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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Five Tips for Fundraising

Want some tips on fundraising from a professional? Read this blog post by author, fundraiser and consultant, Valerie Morton. Click here to give it a read.

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Grants to Help BAME Communities Overcome Complex Social Issues (England & Wales)

The Lloyds Bank Foundation is inviting applications to its Racial Equity Fund from charities led by and for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) communities in England and Wales. Two-year unrestricted grants of £50,000 alongside development support are available to enable organisations with a yearly income of £25,000 to £1 million to support BAME communities to overcome complex social issues such as homelessness, domestic abuse, mental ill health, sexual abuse and exploitation, and the criminal justice system. Jewish communities, Gypsy & Traveller communities and some migrant communities will also be supported. Applications can be made at any time. Grants to Help BAME Communities Overcome Complex Social Issues (England & Wales)

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Funder: City Bridge Trust, by Nigel Jacques, Sobus Community Engagement Officer 

City Bridge Trust are renewing their programme of funds very soon (date yet to be confirmed, but current programme remains open). City Bridge Trust is a funder for London, so interest in what they do is relatively high. This is a great opportunity – Take a look at the presentation they recently gave here

Capacity Building – What does that mean? 

This term is used throughout the charity sector but very few people really know what it means. So, in a nutshell (but a rather large nutshell) the themes are: 

  1. Effective Governance of the organisation 
  2. Clear policy
  3. Clarity of progression – strategy and planning, and achievement of goals 
  4. Management of resources and finances 
  5. Acquisition of funds 
  6. Networking, communications and gaining a presence. 

Each of these themes can be broken into a myriad of subjects. But it is worth considering where your strengths lie and what you might want to give time to develop. We all focus on funding but unless the other 5 of the 6 are strong then it becomes a much greater uphill struggle.  

I would like to hear from any of you about where you think you are. For me I am looking to build a new toolbox of helpful guides, training and support that all can use. Please get in touch and let me know where you are with the 6 points above, and what you may need…. My email address is nigel.jacques@sobus.org.uk 

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London Catalyst’s 2022 Partners for Health Programme

London Catalyst and the Hospital Saturday Fund have come together to launch a new round of ‘Partners for Health’ for 2022.

Grants of up to £10,000 are available for social action projects tackling health inequalities in London. 

‘Partners for Health’ is open to charities that are developing a response to health and social care inequalities which involve joint working with an expert partner. 

Details of this programme, previously funded projects and how to apply are attached. Applications to be made online using our PROJECT form (write ‘Partners for Health’ in the request) accessible via www.londoncatalyst.org.uk/grants.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is by 5:00pm on Thursday 2nd June 2022.

This programme may be of interest to groups supporting clients with long term health conditions, complex needs and/or disabilities. 

Click here for the flyer.

 

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Screwfix Foundation (UK)

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to local charities and not for profit organisations for projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for of those in need in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Screwfix Foundations and the grants are available for all kinds of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas, to decorating the homes of people living with sickness and disabilities. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. The next closing date for applications is the 10th May 2022. Screwfix Foundation (UK)

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Neighbourly: The Giving Platform Supporting Small Charities & Local Good Causes

Sign up today to receive grants ranging from £400-£10,000, remote or in-person volunteer support for one-off or ongoing projects and food and product surplus from leading supermarkets and retailers to support your food bank, community fridge, lunch club or more. Register for free here.

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London’s Connected Communities Programme Opens for Applications (London)

Community organisations are invited to apply for funding to help tackle poverty and inequality in London. The Trust for London’s Connected Communities Programme will provide funding for initiatives that help disadvantaged and underrepresented people to access their rights and entitlements and to speak out about issues that directly affect them. There is no minimum or maximum size of grant, however, the average grant will be around £80,000 and can be spread over one to three years. Grants do not normally exceed £150,000. Priority will be given to charities led by and for Black and minoritised groups and Deaf and Disabled people. The deadline for applications is October 2022. London’s Connected Communities Programme Opens for Applications (London)

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Giving a Second Life to Tablets while Increasing Digital Inclusion. (UK)

Environmental charity Hubbub and Virgin Media O2 https://www.o2.co.uk/android-tablets have launched a £400,000 fund to make tablets and free data available to community organisations working with temporary accommodation services across the UK. Through the Tech Lending Community Fund, grants of between £50,000 and £120,000 are available to help organisations such as local authorities, charities and social enterprises establish or further develop Tech Lending Hubs, where refurbished tablets will be loaned to residents in temporary accommodation so they can connect with loved ones, access healthcare, complete training or job applications and take part in virtual interviews. These groups might include centres for refugees, housing for those at risk of homelessness or women’s refuges. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the 1st March 2022. Giving a Second Life to Tablets while Increasing Digital Inclusion. (UK)

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