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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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:
If a project is educational or disability sports-focused, the following must apply:
Projects must:
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:
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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.
Crowdfunding: Ride Side-by-Side
The History of Bikeworks
In its short history Bikeworks has already achieved a significant amount making a positive difference to the lives of many thousands of people, winning numerous awards and expanding the reach of its work outside of East London.
Who will it effect:
Participants over 60 who have an issue with mobility, social isolation, or be visually impairment.
How it Works
People will book a trip by phone. A rider will pick them up, riding a side by side cycle and take them on a trip of their choice for an hour and half.
Why it’s a great idea:
Ride Side-by-Side will tackle loneliness and isolation. People will have an opportunity to chat with their co-rider (Pilot), interact, tell stories about themselves and reminisce.
Ride Side-by-Side will help people with things they need to do like shopping, visit friends and family, explore the borough or get to an appointment.
It will have a broader impact with regards to reducing motorised trips and showcase other ways to get around that are emissions free.
By giving people the opportunity to be active, reduce their reliance on the NHS since it will improve their well-being due to the exercise and the conviviality.
Steps to get it done:
The project cycles are power assisted to enable riders to travel further and ride for longer in any road environment.
How will the Money be Used
The funding will be used to purchase a small fleet of these cycles for the project, to train and pay the ‘pilot’ and for development work linking to local social housing estates, care homes, dementia groups, older people’s networks and groups for the visually impaired.
To get more information, visit Bikeworks Website.
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