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Team Devon Funding Opportunity - last minute reminder for January 13th deadline
Team Devon is offering organisations the opportunity to apply for funding. The aim is to support some of the local initiatives to inspire and enthuse people from Devon to celebrate the unique opportunity presented by London hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Team Devon has a total of £24k to allocate and therefore it is unlikely that it will be able to support any one project with more than £4-5k.
There is particular interest in activities that are associated with the Torch Relay, Team Devon Themed Months and other priorities as stated in the Action Plan on the Team Devon website.
To apply, please complete the application form which can also be found on the website. Click here.
There will be a meeting later this month (January 2012 ) to select the applications felt to have the most impact ,while remaining realistic and achievable. It is hoped applicants will be notified by the end of January. For further information, please contact:
Laura Phelps on 01392 241301
Unit A1, The Innovation Centre
University of Exeter
Rennes Drive
EXETER
EX4 4RN
Front-line charities to influence £20m programme
Front line charities should be allowed to decide what support they need, according to a fresh approach proposed in a new £20m infrastructure programme from the Big Lottery Fund.
The programme, called Building Capabilities for Impact and Legacy, is designed to build support for charities to carry out their work – but the organisations first have their say on how this could be done.
The BLF has published a discussion paper about the programme. Interested parties have until 15 March to submit comments; a revised paper will then be drawn up. Read more.
New fund to help not-for-profit free advice services
A new £16.8 million central government fund to help not-for-profit free advice services in England will be delivered by the Big Fund, Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society, announced today (Monday 21 November).
The fund will provide immediate support to debt, welfare benefits, employment and housing advice services. In addition, the Cabinet Office will conduct a review to ensure that people continue to have access to good quality free advice services in their communities.
Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society, said:
This is a serious commitment to help free advice services carry on delivering much needed help to people struggling with debt, welfare benefits, employment and housing problems in these difficult economic times. The Cabinet Office will also be carrying out a review of free advice services to ensure that we do all we can to help the sector.
Nat Sloane, BIG England Chair said:
In delivering the Advice Services Fund programme on behalf of the Cabinet Office, BIG will work to ensure that this important funding reaches these organisations as quickly as possible. These grants will make a real difference in enabling advice services to continue to provide good quality support and guidance to people in their communities.
The new Advice Services Fund will open for applications by the end of November and will be managed by BIG Fund. It will be for not-for-profit advice providers in England. Applicants must:
- provide advice in at least one of the following priority areas: debt, welfare benefits, employment and housing; and
- be able to evidence public funding cuts of at least 10% for the specified advice service areas from central and local government sources in 2011/12.
Priority will be given to organisations with higher levels of reductions in funds. How applicants plan to use their grants, their plans for the future (including ways to improve efficiency) and how the quality of their advice services help meet local needs, will also be taken into account. The Advice Services Fund will provide grants of £40,000 to £70,000 to be spent on service delivery.
The Government review will conclude early next year. It will look at the funding environment for these services, likely levels of demand, and how government can play a positive role.
- Full details of the eligibility criteria will be available on the BIG Fund website when the fund opens for applications by the end of November.
- Across the UK a total of £20 million has been released for advice service funding. £16.8 million will be spent in England, the remaining £3.2 million in devolved administrations.
- The £107 million Transition Fund gave support to over 1,000 charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises most vulnerable to public spending cuts.
Workshops on Fundraising for Small Charities
In January and February 2012 there will be a series of workshops on Fundraising for Small Charities. Attend Academy is delivering these workshops in partnership with the Institute of Fundraising. These workshops are subsidised by the Cabinet-Office and being delivered in several locations in England.
These workshops are suitable for both volunteer fundraisers and paid fundraisers alike, each costing a nominal fee of £15 to attend.
The workshops will be an opportunity to review the principles of different aspects of fundraising and consider how to develop more effective fundraising practices for your own organisation
- Developing a Fundraising Strategy
- Community and Events Fundraising
- Trusts Fundraising
- Corporate Fundraising
- Major Donors
- Tax Effective Giving
For more information on each of the workshops, together with the dates and locations, and to access the application form, please go to www.attend.org.uk/what-we-do/attend-academy/accredited-programmes/iof.aspx
The closing date for applications is 5th December 2011.
We will confirm the places reserved for applicants shortly afterwards, forwarding the details and request a payment (by cheque) of £15 for each workshop allocated. (Please do not send payment with the application form)
Once this payment is received places will be booked, although if payment is not received by 19th December 2011, we will re-advertise the places to those on a waiting list.
We would be delighted for you to join us, and please do feel free to circulate this information around your networks
Peoplefundit
Peoplefund.it is a new online service that provides a platform for people with ideas to raise money.
Peoplefnudit have said 'We believe Peoplefund.it is suited to grass-root projects that are driven by passionate people. In the last two weeks since we launched we have already managed to help raise over £44,000 and now we’re looking for new projects to promote in one or more of our categories: energy, food, health, community, environment and recreation.
If you know of any local projects that might benefit from funding of between £1,000 and £50,000 then please point them towards the website or pass them my contact information. All you need to start up is a project aim, a 3 minute video and an idea of what rewards you can give in return for pledges. The rewards can be anything from postcards and t-shirts to membership and exclusive access.
It’s quick and easy to back a project once it’s set up and you can do so from £1. Why not have a look at some of our current projects: http://peoplefund.it to get some ideas.
Peoplefund.it is brought to you by the media production company set up around Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and River Cottage. We’ve learnt from our other projects (like Fish Fight, River Cottage, Landshare and energyshare) that when you connect people, something really big can happen. We’re working in partnership with Forum for the Future, the organisation set up by Jonathon Porritt (former-chairman of the UK Sustainable Development Commission and Friends of the Earth), to work globally with business and government to create a sustainable future.
Feel free to get in touch with any questions or comments. Contact JAKE LEA-WILSON, Peoplefund.it info@peoplefund.it / t: +44 (0) 20 7490 3580 / m: +44 (0) 7970 658 682
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, chef, campaigner, Presenter and Director at KEO films, says:
“The success of our Fish Fight, Landshare, and energyshare campaigns have shown that solutions often come from grass roots collective action, and have the power to effect more remarkable change than we really ever imagined. Peoplefund.it builds on that momentum, and gives people the means to take their ideas forward. That, in a nutshell, is why, I’m excited about peoplefund.it.
Green Ambitions?
Local organisations with green ambitions could pick up a £10,000 grant to help them reach their goals, after The Green Insurance Company launched its award winning Green Grants initiative for a second year.
The Green Grants initiative offers communities throughout the UK the opportunity to apply for funding to help support local environmental projects. The initiative proved so successful last year that the company has doubled the initial funding value to a total of £40,000 for the coming awards.
By expanding the scheme, The Green Insurance Company is able to offer one grant of up to £10,000 for a special project which will make a real difference to the environment, with the remaining £30,000 available in grants of up to £2000.
Last year more than 300 applications were received from environmental community groups across the UK for initiatives such as:
- building a polytunnel which is used by the local community and primary school to grow plants and vegetables in the humid atmosphere.
- creating a rooftop garden for local children and the greater community – and
- an initiative which set up 50 bat boxes in an area to help protect and expand the bat population while enhancing the local knowledge of the creatures.
Find an easy-to-use online application form at http://www.greeninsurancegiving.co.uk/grants.php deadline 30th November.
Read the full information here
What is TOFFY?
TOFFY is the Torbay Opportunities Fund for Youth managed by a panel of young people from Torbay.
TOFFY funding MUST be spent on “Things To Do, Places To Go” that young people have suggested. You can ask for money for special activities, trips, staff wages or small bits of equipment. Whatever you ask for your total amount must be no more than £5,000.
Applications are judged on the following points – this is called the TOFFY criteria:
- Does the idea come from the young people?
- Do the projects/activities make a difference to lots of young people? (although small groups will get funding if they fit the other criteria)
- Are the projects/activities for young people who cannot do the activities without help from TOFFY? There are lots of different reasons why some young people can’t take part in things, either they don’t have a lot of money or they have a disability, or don’t live with their family.
- Is it on a Friday or Saturday night? (young people have said they want more things to do on Friday and Saturday nights).
- Is it a new group or a new activity?
For more information see the TOFFY application form available here
Community Grant Programme for the South West
South West Foundation in Partnership with the Learning Curve and the Skills Funding Agency, will shortly be opening a new grant programme for the South West. The Community Grants programme, funded by the European Social Fund and the Skills Funding Agency, is aimed at supporting charitable voluntary and community organisations, to deliver projects that will help and support people furthest removed from the labour market to pick up the skills and confidence that will enable them to move toward employment. Read more here about an information seminar in Torquay
*update* Torbay Fundraisers’ Forum
There has been a terrific response to the proposals for setting-up a Forum for those responsible for fundraising for their voluntary or community organisation – with over forty organisations already signing-up.
The first meeting of the Forum will take place on Thursday 15th September at South Devon College, from 2pm – 4 -30pm.
We are delighted that Jonathan Farnhill, Chief Executive of Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education has agreed to be guest speaker at the meeting.
Jonathan is an experienced fundraiser who is a regular speaker at charity conferences, an acclaimed trainer, visiting lecturer and author of “The Porcupine Principle” - which is essential reading for anyone involved in fundraising.
If you would like to attend please let Robin Causley, Community Funding Adviser at CVA know as soon as possible.
Contact Robin at robin@cvatorbay.org.uk
Telephone 01803 212638
An agenda, directions to the venue and parking pass will be sent out to all those attending shortly.
Torbay Fundraisers’ Forum.
CVA Torbay/Torbay Community Partnerships is planning to set-up a Forum for those responsible for fundraising for their voluntary or community organisation in Torbay.
The aims of the Forum will be as follows:
- To network with other voluntary and community sector fundraisers in Torbay
- To share best practice and the latest fundraising tips and ideas
- To share personal experiences, successes and learning
The proposal is that the Forum would meet every 6-8 weeks to discuss a variety of fundraising issues and invite appropriate guest speakers to talk on relevant topics of interest to the Forum.
Once set-up the Forum will also utilise social media: Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, etc; so that members can request and exchange information, keep up-to –date with the latest funding opportunities, provide a platform for discussion etc.
CVA Torbay will provide the organisational support/secretariat required for the meetings and set-up the social media sites.
We plan to have the first meeting in early September, when we would discuss the role and purpose of the Forum; identify fundraising topics and issues for discussion at future meetings; suggest guest speakers, etc.
If you or someone else in your organisation with a responsibility/interest in fundraising are interested in joining the Forum, please confirm the name and contact details of the person interested by emailing Robin Causley, robin@cvatorbay.org.uk
Community Fundraiser, CVA Torbay/Torbay Community Partnerships
Capital grants for the VCF - Health and Care
The Social Enterprise Investment Fund (SEIF) Capital Growth Fund has opened.
The fund provides capital grants of 50k – 150k for non-profit organisations providing health, care and well-being services. Additional loan funds are available for larger projects or where some working capital is needed.
The Capital Growth Fund is suitable for established organisations (not start-ups) who already have well-developed capital plans for buildings, equipment, IT or similar and who can spend the funds by 31 March 2012.
The closing date for applications is 16 September 2011 (noon).
The guidance, application form and cashflow template are available via the website (there is an eligibility checker).
http://www.thesocialinvestmentbusiness.org/our-funds/seif/seifcapitalgrowthfund/
Devon Community Foundation DCF funding available
Examples of the DCF funding available include:
Clare Milne Trust Fund - To support disability projects which provide services or support to disabled adults or children. Groups should be small, with strong support from volunteers and a modest expenditure on fundraising and administration. Deadline 31st August. Up to £1,000
Devon Community Foundation Community Grants Community Glue - Supports groups that bring communities together and respond to local needs. Usually groups that are volunteer-run and have an income of less than £30,000. Deadline 31st August/31st December/30th April. Up to £1,000
Devon Ripple Fund - Supports local community groups and organisations which offer preventive work with disadvantaged young people up to 19 years old. The work should be offering young people the chance to lay down firm foundations for adulthood or specifically working with young people at risk. Deadline 31st August - Up to £5,000
More details about these and other funding streams available can be seen here
For more information please go to http://www.devoncf.com/apply-for-a-grant/ or call the team on 01884 235887
DCF Application guidelines can be found here http://www.devoncf.com/apply-for-a-grant/ and a list of exclusions here http://www.devoncf.com/apply-for-a-grant/what-don-t-we-fund/
DCF VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!! These awards aim to honour and celebrate volunteers across Devon who give their time and skills to the voluntary and community groups that DCF have funded.
If you know a wonderful volunteer who you think deserves one of our awards, then please follow this link to a nomination form, complete and send to laura@devoncf.com
AWARDS FOR ALL.
The Big Lottery South-West Awards For All Programme has announced the latest recipients of its grants.
Over £322,00 has been awarded to 42 organisations across the region,but only one award has been made in Torbay; with Sherwell Valley school being awarded £10,000 to develop play facilities.
Why does Torbay appear to be missing out? The message from the Big Lottery is that there’s never been a better time to apply-the AFA programme having had an injection of £40 million more funding.
Quite simply if your service or project fits the criteria your voluntary organisation or community group has a great chance of success if you apply now.
AFA offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 to social and environmental projects that will benefit local communities-the criteria is very wide.
If your group is in need of some funds to start or develop a project and you haven’t had a recent award from the programme,get an application in as soon as possible.
The turn-around is very quick at between 6-8 weeks so you income could receive a major boost this autumn.
For further information visit the Big Lottery website at www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Or contact the BIG Advice line on 0845 410 2030.
Advice and support with applications also available from Robin Causley, Community Funding Adviser at CVA Torbay Tel: 01803 212638. Email: robin@cvatorbay.org.uk
AWARDS: for small charities
The annual Guardian Charity Awards seek to recognise and encourage small and medium-sized charities that are improving social wellbeing in its broadest sense by delivering practical solutions to present-day problems. Eligible charities must have been registered in the United Kingdom for more than two years and have an annual income of between £5,000 and £1.5 million. Winners each receive £6,000, one year free NCVO membership and a tailored package of support from the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) that includes mentoring, expert advice and training, and a media package from the Media Trust. The deadline for applications is 15 July 2011 at: Guardian
Two new funding programmes which may be of interest to you - follow the links to further information
Leadership and Management Development Grant
The Transition Fund has been launched today. - News from NAVCA
This £100m fund was announced in the spending review and seeks to help small and medium-sized charities in England most vulnerable to short-term reductions in public spending. It is being administered by the Big Fund (the non-lottery funding arm of the Big Lottery Fund). For more details on the fund visit the Big Fund's Transition Fund pages
The fund will be available to charities, social enterprises and community interest companies that find themselves in difficulties as a result of the public spending cuts, and can make a good case for transitional support to help them develop a new business model. Organisations need to be spending at least 50 per cent of their total income delivering specified frontline public services.
To qualify for funding any organisation will have received at least 60% of its income from 'taxpayer funded' sources and have an income between £50,000 and £10 million. "Our understanding is that taxpayer-funded means funds raised by taxation. It excludes income from the Big Lottery Fund, although we are awaiting clarification on this" said Kevin Curley of NAVCA.
Organisations will need to have evidence, or reasonably believe that, between April 2011 and March 2012, they will experience a reduction of at least 30 per cent or £25,000, whichever is greater, of the taxpayer-funded income that they receive for the delivery of the services. Organisations can only apply if their free reserves could pay for their expenditure for no more than six months. You can find the full details of eligibility criteria on the Big Fund's Transition Fund pages.
It is essential that this fund is promoted widely to eligible local organisations. This will not only demonstrate the effect of cuts on local services but ensure that there is funding available to enable the most vulnerable organisations to adapt to the new financial circumstances. There will be a series of regional events. For details visit the news and events part of the Transition Fund pages.
New Grants Scheme Announced By Children In Need
Small grants of up to £10,000 are available to TSOs supporting children and young people.
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
The Foundation aims to improve the quality of life throughout the UK. We do this by funding the charitable activities of organisations that have the ideas and ability to achieve change for the better. We take pride in supporting work that might otherwise be considered difficult to fund. Our primary interests are in the cultural life of the UK, education and learning, the natural environment and enabling disadvantaged people to participate more fully in society.
Apply to Esmée Fairbairn Fundation paper free!
You can now apply online for a grant from Esmée - saving you time, paper and energy. It’s easy to make an online application, you can save and go back to your application as many times as you wish, and print it before submitting it. You will be able to view your online application history and, once you’ve submitted it, you will automatically be sent an email copy of your completed application.
Please visit our website for more information and to make an online application.
Faiths in Action
Grants of up to £6000 available to support inter faith activity within local communities. Follow this link to further information.
If Faithnet can be of assistance in helping you apply please do contact us. info@faithnetsouthwest.org.uk or Tel 0117 - 3042298. Funding available for Third Sector organisations
Funding to improve small community and voluntary groups
Groups of individuals as well as small community and voluntary groups within the UK that want to improve their communities can apply for funding through the Wakeham Trust.
The Trust is particularly interested in supporting:
- Neighbourhood projects.
- Community arts projects.
- Projects involving community service by young people.
- Projects set up by those who are socially excluded.
The Trust also support innovative projects to promote excellence in teaching (at any level, from primary schools to universities), though they never support individuals. The
Trust normally give grants to projects where an initial £75 to £750 can make a real difference to getting the project up and running.
To be eligible, applicants need to be registered charities or have access to a registered charity that will be willing to accept funds on their behalf.
Applications can be made at any time either in writing by post or online, see http://www.wakehamtrust.org/
Criteria for the new £16.7m Hardship Fund announced
This year's Budget saw the announcement of a £16.7m Hardship Fund for the sector, building on the £42.5m Real Help for Communities action plan. The Hardship Fund will provide grant support to third sector organisations in England delivering front-line services to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society that have been affected by the recession.
Grants of between £50,000 and £250,000 will be available to organisations with a turnover of at least £200,000 that are in financial hardship which is impacting on their ability to deliver services in the following areas:
- Health and Social Care
- Housing Support
- Education and Training
- Information, Advice and Guidance
More information about the delivery partner, when the Hardship Fund will open for applications and how to apply will be available on the Cabinet Office website at http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ shortly.
South West Foundation/Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
Please follow this link to a flyer giving basic information about our Small Grant Fund, run in partnership with Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.
This is a useful source of small grant funding for small groups. We can provide a decision quickly and simply, can fund groups that fall outside the Grassroots Grants criteria (particularly new groups and higher income groups that can make a good case for receiving a Small Grant) and the monitoring requirements are simple and straightforward.
Funding Central
Funding Central website lists 4,000 opportunities
