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G InsightThe weekly funding e-magazine from www.grantsonline.org.uk 2nd December 2019

New Funding Opportunities....................................................1Armed Forces Day Funding (UK)...........................................................................................................2Grants of Up to £5,000 Available for Environmental Projects (UK)........................................................3Grants Available to Community Groups to Provide Advice on Tax and Benefits (UK)............................4Institute of Mathematics Education Grant Scheme (UK)........................................................................5Funding Available to Redistribute Surplus Food (UK)............................................................................6Funding for Rural Community and Education Projects (UK)..................................................................7Funding to Make Community Spaces More Sustainable (UK)...............................................................8Project Development Funding for Churches (UK)..................................................................................8Free Trees for Community Groups and Schools (UK)...........................................................................9Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation Grant (UK)..................................................................10Funding for Classical Music Lessons, Instruments and Courses (UK)................................................10Greggs Foundation Local Community Projects Fund (England, Scotland & Wales)............................11One Stop Carriers for Causes (England, Scotland and Wales)...........................................................12Postcode Community Trust Announces Funding Round Dates for 2020 (England, Scotland and Wales) 13Funding of up to £2,000 for Community Projects (England, Wales and Scotland)...............................14Government Announces Grants to Help Protect Properties from Flooding (England).........................14Funding for Artists to Develop their Artistic Practice (England)............................................................15New £350,000 Fund to Create Greater Diversity in the Creative Industries (Scotland).......................16Funding for Developing Temporary Projects on Vacant and Under Utilised Open Spaces (Glasgow).17Grants for Small Charitable Organisations Working in Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods (North East of England) 18Severn Trent Announces Launch of its Community Fund (East and West Midlands)..........................19Inspiring London Through Culture (London)........................................................................................19Grants for Schools and Young People’s Projects (Southwark)............................................................20Walk for Women 2020 Grant (Manchester).........................................................................................20Funding Available to Improve the Yorkshire Landscape (Yorkshire)....................................................21

Funding Reminders...............................................................22National Archives Scoping Grants (UK)...............................................................................................22Funding for Chemistry Clubs at Schools and Colleges (UK)...............................................................23Funding for Projects that Combat Abuse and Violation of Human Rights (UK)....................................24Greggs Foundation Local Community Projects Fund (England, Scotland & Wales)............................25Funding for Community Gardens (England and Wales).......................................................................26£1 Million Available to Help Rough Sleepers this Winter (England).....................................................27New £10 Million Fund Launched to Improve Rugby League Facilities (England)................................28Grants of up to £100,000 Available for Community Facilities (England)..............................................29Grants of up to £20,000 Available to Charities to Supporting Vulnerable People (Scotland)...............30Apply for the Nurturing Talent - Time to Shine Fund (Scotland)...........................................................31

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New Funding Opportunities

Armed Forces Day Funding (UK)

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for events that are organised within two weeks of the Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27th June 2020 (20th June 2020 – 5th July 2020). To be eligible events must have “Armed Forces” in the title, be relevant to today’s serving armed forces, have free access to members of the armed forces family, and must not be centred around fundraising or recruitment.

Events can include for example:

Picnic in the park Themed BBQ Knees up in your living room Street party Fête

Grants can be used to pay for road closures, decorations, flags and banners, newspaper and radio advertisements, marshalling, security and first aid arrangements, insurance, PA and communications systems. The funding is being provided by the Ministry of Defence and offers a grant for Armed Forces Day events up to the value of £10,000, depending on the size and format of the event.

This grant is match-funded and can cover up to half the total cost of the event.

For details on how to apply, events must first be registered on the Armed Forces Day website. The closing date for applications is the 27th March 2020.

Useful Links:

Register your event

Apply for funding page

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https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved/organise-your-own-event/

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Grants of Up to £5,000 Available for Environmental Projects (UK)

Naturesave Limited, which is an ethical insurance company provides funding of between £500 and £5,000 to support environmental and conservationist projects. Funding is available for projects submitted by any organisation whether they be charities, voluntary organisations or businesses. The Trust is unable to fund individuals.

The Trust supports projects that cover the following areas

Renewable Energy   Nature Conservation Sustainable Communities Recycling and Repair Science and Education Community Energy ‘start-up’ 

Recently funded projects by the Trust include:

Pilling St John's Primary School which received funding towards the installation of a wind turbine at the school.

Trees for Health which received funding from the Trust to set up green woodworking area to utilise local coppice wood in Devon.

There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time.

The Naturesave Trust also funds a program of Environmental Performance Reviews which are designed to equip small to medium-sized businesses with the knowledge they require to operate more sustainably. These reviews are offered for free to Naturesave’s business insurance customers. More details can be found here.

Useful Links:

Funding Guidelines

Application Form

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https://www.naturesave.co.uk/the-naturesave-trust/

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Grants Available to Community Groups to Provide Advice on Tax and Benefits (UK)

HM Revenue and Customs has secured £1.66 million funding for 2020 to 2021 to allocate to voluntary and community sector organisations to help them provide advice and support to customers who need extra help understanding and complying with their tax obligations and claiming their entitlements, including those who are digitally excluded.

Voluntary and community sector organisations can apply for grants of between £10,000 and £450,000 and bids should include one or more of the following activities:

Advice and support - Providing direct advice and support for HMRC’s customers who need extra help and cannot afford to pay for it.

Digital inclusion - Assisting people who are digitally excluded, to build their confidence and capability to use HMRC’s online services for themselves.

Specialist support and referrals - Providing specialist advice and taking referrals by phone or email from HMRC’s Extra Support team, and assisting customers who need independent advice and support with more complex tax issues, for example complicated PAYE issues, or claims for Special Relief and appeals.

To apply under ‘Specialist support and referrals’, organisations would require the infrastructure and capability to handle about 700 referrals per year, and would be responsible for concluding individual cases.

The closing date for applications is the 11th December 2019 and projects should start in April 2020.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-grant-funding-application-guidance/hmrc-grant-funding-2016-to-2019-application-guidance

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Institute of Mathematics Education Grant Scheme (UK)

The Institute of Mathematics has announced that individuals working in Schools, Colleges of Further Education (FE) and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) can apply for funding of up to £600 to run or attend an educational activity relating to mathematics.

Activities supported include:

Hosting a mathematics event, e.g. Maths Trails, Maths Competitions; Attendance at appropriate conferences; Travel expenses to attend appropriate events; Supply cover required for the teacher to attend the appropriate event; etc.

Projects supported in the past include a grant towards the cost of running a Think Maths workshop for 90 Year 9 students.

Applications from primary schools are also welcome, but due to the aims of the Institute, primary schools should work in partnership with a secondary school, FE or HEI. Priority will be given to applications from members of the Institute. If the applicant is not a member of the Institute the name of a co-applicant who is a member must be given.

A decision on the award of a grant will usually be given within two months of the submission of an application. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Useful Links:

Application Form

Activities previously funded

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http://ima.org.uk/about_us/support_and_grants/education_grant_scheme.cfm.html#earm

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Funding Available to Redistribute Surplus Food (UK)

FareShare's Surplus with Purpose is a £3 million Fund that provides funding of up to £50,000 to food businesses in the UK to offset the costs of sending good quality surplus food to good causes, helping the people most in need.

The fund is open to companies seeking to unlock new or hard to reach surplus (or ‘waste’) food, as well as those that haven’t previously worked with FareShare.

The type of foods eligible for support includes:

Packaging / labelling errors Stock that’s become surplus due to forecasting errors Stock below MLOR (48 hours minimum life on receipt by FareShare) Fruit & veg past BBE Stock past BBE (subject to manufacturer’s extension letter) Quality rejections – ‘out of spec’ Unfinished products Bulk ingredients for manufacturing Lines no longer being retailed Samples and NPD’s Foreign label stock Damages Seasonal stock Retailer branded food. 

The funding can be used to cover the additional staff costs needed for packing and sorting edible surplus food, or in building, implementing and managing new processes. It could also cover packaging and transportation costs, or lost income from the sale of surplus to animal feed or anaerobic digestion.

Funding applications can be submitted at any time.

Useful Links:

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible Foods

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https://fareshare.org.uk/giving-food/

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Funding for Rural Community and Education Projects (UK)

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, which supports charities in the UK working in agriculture, rural development and insurance has announced that the next closing date for applications is the 31st May 2020. The Trustees are particularly interested in initiatives in the areas of education of young people in rural areas and the relief of poverty within rural areas.

Trustees are particularly interested in funding larger initiatives, which would have a significant impact on the rural community.

Grants of between £1,000 and £50,000 are available. In 2016, the Trust made donations totaling £256,500 to a total of 15 organsiations.

Projects supported in the past include:

Farms for City Children, which aims to expand the horizons of children from towns and cities by offering them a week in the countryside living together in one of their farms and the Royal Highland Education Trust which aims to create an opportunity for each child in Scotland to experience the countryside and to facilitate a wider understanding of the environmental, economic and social realities of rural Scotland. Its key activities include farm visits, classroom speaker visits and a number of high-profile national competition.

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust also provides small grants of up to £250 through the NFU Mutual's Community Giving Fund which supports worthwhile community events, charities, schools and community group activities that are local to their operations.

Useful Links:

Application Form

Recent Initiatives

Frequently Asked Questions

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https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/charitable-trust/

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Funding to Make Community Spaces More Sustainable (UK)

The Co-op Foundation is offering interest free loans for enterprising ideas to improve community spaces. Community organisations that manage community buildings and outdoor spaces such as parks and community centres; etc which are for the use of the whole community can apply for loans to grow their trading activities to generate more sustainable income.

The Co-op Foundation can offer:

Interest-free loans of up to £50,000 towards viable business ideas that will benefit the whole community – particularly those facing greater challenges.

No repayments for the first year, while your trading activities are developing. If you are based in a more deprived area, or your work mainly benefits more disadvantaged

members of the community, we might also be able to offer some grant funding alongside a loan.

Applicants will need to fill out an expression of interest here.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

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https://www.coopfoundation.org.uk/funding_support/

Project Development Funding for Churches (UK)

Grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 are available to listed and unlisted Christian places towards developing a church building project. This can include Churches, Chapels and Meeting Houses. The funding is being made available through the National Churches Trust’s Gateway Programme.

Applications are excepted from listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, across the UK. The Trust particularly encourages applications from priority areas i.e. North East England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

The Gateway Grant Programme also offers grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 to local church trusts to fund projects that support organisational development, increase their capacity to churches in their area or that deliver new ways of supporting churches in their area.

The first deadline to apply for a Gateway Grant is the 9th January 2020.

Useful Links:

Application Guidelines

Guidance Notes

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https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/gatewaygrants 8

Free Trees for Community Groups and Schools (UK)

The Woodland Trust has thousands of free tree packs to give away to community groups and schools. The trees are available for planting on an area that is accessible to the public so that it can be used and enjoyed by others. If applying as a school, trees should be planted on either the school grounds, land the school has arranged regular access to or in an area that is publicly accessible.

Applications for a tree pack for a community group need to:

State that the land is accessible to the public Make sure the local community is aware of the plans to plant and is happy for the project to

go ahead. Be an application for up to 420 trees in each application cycle or season.

There are two delivery periods per year in November and March, when the trees are dormant and perfect for planting. Tree packs can consist of:

Hedging to make a natural screen or connect existing woodland to help wildlife stay on the move

Copse to create a mini forest school classroom or a peaceful spot that’s an oasis for birds Wild harvest an array of fruits and nuts Year-round colour for beautiful blossoms, bright berries and stunning autumn displays Working wood to fuel a log burner in 7-10 years, or to carve or weave willow Wildwood to establish food and shelter for wildlife Urban trees for residential areas with limited communal space

Applications are currently being accepted for trees to be delivered in March 2020.

Past recipients include:

Community Garden and Allotment in Barry. South Glamorgan and Bellsquarry Primary School. Livingston where pupils have planted dozens of apple trees to create a community orchard in

Bellsquarry Wood.

Useful Links:

FAQs

Apply Online

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https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/schools-and-communities/

Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation Grant (UK)9

UK registered charities, or those affiliated with a registered charity working to help those at disadvantage in society can apply to the Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation for support. Grants of between £250 - £1,000 are available to cover the costs involved in directly supporting those in need including those with disabilities, affected by homelessness, or with serious health issues.

Previous grants have gone to organisations supporting young people in applying for jobs and towards the purchase of a portable multi-sensory environment, that will turn any room into a sensory room.

Donations usually fund items of "capital expenditure" i.e. items must directly help those in need, rather than contributing to the charity's running costs.

The Foundation accepts applications from UK registered charities, or those affiliated with a registered charity.

Applications are reviewed every quarter. The next deadline for applications is the 11th February 2020.

Projects previously funded include:

SASH, an organisation that provides guidance on creating CVs and applying for jobs to aid homeless 16 to 25-year olds, received £985.

Byker Community Association received £500 to buy new books and build an interactive story hub designed by the children of Byker themselves.

Useful Links:

Apply for Funding

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http://www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk/your-society/about-us/foundation/

Funding for Classical Music Lessons, Instruments and Courses (UK)

Individuals of school age, teachers and schools will soon be able to apply for a grant of up to £2,000 towards classical music lessons, instruments and courses. The funding aims to inspire and encourage a new generation of classical musicians and composers, and help children afford a classical music education, no matter what their financial background.

Decca, the biggest classical record label in the UK is supporting the launch of the new Universal Music UK Sound Foundation bursary – the Decca Bursary.

Grants are available to eligible individuals and ensembles, in need of funding for classical music lessons, instruments and courses throughout the UK.

Applications for awards will open in the New Year.

For further information please contact umuksfdeccabursary@umusic.com

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https://www.umuksoundfoundation.com/decca-bursary/

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Greggs Foundation Local Community Projects Fund (England, Scotland & Wales)

Not-for-profit organisations developing local community projects are being offered the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to £2,000. Any not for profit organisation working to reduce disadvantage experienced by the most deprived people in the community such as the disabled, those living in poverty, voluntary carers and isolated older people can apply. Larger organisations with a turnover in excess of £300,000 are unlikely to be successful with those located near to a Greggs shop most likely to receive awards.

The Greggs Foundation Local Community Projects Fund distributes around £1.8 million per year to organisations throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The Foundation supports projects that improve resilience within communities. This can include sessional activities/respite support, equipment for sessional activities, trips and residential breaks. New approaches and innovative ideas as well as sustainable approaches to supporting communities are welcomed. All projects must support a community of interest, i.e. people who are:

Disabled or suffering chronic illness Living in poverty Voluntary carers Homeless people Isolated older people Other demonstrable significant need

Successful applicants will have demonstrated improvements against at least one of the following Key Performance Targets:

Beneficiaries have decreased social isolation Beneficiaries report improved health and wellbeing Beneficiaries report improved resilience/coping mechanisms Beneficiaries have improved life skills Beneficiaries have improved opportunities

The fund will re-open for applications on the 1st December 2019 and will have a closing date of the 23rd February 2020.

Use the shop locator on the Greggs website to find the nearest shop.

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https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants/local-community-projects-fund

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One Stop Carriers for Causes (England, Scotland and Wales)

Not for profit organisations, including schools that are located within 2 miles of a One Stop shop can apply for grants of up to £1,000 for projects that benefit their local community. One Stop’s ‘Carriers for Causes’ is funded through the money raised from the 5p bag charge in One Stop stores in England, Wales and Scotland.

The grants are available for a wide range of activities and the funding will cover the direct costs needed to deliver the project. Projects eligible for funding include:

One off community events such as community fun day expenses, summer youth camp, litter picking, sports events, expenses to pay for terminally ill cancer patients on visits to the seaside.

Purchasing items to run a project such as specialised medical equipment, football/cricket /netball kit for local junior club, arts and craft materials for a workshop, kitchen equipment for a healthy eating project, marketing materials for an event, fishing kit for youth project.

Improvements to community buildings such as painting, refurbishing buildings such as hospices, scout or guide huts, school building, community centres.

Improvements to external spaces such as park clean ups, community gardens, hospital/hospice gardens, disabled access projects, food growing projects, woodland walk.

Purchasing materials to undertake a place-based improvement project such as buying paint, litter pickers, gravel, grass seed, plants, and benches.

Applications can be submitted at any time and are shortlisted on a quarterly basis for panel decision which will take place every three months. Applicants will generally know the outcome of your application within 16 weeks of applying.

Useful Links:

Store Locator

Application Guide

Apply Online

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https://www.groundwork.org.uk/Pages/Category/carriers-for-causes-uk

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Postcode Community Trust Announces Funding Round Dates for 2020 (England, Scotland and Wales)

Postcode Community Trust will re-open its grants programme on the 21st January 2020. The Trust was established in 2014 to support marginalised groups in obtaining the skills and resources to effect change in their own communities.

Grants of £500 - £20,000 are available to registered charities for projects that benefit communities through grass-roots sports, arts and recreation programmes and healthy living initiatives that improve a community's physical and mental health.

Other voluntary organisations e.g. sports groups, community interest companies and social enterprises can apply for up to £2,000.

Previous projects supported include:

Bierley Community Association - received funding to purchase a community minibus to help them reach isolated older people, disengaged young people and families.

Movement for All - a community dance group for people aged 60+ in Brinsley Notts, Nottingham, were awarded funding for their 'Dancing Together' project in 2017.

Skipton Extended Learning for All (SELFA) - an inclusive holiday club for primary-aged children was awarded funding to enable them to team up with the Skipton International Puppet Festival in September 2017.

The closing date for submitting Expressions to Round One will be the 4th February 2020.

Applicants successful at this stage will be invited to submit full proposals.

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https://www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk/

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Funding of up to £2,000 for Community Projects (England, Wales and Scotland)

From early January 2020, community groups will be able to apply for funding of up to £2000 for projects in England, Wales and Scotland that benefit their local community. Grants will be awarded to voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/companies), schools, health bodies (e.g. Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), NHS Hospital Trust, Foundation Trust), Parish/Town Councils, local authorities and social housing providers.

The funding has been made available by the Tesco’s Bags of Help programme which is administered by Groundwork and can cover a broad range of projects and can be used: to purchase sports kit, litter pickers, camping equipment; improvements to buildings; the development of outdoor space such as a play area or woodland; running a community event or supporting seasonal activities.

Applications are assessed by Groundwork to ensure they are eligible. In areas where application numbers are high, Tesco colleagues will shortlist the projects to determine which go forward to the customer vote. Three community projects in each local area will be voted on by customers in Tesco stores, with projects changing every other month. Following the vote, the project that received the most votes in its area will receive a grant of up to £2,000, second place receiving up to £1,000 and third place up to £500.

Since the Bags of Help programme began in 2016, over 27,000 projects have been supported with more than £80 million in community grants.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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https://tescobagsofhelp.org.uk/tesco-community-grants/apply-for-a-bags-of-help-grant/#more-2418

Government Announces Grants to Help Protect Properties from Flooding (England)

The Government has announced that homes and businesses that have been seriously affected by this autumn’s flooding will be able to apply for up to £5,000 to help to pay for a range of property improvements to enable them to become more resilient to flooding.

The funding will go towards the additional costs of installing fittings and materials that increase resistance to damage from water in the future, such as putting in flood doors and raising electrics off ground level.

This additional support for homes and businesses comes on top of grants worth up to £25,000 which will be made available to flood-hit farmers in northern England.

Grants are being made available through local authorities and will be available from the end of November 2019.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-grants-to-help-protect-properties-from-flooding

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Funding for Artists to Develop their Artistic Practice (England)

The next funding round of the Arts Council England's Developing your Creative Practice programme is due to open for applications on the 16th January 2020.

Arts Council England is looking for exciting, ambitious proposals that allow applicants to take that important next step in the way they make their work. Applicants are encouraged to consider their long-term needs and proposals can cover creative research and development or building skills through international exchange. Examples might include:

Creative media and the wider creative industries e.g. film or audio, design or gaming Technology, including digital technology e.g. virtual reality or live-streaming Other non-arts organisations or settings e.g. residential-care providers, or a science

organisation Other non-arts cultural forms or sectors e.g. health and wellbeing, social inclusion, heritage or

sport

This fund is only open to individuals over the age of 18 years who:

Are living and working in England Have three years’ creative practice experience outside a formal education context Are working in Arts Council England’s supported disciplines i.e. they will be dancers,

choreographers, writers, translators, producers, publishers, editors, musicians, conductors, composers, actors, directors, designers, artists, craft makers, and curators.

Awards of £2, 000 - £10,000 (from a total pot of £3.6 million per year) are made through quarterly rounds. Funded project activities can last up to one year.

The closing date for applications will be 12 pm on the 13th February 2020.

For further information or to check eligibility contact Arts Council England by emailenquiries@artscouncil.org.uk or phone 0845 300 6200).

Useful Documents:

Application Guidelines

View List of successful applicants from previous funding rounds

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https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/DYCP

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New £350,000 Fund to Create Greater Diversity in the Creative Industries (Scotland)

A newly enhanced £350,000 fund has been launched to increase the diversity of people working in the arts, screen and creative industries by improving access to career progression.

Individuals and organisations can apply for development funding to progress creative ambitions, develop creative and professional practice, improve capacity or support them to take professional and creative risks. The Create:Inclusion Fund is backed by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and prioritises the professional and creative development of applicants who self–identify as sharing one or more protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010, and projects from groups or organisations which are either minority-led or which focus on working with and for those who share one or more protected characteristics.

The deadline for applications in the current round of funding is the 21st January 2020.

Useful Links:

Application Guidance

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https://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/targeted-funding/createinclusion

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Funding for Developing Temporary Projects on Vacant and Under Utilised Open Spaces (Glasgow)

Glasgow City Council, in partnership with Glasgow Housing Association, offers grants of between £1,000 and £4,500 through the Stalled Spaces programme as support for temporary projects on vacant and under-utilised open spaces in Glasgow.

Applications are invited from constituted community groups and organisations based in Glasgow. The site where the project will take place must be:

Land earmarked for development but stalled Registered Vacant and Derelict Land Under-utilised open space

Information on the ownership of the land must be available and permission to use the site must either be agreed upon or under discussion.

Projects supported must be socially engaged and all proposals must highlight plans for community engagement. Organisations with an idea for a project can first submit an Enquiry Form.

Applications are invited in Spring and Autumn of each year and the next deadline to apply is 5pm on 17th January 2020.

Previously funded projects include the Barras Stalled Spaces Scheme

Useful Links:

Community Support for Stalled Spaces Application Form

Community Support Application Guidance Notes

Monitoring Form

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https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17954

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Grants for Small Charitable Organisations Working in Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods (North East of England)

The Greggs Foundation has announced that the North East Core Funding programme has re-opened for applications. The North East Core Funding programme makes grants to charitable organisations based in the North East of England who make a difference to people in need especially those who are disadvantaged and excluded.

The programme aims to help charities in the North East of England to thrive and to make a lasting difference by making grants that increase the capacity of the organisation to provide quality services. Around £600,000 per year is donated to charities in the North East through this programme.

Not for profit organisations with a turnover of less than £300,000 who work in the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Teesside are eligible to apply and may do so every 12 months.

Grants can cover the core revenue costs of organisations working in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, for example, running costs (bills etc), and core salaries (managers or administrators rather than project workers or sessional staff).

The Foundation prefers to support existing work with a proven track record that targets the following priority groups:

People with disabilities Homeless people Voluntary carers Older and isolated people.

Grants of up to £15,000 per year are available for a maximum of three years.

Organisations interested in applying are advised to contact the grants manager before submitting an application. The closing date for applications is the 10th March 2020.

Useful Links:

Apply Online

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https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants/north-east-core-funding

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Severn Trent Announces Launch of its Community Fund (East and West Midlands)

Severn Trent Water has announced that from January 2020, local projects, charities and community groups in the Severn Trent region will be able to apply for a share of £10million of funding which is being made available over the next five years.

Funding will be available for projects that improve community wellbeing by:

Helping people to lead a healthier life and gain new skills; Helping create better places to live in and use; Helping to look after the natural environment, giving people greater access to that

environment or helping look after water.

Applications for projects with a connection to the water cycle will be particularly welcome, i.e. creating sustainable drainage, installing grey water recycling or creating water efficient green spaces.

Further details will be available closer to the funds launch.

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https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent-community-fund/

Inspiring London Through Culture (London)

Charities and community Interest Companies that are working to keep the Square Mile as the creative heart of a world-leading city of culture can now apply for up to £10,000 of funding; though up to £15,000 may be considered for exceptional cases. Supported projects must deliver some or all their benefits within the Square Mile or amongst communities from the Square Mile.

Projects must also meet at least one of the following core criteria:

Promote access for all to participate in the City of London’s cultural offer; Enhance London’s creative future through championing excellence in the development of

innovative practice and/or skills; Deliver positive social impact through culture and/or heritage in the City of London; Support the development of the City of London’s Culture Mile.

Funding has been made available by the City of London Corporation through its Inspiring London through Culture Programme. and the closing date for applications in the current round is the 3rd January 2020.

Useful Links:

Eligibility Criteria

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https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-the-city/community-work/Pages/central-grants-programme.aspx

Grants for Schools and Young People’s Projects (Southwark)19

Schools and organisations working with schools and colleges in the London Borough of Southwark have until the 7th February 2020 to apply for a grant from the Newcomen Collet Foundation. 

Priority is given to:

Assisting schools and other groups to purchase equipment for the benefit of children; Supporting extra curricula activities (e.g. school trips, after school clubs, holiday clubs,

uniformed organisations) for children and young people; Assisting organisations which provide educational opportunities to schools and colleges in the

Borough of Southwark (e.g. visiting theatre companies and musicians). It is unlikely that they will provide 100% of funding so applicants should also have additional funding options in place.

The Foundation will usually visit organisations to ensure that the scheme is viable. However, with only £100,000 a year to give in grants, it is unlikely that the Foundation will ever fully support a project, and involvement of other grant-giving bodies is usually needed.

Useful Links:

Apply Online

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http://www.newcomencollett.org.uk/organisations.html

Walk for Women 2020 Grant (Manchester)

Manchester City Council has announced that its Walk for Women 2019-20 Fund is open for applications.   individuals and organisations can apply for grants to support Manchester’s women and girls – along with their families, friends, colleagues, neighbours and supporters – to come together in the Walk for Women 2020. 

The walk is in support of the International Women’s Day 2020. The funding can be used to  help with costs for things like:

Making signs, banners and flags; Finding creative ways to make a noise and celebrate along the route; Delivering dances, readings or other performances during the Walk and / or at Central Library

that inspire us to rise, walk and represent Manchester women; Producing hand-out materials like stickers and leaflets; Making costumes and accessories; Transport support to ensure accessibility and safety of the event.

Individuals and organisations can apply for £100, £250 or £500.

The closing date for applications is the 15th December 2020.

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https://secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/200041/equality_and_diversity/6616/international_womens_day_2020/2

Funding Available to Improve the Yorkshire Landscape (Yorkshire)20

Betty’s, the Yorkshire bases baker and confectioner, has launched the Tree’s for Life fund to help communities around Yorkshire to make a difference to their local environment. During their centenary year Betty’s will, be awarding £100,000 to projects that have a lasting impact for the environment and communities close to their Café tea rooms.

The Trees for Life fund will support projects that increase tree cover, improve access to woodland, enhance habitats and provide environmental education. The Two Ridings Foundation will be administering the grants and receive applications are welcome from community groups, schools (provided that the purpose of the grant falls outside of the schools usual curricular activities) and voluntary groups who need support for initiatives such as improving wildlife areas, running outdoor education activities, creating tree trails or orchards or regenerating local woodland.

Grants between £500 and £4000 are available for community groups, schools and other organisations in Yorkshire, and applications will be taken until the 8th June 2020.

For more information please call: 01904 929 500 or e-mail: grants@tworidingscf.org.uk

Useful Links:

Guidance Notes (Pdf)

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https://www.tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/bettys-trees-for-life-fund/

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National Archives Scoping Grants (UK)

The National Archives has announced that the next deadline for it Scoping Grants is the 27th January 2020.  The funding is available to museums and other public bodies, registered charities and not for profit organisations that hold collections.  

A Scoping Grant prides funding of up to £3,000 to produce a report that incorporates expert advice on a range of areas relating to collections management and the development of an organisation’s collection.

The report will provide:

an overview of the current status of the collection analysis of its overall condition, significance, existing and potential use, levels of access, and

existing documentation a conclusion with recommendations about next steps and development goals for the service

Please note: the fund is currently heavily oversubscribed, and there is currently funding to award four Scoping Grants per application round.

Useful Links:

Frequently Asked Questions

Application Guidance

Online Application Form

Funded Projects

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http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/finding-funding/archives-revealed/scoping-grants/

Funding for Chemistry Clubs at Schools and Colleges (UK)

Schools and colleges can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to run chemistry activities. The funds which are made available by the Royal Society of Chemistry, are targeted at activities run at schools and

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colleges outside the normal science timetable. Activities should be focused on generating interest in chemistry in all ability levels or which may provide opportunities to stretch and challenge the already able and motivated students.

Applications from existing chemistry clubs looking to expand/ enhance activities would be welcome as would those from schools and colleges interested in starting a new club. An application would need to indicate how the longevity of the proposal was ensured and how best practice and experience from it might be shared within and between other (perhaps feeder) schools. The application must be made by a teacher at a primary or secondary school.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

Useful Links:

Application Form

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http://www.rsc.org/Membership/Networking/InterestGroups/BMCS/education-support-group/chemistry-clubs.asp

Funding for Projects that Combat Abuse and Violation of Human Rights (UK)

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UK-registered charities that work towards combating abuse and violations of human rights can apply for grants of usually between £10,000 and £20,000 through the A B Charitable Trust. The A B Charitable Trust (ABCT) was set up in 1990 and supports unpopular causes that champion human dignity and to focus on small and medium-sized charities working close to the ground.

Applications are particularly welcomed from charities working to support:

migrants, refugees and asylum seekers criminal justice and penal reform human rights, particularly access to justice

The Trust generally makes one-off grants to charities registered and working in the UK with annual incomes of between £150,000 and £1.5m that do not have substantial investments or surpluses. Grants range in size, with most grants awarded being in the range £10,000 to £20,000. ABCT does not normally fund charities with large national or international links.

The next closing date for applications is the 26th January 2020.

Useful Links:

Online Application

Funding Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

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http://abcharitabletrust.org.uk/application.htm

Greggs Foundation Local Community Projects Fund (England, Scotland & Wales)

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Not-for-profit organisations developing local community projects are being offered the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to £2,000. Any not for profit organisation working to reduce disadvantage experienced by the most deprived people in the community such as the disabled, those living in poverty, voluntary carers and isolated older people can apply. Larger organisations with a turnover in excess of £300,000 are unlikely to be successful with those located near to a Greggs shop most likely to receive awards.

The Greggs Foundation Local Community Projects Fund distributes around £1.8 million per year to organisations throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The Foundation supports projects that improve resilience within communities. This can include sessional activities/respite support, equipment for sessional activities, trips and residential breaks. New approaches and innovative ideas as well as sustainable approaches to supporting communities are welcomed. All projects must support a community of interest, i.e. people who are:

Disabled or suffering chronic illness Living in poverty Voluntary carers Homeless people Isolated older people Other demonstrable significant need

Successful applicants will have demonstrated improvements against at least one of the following Key Performance Targets:

Beneficiaries have decreased social isolation Beneficiaries report improved health and wellbeing Beneficiaries report improved resilience/coping mechanisms Beneficiaries have improved life skills Beneficiaries have improved opportunities

The fund will re-open for applications on the 1st December 2019 and will have a closing date of the 23rd February 2020.

Use the shop locator on the Greggs website to find the nearest shop.

Useful Links:

Apply Online

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https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants/local-community-projects-fund

Funding for Community Gardens (England and Wales)

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Grants of up to £5,000 are available to community groups in England and Wales to create a garden or similar project (such as an allotment) with a horticultural focus for the benefit of their local community.

These projects should aim to bring a community together by being a space people can share, by the acquisition and sharing of gardening knowledge and skills and by inspiring a love of gardening.

Funding could cover, for example site preparation (including hire of small mechanical tools such as rotavators), hand tools, plants, trees, shrubs, containers and seating.

The funding is being made available through the National Garden Scheme Community Gardens Award and the closing date for applications is the 31st December 2019.

Previous projects supported include:

Echo – Leominster – Horticulture for those with physical, sensory or mental health needs. (Grant awarded - £2,667)

Ashley Vale Action Group – Bristol – To create a community garden. (Grant awarded - £2,785) Kyra Women’s Project – York – to create a sensory garden for Women experiencing

loneliness or in crisis. (Grant awarded -£800) St Ann’s Allotments – Nottingham -To renovate dilapidated allotments. (Grant awarded -

£2,000)

Useful Links:

Download Application Guidelines

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https://ngs.org.uk/who-we-are/community-gardens-award/

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£1 Million Available to Help Rough Sleepers this Winter (England)

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are providing up to £1 million of the Cold Weather Fund to Homeless link to administer funding to charitable organisations that are not commissioned by local authorities. The project’s overall aim is to financially support local providers in helping people sleeping rough off the streets this winter.

Grants of up to £25,000 are available to frontline organisations who are working to help end rough sleeping, who can demonstrate how grant funding will reduce rough sleeping and offer longer-term solutions from people sleeping rough accessing these shelters, by supporting moves into accommodation, and sustainable longer-term accommodation for those moving off the streets. Applicants much be registered charities/CIOs.

Proposals must demonstrate how they will help end rough sleeping.

Grants must be for one or both of two purposes:

1. To provide additional accommodation to rough sleepers during the period 1st December 2019 to 31st March 2020. By additional we mean additional to what is already being commissioned by the local authority. This can be either shelter beds or other accommodation.

2. To enhance the support provided in or complementary to existing commissioned shelter beds to reduce the level of returns to the street for people sleeping rough accommodated in shelters and to help secure long-term move-on from shelters.

As part of this latter strand Homeless Link will consider applications for training and workforce development or provision for Day Centres to extend provision to integrate services with local shelters, personalised budgets for people sleeping rough or similar activities that enhance the quality of support provided in shelters or the chances of achieving good move on outcomes from shelters.

Bids should seek to offer longer-term solutions for people sleeping rough accessing shelters, by supporting moves into accommodation, and sustainable longer-term accommodation for those moving off the streets.

Bids will be strongly prioritised if they seek to provide support for specific groups such as vulnerable women, LGBT, couples, or pet owners.

Larger grants up to £50,000 may be considered for projects working across multiple authorities.

The closing date for applications is the 6th December 2019.

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https://www.homeless.org.uk/connect/blogs/2019/oct/11/2019-cold-weather-fund-application-guidance

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New £10 Million Fund Launched to Improve Rugby League Facilities (England)

A new £10 million fund has been launched which is dedicated to improving the environments where Rugby League takes place; giving people more and better opportunities to engage with the game and to get active.

The RLWC2021 Capital Grants Programme will invest in facilities and equipment that create environments that are accessible, welcoming and build a legacy of the 2021 tournament in local communities and will aim to invest in projects that offer opportunities for people from all different backgrounds to be active, across the men’s, women’s and wheelchair Rugby League games.

Schools can apply but the facilities will need to be open to the wider community.

Two levels of funding are available:

Small scale awards of up to £15,000 and; Large-scale awards in excess of £15,000.

The funding is being made through the CreatedBy RLWC2021 Capital Grants programme to promote Rugby League ahead of England hosting the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

Applications can be submitted at any time up until 23rd October 2021 and decisions will be made approximately every 12 weeks.

Useful Links:

Prospectus

Frequently Asked Questions

CreatedBy RLWC2021 Capital Grants - Grant Awarded to Cardinal Newman School (Video)

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https://www.rlwc2021.com/facilities

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Grants of up to £100,000 Available for Community Facilities (England)

Registered Charities, churches, Parish Councils, Local Authorities and CASC registered sports clubs can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £100,000 for the provision, maintenance or improvement of community facilities.

This can include:

Village Halls and Community Centres; Public Play Areas; Publicly available Multi use games areas; Skate parks and BMX tracks; Sport and recreation grounds including pavilions and clubhouses with full public access; Churches – community spaces only; Nature Reserves; Public gardens, parks, country parks and woodlands with at least dawn to dusk access; Museums.

The funding is being made available through the FCC Community Action Fund and is available to projects located within 10 miles of an eligible FCC Environment site.

The closing dates for applications at 5pm on the 11th December 2019.

Useful Links:

Application Guidelines

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https://fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk/funds/fcc-community-action-fund

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Grants of up to £20,000 Available to Charities to Supporting Vulnerable People (Scotland)

The Bank of Scotland Foundation has announced that its Reach Programme will re-open for applications on the 28th October 2019. Registered Charities in Scotland with an income less than £1 million per annum will be able to apply for grants of between £1,000 and £20,000 over one year to support vulnerable people through varying stages of their lives.

The funding is available for charities that can demonstrate they address disadvantage or social exclusion. This can include:

Disadvantage

Examples include charities addressing primary disadvantage such as homelessness, abuse, mental health or poverty, or secondary disadvantage such as debt issues, learning disabilities, illiteracy, lack of employability skills or health issues.

Social Exclusion

Examples include charities addressing exclusionary challenges for minorities, people with disabilities, LGBT people, drug users, institutional care leavers, the elderly or the young.

The funding is being made available through the Bank of Scotland’s Reach Programme and the closing date for applications will be 12 noon on the 19th December 2019.

Useful Links:

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https://bankofscotlandfoundation.org/funding-programmes/reach

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Apply for the Nurturing Talent - Time to Shine Fund (Scotland)

Young people living in Scotland who are aged between 11 and 25 and aspiring to careers in the creative industries can now apply for funding of between £50 and £1000 to develop their creative passions and talents. Applications are welcome from both individuals and groups.

For group applications, most of the members should be between 11 to 25 years old.

The Nurturing Talent fund has been created by the National Youth Arts Advisory Group. A total of £50,000 will be available through three funding rounds throughout 2019-2020.

The closing date for applications for the current round of funding is the 10th November 2019; followed by the 9th February 2020 and the 10th June 2020.

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https://young.scot/get-involved/national/apply-for-the-nurturing-talent-time-to-shine-fund

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