The Aviva Community Fund: Backing the Clever Ideas that Move Communities Forward

The Aviva Community Fund is open for applications until 1st February 2022! And, this year, they’re looking for projects tackling climate action or promoting financial wellbeing – to help build a brighter, more sustainable future for our communities. To find out more and read the full blog, click here.

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Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust

The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust are accepting applications both in response to the current pandemic but also for projects looking to deliver longer terms results. Applications can be submitted at any time as the Trustees review applications for funding requests up to £50,000 on a monthly basis. However, if you wish to apply for funding of more than £50,000 then your application will be considered at the next bi-annual meeting of Trustees which usually take place around March and September. For more information or to apply, please visit the charity website.

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London Sport: January Update

A January update from London Sport, including news, funding, health & wellbeing, jobs and more. Click here

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John Lyon’s Charity Grants

John Lyon’s Charity is providing grants of up to £5,000 to create opportunities for young people to engage with arts that have been curtailed by restrictions due to Covid-19. Applications are invited from arts and cultural institutions in London with registered charity status that has previously been funded by John Lyon’s Charity; and state schools or nurseries based in the charities beneficial area in London, details of which can be found on the website. The fund has a rolling application process with no deadlines. For more information and to apply, visit the website.

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

Applications can be made at any time.

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 the following 11 complex social issues:

  • Addiction and dependency
  • Asylum seekers and refugees
  • Care leavers
  • Domestic abuse
  • Homelessness and vulnerably housed
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Offending, prison or community service
  • Sexual abuse and exploitation
  • Trafficking and modern slavery
  • Young parents

Jewish communities, Gypsy & Traveller communities and some migrant communities will also be supported.

Useful Links:

Download our full eligibility criteria

https://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/we-fund/racial-equity

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Funding for Projects Alleviating the Social Effects of Alcohol Abuse and Misuse (London)

Apply at any time for one of four annual meetings, usually in March, June, September and December.  Applications arriving too late for one meeting will be postponed to the following scheduled meeting.

A change of focus for the Vintners’ Company has resulted in the majority of funding being awarded to selected charities, however some funds are still available for new applications.

Applications are accepted for specific projects from registered charities concerned with alleviating the social effects of alcohol abuse/misuse within Greater and Inner London for grants of £3,000 to £5,000. National Charities may apply where the funds will be ring-fenced for work within Greater London, and preferably Inner London. General running costs are not normally supported.

Previously supported organisations include:

  • City of London Police Widows’ and Orphans’ Fund
  • St Mary le Bow Young Homeless Charity
  • Hackney Pirates
  • DePaul UK (Nightstop London)

https://vintnershall.co.uk/charity/grants/

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Funding to Improve the Lives of People Suffering from Social Exclusion (UK & Republic of Ireland)

The VINCI UK Foundation will be inviting charities and other not-for-profit organisations across the UK and Republic of Ireland to apply for grants that will help them improve access to employment, mobility and housing for people suffering from social exclusion.

Grants may be used to purchase, upgrade or refurbish transport, equipment, ICT, tools, furniture and facilities for long-lasting projects costing up to £100,000 which help charities to alleviate social exclusion and strengthen communities.

This could, for example, include the development of new/current activities, the refurbishment of premises, or the improvement of marketing tools.

Successful applicants will also receive the support of a VINCI sponsor, who will donate some of their time and practical expertise to the project.

The next application period will be open from January to March 2022.

https://vinci-uk-foundation.co.uk/your-project/

 

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Funding to Support People Most Adversely Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic (London)

The Mayor of London has announced a new £1million Community Grants Fund to help communities recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Charities and voluntary organisations with an annual turnover of £200,000 or less can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to support community-led activities and projects that help those most adversely affected by the pandemic, including older and disabled people, Black and Asian communities, and those living on lower incomes.

The funding pot for this round is £350,000 and is made up of micro and small grants:

  • Microgrants of £1,000
  • Microgrants of £1,001 to £5,000
  • Small Grants of £5,001 to £10,000. 

The funding could be used for a range of project types such as celebrations and festivals, food growing initiatives, story-telling and cultural activity, intergenerational projects, working with children and young people, or projects supporting mental health needs.

The closing date for applications is the 14th February 2022.

The Office of the Mayor of London will be hosting two webinars on 11 January (2-3.30pm) and 18 January (10-11:30am), 2022. Please email bscgrants@rocketsciencelab.co.uk to register a place. 

Useful Links:

Application Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/communities/apply-building-strong-communities-fund

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Co-operatives UK Offering Support to Community Businesses Through its ReBoost Fund

The fund aims to help organisations prepare a community share offer, to support their recovery from COVID-19. Grants available include:

Development grants – up to £5,000 to prepare a community share offer: financial planning, governance support, marketing costs and being awarded the Community Shares Standard Mark.

Match equity investment – typically matching pound for pound up to £25,000 invested by the Booster Programme, providing that the minimum share offer target is achieved.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and grant and investment decisions are made within eight weeks of application. For more information on how to apply, visit the website.

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How to Ensure the Best Chances of Success for Your Funding Applications

Getting grant and funding applications right is absolutely critical to ensuring that your organisation stands the greatest possible chance of success but how can you ensure you put your best foot forward? Click here to read more.

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