September Funding News

Asda Foundation – Cost of Living Grant

£500 - £2000

Asda Foundation has created a funding opportunity for local community groups facing an increase in their running costs. This support of up to £2000 can be used to support rent, utilities and food costs, takin place before 28 February 2023.

This grant will be available until the funding pot runs out, forecast to be February 2023, so we would advise applying sooner rather than later.

To apply:

Each Asda Superstore has a Community Champion who manages all applications.

1. Contact your nearest Asda store (find it via the Asda website or by clicking here(External link)) and ask for the Community Champion;

1. Explain your group and the proposed project;

1. If both are eligible, the Community Champion will provide an application form;

1. You will fill in this form and return it to the Community Champion;

1. The Community Champion will sign and deliver the application form to the Asda Foundation.

To find out more about eligibility and the application process CLICK HERE.

National Lottery Community Fund - The People's Projects

DEADLINE 7/10/2022

£70,000

Grants of up to £70,000 are available for projects run by local not-for-profit organisations, with a focus on groups with a turnover of under £500,000. Those looking to apply should have a strong local presence and have previously delivered services in the area.

This grant is looking to fund projects which build strong relationships across different communities and make them more inclusive. The project should also include those they are looking to help in the design, development and delivery processes.

The grant can cover:

• Events and activity costs.

• Equipment and materials.

• Up to £10,000 in total towards larger or longer-lasting items (such as furnishings for a community space).

• Staff costs.

• People’s time (that may not be staff).

• Training costs.

• Transport.

• Utilities bills or running costs related to the project.

• Volunteer expenses.

• Translation costs.

Somethings to be aware of:

This will be a highly publicised grant which will require several months of commitment.

The application deadline is 12 noon 7 October 2022

95 organisations evenly spread across the UK will be shortlisted. Those shortlisted applicants will take part in a public media campaign with the public choosing their 57 winning projects, due to be announced June 2023.

Up to 38 runners up will receive grants of up to £10,000.

To find out more about the application process and what can or cannot be funded CLICK HERE

Money Saving Expert Charity:

£7,500

Up to £7,500 for UK based not-for-profit organisations delivering activities addressing people's relationship with money.

The theme for the January 2023 round is Raising the Next Generation. Projects applying should support those under 25 to learn financial life skills, particularly during this difficult financial climate.

The projects should focus on creating a lasting impact on those they are helping, through memorable, innovative or creative delivery.

What cannot be funded:

• Capital equipment such as laptops, projectors or other electronic devices.

• Applications only providing debt advice/management.

Applying:

Applications open 3 January 2023 with a deadline of 31 January 2023

Applicants should have an annual income below £750,000 and have reserves less than 6 months of their running costs.

If you are a Community Interest Company or Social Enterprise, a governing document may have to be shown with the: name, aim/purpose, objects of the group, including a dissolution clause confirming that any assets remaining after all debts are paid will be given to another voluntary group with similar aims.

To learn more about how to apply, CLICK HERE