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Not-for-profit organisations working towards a just and democratic society and redressing political and social injustices can apply for grants between £1,000 and £5,000. The funding is available to causes outside the mainstream that are unlikely to receive funding from other sources. Examples of projects funded in the past include the Boaz Trust a Christian organisation serving destitute asylum seekers in Greater Manchester which received a grant of £2,000; and the Grandparents Association in Leeds which received a grant of £4,800. The funding is made through the Scurrah Wainright Charity, and the next application closing date is the 14th of September 2024. Funding for Projects that Tackle the Root Causes of Social Inequality (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support small, grassroots and local charities currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community across the UK. The funding, which is being made available through Foyle Foundation’s Small Grants Scheme, can be used to cover projects, core costs, building projects, or essential equipment to enable ongoing service provision for charities with a turnover of less than £150,000 per annum that can show financial stability and a clear need for their services. The Foyle Foundation will complete its grant-giving programme in 2025, and the closing date for applications is the 31st of January 2025. Grants of up to £10,000 to Support Grassroots Charities (UK)
Encourage supporters to help you raise funds every time they shop online with Tesco!
Tesco and easyfundraising have come together again to support voluntary organisations, charities, and CICs. They will donate £1,000 funding pots to 5 community organisations this May. Follow these simple steps for a chance to win.
Firstly, register your organisation with fundraising platform easyfundraising. easyfundraising enables your community organisation to receive unrestricted funding from 8,000 leading online retailers including Tesco.
Then ask everyone connected to your organisation to use the easyfundraising platform to shop with Tesco in May. Each time one of them shops online at Tesco, your organisation will be entered into the draw to receive a £1,000 fundiny g boost. The more people who shop online with Tesco on your behalf, the more chances your organisation has of winning.
Plus, when your supporters shop with Tesco in May, they’ll raise £10 for you if it’s their first-time shop, and £1 for each subsequent shop they do. Take your first step by signing up to easyfundraising today: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/hammersmith-and-fulham/
*New customers can raise £10 on their first shop over £50, existing customers raise £1 per shop over £70
What do last year’s Community Pledge winners say?
“It was such a wonderful surprise to win this money! It’s a fantastic way for Tesco and easyfundraising to support community causes and shows a commitment to helping the community.” Creative Communities Ilfracombe
“As a small community group, we hardly ever get money ‘on a plate’, and we have so much that we want to do so this is just amazing.” Havering Green Streets
“The members were delighted to have received this funding. We greatly appreciate the focus that both Tesco and easyfundraising have given to community issues particularly after such a long period of social isolation.” Midsomer Norton Men’s Shed
Signing up to easyfundraising is your first step; it only takes 2 minutes so get started today: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/hammersmith-and-fulham/
In response to the cost-of-living crisis, Social Investment Business (SIB) is making a mixture of unrestricted loans and grants available to help charities and social enterprises to continue to meet the needs of communities in deprived areas of the country. The Cost-of-Living Fund provides non repayable grants ranging from £10,000 to £250,000 to help organisations already assisting people impacted by the cost-of-living crisis to maintain, increase, launch or improve products or services. The grant operates alongside SIB’s Recovery Loan Fund which provides loans of between £150,000 and £1.5 million to organisations based in England, Wales and Scotland. Grants are provided only in conjunction with the Recovery Loan Fund. Applications can be submitted at any time until the 31st December 2024. Grants of up to £250,000 Available to Address the Cost-of-Living Crisis (England, Wales & Scotland)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to registered charities for projects that positively impact communities across England, Scotland, and Wales. The Morrisons Foundation provides funding to support projects that tackle poverty and social deprivation, enhance community spaces, facilities and services, and improve the health and wellbeing of local communities. The funding will support both capital spend and direct project delivery costs. Priority is given to smaller organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million. Applications can be made at any time. Funding to Support Local Community Projects (England, Scotland & Wales)
Grants of between £10,000 and £80,000 are available to improve sports spaces and inspire activity in London. The funding is available through London Marathon Group’s Active Spaces Fund to support community groups, schools and other not-for-profit organisations to improve and create spaces where children’ young people and marginalised groups and communities can participate in sport and physical activity. Funding will support capital and/or revenue projects, including building or renovating facilities, purchasing new or replacement equipment, venue hire, coaching costs, and salaries. Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time. Successful, organisations will be invited to submit a full application by the 5th July 2024. Grants of up to £80,000 to Improve Spaces for Sport (London)
Grants of up to £2,400 are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their wellbeing and their education. The funding is being made available through Buttle UK’s Chances for Children Grants to provide a flexible range of support, such as items and activities to support learning and development (laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys, tuition, etc); clothing and school uniforms; social, sporting and leisure activities; and items for children/young people’s bedrooms. Applications will only be accepted from frontline professionals working for a registered charity, housing association or public sector organisation including schools and colleges. Applications can be made at any time. Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK)
Charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and municipally funded museums across the UK can apply for grants of between £10,000 and £25,000 for projects that positively impact local communities. The funding is made available through the Steel Charitable Trust Rolling Grants programme, which supports various projects and activities that make a real impact on arts and heritage, education, environment, health, and social or economic disadvantage. Funding can be used to cover core costs, capital works, and specific projects. Organisations with an annual income of over £50,000 are welcome to apply by the 11th of July, 2024. Grants Available for Community Projects (UK)
Small grants of up to £500 are available to support vulnerable older people living on low incomes in England and Wales. The funding which is being made available through the charity Friends of the Elderly assists individuals and couples who are of or over the state pension age, have savings of less than £5,000, and do not meet the criteria for other funders. The funding aims to assist with various needs such as purchasing a new fridge, paying unexpected bills, obtaining food and clothing, or covering gas and electricity costs. To apply for these grants, individuals must submit their applications through a third-party Referral Agent. Acceptable Referral Agents include charities, local authorities, housing associations, community organisations, Information, Advice and Guidance providers, as well as social services representatives. Applications can be submitted at any time. Grants for Older People on Low Incomes (England & Wales)
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
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.
