Motability Announces New Wheelchair Grants Programme (UK)


Motability which is a national charity that supports the transport needs of disabled people has announced the launch of its Wheelchair Sector Grant Programme. Charities and organisations can apply for grants of between £100,000 and £4 million to improve and expand their access to good quality affordable wheelchairs. Grants are available to fill current gaps in provision for groups of people who are excluded from receiving help from existing sources/providers; to enable charities and organisations to help individuals by topping up self-funding; raise awareness of the challenges faced by disabled people in obtaining suitable, quality and affordable wheelchairs; and to help fund high quality and affordable equipment; etc. Applications can be made to the programme at any time until March 2025. Motability Announces New Wheelchair Grants Programme (UK)

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Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London)

Grants of between £25,000 and £50,000are available to groups of state schools (in partnership with local voluntary organisations where appropriate) for projects aimed at supporting their most challenged pupils, strengthening links with home life and coordinating the support of other available professionals. The funding is being made available through the John Lyon’s Charity’s Schools in Partnership Fund and is available to schools in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster. Previous projects supported include St Anselm’s RC Catholic Primary School which received a grant of £38,000 for a play therapy project with four other schools and the Catholic Children’s Society (Westminster); and Kingsbury High School which received a grant of £15,000 for a psychotherapy project with Brent Centre for Young People. The Schools in Partnership Fund has a two stage application procedure. The Trustee meets in March, June and November. Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London)

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Equipment Grants for Disabled & Disadvantaged Young People (UK)

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)

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National Lottery Community Fund Begins Review on Future Community Support (UK)


The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has launched an 18-month Strategy Renewal process that will shape how it supports people and communities to prosper and thrive in the future. The process is starting with a six-week anonymous survey which will enable diverse communities from across the UK to join in conversations about their hopes and ambitions and the challenges they face, as well as sharing their views on the best ways lottery funding might support their communities. The input gained will help shape how the NLCF invests in communities going forward as well as the wider support it offers. Full details along with the survey can be found on the NLCF website.National Lottery Community Fund Begins Review on Future Community Support (UK)

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The Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme

The Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme aims to support smaller, grassroots, and local charities across the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. Small charities with a turnover of less than £150,000 per annum can apply for grants of up to £10,000. Grants can be used to cover essential equipment, core cost, homeworking, and ongoing service provisions. There is no set deadline and applications can be submitted at any time during the year. To apply or for more information, please visit the foundation website.

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Grants of up to £50,000 Available to Support the Housing Needs of Vulnerable People (UK)

UK registered charities, Community Land Trusts and housing co-operatives will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £50,000 to support their work in tackling housing issues affecting vulnerable people. The grants are being made available across 11 UK regions through the £4 million Nationwide Building Society Community Grant Scheme. The program will fund between 50% to 100% of the total cost of projects lasting up to two years to help prevent people from losing their home, help people into a home or support people to thrive within the home environment. Up to 20% of the amount requested can be used to cover core costs. Funding can also cover costs such as staff and volunteer costs, small-scale capital costs, and building works. The fund opens to applications on the 25th April 2022. Grants of up to £50,000 Available to Support the Housing Needs of Vulnerable People (UK)

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BBC Children in Need Launch New £10 Million Fund for Black-led Youth Social Action (UK)

BBC Children in Need, working in partnership with BBC Radio 1Xtra, have launched a £10 million programme to empower Black children and young people through youth social action. The ‘We Move: Youth Social Action Fund’ is open to not-for-profit organisations across the UK currently working with disadvantaged children and young people, at least 75% of whom self-identify as Black, to empower them to use their voice to tackle subjects that matter to them. This could include activities such as influencing, fundraising and volunteering. The programme will provide £1 million per year for 10 years. Grants of up to £15,000 for unregistered organisations and up to £50,000 for registered organisations will be available for projects lasting up to 18 months. The deadline for applications is the 20th June 2022. BBC Children in Need Launch New £10 Million Fund for Black-led Youth Social Action (UK)

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Black Funding Network: Spring 2022 Crowdfunder

We are delighted to be working with TFN Member Patricia Hamzahee and her team at the Black Funding Network once again to bring you a live (online) crowdfunding event supporting Black-led non profits on 21st April 2022 from 6.00 p.m. You can register your free place on the website: https://www.thefundingnetwork.org.uk/events/partner-events/2155

The Black Funding Network is a collective effort to drive meaningful change for Black-owned not-for-profits and the communities they serve by delivering much-needed funding and support for long-term success.

 

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Children’s Community Support Programme

Little Lives UK launches their Children’s Community Support Programme to guarantee that children’s services and activities are not struggling financially as a result of Coronavirus. The programme aims to support children’s groups and organisations, such as play groups or sports classes and are open to applications from other projects, as long as their primary objective focuses on providing services to children. UK charities can apply for up to £1,500 worth of funding. Next round of application closes on the 31st March. See here for more information and how to apply. 

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Funding of up to £5,000 Available to Tackle Problems within Families (UK)

Registered charities that work to tackle family problems or problems facing one or more of its members can apply for grants of up to £5,000. Funding is available for both capital and revenue grants as well as grants for core funding and projects-based grants. The funding is being made available through the Kelly Family Charitable Trust which actively encourages applications from relatively new organisations to help them become established. The trust prefers to support charities whose income is below £500,000. However, larger charities with pioneering pilot projects will be considered. The next closing date for applications is the 1st September 2022. Funding of up to £5,000 Available to Tackle Problems within Families (UK)

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