable food access and promoting health in their communities. Each selected organisation will receive £20,000 in funding, inclusive of £3,000 for compensated capacity building, plus ongoing support tailored to their unique mission.

Place-based: Lambeth and Southwark borough in Greater London

Deadline: 14/01/2025

Find out more and apply – https://www.doitnownow.com/current-programmes

 

CAPACITY BUILDING: London Now Now

London Now Now is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to support and empower 30,000 Black-led community impact projects in London by 2030. The programme responds to the unique challenges faced by Black leaders of charities and social enterprises, many of whom work in underserved areas with limited resources and support.

Place-based: For this first stage, we are looking for Black leaders in Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Greenwich, Hackney, Havering, Lewisham, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest to help shape London Now Now. Join us in creating programmes that uplift and empower.

Our goal is to rebuild trust between these leaders and grant funders and ensure that Black-led organisations survive and thrive, providing critical services to their communities. Through this programme, we are committed to strengthening local leadership and enabling Black leaders to expand their impact and become community pillars.

How can you take part? 

Express your interest. You will significantly shape London Now Now, ensuring we address the most pressing needs and opportunities for organisations like yours. Your insights are the key to creating a programme that genuinely supports the communities it serves.

👉 Your voice matters—fill in the survey: https://airtable.com/appWbv233vg3ItvB0/shrFRFZbtW4kLGS9q

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Funding for Special Schools and Colleges (UK)

Grants of up to £75,000 are available to special schools and colleges for children and young people with special educational needs. Grants are awarded towards capital costs such as new buildings, refurbishing existing buildings, and equipment. The funding is available for projects focused on helping pupils develop skills that would help them gain employment or live independently after leaving school or college. The grants are made through the Wolfson Foundation’s Special Schools and Colleges grants programme. There is a 2-stage application process. Stage 1 applications can be submitted between the 20th November 2024 and the 5th January 2025. The next stage 1 closing date is the 1st July 2024. Applications successful at this stage will have until the 1st March 2025 to complete the stage 2 application. Funding for Special Schools and Colleges (UK)

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Grants of up to £10,000 to Support Grassroots Charities (UK)

Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support small, grassroots and local charities currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community across the UK. The funding, which is being made available through Foyle Foundation’s Small Grants Scheme, can be used to cover projects, core costs, building projects, or essential equipment to enable ongoing service provision for charities with a turnover of less than £150,000 per annum that can show financial stability and a clear need for their services. The Foyle Foundation will close all of its grant-making programmes by the end of January 2025, and the final closing date for applications to the small grants programme is the 31st of January 2025. All projects/activities need to be completed by the end of 2025 to be eligible for consideration. Grants of up to £10,000 to Support Grassroots Charities (UK)

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