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Top Tips - Keep it simple!

Make your application as easy to read as possible - the people who are assessing your application may not have a lot of time or much knowledge of the work you do so being clear is key.

Avoid complicated wording or acronyms if funders understand what you are asking for and how you meet their criteria, they are much more likely to say yes to funding your activity.


Don't Forget

Don’t forget if you are just starting out our get started guides have a range of information including setting up a group writing a constitution and finding and applying for funding

More information about the team and what we can offer can be found on our web pages.

Got an idea for the newsletter – we would love to hear from you!




Connections Through Culture Grants

Background

This programme is provided by the British Council.

The British Council specialises in international cultural and educational opportunities, fostering creative links between the UK and abroad.

In 2026, Connections Through Culture incorporates grants programmes formerly known as Biennials Connect (Visual Arts) and Architecture, Design and Fashion Biennials and Festivals Grants.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended to support new collaborative projects between artists, creative practitioners, cultural professionals and arts organisations, fostering cross-cultural exchange, the sharing of skills and knowledge, and the development of lasting international relationships.

Value Notes

Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available.

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, each application must include at least one UK partner and one partner from an eligible participating country. Each partner must be legally based in the country they are applying from at the time of application and for the duration of the project.

Applications are accepted from organisations and individuals.

A wide range of themes and artforms are eligible, including architecture, design, fashion and craft; creative technology (including digital arts, XR/immersive and games); film; literature; music; theatre and dance; and visual arts.

For projects taking place as part of Visual Arts, Architecture, Design, Fashion or Craft festivals or biennials, applications should be submitted by the festival or biennial organisation rather than by individual artists, designers or practitioners.

Eligible Expenditure

The grants support the development of new creative projects leading to collaborative activities that promote the exchange of skills, knowledge and practice, and may involve activities such as co-creation, residencies, exchanges, workshops, research and development, exhibitions, performances, showcases, festivals, publications, webinars and conferences. Projects can be delivered digitally, in person, or through a hybrid approach.

Funding can be used for costs directly attributable to project delivery, including professional fees, travel and accommodation, equipment and materials, venue hire, production costs, marketing and promotion, accessibility and inclusion measures, and translation and interpretation.

Location

United Kingdom in partnership with eligible countries (Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Mainland China, Egypt, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UK, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam)

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 12 August 2026 (23:59).

Guidance notes and the online application form can be found on the British Council website.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. British Council
    1 Redman Place
    Stratford
    London
    E20 1JQ
    Tel: 0161 957 7755

Background

The Men's Health Community Fund, announced in spring 2026, is a new £6.3 million national initiative designed to support community-led projects that improve men's health and reduce inequalities, particularly among those least likely to engage with traditional health services.

The scheme sits within the UK Government's Men's Health Strategy for England and has been developed as a partnership between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Movember, and People's Health Trust (PHT).

Objectives of Fund

The fund is intended to support projects that improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of men and boys aged 16 and over, with a particular focus on those living in disadvantaged communities or experiencing the poorest health outcomes.

Its objectives include reaching men who are underserved or disengaged from traditional services, delivering support in trusted community settings, addressing the wider social determinants of health such as housing, employment and debt, and building a stronger evidence base around what works in improving men's health. In addition, it emphasises prevention and early intervention and provides support during key life transitions, such as becoming a father, experiencing job loss, or entering retirement.

This funding opportunity consists of the following three funds which have different levels of grants and different application windows:

  • DHSC funding envelope(up to £3 million) supports programmes for two groups:
    • Men aged 35–59 who are unemployed, economically inactive or facing economic precarity.
    • Older men (60+) experiencing key life transitions (eg, retirement, bereavement, relationship breakdown, caring responsibilities etc.).
  • Movember funding envelope (£3 million) supports programmes for young men aged 16–35, with a focus on community-based approaches that strengthen social connection and encourage men to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing – seeking help when needed.
  • People's Health Trust funding envelope (£300,000+) supports programmes for men working in industry. Applications to open later in 2026.

Value Notes

Around £6.3 million will be made available:

  • DHSC is committing up to £3 million with grants of between £75,000 and £125,000 each. Earliest project start date January 2027.
  • Movember is committing £3 million to support up to 15 grants (between £150,000 and £300,000 each) of up to three years. Earliest project start date January 2027.
  • People's Health Trust is committing £300,000, with fundraising planned to increase to up to £1.25 million.

Who Can Apply

Applications will be accepted from community voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs) in England that are already doing meaningful work with men and who want to strengthen, develop and share learning about what makes that work effective.

Eligible organisations must be one of the following:

  • Incorporated organisations
    • Charity registered in England, Scotland or Wales
    • Charitable incorporated organisation (CIOs)
    • Company limited by guarantee
    • Community interest company (CICs) limited by guarantee (not shares)
    • Charitable community benefit society
    • Community benefit society with a charitable asset lock and clearly defined members
  • Unincorporated Organisations / Constituted Community Organisation
    • A constituted group, voluntary organisation, or association with a social or charitable purpose.

All eligible organisations must have a minimum of three trustees, directors, or management committee members who are not related to each other, all aged over 18. Where this requirement is not met at the time of application, it must be satisfied within three months of any grant offer and before any funds are released.

The funders are particularly looking for organisations with strong community trust, lived-experience-informed approaches and existing reach into communities of men and boys who may not see services as relevant, trusted or accessible, or who are at an early stage of recognising their own health needs.

This opportunity would be particularly relevant for organisations that:

  • Have established trusted relationships and meaningful connections with specific communities of men and are embedded within those communities.
  • Have specific expertise in designing and delivering work for men, rather than general community provision.
  • Use insight, evidence, practitioner knowledge and lived experience to shape and improve their work, including learning from previous delivery and engagement with the communities they serve.
  • Have a strong understanding of the wider inequalities affecting men's health and wellbeing, including the role of poverty, exclusion, discrimination and gender norms in shaping health outcomes.
  • Are open to learning, collaboration and reflective practice, including working alongside researchers, evaluators and peer organisations to strengthen understanding of what works and why in the sector.

Illustrative examples include prevention-focused work in a community based, non-clinical settings such as peer-led groups, sports or gaming initiatives, creative arts or nature-based initiatives, or faith-based peer support groups. These examples are not exhaustive.

Restrictions

Companies limited by shares or limited liability partnerships are not eligible (this is a DHSC restriction).

A full list of restrictions can be found in the guidance notes.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding can be used to deliver a wide range of activities that improve health and wellbeing, including mental health support, social connection initiatives, and practical interventions addressing issues such as financial insecurity or housing instability. Grants will focus on community projects that reach underserved men and boys aged 16 and over, particularly those in the most disadvantaged areas and at key transition points in their lives.

Location

England

How To Apply

Funding rounds will open at different times across the partners:

  • Applications for the DHSCfunding is via the Gov.UK 'Find a Grant' website.
    • There is a two stage application process. Expressions of Interest are accepted from 22 June 2026 to 15 July 2026 (17:00).
  • Applications for Movemberfunding must be submitted directly via the Movember website.
    • There is a two stage application process. Expressions of Interest are accepted from 22 June 2026 to 15 July 2026 (17:00).
  • Applications for the People's Health Trust funding will launch separately later in the year, with its own application process.

Full details with criteria and online Expressions of Interest can be found on the Gov.UK 'Find a Grant' website and the Movember website.

Organisations must apply to one funding stream only; applications spanning multiple streams will not be considered.

Documents & links

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. People’s Health Trust
  2. Movember
  3. Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)


Background

The Community Fund is provided and administered by the cardfactory Foundation who supports charities working to help people and communities at 'Moments that Matter'.

The Foundation's goal is 'to address immediate needs while helping communities and individuals build long-term stability and resilience.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is for UK registered charities working, either at the national or regional level within the UK, in one or more of the Foundation's priority areas:

  • Families experiencing financial disadvantage - support families facing long-term, sustained economic hardship, rather than short-term or one-off events, that restricts their ability to meet essential needs like food, housing, or heating. The focus is on addressing immediate pressures while also supporting longer-term stability and resilience.
  • Hardship and Crisis Support (Acute) - provide time-bound support to individuals and families experiencing a recent triggering event or escalation in risk (e.g. fleeing domestic abuse, imminent homelessness, or sudden bereavement). There is particular interest in how organisations deliver sustained improvement and longer-term stability beyond the initial crisis response.
  • Vulnerable children and young people (0–25) - support young people facing circumstances that threaten their safety, wellbeing, or development. The goal is to protect these individuals, build their resilience, and help them achieve stability. This includes support for those with care experience, at risk of exploitation, young carers, or those with complex needs (SEND).

Value Notes

Fixed grants of £10,000 are available.

Note: applications for other amounts will not be accepted.

Who Can Apply

Registered charities with a valid registration number may apply.

To be eligible, charities must

  • Be working within one or more of the Foundation's priority areas.
  • Have an income of less than £3 million per annum. There is particular interest in supporting smaller, local charities where a £10,000 grant will deliver real impact.
  • Have been actively operating for at least 18 months.
  • Be able to submit the previous year's published annual accounts.
  • Operate within the UK, either at a national or regional level.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Community interest groups.
  • Political parties
  • Promotion of religion
  • Individuals.

Eligible Expenditure

Unrestricted funding is available for groups to use where it is most needed to strengthen a charity’s long-term sustainability and reduce administrative burden.

Location

UK

How To Apply

There is a two-week application window which opens 22 June 2026 and closes 3 July 2026.

Funding decisions to be announced in September 2026. Grants paid approximately six weeks after decisions are announced.

Guidance notes and the online application form are available from the Foundation's website.

Note: A link to the online application form will be made live from 22 June 2026.

Contact the cardfactory Foundation for further information.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Enquiries
    cardfactory Foundation
    Century House
    Brunel Road
    Wakefield
    West Yorkshire
    WF2 0XG
    Email: info@cardfactoryfoundation.org.uk


Emergency Essentials Programme

Background

Family Fund Business Services are working in partnership with Children in Need to deliver their Emergency Essentials Programme (previously the Buttle UK Families Programme).

Objectives of Fund

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances. This Fund is administered by Family Fund Business Services.

This programme provides items for the most basic needs of vulnerable children and young people who may be:

  • Living in severe poverty and suffering deprivation as a result.
  • Affected by additional social issues such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, estrangement, disability or serious illness, mental health or behavioural difficulties, abuse or neglect.

Value Notes

Where possible, items will be provided directly rather than awarding a cash grant.

Who Can Apply

Applications must be made through an organisation that is supporting the family or young person and is capable of assessing their needs, and that can also administer the grant.

Applications will only be accepted from:

  • Registered referrers.
  • Support workers on behalf of the family.
  • Professionals such as a teacher, GP, nurse, charity representative, housing or tenancy support worker.

The support is for the following:

  • Children aged under 18 years who are experiencing a crisis or emergency.
  • UK or EU citizens who are normally resident in the UK.
  • Where the child or young person's family do not have access to support and have insufficient resources to meet their needs.
  • Where a child or young person's family are experiencing poverty or destitution or are in receipt of a means tested benefits.
  • Where vulnerable low income families have been affected by the recent severe floods.

Consideration may be given where a child or young person, or their family, have an asylum application under assessment or in circumstances where residency criteria is not consistent across the family unit.

Due to the high demand for BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials grants, only one application per household within a 12 month period will be accepted.

The application for each household will take into account the needs of all children under the one application, it does not mean only one child per household can be supported.

Restrictions

Funding is not available for the following:

  • Children whose care is the responsibility of the local authority.
  • Adults aged 18 and over.
  • Families and young people who are non-EU residents on a student or work visa.
  • Families or young people not normally resident in the UK.
  • Where a child has not yet been born.
  • Payment of fuel/utility bills, council tax or rent.
  • Payment of loans or debts, bankruptcy fees.
  • Rent costs or deposits.
  • Household repairs/adaptations/additions.
  • Holidays, school trips or play schemes.
  • Childcare/childminding/afterschool clubs.
  • Children’s toys/Christmas presents.
  • Specialist medical equipment.
  • Computers, laptops or mobile phones.
  • Televisions, DVD or other entertainment equipment.
  • Musical instruments.
  • Driving lessons.
  • General subsistence costs.
  • Funeral costs including cost of headstones.
  • Items solely for the use of parents, eg beds for parents.
  • Flooring.

Applications based purely on financial hardship will not normally be considered.

Eligible Expenditure

Funding is available for critical household items as follows:

  • Electric cookers.
  • Furniture, kitchen equipment and small appliances.
  • Clothing.
  • Baby equipment.
  • Fridges and freezers.
  • Washing machines.
  • Tumble dryers.
  • Children's beds and bedding, including cots.

Support may also be available for vulnerable low income families have been affected by the recent severe floods.

Location

United Kingdom

How To Apply

Applications are currently being accepted.

The guidance notes and online application form can be found on the Family Fund Business Services website.

Contact Family Fund Business Services for further information.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Enquiries
    Family Fund Business Services
    Unit 4 Alpha Court
    Monks Cross Drive
    Huntington
    York
    North Yorkshire
    YO32 9WN
    Tel: 01904 550011
    Email: emergencyessentials@familyfundservices.co.uk




Top Tips - Keep it simple!

Make your application as easy to read as possible - the people who are assessing your application may not have a lot of time or much knowledge of the work you do so being clear is key.

Avoid complicated wording or acronyms if funders understand what you are asking for and how you meet their criteria, they are much more likely to say yes to funding your activity.


Don't Forget

Don’t forget if you are just starting out our get started guides have a range of information including setting up a group writing a constitution and finding and applying for funding

More information about the team and what we can offer can be found on our web pages.

Got an idea for the newsletter – we would love to hear from you!




Connections Through Culture Grants

Background

This programme is provided by the British Council.

The British Council specialises in international cultural and educational opportunities, fostering creative links between the UK and abroad.

In 2026, Connections Through Culture incorporates grants programmes formerly known as Biennials Connect (Visual Arts) and Architecture, Design and Fashion Biennials and Festivals Grants.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended to support new collaborative projects between artists, creative practitioners, cultural professionals and arts organisations, fostering cross-cultural exchange, the sharing of skills and knowledge, and the development of lasting international relationships.

Value Notes

Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available.

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, each application must include at least one UK partner and one partner from an eligible participating country. Each partner must be legally based in the country they are applying from at the time of application and for the duration of the project.

Applications are accepted from organisations and individuals.

A wide range of themes and artforms are eligible, including architecture, design, fashion and craft; creative technology (including digital arts, XR/immersive and games); film; literature; music; theatre and dance; and visual arts.

For projects taking place as part of Visual Arts, Architecture, Design, Fashion or Craft festivals or biennials, applications should be submitted by the festival or biennial organisation rather than by individual artists, designers or practitioners.

Eligible Expenditure

The grants support the development of new creative projects leading to collaborative activities that promote the exchange of skills, knowledge and practice, and may involve activities such as co-creation, residencies, exchanges, workshops, research and development, exhibitions, performances, showcases, festivals, publications, webinars and conferences. Projects can be delivered digitally, in person, or through a hybrid approach.

Funding can be used for costs directly attributable to project delivery, including professional fees, travel and accommodation, equipment and materials, venue hire, production costs, marketing and promotion, accessibility and inclusion measures, and translation and interpretation.

Location

United Kingdom in partnership with eligible countries (Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Mainland China, Egypt, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UK, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam)

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 12 August 2026 (23:59).

Guidance notes and the online application form can be found on the British Council website.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. British Council
    1 Redman Place
    Stratford
    London
    E20 1JQ
    Tel: 0161 957 7755

Background

The Men's Health Community Fund, announced in spring 2026, is a new £6.3 million national initiative designed to support community-led projects that improve men's health and reduce inequalities, particularly among those least likely to engage with traditional health services.

The scheme sits within the UK Government's Men's Health Strategy for England and has been developed as a partnership between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Movember, and People's Health Trust (PHT).

Objectives of Fund

The fund is intended to support projects that improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of men and boys aged 16 and over, with a particular focus on those living in disadvantaged communities or experiencing the poorest health outcomes.

Its objectives include reaching men who are underserved or disengaged from traditional services, delivering support in trusted community settings, addressing the wider social determinants of health such as housing, employment and debt, and building a stronger evidence base around what works in improving men's health. In addition, it emphasises prevention and early intervention and provides support during key life transitions, such as becoming a father, experiencing job loss, or entering retirement.

This funding opportunity consists of the following three funds which have different levels of grants and different application windows:

  • DHSC funding envelope(up to £3 million) supports programmes for two groups:
    • Men aged 35–59 who are unemployed, economically inactive or facing economic precarity.
    • Older men (60+) experiencing key life transitions (eg, retirement, bereavement, relationship breakdown, caring responsibilities etc.).
  • Movember funding envelope (£3 million) supports programmes for young men aged 16–35, with a focus on community-based approaches that strengthen social connection and encourage men to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing – seeking help when needed.
  • People's Health Trust funding envelope (£300,000+) supports programmes for men working in industry. Applications to open later in 2026.

Value Notes

Around £6.3 million will be made available:

  • DHSC is committing up to £3 million with grants of between £75,000 and £125,000 each. Earliest project start date January 2027.
  • Movember is committing £3 million to support up to 15 grants (between £150,000 and £300,000 each) of up to three years. Earliest project start date January 2027.
  • People's Health Trust is committing £300,000, with fundraising planned to increase to up to £1.25 million.

Who Can Apply

Applications will be accepted from community voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs) in England that are already doing meaningful work with men and who want to strengthen, develop and share learning about what makes that work effective.

Eligible organisations must be one of the following:

  • Incorporated organisations
    • Charity registered in England, Scotland or Wales
    • Charitable incorporated organisation (CIOs)
    • Company limited by guarantee
    • Community interest company (CICs) limited by guarantee (not shares)
    • Charitable community benefit society
    • Community benefit society with a charitable asset lock and clearly defined members
  • Unincorporated Organisations / Constituted Community Organisation
    • A constituted group, voluntary organisation, or association with a social or charitable purpose.

All eligible organisations must have a minimum of three trustees, directors, or management committee members who are not related to each other, all aged over 18. Where this requirement is not met at the time of application, it must be satisfied within three months of any grant offer and before any funds are released.

The funders are particularly looking for organisations with strong community trust, lived-experience-informed approaches and existing reach into communities of men and boys who may not see services as relevant, trusted or accessible, or who are at an early stage of recognising their own health needs.

This opportunity would be particularly relevant for organisations that:

  • Have established trusted relationships and meaningful connections with specific communities of men and are embedded within those communities.
  • Have specific expertise in designing and delivering work for men, rather than general community provision.
  • Use insight, evidence, practitioner knowledge and lived experience to shape and improve their work, including learning from previous delivery and engagement with the communities they serve.
  • Have a strong understanding of the wider inequalities affecting men's health and wellbeing, including the role of poverty, exclusion, discrimination and gender norms in shaping health outcomes.
  • Are open to learning, collaboration and reflective practice, including working alongside researchers, evaluators and peer organisations to strengthen understanding of what works and why in the sector.

Illustrative examples include prevention-focused work in a community based, non-clinical settings such as peer-led groups, sports or gaming initiatives, creative arts or nature-based initiatives, or faith-based peer support groups. These examples are not exhaustive.

Restrictions

Companies limited by shares or limited liability partnerships are not eligible (this is a DHSC restriction).

A full list of restrictions can be found in the guidance notes.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding can be used to deliver a wide range of activities that improve health and wellbeing, including mental health support, social connection initiatives, and practical interventions addressing issues such as financial insecurity or housing instability. Grants will focus on community projects that reach underserved men and boys aged 16 and over, particularly those in the most disadvantaged areas and at key transition points in their lives.

Location

England

How To Apply

Funding rounds will open at different times across the partners:

  • Applications for the DHSCfunding is via the Gov.UK 'Find a Grant' website.
    • There is a two stage application process. Expressions of Interest are accepted from 22 June 2026 to 15 July 2026 (17:00).
  • Applications for Movemberfunding must be submitted directly via the Movember website.
    • There is a two stage application process. Expressions of Interest are accepted from 22 June 2026 to 15 July 2026 (17:00).
  • Applications for the People's Health Trust funding will launch separately later in the year, with its own application process.

Full details with criteria and online Expressions of Interest can be found on the Gov.UK 'Find a Grant' website and the Movember website.

Organisations must apply to one funding stream only; applications spanning multiple streams will not be considered.

Documents & links

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. People’s Health Trust
  2. Movember
  3. Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)


Background

The Community Fund is provided and administered by the cardfactory Foundation who supports charities working to help people and communities at 'Moments that Matter'.

The Foundation's goal is 'to address immediate needs while helping communities and individuals build long-term stability and resilience.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is for UK registered charities working, either at the national or regional level within the UK, in one or more of the Foundation's priority areas:

  • Families experiencing financial disadvantage - support families facing long-term, sustained economic hardship, rather than short-term or one-off events, that restricts their ability to meet essential needs like food, housing, or heating. The focus is on addressing immediate pressures while also supporting longer-term stability and resilience.
  • Hardship and Crisis Support (Acute) - provide time-bound support to individuals and families experiencing a recent triggering event or escalation in risk (e.g. fleeing domestic abuse, imminent homelessness, or sudden bereavement). There is particular interest in how organisations deliver sustained improvement and longer-term stability beyond the initial crisis response.
  • Vulnerable children and young people (0–25) - support young people facing circumstances that threaten their safety, wellbeing, or development. The goal is to protect these individuals, build their resilience, and help them achieve stability. This includes support for those with care experience, at risk of exploitation, young carers, or those with complex needs (SEND).

Value Notes

Fixed grants of £10,000 are available.

Note: applications for other amounts will not be accepted.

Who Can Apply

Registered charities with a valid registration number may apply.

To be eligible, charities must

  • Be working within one or more of the Foundation's priority areas.
  • Have an income of less than £3 million per annum. There is particular interest in supporting smaller, local charities where a £10,000 grant will deliver real impact.
  • Have been actively operating for at least 18 months.
  • Be able to submit the previous year's published annual accounts.
  • Operate within the UK, either at a national or regional level.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Community interest groups.
  • Political parties
  • Promotion of religion
  • Individuals.

Eligible Expenditure

Unrestricted funding is available for groups to use where it is most needed to strengthen a charity’s long-term sustainability and reduce administrative burden.

Location

UK

How To Apply

There is a two-week application window which opens 22 June 2026 and closes 3 July 2026.

Funding decisions to be announced in September 2026. Grants paid approximately six weeks after decisions are announced.

Guidance notes and the online application form are available from the Foundation's website.

Note: A link to the online application form will be made live from 22 June 2026.

Contact the cardfactory Foundation for further information.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Enquiries
    cardfactory Foundation
    Century House
    Brunel Road
    Wakefield
    West Yorkshire
    WF2 0XG
    Email: info@cardfactoryfoundation.org.uk


Emergency Essentials Programme

Background

Family Fund Business Services are working in partnership with Children in Need to deliver their Emergency Essentials Programme (previously the Buttle UK Families Programme).

Objectives of Fund

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances. This Fund is administered by Family Fund Business Services.

This programme provides items for the most basic needs of vulnerable children and young people who may be:

  • Living in severe poverty and suffering deprivation as a result.
  • Affected by additional social issues such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, estrangement, disability or serious illness, mental health or behavioural difficulties, abuse or neglect.

Value Notes

Where possible, items will be provided directly rather than awarding a cash grant.

Who Can Apply

Applications must be made through an organisation that is supporting the family or young person and is capable of assessing their needs, and that can also administer the grant.

Applications will only be accepted from:

  • Registered referrers.
  • Support workers on behalf of the family.
  • Professionals such as a teacher, GP, nurse, charity representative, housing or tenancy support worker.

The support is for the following:

  • Children aged under 18 years who are experiencing a crisis or emergency.
  • UK or EU citizens who are normally resident in the UK.
  • Where the child or young person's family do not have access to support and have insufficient resources to meet their needs.
  • Where a child or young person's family are experiencing poverty or destitution or are in receipt of a means tested benefits.
  • Where vulnerable low income families have been affected by the recent severe floods.

Consideration may be given where a child or young person, or their family, have an asylum application under assessment or in circumstances where residency criteria is not consistent across the family unit.

Due to the high demand for BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials grants, only one application per household within a 12 month period will be accepted.

The application for each household will take into account the needs of all children under the one application, it does not mean only one child per household can be supported.

Restrictions

Funding is not available for the following:

  • Children whose care is the responsibility of the local authority.
  • Adults aged 18 and over.
  • Families and young people who are non-EU residents on a student or work visa.
  • Families or young people not normally resident in the UK.
  • Where a child has not yet been born.
  • Payment of fuel/utility bills, council tax or rent.
  • Payment of loans or debts, bankruptcy fees.
  • Rent costs or deposits.
  • Household repairs/adaptations/additions.
  • Holidays, school trips or play schemes.
  • Childcare/childminding/afterschool clubs.
  • Children’s toys/Christmas presents.
  • Specialist medical equipment.
  • Computers, laptops or mobile phones.
  • Televisions, DVD or other entertainment equipment.
  • Musical instruments.
  • Driving lessons.
  • General subsistence costs.
  • Funeral costs including cost of headstones.
  • Items solely for the use of parents, eg beds for parents.
  • Flooring.

Applications based purely on financial hardship will not normally be considered.

Eligible Expenditure

Funding is available for critical household items as follows:

  • Electric cookers.
  • Furniture, kitchen equipment and small appliances.
  • Clothing.
  • Baby equipment.
  • Fridges and freezers.
  • Washing machines.
  • Tumble dryers.
  • Children's beds and bedding, including cots.

Support may also be available for vulnerable low income families have been affected by the recent severe floods.

Location

United Kingdom

How To Apply

Applications are currently being accepted.

The guidance notes and online application form can be found on the Family Fund Business Services website.

Contact Family Fund Business Services for further information.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Enquiries
    Family Fund Business Services
    Unit 4 Alpha Court
    Monks Cross Drive
    Huntington
    York
    North Yorkshire
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    January Funding News

    over 3 years ago

    National Lottery Awards For All - Celebration Funding

    Up to £10,000

    Whilst you may be familiar with the National Lottery Awards for All funding, you may not know they are also seeking to help communities celebrate the national events that are important to them. This includes the Coronation of His Majesty The King, The Eurovision Song Contest and the 75th anniversary of Windrush.

    If you have an idea of an event or ongoing project that celebrates any of the above, get in contact with the Community Resilience Team or take a look at their website.


    Lloyds Bank Foundation... Continue reading

    National Lottery Awards For All - Celebration Funding

    Up to £10,000

    Whilst you may be familiar with the National Lottery Awards for All funding, you may not know they are also seeking to help communities celebrate the national events that are important to them. This includes the Coronation of His Majesty The King, The Eurovision Song Contest and the 75th anniversary of Windrush.

    If you have an idea of an event or ongoing project that celebrates any of the above, get in contact with the Community Resilience Team or take a look at their website.


    Lloyds Bank Foundation Specialist Programme:


    Up to £75,000

    03/03/2023

    Offering Long-term funding over three years (including core costs and development support) for medium-sized charities working with those with complex social issues. This can include:

    • Addiction and dependency on alcohol, drugs and/or gambling

    • Asylum seekers and refugees

    • Domestic and sexual abuse

    • Homeless and vulnerably housed

    • Offending, prison or community service

    • Sexual exploitation

    • Trafficking and modern slavery

    • Care leavers

    To be eligible, applicants must have:

    • A registered charity number (this can be a CIO).

    • An annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000 in the last set of accounts published on the Charity Commission website.

    • Their own bank account.

    • A track record of working with people aged 17 or older, who are facing complex issues as listed by the Foundation. The only exception is charities working with young parents.

    • Been delivering services for more than a year in England and/or Wales.

    • Free reserves of less than 12 months.

    • A Board of at least three unrelated, unpaid (except for out-of-pocket expenses) Trustees.

    • A safeguarding policy in place.

    • Public Liability insurance.

    Take a look at the application!

    Community Recovery and Support Grant

    The purpose of the Community Recovery and Support Grant is to help local community and voluntary groups that are supporting people and communities respond to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    It aims to support organisations’ recovery whilst being flexible to the needs of each group and help support groups to become more resilient and sustainable. Read more about the criteria and how to apply by clicking here or contact a member of the team at communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk



    Prince of Wales Charitable fund

    Up to £15,000

    Deadline: 20/2/2023

    The scheme provides small grants to support independent UK registered non-for-profit organisations for grassroots, community-based projects that fall within its core funding themes:

    • Heritage and conservation - conservation and restoration projects at places of worship. PWCF is interested in funding non-capital projects that improve the fabric of buildings for the benefit of local communities.

    • Education - education and training projects outside of The Prince's Trust scope and age range, including support for people with special educational needs.

    • Health and wellbeing - community projects and initiatives which support health and wellbeing of people with disabilities or life limiting illnesses in disadvantaged communities. Applications for respite care, young carers and complementary therapies would be considered.

    • Social inclusion - community and art projects that aim to relieve poverty, loneliness and other social issues or support the welfare of the elderly, veterans and interfaith cohesion.

    • Environment - community environmental projects (including the circular economy), economic sustainability initiatives and conservation of the natural environment.

    • Countryside - projects to support and sustain rural communities and to improve the prospects of viability for farm and rural businesses. NB Most of these projects are administered by The Prince's Countryside Fund (PCF), a subsidiary of PWCF.

    Priority will be given to applications from organisations working across the countryside and environment funding themes in the UK.

    Single-year grants of up to £5,000 and multi-year grants of up to £15,000 are available. The average single award is £2,000.

    Think you fit the funding themes? Apply!


    The Gillian Stevenson Charitable Trust

    Up to £5,000

    28/02/2023

    The Trust offers responsive funding to charitable organisations working with young people and families in the UK who are in need due to ill health, disability, financial hardship or some other disadvantage.

    There is particular interest in supporting organisations which provide access to activities, experiences, services or facilities that their beneficiaries would otherwise find difficult or impossible to take advantage of.

    Find out how to apply...

    Top Tips - Keep it simple!

    • Make your application as easy to read as possible - the people who are assessing your application may not have a lot of time or much knowledge of the work you do so being clear is key.
    • Avoid complicated wording or acronyms if funders understand what you are asking for and how you meet their criteria, they are much more likely to say yes to funding your activity.

    Don't Forget

    Don’t forget if you are just starting out our get started guides have a range of information including setting up a group writing a constitution and finding and applying for funding

    More information about the team and what we can offer can be found on our web pages.

    Got an idea for the newsletter – we would love to hear from you!

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    Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund

    The aim of the Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund is to support the modernisation and improvement of village halls, so that they are fit for purpose and can provide activities which seek to achieve one or more of the following outcomes for their communities:

    • improved health and/or wellbeing and/or reduction in rural loneliness,
    • positive impact on the local environment, contributes towards net zero,
    • support for the local rural economy,
    • promotion of community cohesion.

    Grants are for capital improvements only, where projects aim to either upgrade, extend or improve facilities, or where capital items need... Continue reading

    Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund

    The aim of the Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund is to support the modernisation and improvement of village halls, so that they are fit for purpose and can provide activities which seek to achieve one or more of the following outcomes for their communities:

    • improved health and/or wellbeing and/or reduction in rural loneliness,
    • positive impact on the local environment, contributes towards net zero,
    • support for the local rural economy,
    • promotion of community cohesion.

    Grants are for capital improvements only, where projects aim to either upgrade, extend or improve facilities, or where capital items need to be purchased. They cannot be used for maintenance, repair or renewal work.

    Click here to find out more about the grant


    Community Recovery and Support Grant

    The purpose of the Community Recovery and Support Grant is to help local community and voluntary groups that are supporting people and communities respond to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    It aims to support organisations’ recovery whilst being flexible to the needs of each group and help support groups to become more resilient and sustainable. Read more about the criteria and how to apply by clicking here or contact a member of the team at communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk



    Coventry Building Society

    Cost of Living Fund: Community Spaces - £5,000

    This is open to community spaces across the city to support them with increasing demand of their services. The funding will enable Community Centres/ spaces to deliver new or existing projects that increase access to services and support for those in financial hardship.

    This funding can cover increased running costs over the winter, additional volunteer expenses, new services or activities, refreshments. This is open to the following with income below £500,000 annually.

    • Registered charity

    • Constituted Community groups

    • Companies Limited by Guarantee with charitable aims

    • Community Interest Companies

    • Co-operatives - registered Community Benefit Societies and

    • registered Industrial and Provident Societies Social Enterprises



    Click here to find out more about the application criteria and how to apply.



    The Access Foundation

    Up to £100,000

    Grants between £25,000 and £100,000 are available for projects aiming to tackle digital inequality by making computing facilities, support and/or learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people. They are looking to fund 12-month projects but will consider multi-year projects by exception.

    Find out how to apply


    Greene King IPA – Proud to Pitch In

    £3,000

    Deadline 8/1/2023


    This fund aims to support and promote grassroots sport within local communities by supporting people and projects that run sports activities that positively impact the local community and would tangibly benefit from funding in the short-term.

    Funding is intended for sports activities that have a positive impact on the club and/or the surrounding community.

    Funding can be used to cover costs associated with delivering activities in local communities, such as equipment, tools, and other materials.

    The project beneficiaries must be aged 18 and over.


    Apply quickly!




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    Coventry Building Society

    Cost of Living Fund: Community Spaces - £5,000

    This is open to community spaces across the city to support them with increasing demand of their services. The funding will enable Community Centres/ spaces to deliver new or existing projects that increase access to services and support for those in financial hardship.

    This funding can cover increased running costs over the winter, additional volunteer expenses, new services or activities, refreshments. This is open to the following with income below £500,000 annually.

    • Registered charity

    • Constituted Community groups

    • Companies Limited by Guarantee with charitable aims

    • Community Interest Companies

    • Co-operatives -... Continue reading


    Coventry Building Society

    Cost of Living Fund: Community Spaces - £5,000

    This is open to community spaces across the city to support them with increasing demand of their services. The funding will enable Community Centres/ spaces to deliver new or existing projects that increase access to services and support for those in financial hardship.

    This funding can cover increased running costs over the winter, additional volunteer expenses, new services or activities, refreshments. This is open to the following with income below £500,000 annually.

    • Registered charity

    • Constituted Community groups

    • Companies Limited by Guarantee with charitable aims

    • Community Interest Companies

    • Co-operatives - registered Community Benefit Societies and

    • registered Industrial and Provident Societies

    • Social Enterprises



    Click here to find out more about the application criteria and how to apply.






    Severn Trent Community Fund: Core Funding

    Act Quick - this fund is only open until the budget is awarded! - £5,000 - £20,000

    Severn Trent have up to £20,000 on offer to support groups with their core costs for 1 year during the cost-of-living crisis. They consider core costs to be essential to keeping your organisation running – for example:

    • Management and admin

    • Rent and utilities

    • Accountancy

    • Communication

    • Governance/ compliance


    To receive funding your group must:

    • Be not-for-profit, with a governing document and a bank account

    • Have been in operation since 2017 or earlier (this means new project cannot benefit from this funding)

    • Have an annual income below £250,000

    • Not have reserves exceeding 12 months of standard operating costs

    • Not have unmanageable debt

    • If applying for over £10,000, be registered with Charity Commission or Companies House


    Click here to see their application criteria in full and to apply

    Please note, the application button is at the very bottom of the page.



    Co-op Foundation Future Communities Fund
    £30,000/year for up to 5 years
    Applications open 25th November until 12pm Friday 23rd December


    The Co-op have a Future Communities Vision(External link) created by young people. This is the first round of funding available for voluntary organisations supporting young people to build communities that are diverse, equitable, inclusive and prioritising youth activism.

    To apply your organisation must:

    • Have an annual turnover of £250k or less

    • Have young people’s voices from all backgrounds and abilities at the core of their delivery

    • Advocate for diversity and inclusion in all areas of society

    • Actively engage with young people from diverse communities in a meaningful and inclusive way

    • Have experience of removing barriers and providing opportunities to young people

    • Have experience of delivering meaningful youth social action that supports young people into leadership roles

    • Be able to demonstrate they have experience of co-operation/collaboration.



    Read more about the fund here

    Apply through the 'first application stage' link from this website



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    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... Continue reading


    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


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    Laptop Scheme Giveaway Scheme!

    The Community Resilience Team in partnership with our ICT and Digital Service have secured recycled laptops for distribution to community groups and voluntary sector organisations across the city. The laptops come with a charger and will be pre-installed with a copy of Windows, any other software required will need to be purchasedor downloaded separately by your group/organisation.

    Applications for the scheme are still open for applications for groups and organisations to apply until Friday 2nd September- click here to apply

    Please check the eligibility criteria before applying.




    Commonwealth Games Equipment Giveaway!

    Sport England is... Continue reading


    Laptop Scheme Giveaway Scheme!

    The Community Resilience Team in partnership with our ICT and Digital Service have secured recycled laptops for distribution to community groups and voluntary sector organisations across the city. The laptops come with a charger and will be pre-installed with a copy of Windows, any other software required will need to be purchasedor downloaded separately by your group/organisation.

    Applications for the scheme are still open for applications for groups and organisations to apply until Friday 2nd September- click here to apply

    Please check the eligibility criteria before applying.




    Commonwealth Games Equipment Giveaway!

    Sport England is launching a giveaway of more than 16,000 items including bikes, martial arts mats and basketballs from the recent Commonwealth Games. It is open to schools, voluntary groups, sports clubs and community-based projects across the WM region. The deadline to apply is 19 September 2022

    Apply for the equipment giveaway here

    Community Energy Warwickshire Fund


    Funding available - £2,000



    The Heart of England Community foundation and Community Energy Warwickshire are working together to provide grants of up to £2,000 for projects looking to improve their energy efficiency.


    The grant’s aim is to support the development and installation of renewable energy projects.


    Eligible expenditure:

    • The funding could be spent on insulation and other energy efficiency improvements to community buildings.
    • It could also provide training to improve energy efficiency through energy use
    • Events that provide large scale advice or one-to-one support.

    For full details on the Community Energy Fund click here

    For the application form for the Community Energy Fund click here



    Oakley Charitable Trust


    Funding Available - £3,000

    This grant of up to £3,000 is available to registered charities for a wide range of activities. The average grant is around £1,000 for projects focusing on the arts, heritage, welfare and education.

    There is no application form for this grant. Applicants should write a letter and address it to the Grants Administrator. The letter should include details of the project and the amount requested. The decisions on application are made in March, July and November. Applicants should get their letter in a couple of weeks before this.


    Find out more about the Oakley Charitable Trust Here


    National Express Foundation – Community Grant


    Funding available - £10,000

    DEADLINE 16 SEPTEMBER 2022

    This Community Grant for up to £10,000 is available to groups offering positive opportunities for young people. There is a focus on helping those in the 15-24 year age group in inner-city areas gain skills to help them into employment and create constructive social networks. The National Express are particularly interested in projects supporting young people with special needs.


    Projects should begin in the first quarter of 2023 and must consist of multiple activities – one off activities or events cannot be funded. It is likely that applications requesting up to £5,000 are more likely to be available this year.



    Click here to find out more about the National Express Foundation and apply.




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    Available grants

    Wesleyan Foundation Large Grants - £2,000 - £10,000

    The Wesleyan Foundation was established in 2017 to continue to support various good causes throughout the UK.

    There are large grants available between £2,000 – £10,000 and must be spent within a year.

    Grants will be considered from charities, constituted voluntary and community groups that focus on:

    • Education – Charities or projects that enhance learning and develop career
      opportunities.
    • Health – Promote health and wellbeing.
    • Social – Provide local solutions to meet local needs, promote community cohesion
      and develop sustainable and supportive communities.

    For further information and other available grants... Continue reading

    Available grants

    Wesleyan Foundation Large Grants - £2,000 - £10,000

    The Wesleyan Foundation was established in 2017 to continue to support various good causes throughout the UK.

    There are large grants available between £2,000 – £10,000 and must be spent within a year.

    Grants will be considered from charities, constituted voluntary and community groups that focus on:

    • Education – Charities or projects that enhance learning and develop career
      opportunities.
    • Health – Promote health and wellbeing.
    • Social – Provide local solutions to meet local needs, promote community cohesion
      and develop sustainable and supportive communities.

    For further information and other available grants from the Heart Of England Communities Fund, please click here.(External link)

    The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust

    Funding is provided to UK registered charities, particularly those in Coventry and Warwickshire, for general charitable purposes.

    Some grants are one-off, some recurring and others spread over two or three years.

    Grants are awarded in the following categories:

    • Arts and museums
    • Conservation and protection
    • Employment, education and training
    • Homelessness and housing
    • Leisure, recreation and youth
    • Medical
    • Offenders
    • Social welfare (more grants are awarded in this category than any of the others).

    Applications may be submitted at any time and are considered at the Trustees' meetings which are held quarterly in February, May, August and November of each year.

    The Trust does not have a website or a formal application form.

    Applications must be submitted in writing and provide details of the organisation, the funding requirement and their latest report and accounts.

    Grant applications are not acknowledged and only successful applicants are informed of the outcome of their applications.

    For further information contact - Tel: 020 7024 9034
    Email: enquiries@29may1961charity.org.uk

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    Empowering Local Communities Grant

    Grants are available to community groups in the UK to support a broad range of activities which can contribute towards transforming their community and improving the lives of people in their community. Support to help with the cost of living rise and for refugees is available.

    Objectives of Fund

    The purpose of the programme is to support projects and activities which are important to a community which benefit local people.

    The programme is designed to support projects under four themes:

    • Building Resilient Communities.
    • Active Lives.
    • Seasonal Celebrations & Festivals.
    • Leading Healthier Lives.

    Grants available are from... Continue reading

    Empowering Local Communities Grant

    Grants are available to community groups in the UK to support a broad range of activities which can contribute towards transforming their community and improving the lives of people in their community. Support to help with the cost of living rise and for refugees is available.

    Objectives of Fund

    The purpose of the programme is to support projects and activities which are important to a community which benefit local people.

    The programme is designed to support projects under four themes:

    • Building Resilient Communities.
    • Active Lives.
    • Seasonal Celebrations & Festivals.
    • Leading Healthier Lives.

    Grants available are from £500 - £1500. The deadline for submission is the 19th August 2022. For further information click here.

    One single application per year for funds available from the Heart Of England Community Foundation!

    Following feedback from applicants we have developed a new application form. Applicants were involved in the design and testing phase.

    The plan is that over the coming months we will use this form for the majority of our funds. For now we are testing it on a few funds to make sure it works properly.

    The purpose of the single application is to take the responsibility of deciding what funding best meets your project requirements away from you and onto us. If you know which fund you are applying for there is a section in which you can let us know.

    Available grants

    The Graham Griffiths Fund - Max £3,000

    Supporting projects tackling disadvantage through community initiatives.

    Applications must meet one of the following aims:

    • Projects that improve the quality of life for communities

    • Projects that support improvements through a range of environmental initiatives

    • Projects that support general community activity that promotes good health and well being

    The Dulverton Trust Fund - Max £5,000

    Supporting projects addressing local needs focusing on youth opportunities, general welfare, conservation or heritage.

    Applications must meet one of the following priorities:

    • Youth opportunities

    • General welfare

    • Conservation

    • Heritage

    Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund - Max £2,000

    Supporting projects tackling disadvantage or social exclusion.

    The Foundation’s priorities this financial year are:

    • Youth Opportunities – including skills development, raising employment aspirations, positive engagement with communities

    • Health & wellbeing – including mental health, dementia, domestic abuse

    • Building Stronger & Cohesive Communities – including tackling loneliness & isolate, support for migrants, developing community connection and integrating together

    For further information and other available grants from the Heart Of England Communities Fund, please click here.

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    City of Culture Free Training Opportunity

    ‘Bid Writing and Budgeting’

    A free Bid Writing and Budgeting course, delivered by experienced bid writer and fundraiser Laura Drane. Do you have a specific project you want to develop? Want to learn more about different funding sources? Need help on how to write proposals or funding application forms? If so this is the course for you!

    MORE INFORMATION - PDF

    Find out more here - https://coventry2021.co.uk/get-involved/community-training/(External link)

    Opportunity to be a part of Common Wealth Active Games

    Coventry City Council have been successful in securing funds as part of the Commonwealth Active... Continue reading

    City of Culture Free Training Opportunity

    ‘Bid Writing and Budgeting’

    A free Bid Writing and Budgeting course, delivered by experienced bid writer and fundraiser Laura Drane. Do you have a specific project you want to develop? Want to learn more about different funding sources? Need help on how to write proposals or funding application forms? If so this is the course for you!

    MORE INFORMATION - PDF

    Find out more here - https://coventry2021.co.uk/get-involved/community-training/(External link)

    Opportunity to be a part of Common Wealth Active Games

    Coventry City Council have been successful in securing funds as part of the Commonwealth Active Communities, funding that is part of Sport England’s wider investment into the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

    The aim of the funding is to tackle inactivity in local communities and engage underrepresented groups by delivering activities in parks and greenspaces, care homes and with street closures.

    The vision is to deliver 22 street closure events across the City between May – September 2022.

    In addition, there will be further opportunities for those organisations who wish to deliver continued hyper-local activity in streets and localities. This could be in the form of regular ‘Play Streets’ or other local activity decided by local people.

    The street closure component of the work will focus on delivering sport, physical and wellbeing activities in a hyper local way in residential streets or areas. The aim is to support people to access sport and healthy lifestyle provision with the aim of reducing isolation and loneliness

    To support with the process of the street closure, the Council will assist and provide relevant guidance. Further information and clarification on the street closure process will be provided to organisations following the Expression of interest stage.

    The Council is looking to work with organisations based in Coventry that meet the following criteria:

    • Have a constitution.
    • Be based in Coventry and accountable to the community that you are predominantly delivering services to.
    • Be a not-for-profit third sector organisation – this includes voluntary and community organisations, co
      operatives and mutual societies, non-governmental organisations which are value driven to further social, environmental or cultural objectives.
    • Schools and educational establishments are also welcome to apply.
    • Be representative of the community you are intending to work with.

    If your organisation does not meet the above criteria but wish to be involved in organising a community
    event – please email declan.connolly@coventry.gov.uk.

    For more information and to submit an expression of interest, please complete this online form.
    To request an offline copy or to discuss your application, please email declan.connolly@coventry.gov.uk

    WMCA Green Grants

    We have some very exciting news about funding for the green fingered groups amongst you.

    West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are set to release funding for local groups tackling "green deprivation" whilst also improving the environment.

    They are looking for small bids between £3,000 and £25,000.

    There are 3 themes to the funding

    1. Increasing or improving green spaces close to where people live.
    2. Connecting people to nature
    3. Enhancing the local environment

    If you have a project in mind which will bring people together around growing and planting or if you want to ensure that the green space that is important to you is more accessible find out more about how to apply here.

    Plant and Share Month

    Our grants of £150 are here to help you and your community take part in Plant and Share Month.(External link)

    Plant and Share Month is a celebration of growing your own food – and friendships - with the community.

    From 20 April - 20 May, we are encouraging the nation to dig in and sow, grow and share with their communities.

    Whether you’re growing in yoghurt pots for the first time or you’re a seasoned grower with an allotment, Plant and Share Month is for you. It’s easy to get involved:

    1. Plant your seeds – standard plant pots, milk bottles or even yoghurt pots work! Here’s how to upcycle a welly!(External link)
    2. Help them grow – head to our Plant and Share Toolkit for growing tips and tricks
    3. Share the seedlings, or the fruit and veg itself! Tell us who you shared them with on Facebook or Twitter using #FFLGetTogethers

    Top Tips - Keep it simple!

    • Make your application as easy to read as possible - the people who are assessing your application may not have a lot of time or much knowledge of the work you do so being clear is key.
    • Avoid complicated wording or acronyms if funders understand what you are asking for and how you meet their criteria, they are much more likely to say yes to funding your activity.
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    WMCA Green Grants

    We have some very exciting news about funding for the green fingered groups amongst you…

    West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are set to release funding for local groups in January.

    They are looking for bids between £3,000 and £25,000.

    There are 3 themes to the funding

    • Improving green spaces
    • Connecting people to nature
    • Enhance local improvements

    If you have a project in mind which will bring people together around growing and planting or if you want to ensure that the green space that is important to you is more accessible for others look out for more information... Continue reading

    WMCA Green Grants

    We have some very exciting news about funding for the green fingered groups amongst you…

    West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are set to release funding for local groups in January.

    They are looking for bids between £3,000 and £25,000.

    There are 3 themes to the funding

    • Improving green spaces
    • Connecting people to nature
    • Enhance local improvements

    If you have a project in mind which will bring people together around growing and planting or if you want to ensure that the green space that is important to you is more accessible for others look out for more information as we get it.

    Severn Trent Support

    Severn Trent’s very own Sue has agreed to provide 1 – 1 sessions for groups planning to apply for funding on offer – slots are fully booked but if demand is high Sue has kindly agreed to offer other opportunities to meet with her and get advice on your application. *This opportunity has now closed*


    Funder of the month – Tudor Trust

    Tudor trust is an independent grant making trust – They “want to support smaller groups, embedded in their communities, which work directly with people who are on the edges of mainstream society in ways which encourage inclusion, integration and independence.”

    Their funding guidelines are broad because they want to support the work that groups really want to do. We seek to give those organisations we support the opportunity and practical tools to do the work that they know is needed. You must have a bank account and a constitution to be considered or be a registered charity.”Read more here

    Top Tips – Keep it simple!

    • Make your application as easy to read as possible - the people who are assessing your application may not have a lot of time or much knowledge of the work you do so being clear is key.
    • Avoid complicated wording or acronyms if funders understand what you are asking for and how you meet their criteria, they are much more likely to say yes to funding your activity.


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