The Home Office has established two new funds to support victims of child and sexual abuse across England and Wales. The Child Abuse Inquiry Support Fund of £2m has been established to support non-statutory organisations in England and Wales which have experienced an increase in demand as a direct result of the announcement of the Child Abuse Inquiry on 7th July 2014. The Adult Victims of Sexual Abuse Support Fund of £2.85m has been established for non-statutory organisations in England and Wales providing support to victims of sexual abuse to help meet the increased demand on those services. Both funds are now open for bids, and bidding will close on 2nd March 2015. More details, including a FAQ page and how to apply, are available to download from the website. www.norfolk-pcc.gov.uk/sexual-abuse-victims-fund
PRS for Music Foundation are offering a unique funding opportunity for music creators who are women. The aims of the Women Make Music fund are to: break down assumptions and stereotypes within the music industry by encouraging role models for future generations; raise awareness of the gender gap and to ensure that women are aware that support for new music is available to them; increase the profile of women who are creating new music in the UK; stimulate new collaborations between organisations and female music creators. Financial support of up to £5000 is available, and new music in any genre is welcome. The application is a two stage process and the next deadline for applications is 27th April 2015. Application and more information are available via the website. www.prsformusicfoundation.com/Funding/Women-Make-Music
As part of its Europe For Citizens Programme, the European Commission are inviting non-profit organisations to apply for funding for projects which involve organisations from at least 3 eligible countries – one of which must be an EU Member State – that gather citizens in activities directly linked to EU policies, providing an opportunity for direct participation in the policy making process, (e.g. promotion of societal engagement and solidarity, gathering of opinions, volunteering). The maximum duration of the project must be 18 months and the maximum grant available is €150,000. The closing date for applications is the 2nd March 2015. For more information and to apply, please visit the website. http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/europe-for-citizens/funding/civil-society-projects-2015_en
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Grants of up to £5,000 and up to £10,000 are available across the UK for new, original and innovative projects that actively promote Heart Health and help to prevent, or reduce, the risk of heart disease in specific groups or communities. Only community or voluntary organisations, registered charities or other not for profit organisations may apply. Projects must run for a minimum of six months and no more than 12 months. Applications for the next round are open now and must be submitted before 28th February. For a FAQ sheet, other information and how to apply, please visit the website. http://heartresearch.org.uk/grants/apply-hruk-healthy-heart-grants
England: Grants for War Memorials is a scheme funded by English Heritage and The Wolfson Foundation, administered by the War Memorials Trust. Applications are welcome from those who wish to carry out work (e.g. urgent and necessary repairs and structural stabilisation; cleaning; reinstatement of lost elements which form an integral part of the design) on freestanding war memorials in England. Only projects over £3,000 are eligible – with grants available up to a maximum of 75% of eligible costs, with a maximum grant of £30,000. All applications must be preceded by a ‘Grants Pre-application form’ and, if your project is eligible, you will then be sent your application documents. There are four yearly deadlines for application and the current deadline is 31st March. More detailed information is available via the website. www.warmemorials.org/grantsforwarmemorials
The Ironmongers’ Company are offering grants to organisations with projects that deliver clearly defined educational benefits to a specific group of children or young people. Projects must be: For children and young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged; Consist of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills; Have clear aims and objectives to be met within a planned timescale; And within the UK. Grants are available from a few hundred pounds up to around £10,000 and must be spent within 12 months. The deadlines for applications are 31st July and 31st December. More information and application is available via the website. www.ironmongers.org/charity_organisations.htm
The Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund Small Grants Scheme aims to support the growth of football clubs and activity; prevent a decline in football participation; and make improvements to facilities to address any health and safety issues. Grants of up to £10,000 that do not exceed 50% of the total project cost (with a maximum total project cost of £50,000), are awarded to support the costs of projects/items listed on the website. Applications are welcome from: Local authorities; Educational establishments; Grassroots football clubs; Professional and semi-professional Football Clubs and their associated Community Organisations (to support their community outreach programmes). More information and application is available via the website. www.footballfoundation.org.uk/funding-schemes/premier-league-the-fa-facilities-fund-small-grants-scheme/
Merseyside Funding Information Portal, an online resource that will give you all you need to know about funding your charitable or community work, whether you are an individual, community group, voluntary organisation, registered charity or social enterprise. In addition, information and support in tendering and procurement related opportunities for voluntary bodies are now offered through this portal. www.mfip.org.uk/
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In 2014 a consortium led by Locality, UnLtd and Plunkett Foundation were awarded a contract to deliver support to community businesses across England. This includes a peer support network, online learning and hands-on-support with business planning and legislation. If your community business owns or manages land or buildings, or plans to, these useful resources can also help you create a successful asset. For more information and a full list of templates, toolkits, legal guidance and other useful resources to help you start up and run your community business please visit the website. www.thepowertochange.org.uk/community-business/support-for-your-local-community-business
Research from the National Personal Budgets Surveys shows that there is a clear link between people’s experience of the personal budget process and the difference that it can make to their lives: the simpler the process, the better their experience. This week Think Local Act Personal produced the Personal Budgets Minimum Process Framework; a co-produced online tool designed to support councils (both staff working in ‘corporate/back office’ and ‘frontline’ social care work) cut bureaucracy around social care ‘processes’ related to delivering personal budgets. The tool lists what councils must do to meet their Care Act responsibilities, whilst also addressing many common problems reported by people who use services, carers and families. Comments and case study submissions are now invited to help develop the tool in time for when the Care Act 2014 comes into force in April 2015. www.thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk/Personal-Budgets-Minimum-Process-Framework
Stick ‘n’ Step are looking for someone confident, professional and friendly to join their team of fundraisers, taking the lead on their corporate and community fundraising strategies. The successful applicant will be working with business professionals, individuals and community members from right across the North West and North Wales, securing new supporters and making sure that Stick ‘n’ Step’s existing valued supporters are kept involved in all they do. Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Friday 20th February 2015. If you think you could be Stick ‘n’ Step’s new Corporate and Community Fundraiser then please email them at [email protected] or call them on 0151 638 0888 for an application pack. https://communityactionwirral.org.uk/vacancy-corporate-and-community-fundraiser
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