Once again, Hammersmith & Fulham Council is supporting local isolated older people by holding their largest ever Big Christmas Day Lunch for up to 250 local residents who would otherwise be on their own. Guests will enjoy a festive meal & live entertainment in good company at Novotel Hammersmith. Residents, the Mayor, councillors & council staff will all be volunteering their time and pulling together to give the guests a memorable day. The Big Christmas Day Lunch helps to combat loneliness during the festive season; it brings the community together to share a delightful day; and the opportunity to meet new people. It also makes guests aware of services that might help them throughout the year, such as befriending, home care, meals on wheels and lunch clubs. And it helps our social services team to identify and offer support to vulnerable residents they may not already be aware of. Funding for the event is being raised through SpaceHive – please forward this information on to your contacts who might be interested in supporting this brilliant local event. https://www.spacehive.com/hf-big-christmas-day-lunch2019
Charities and organisations with charitable aims can now apply for up to £250 worth of funding for projects that have a direct and tangible social impact on families and solve significant social issues. Funding is available for projects that meet the following themes: Health, Health Education, Financial Stability, Aspiration, Worklessness, Employability and skills. The Community Grant scheme is being made available by Warburtons and is administered by the Charities Aid Foundation. The next closing date for applications in this round is the 10th February 2020. Click here
Charities or not for profit organisations wishing to provide or organise leisure activities for people with physical disabilities can apply for a grant to help them to deliver their project, service or activity. The majority of grants awarded are for £5,000 and under. The funding is being provided through the Bruce Wake Charitable Trust. Applications can be submitted at any time and applications are considered quarterly by the Trustees. Click here
Not for profit organisations such as community organisations, charities, schools and social enterprises in England can apply for grants of over £10,000 for up to five years to develop a more strategic approach to improving their community by developing and growing new and existing partnerships. The funding can support many different types of partnership, including cross-sector partnerships; local place-based collaboration; and local and national organisations working together around a particular theme. The grants can be used to fund project activities, operating costs, organisational development and capital costs. A total of £40 million is available this year. The funding is being made available through the Big Lottery Fund’s Partnership Fund and applications can be submitted at any time. Click here
Priya Warner shares tips for navigating the Code of Fundraising Practice online ahead of her session at Fundraising Now. Do you know that the Code of Fundraising Practice sets the standards that apply to fundraising carried out by all charitable institutions and third party fundraisers in the UK? The code has had its first major redraft in almost a decade to improve its style, presentation, clarity and accessibility. The revised code came into effect on 1 October 2019 alongside a new easier-to-use-and-navigate website version. Click here for some top tips to bear in mind when using the code online.
The Nationwide Community Grants programme is looking for local housing projects that will strengthen local communities to support the most vulnerable by: Preventing people from losing their home Helping people in to a home Supporting people to thrive within the home environment Visit our website for full criteria and details of how to apply. Examples of previously funded projects can be found on the Nationwide website. How it works- Charities, Community Land Trusts and housing co-operatives can apply. The applications will be reviewed and voted on by a regional Community Board, made up of Nationwide members and colleagues. Grant size- Grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 are available. The funding period is between one and two years. Deadline- The deadline for applications is midnight on the 22nd November 2019.
Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People If your project is in the UK or Ireland and shares our aim of making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people through a commitment to quality charitable work, it may be eligible for a Wooden Spoon grant. We ask that you review our qualifying criteria below before completing and returning an application form to projects@woodenspoon.org.uk or by post to the national office. Qualifying Criteria If a project is a physical, tangible asset of a permanent nature, the following must apply: It must have a minimum predicted life span of five years (preferably ten), be non-transferable and of a permanent nature. Special consideration may be given to funding life-enhancing/medical equipment if it can be shown that the useable life of such equipment is likely to be at least five years. Grants will not be considered for salaries, administration costs, professional fees and on-going overheads related to a capital project. If a project is educational or disability sports-focused, the following must apply: There must be a key rugby element to engage children and young people. It must have a clearly-defined brief detailing the project’s need and objectives; stakeholders; description of participants (age, gender, geography); recruitment of participants; project activity and budget; legacy planning; monitoring and evaluation and mechanism for reporting to Wooden Spoon. Grants will be considered for kit and equipment, salaries and administration costs. Projects must: Enhance and support the lives of children and young people (under the age of 25) who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially. Work directly with children and young people and have a positive influence on their lives as a result of the activities or service provided. Benefit those located in the UK or Ireland. Support a group – we cannot make grants to individuals. While there is neither a minimum nor maximum grant level, it is unlikely projects of a physical nature under £5,000 in value will have sufficient substance and scale to qualify under the “projected life span” criteria. See examples of successful projects here. How to Apply If you think you are eligible for a Wooden Spoon grant, please download our Application Form (August 2018). If you are unsure if your project meets our criteria please complete our Expression of Wish Form for an initial assessment. Once completed as fully as possible, forms can be returned to projects@woodenspoon.org.uk or by post to Wooden Spoon, Sentinel House, Ancells Business Park, Harvest Crescent, Fleet GU51 2UZ. Application Notes All projects should have a clearly-defined brief detailing: Need and objectives Stakeholders Description of participants (age, gender, geography) Recruitment of participants Activity Budget Legacy planning Monitoring/evaluation Mechanism for reporting to Wooden Spoon Click here to see more details.
Accelerator Programme invests in innovations to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. Do you have an idea for a product or service that will change lives? Engineers, designers, developers, innovators, entrepreneurs, or anyone with a good idea – we want to hear from you. Your idea could be a simple product that makes an everyday task easier for a person living with dementia. You may have an innovative idea for a new service or way of working for care home staff. To bring your idea to life, our programme offers a 12 month partnership including: – bespoke business support and investment up to a value of £100,000 – an expert innovation buddy from Alzheimer’s Society to develop their idea during a 12-month partnership. Who can apply? By backing passionate people with innovative ideas, we’ll accelerate the development of new products and services with the potential to benefit thousands of people. We are looking for applications from teams or individuals at any stage of the product development journey, from a great idea that needs testing through to proven products that need a push to maximise their reach. Our Accelerator Programme will be accepting applications from 8 October 2019. Click here to find more information and how to apply.