Emergency Funding for Homeless Organisations (UK)

Local homelessness organisations that require emergency financial assistance can apply for grants of up to £100,000 to the COVID-19 Homelessness Response Fund. A total funding pot of £5.5 million is available. The funding aims to provide emergency financial assistance to local homelessness organisations, preventing closure, service cuts or staff redundancies threatened by increased operational costs and a loss of fundraised income due to the Coronavirus. It will also support organisations that have needed to expand or adapt their services in light of COVID-19 to support people experiencing homelessness safely and effectively. The funding is available to organisations with a turnover of less than £5 million per year, The deadline to apply to the Comic Relief funding stream is the 14th September 2020 for decisions made in mid-October. Click here

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Grants of up to £50,000 Available for Community Projects (UK)

Small charities and community interest groups with innovative ideas that benefit their community can apply for funding of up to £50,000 for projects that build more connected, more resilient communities; and give people the tools to become more financially independent. The funding is being made available through the newly re-launched Aviva Community Fund. Every three months from January onwards, £250,000 will be split equally among Aviva’s UK employees to donate to the projects that matter to them most. The closing date for this funding round is the 13th October 2020. Aviva have teamed up with the fundraising platform Crowdfunder and applicants can add to any donations they get from the Aviva Community Fund with public donations. Click here

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The Phoenix Fund

The £1m Phoenix Fund will support Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic charities and groups in England that are working in the heart of their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are four short application windows with deadlines on 21 August, 2 September, 16 September and 13 October. Find out more.

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Fundraising Regulator’s New Webinar on the Code of Fundraising Practice

Have you watched the Fundraising Regulator’s new webinar? It introduces charity staff, volunteers and trustees to the Code of Fundraising Practice, which sets the standards for fundraising. Watch the short video now.

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People’s Postcode Trust (Great Britain)

The People’s Postcode Trust’s Grants Programme has re-opened for applications. The People’s Postcode Trust provides project-based funding in Great Britain under the themes: Promoting human rights; Combatting discrimination; and Preventing poverty. Registered Charities can apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000. Small organisations and community groups that are not formally registered as a charity can apply for up to £2,000. The closing date for applications is the 19th August 2020. Click here

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ATM Covid-19 BAME Resilience Grant

The Anti-Tribalism Movement (ATM) is a UK charity committed to tackling tribal discrimination and promoting fair and equitable societies. We have been working with the UK’s Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities since 2010. The ATM Covid-19 Resilience Grant was launched last week to support the  BAME led voluntary sector in England and Wales affected by the Covid-19 crisis to sustain their core services and thrive in these unprecedented times.

Applications must be submitted electronically to grants@theatm.org before 5PM on Wednesday 12 August 2020. All applications will be assessed by an assessment panel whose decisions will be final. ATM will be in touch with all successful applicants by email or phone before Friday 4 September 2020. Click here

 

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The British Gas Energy Trust Announced £800,000 Covid Response Fund

The British Gas Energy Trust has announced its £800,000 Covid Response Fund. Nine grants of between £40,000 and £180,000 will be available to money advice and support charities working in high need areas. Projects should help people avoid the burden of energy debt, make informed energy choices and improve their control over household finances. Applications should be submitted by noon on Wednesday 19 August. Find out more and apply here.

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Covid-19 Emergency Funding Via The Lottery – Still Time to Apply!

Applications to the Coronavirus Community Support Fund close at noon on 17 August. Organisations and projects being prioritised are those:

  • Supporting people who are at high risk from covid-19
  • Supporting communities most likely to face increased demand and challenges as a direct result of covid-19
  • Which connect communities and support communities to work together to respond to covid-19.

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Online Webinar about Using GRANTfinder

GRANTfinder is Europe’s leading grants database which brings together funding opportunities and related policies across the UK.

It is used by private businesses, small or large, to search for funding or support others, as well as by consultants and charitable, voluntary and public sector organisations.

In this session you will be shown how to run a search for funding available for your area of interest, save it, produce reports and set up alerts. There will be time for a Q&A at the end.

GRANTfinder is available form Westminster Reference Library. RBKC library members can join Westminster Libraries and gain access to the database.

Online webinar about using GRANTfinder – Wednesday 26 August, 11am to 12 noon

Book Now!

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Arts Council England

Arts Council England have announced the first round of grants from the £500 million Culture Recovery Fund. Grants will range from £50,000 up to £3 million. Applications for the first round of funding open at 12pm on Monday 10 August and close at 12pm on Friday 21 August. Find out more.

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