The Pink Ribbon Foundation is offering grants of up to £6,000 to UK charities and not-for-profit organisations working on practical projects and initiatives aimed at improving the physical and mental health of individuals with or recovering from breast cancer. Grants above £6,000.00 may be granted at the discretion of the Foundation. The deadline for applications is the 30th May 2025. Pink Ribbon Foundation Grants (UK)
Small Homeless charities can apply for capital grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people return to the community and enable them to rebuild their lives. Typically, such organisations operate residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. To be eligible to apply, the charity must have an annual turnover of under £500,000, with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months. Previously funded projects include the Booth Centre, an advice and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester, which received a grant of £1,500 to transform the centre with new lighting, a new water heater and new decoration and a grant of £3,000 to the Amber Foundation to enable the Foundation to buy new bedroom furniture for their residential centre in Devon, where every year over 60 unemployed, homeless young people are able to rebuild their lives and gain the motivation, confidence, self-esteem and skills for independent living. The closing date for applications is the 15th December 2024. Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support community sports clubs and organisations in the UK and Ireland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including improving facilities, purchasing new equipment, obtaining coaching qualifications, and investing in the long-term sustainability of clubs. The funding is being made available through the Cash4Clubs programme, which is funded by Flutter Entertainment and delivered by Sported, a UK charity that supports community groups that use sport and physical activity to help young people reach their full potential. To be eligible, applicants must be involved in delivering activities solely to adults (18+). The programme particularly encourages applications from clubs serving deprived communities. Note that the application deadline is set for the 12th November 2024, but the fund may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received. Funding to Improve the Sustainability of Community Sports Clubs (UK & Ireland)
Grants of £400 are available to schools, colleges, Ofsted-registered Early Years nurseries, and preschools in the UK to support science activities during British Science Week. The British Science Association, supported by UK Research and Innovation, administers the Kick Start Grant scheme to encourage science engagement activities and events among underrepresented groups. The types of activities supported include field trips to local science centres, museums or university science departments; mini science festivals; and student led projects such as schools gardens, community labs or pond using parents and volunteers; etc. The closing date for applications is 4.59 pm on the 5th November 2024. Funding to Support Science Activities in Colleges, Schools and Nurseries (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. Grants are awarded twice a year; the next application closing date is the 1st March 2025. Funding of up to £5,000 Available to Tackle Problems within Families (UK)
Grants are now available to support children and young people in the UK experiencing a crisis or emergency. The grants which are made available through the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme support families with children up to the age of 17 who are living with financial, health and social difficulties by providing items that meet children’s most basic needs, such as kitchen appliances, furniture, baby equipment, beds, clothing, and other items and services that are critical to children’s wellbeing. Applications must come through a registered referral agency supporting the family or young person. The programme is delivered by Family Fund Business Services, and applications can be made at any time. Support for Children Living in Severe Poverty (UK)
Grants are available to individuals through the Gardening with Disabilities Trust to enable them to continue gardening despite advancing illness, age, or disability. To apply for a grant, individuals must provide a letter from their doctor or other healthcare professional indicating their disability and a copy of another official document, such as a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or a Blue Parking Badge. The Trust offers various support measures, including adapting private gardens to meet the special needs of the disabled, making grants towards tools, raised beds, paving, and greenhouses. The closing date for applications is the 30th November 2024. Funding Available for Disabled Gardeners (UK)
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Vulnerable households will receive support for the cost of essentials this winter, as DWP announced today an extension to the Household Support Fund for the next six months.
The £421m extension gives certainty to Local Authorities across England over the winter months – up until April 2025 – as they work to help those struggling with the cost of energy, food, and water. An estimated £79 million will be given to devolved administrations.
Pensioners and others struggling to heat their homes or afford other essential items over the colder months should contact their local council to see what support may be available to them. Details on the latest scheme for local authorities and councils will be communicated in the coming weeks.
The council’s main grants programme is now open for applications. The closing date is 9am, 1st October 2024.
You can find all the information you need on the council’s website:https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/community/investment-community-groups/third-sector-investment-fund
LBHF workshops
The council is hosting a series of free online information sessions (via Microsoft Teams) for those who want to learn more. An additional event has been scheduled for Tuesday 3rd September. Please register by following the links below:
- Tuesday 3 September at 2pm
- Wednesday 4 September at 2pm (event now fully booked)
- Thursday 19 September at 2pm
Sobus support
Sobus is offering free 1-2-1 sessions with groups who would like assistance or support with their application. Appointments can be in person at Dawes Road Hub, or online. Sessions will be held on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons from 27th August until 26th September, and offered on a first come-first served basis.
To book your appointment, please contact Sobus on 020 7952 1230 or email reception.drh@sobus.org.uk
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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.