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 5th May 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
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support the development of outstanding women, trans and non-binary songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. The funding is available to support touring, recording, promotion and marketing, community projects involving high-quality music creators, music creator residencies and live performances featuring new UK music. The funding is being made available through the PRS for Music Foundation’s Woman make Music Grants Programme and the closing date for applications is the 8th June 2020. Click here
Community-led cultural organisations in London can apply for grants of between £1,000-£5,000 to support arts, culture and heritage projects and activities. The funding aims to help groups that usually miss out on grants because they are too small, too informal or from marginalised communities. Priority is given to projects that support people on lower incomes and connect communities that lack access to cultural resources and funding. The funding is being made available through the Mayor of London’s Culture Seeds funding programme. The closing date for applications is midday on the 6th March 2020. Click here
Grants of up to £15,000 are available for projects both in the UK and internationally that support women. Applications will be particularly welcome from non-OECD countries that focus on campaigning and activism in the following areas: Lesbian and transgender rights, Violence against women and girls, Disabled women and girls, Refugee women and girls. Funding is provided by the Feminist Review Trust, the closing date for applications for the current funding round is the 30th April 2020. Click here
Comic Relief and the Mayor of London launched the London Together fund in 2018. This is the third and final round of the three-year funding partnership.
- London Together invests in sport for change approaches that aim to improve social integration. The fund supports work in London.
- There are two aims for this round of funding: reducing social isolation and strengthening relationships between and within communities.
- Applicants can apply for a minimum of £25,000 and a maximum of £150,000.
- The deadline is 12 noon on Friday 13th March 2020.
DSC are excited to announce that two new funding directories are now available to pre-order – The Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need 2020/21 and The Guide to Educational Grants 2020/21 (see below). As well as these new fundraising editions, we’ve listed other fantastic fundraising resources, including tips and training to give you food for thought.
Civil society organisations in London that can deliver projects which counter violent extremism in London can now apply for grants of up to £50,000 through the Mayor of London’s Shared Endeavour Fund. The aim of the fund is to support civil society groups that are standing together against hate, intolerance and extremism. The closing date for applications is 10pm on the 22nd March 2020. Click here
Discover who to ask, how to ask and what to ask in corporate fundraising 11th February.
Learn how to get the funding your community project needs at the upcoming workshop!
Wednesday 12th February, Irish Cultural Centre, 5 Black’s Rd, Hammersmith, W6 9DT, 2.30pm – 4.30pm – Get your FREE ticket here!
Hammersmith & Fulham Hive is the place to go for local change makers and community champions who want to make the borough an even better place to live. LBHF is pledging up to £20k towards community-led projects that bring local places to life! Join programme partners Spacehive for an interactive workshop for people interested in becoming project creators! You will:
- Learn more about H&F Hive funds and the Spring Funding Round
- Discover additional funds available for your project
- Get advice on creating your campaign plan
Explore how to promote your project successfully!
The Complete Fundraising Handbook has never been out of print since it was published in 1992, this trusty guide encompasses all of the main fundraising sources and techniques.
“Since the very first edition, it’s been providing wise counsel and practical guidance for all fundraisers and this edition brilliantly continues this tradition at a time when it’s very much needed.” Paul Amadi, Chief Supporter Officer, British Red Cross
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