The Your Wirral fund for Wirral South is currently open. Organisations can only be awarded Your Wirral funding up to the value of £2,500 in any 12 month period. For more information and to check whether you’re eligible, please visit the website. The fund will close at noon on Friday 6th March 2015. www.wirral.gov.uk/my-services/council-and-democracy/neighbourhoods/your-wirral
The Woodland Trust aim to create new native woodland with the help of communities, schools, organisations and individuals. This autumn they have 4,500 tree packs to give away to school and community groups. These have been generously funded by lead partners Sainsbury’s, IKEA FAMILY, Yorkshire Tea, players of People’s Postcode Lottery and Biffa Award; also funded by WHSmith and Wilko. They have a range of packs available in quantities of 30, 105 or 420 trees. More information, including how to apply, is available via the website. The closing date for autumn applications is 3rd September 2015. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/in-your-community
Comic Relief has created a Care Home Challenge Fund to provide an opportunity for not for profit care homes and the wider voluntary sector to develop and try out innovative ideas. They welcome proposals that will put people and relationships at the heart of the care that is being delivered and that aim to create a vibrant caring community where residents, staff and visitors feel valued and welcome. The deadline for applications is 28th February 2015. Please visit the website to download the application and guidance forms. www.comicrelief.com/panicoa
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia Environmental Services have launched their £110,000 Community Fund to find the best ideas for reducing, recycling and reusing household waste across Merseyside and Halton over the next year. The Fund includes £25,000 for projects operating across Merseyside and Halton and up to £8,000 for projects operating within a single local authority area. Community and Voluntary Sector groups, not for profit social enterprises and schools in Merseyside and Halton can apply for the Community Funding. Organisations interested in bidding should visit the website for more information about the process. Submissions must be received by Wednesday 4th March 2015. www.merseysidewda.gov.uk/new-community-fund-2015-2016request-expressions-interest
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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Other interesting news…
NCVO are offering Commercial Masterclasses across the UK from now until the end of April. If your organisation is looking at bidding for public service contracts and you feel you need to improve your business practices, these two-day masterclasses are for you. The masterclasses will be delivered by a partnership of voluntary-sector and private-sector trainers, including NCVO, NAVCA, Capita and Cofely. For more information about the masterclasses, including dates and locations, please visit the website. www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/events-listing/533-commercial-masterclasses
Wirral Mencap are looking to recruit a fundraiser to increase the organisation’s income and raise its profile locally. At present the organisation does not have a fundraiser; they are looking for someone to help develop this function in order to diversify income streams and provide a more sustainable funding model for the charity going forwards. Both the hours and salary are negotiable at this stage. For more information, including how to apply, please visit the website. The deadline for applications is Friday 27th February. www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/fundraiser/370442?tsId=1
Villages Housing Association are updating their computer monitors and have approximately ten to twelve 19″ used monitors, all working perfectly well, on offer to third sector organisations. They are provided free on a first come first served basis, but will need to be collected from the Association’s Stockbridge Village office. If you would like to make use of these monitors, please contact Jane Roberts for more information on 0151 9495074 or 07557159340.
The public are invited to the next ‘Small Fundraisers’ meeting on Thursday 5th March, 12-2pm, at Wirral Advisory Centre. Sarah Clubb from the Big Lottery Fund will be there to answer any questions you may have about the Reaching Communities and Awards for All funds. For more information please visit the Community Action Wirral event webpage. https://communityactionwirral.org.uk/event/small-fundraisers-meeting
The Big Lottery Fund are seeking a Fundraiser for the Merseyside and Cheshire area. The successful applicant will work closely with organisations that are applying for funding and be a vital source of intelligence about local community needs. They must also be capable of working with stakeholders, analysing information, advising applicants about their projects and make recommendations and decisions about funding applications. For further information, including how to apply, please visit the Community Action Wirral webpage. Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm on 1st March 2015. https://communityactionwirral.org.uk/vacancy-funding-officer
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