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Dear Members.
This week we have a BUMPER edition of 55 pages of news and views and bids,
grants and funds going out to over 3,000 people and Organizations. Thanks to our
sponsor Richard at Net Security Training who can be contacted at richard@net-
security-training.co.uk
Mind launches a free e-learning programme designed specifically for small
organisations. Small and medium organisations account for 99% of the
businesses in the UK. But research shows that, when it comes to mental health,
they often fall behind larger organisations.We know that there are unique
challenges, as well as unique opportunities, that come with working in smaller
businesses.
We’ve put together a collection of resources designed to help, focused on Mind’s
new, free and quick eLearning, Mental Health for Small Workplaces. Mental Health
for Small Workplaces is made of three modules: Building your awareness, Looking
after yourself and Supporting each other.
https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/toolkit/mental-health-for-small-
workplaces/
1 July @ 1pm : Free webinar on the negotiated price and staying the right side
of audit. CLICK HERE to register http://lsect.co.uk/event/negotiated-price-and-
staying-on-the-right-side-of-audit-free-
webinar/?mc_cid=2f116cd69d&mc_eid=5fee299aba
Most apprenticeship providers charge at the maximum funding band limit –
but many do not realise they will come unstuck during an ESFA audit. How
many make sure to only include eligible costs and or reduce the rate to
account for prior learning? And when subcontracting some of the delivery to
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• Training Provider Potential Fraud
• Hull College Group to offload one of its three
colleges
• Groundwork - 3.7m available in grants for charities
• Jamie’s jobs
• Update – fraud in the UK student visa system
• Free digital courses announced
• Sam’s Wall
• Pearson launches new portal
• Key 7 self-employed tax changes for 2019
• Sam’s wall update
this issue
• Mind launches free e-learning programme
• Free LSECT webinar
• Reed in Partnership seeking delivery partners in Wales
• Functional Skills update
• Institute publishes new framework
• One week left to complete this year's State of the sector survey.
• UK Black Pride returns 7 July 2019
• Sam’s Wall
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an employer is the price being correctly adjusted with the required evidence? In this free webinar I
will explain what auditors look for to make sure funding is not recovered by the ESFA for non-
compliance with their price rules. If you cannot attend then register anyway to ensure you are sent
the slides. Regards, Nick P.S. Training days in London with places available:
Important reminder - the last registration date on the legacy functional skills with all Awarding
Organisations is 31st August 2019. From 1st September 2019 all enrolments need to be on the
reformed qualifications. Following on from that providers need to then be aware of the last
certification dates, providers should check this with their own AOs. #FunctionalSkills - #FireItUp -
#Apprenticeships - #AEB - #Traineeships
Contract Manager – AEB Could this be you ? London, Greater London
Full-time, Permanent Salary: £35,000.00 to £45,000.00 /year
https://www.indeedjobs.com/jobs/4bce41088ff1beb7466b?from=snippet
Reed in Partnership is seeking delivery partners in Wales to support our bid for the Job Support
Wales #Youth Engagement Programme, which is due to replace the current #Traineeship
Engagement programme from April 2020. Please visit https://lnkd.in/eebxDBf
for more information!
The Institute has published a new framework that sets out how apprenticeship EPAs must be
externally quality assured. It sets out what good practice in EPA looks like, and what EQA
providers should look out for to be confident this has happened.
The EQA framework sets out five principles:
1. Relevant
2. Reliable
3. Efficient
4. Positive
5. Learning
These underpin its EQA functions, enabling it to achieve the right outcomes and play its part in
transforming the skills landscape.
The resulting improved clarity to EPA and EQA providers will ensure consistency with how
assessments are delivered across the country.
Nikki Christie, the Institute’s Deputy Director for Apprenticeship Assessment and Quality, said:
“This new framework will ensure that rigorous standards are maintained with EQA for years to
come. “EPA is one of the key aspects of today’s apprenticeships – as it provides a robust and
independent test that an apprentice who completes their apprenticeship can do their job to the high
standards required. It is therefore vitally important that quality assurance around EPA is
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consistent and highly effective.
“Employers and apprentices will be given confidence that this is the case through the framework.”
Every apprentice must pass an EPA before completing their apprenticeship, known as an
apprenticeship standard, to prove they have learned the skills, knowledge and behaviours required
to thrive in a role.
The Institute has worked with EQA providers and stakeholders to produce this new framework and
ensure that all assessments, from an actuary to a laboratory technician, will be carried out and
quality assured to the same high standard.
It also outlines the importance of occupational expertise at the assessment stage, ensuring that
assessment can be carried out across a diverse range of sectors and meet the needs of employers in
the process.
Europe’s largest celebration for African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American and Caribbean-
heritage LGBTQ people. UK Black Pride returns on Sunday 7 July 2019 and to mark UK Black Pride’s
continued growth, the celebration moves to a larger location: Haggerston Park in east London. The
team has been working hard to find a new home for UK Black Pride and have taken into
consideration accessibility, public transport links, diversity of the local area and the borough’s
historical significance.
UK Black Pride is a safe space to celebrate diverse sexualities, gender identities, cultures, gender
expressions and backgrounds and we foster, represent and celebrate Black LGBTQ and QTIPOC
culture through education, the arts, cultural events and advocacy.
Importantly, UK Black Pride promotes unity and cooperation among LGBTQ people of diasporic
communities in the UK, as well as their friends and families.
Joining MNEK on the day is Aaron Carty’s Beyoncé Experience, Toya Delazey and N'Chyz. Read
more at https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk/
Welcome to Sam’s Wall! I hope everyone is keeping well and you’re getting your Summer holiday
in this year!? The Nachural Summer Ball
Well, it was The Nachural Summer Ball last Friday at Wolverhampton Racecourse and whilst I
sadly couldn’t make the event, I know Steve Lawrence did along with the fabulous Zoe Bennett
and hundreds of well-known, talented and respect businesspeople from the West Midlands and
beyond.
The event was an incredible success hosted by Ninder Singh Johal DL and Tommy Sandhu they’ve a
lot to be proud of!
Many deserving people took awards home on the night and one of these was community leader,
restauranteur and philanthropist James B Wong who received an award for Community
Excellence. James is also chair at the Chinese Festival Committee Birmingham,
Southside, patron of the Chinese Community Centre Birmingham, Governor at OCAS
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Overseas Chinese Association School Birmingham and Managing Director at Chung Ying Central and
Chung Ying Cantonese Restaurant. James dedicated his award to the Birmingham Chinese
Community for their continual support and for believing in his vision!
Other winners included; Mark O'Sullivan for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award and other winners;
Amina Hussain at Bootcamp Media UK, NA Consulting Ltd and Sandie Lehal amongst many more!
Special guests and keynote speakers included; Greg Reed, the CEO of Homeserve UK and legendary
English spinner Monty Panesar, the latter gave an insight into the forthcoming ‘crunch’ World Cup
match between England and India which took place this Sunday at Edgbaston, Monty is also head
of Shooting Stars and Star People Management.
Headline Sponsor was Investec Wealth and Investment along with a plethora of other sponsors
including; Pathway Group, Wolverhampton University and many many more! Social Media has been
awash with photographs and thanks and exciting reviews from all that attended this absolutely was
the West Midlands Business party of the year! For all those that ether did or didn't attend get
yourselves ready to go the next spectacular event which is being held by Nachural because this is
going to be even bigger and better than ever before, this time the award ceremony will be held in
our capital city! The Sigs 2020, London
Information will soon be released on the incredible 'The Sigs 2020' so keep your eyes on this
link: https://www.nachural.co.uk/the-sigs-london-2020/
Ayanay Elevated Membership
There was an exciting announcement this week from the organisation set up for psychologically
aware Therapists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Coaches and Business Leaders who are interested
in educating themselves and using the CPD training and events available to benefit their
organisations. Ayanay support the therapeutic industry and provide business opportunities,
collaborations and training to qualified and training industry professionals as well as non-industry
professionals. I've been an ambassador for Ayanay since earlier this year. Due to the industry
authority BACP forcing accreditation for therapeutic individuals through charities it has meant that
it would cost those training more money as they strive to qualify because they are forced to do
more of their training for free and it is looking likely it will force long term therapists out of
business.
So, the Ayanay Elevated Membership was launched and the announcement was made at The
Counsellors Day Conference by CEO Siobhain Crosbie with Managing Director Dave Sleet in the
wings, the membership now gives the therapeutic industry an alternative to the BACP accreditation.
Sobhain Crosbie, CEO of Ayanay recently said;
"Did you know accreditation with BACP is being forced through charities or long-term therapists are
losing their jobs? BACP are enforcing accreditation affecting thousands of therapists across the UK.
This is why we created our accreditation. The NHS can’t discriminate against therapists, with
enforcement of BACP accreditation. We aim to help people keep their jobs. We listened to
therapists, had help from brilliant therapists, created alongside them. And would love to help you
earn alongside us. Help the therapy world be perceived from a congruent place.
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Qualified and self-aware. The more we grow, the less we need to complain about other
organisations letting us down. Let's, together change the UK therapy #accreditation process.
We are different. Ayanay are for you the therapists, psychotherapists counsellors and coaches and
we want you to succeed and for clients to know they are getting self-aware therapists. :)) take a
look. Applications being received now. With a 10% discount if taken before 4th July " For more
information visit: https://www.ayanay.co.uk/accredited-membership.html See you next time all;
have a fabulous week!
There's only one week left to complete this year's State of the sector survey. The deadline is 5th
July. Don’t miss this important opportunity to share your organisation’s story. Take just 15 minutes
to respond and help raise the collective voice of the voluntary sector working in criminal justice. Last
year, we found people’s basic needs are increasingly unmet by statutory provision driving them into
desperate situations - what are your experiences this year? With your help, we'll identify key trends
impacting the sector, the challenges you’re facing and your successes. We'll raise the issues that
matter to you with the government.
Make sure your organisation is represented in our
research. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PS9SGF6
new Chair for mentoring charity
Duncan Shrubsole will become Switchback's new Chair from September. Duncan brings extensive
experience from his years leading policy and campaigns at Crisis and now at the Lloyds Bank
Foundation. He says, "It’s amazing to see how Switchback has grown and developed. Through
sharing our insights and perspectives of our Trainees we will seek to change the systems holding
Trainees back.
https://www.switchback.org.uk/duncan-shrubsole-our-new-chair-on-switchbacks-bright-future/
Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: Arrest Referral Worker with Kaleidoscope
Project [St Asaph], Support Coordinator with Nacro [Epping Forest], Senior Services Manager
with ADVANCE (Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education)[Hammersmith], Support
Coordinator with Engage Nacro [South Essex], Chair of the Board of Trustees with Women in
Prison [Flexible], Offender Resettlement Worker with Shelter (England) [Lincoln], Community
Volunteer Support Worker with St Giles Trust[Wolverhampton], Performance and Contracts
Manager with The Magdalene Group [Norwich], Community Link Worker with Together for Mental
Wellbeing [Thames Magistrates Court], HR Advisor with St Giles Trust [Camberwell], Researcher
with Unlocked Graduates [London], 4WARD Programme Facilitator with The 4Front
Project [Flexible], Engagement Team Member with User Voice [Various], Associate Trainers
with AVA (Against Violence & Abuse) [Flexible], Communications and Administrative Officer
withDonna Covey [London], Research and Evaluation Lead with Changing Lives [Gateshead]. Please
go to
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https://www.clinks.org/voluntary-community-
sector/vacancies?utm_source=Light%20Lunch&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=lightlunch590
Tip of the week 1 2-night Wales coast break with breakfast – 48% off. Details
https://www.travelzoo.com/uk/local-deals/Wales/Getaway/323957/The-Ashburnham-
Hotel/?dlocId=55496
Tip of the week 2: Lunch and paintballing for 10 - £10. Details
https://www.livingsocial.co.uk/deal/london/11546426/paintballing-10-people
Tip of the week 3: Frankie & Benny’s two-course a la carte meal for two - £19.99. Details
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/frankie-and-benny-s-restaurant-burgers-steak-pizza
All from me Steve and from all the team have a great week and keep training
Non-Executive Director at Five Companies and MD of EEVT Ltd
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Bids, Grants & Funds
London OPD Community Pathway
N E L Commissioning Support Unit
NHS England and NHS Improvement in partnership with Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
(HMPPS) is looking to secure providers to deliver a range of services across London from April 2020.
The London OPD Community Services are divided into 4 lots: Lot 1: Male Residential Housing &
Accommodation Support Service (HASS) for the OPD Pathway: Provision of up to 12 Beds. The
contract duration is an initial period of 24 months (2 years) followed by an option extension of a
further 24 months (2 years). Therefore, the full, extended, duration of the contracts will be a
maximum of 48 months (4 years).
Lot 2: Female Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD pathway for 40
Women across London. The contract duration is for a two year pilot period.
Lot 3: Male Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 110 Men
across London. This service must include specific consideration of BAME men and younger men. The
contract duration is for a two year pilot period.
Lot 4: An Integrated Community service (covering 6 service specifications and supporting guidance).
The contract duration is an initial period of 24 months (2 years) followed by an option
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extension of a further 24 months (2 years). Therefore the full, extended, duration of the contracts
will be a maximum of 48 months (4 years).
NHS England and NHS Improvement will seek to award one contract for each of the tender Lots.
Bidders are able to bid for any number or combination of the Lots. The contract values vary per Lot.
See documentation for details.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=563639cf-a496-e911-80f8-005056b64545&p=ad706dc1-5684-e511-80f3-000c29c9ba21 Deadline: 25/07/2019
Develop and deliver training materials to support implementation of the Wales Safeguarding Procedure Social Care Wales
Following the implementation of Part 7 of the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014 , the Wales Safeguarding Procedures are under development and will be finalised by July 2019. Their development was commissioned through the regional Safeguarding Boards and will be available by early Autumn 2019. The procedures will expand the statutory guidance to provide practitioners, from a range of agencies, with clear guidance and expectations for safeguarding both adults and children. The procedures will be ‘hosted’ by Social Care Wales. The Procedures will be shared with the Supplier during the final stages of development.
Phase 1: there will need to be an extensive multi-agency training programme developed on these procedures and the training and learning materials within this project, will provide clarity and consistency for that training. Social Care Wales will lead this process by commissioning the development of the training and learning materials. These materials must allow for blended learning, not just e-learning.
Phase 2: When the materials are available, a plan is required to support the regional safeguarding boards as they disseminate the training to all practitioners in their area. That plan will provide some consistency of process and outcomes for all practitioners across Wales.
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx Deadline: 26/07/2019
Provision of Operational, Leadership, Fire Safety and Related Training Royal Berkshire Fire Authority This tender documents sets out the statement of requirements for the provision of operational, leadership, fire safety and related training for the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority.
As part of our collaborative programme, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority of Stocklake, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1BD and the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service section of Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND, are named in this
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Tender so they have an option to join this contract on the same terms and conditions on their written request to do so.
The Authority are seeking tenders for the provision of operational, leadership, fire safety and related training.
Our workforce development is an integral part of the strategic planning process for RBFA to ensure that our staff are suitably trained and developed for their roles. The majority of our staff work in operational roles and we provide a full range of courses, including working at height, fire compartment behaviour, fire investigation, blue light and specialist vehicle driver training, hazardous materials, building regulations, incident command and management qualifications, together with specialist training for roles such as water and animal rescue.
Value excluding VAT: 500 000.00 GBP
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28993&B=BLUELIGHT Deadline: 26/07/2019 ITT Training Provider Network for the Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development Programme Lantra
Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development Programme-Accredited Training and ICT
Workshops.The aim of this tender is to procure training providers to deliver quality accredited
training courses and ICT workshop solutions in line with the Farming Connect eligibility criteria for
Farming Connect clients.
Value excluding VAT: 850 000.00 GBP
Lot 1 Farming Connect Accredited Training Course Programme
Lot 2 Farming Connect ICT Programme
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1058
Deadline: 29/07/2019
”21st Century Schools” Training logistics service provider
British Council
British Council is looking for an Agency specialised in provision of training logistics services, to
organise and implement the full logistical coverage of arrangements and training of school leaders
and teachers for the ”21st Century Schools” project in Kosovo. The programme will have five cycles
of training over the 36 months period of implementation; however this tender covers services
needed to support upcoming four training cycles (the first training cycle have been
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recently completed) in selected number of schools in Kosovo, in the period September 2019 –
August 2021.
The purpose of this tender is to provide assistance and logistics to the British Council in carrying out
the following activities:
A. Organize and implement training courses for school leaders;
B. Organize and implement training courses for teachers.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/897
Deadline: 17/07/2019
Framework contract for the Sub-Contract Delivery of Adult Education Budget Programmes
Solihull College and University Centre
The requirement is to tender for a framework contract for the provision of Adult Education Budget
programmes for the academic year 2019/2020. A managed programme is required to support the
estimated funding requirement of between £500,000 - £1.2m between 1st October 2019 and 31st
July 2020. The framework will be broken into two Lots
o Lot 1: West Midlands Combined |Authority ('WMCA') only
o Lot 2: Non WMCA but within 60 miles of the College and not in a devolved authority
Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots subject to capability. Separate contracts will be awarded
for Lot 1 and 2. Total spend will be split approximately 80:20 between Lot 1 and 2 respectively.
Funding may not be transferred between Lots 1 and 2.
Please refer to the tender guidance document for further information.
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/home
Deadline: 29/07/2019
Supported Employment and Job Coaching Services
Barnet and Southgate College
Barnet and Southgate College - Supported Employment and Job Coaching Services
Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA6224.
Deadline: 22/07/2019
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Attendance monitoring service for children looked after who are educated out of the Leeds
Metropolitan area
Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council would like to procure a service to gather and submit daily attendance information
for the average 200-250 young people looked after who are educated in schools and settings outside
of the Leeds Metropolitan boundary. The service will be required to contact schools to gather each
pupil's attendance for that day and submit the data to the Leeds City Council Virtual School
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=44e53e12-8292-e911-80f8-005056b64545
Deadline: 10/07/2019
Basic Skills Provision
Coventry And Warwickshire Co-Operative Development Agency Limited
1. Introduction
The Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CDA) is the lead partner of
a local partnership which is delivering the Accelerate project. These contracts have been funded by
the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund and are part of the Building
Better Opportunities Programme
CDA are looking for a programme partner who could support the delivery of online accredited
vocational skills facilitation across Coventry and Warwickshire
2. Background to Tender
The project has been delivering advice, guidance, confidence building, skills enhancements, barrier
breaking and work experience to over 1000 unemployed or economically inactive people in Coventry
and Warwickshire since July 2016, helping participants to overcome barriers and move towards and
into employment.
More information about the project can be found at www.accelerate.org.uk
The project is funded to run until March 31st 2022.
3. Requirements
The successful bidder will be required to employ and manage an online training facilitator who will
support Accelerate participants with online accredited vocational training on a group or one to one
basis in a variety of venues across Coventry and Warwickshire.
The position would be a minimum 20 hours a week post and the facilitator will be required to
evidence the participants progress.
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Courses must include:
Food Safety & Hygiene, level 1 & 2
Customer Services Knowledge, level 1& 2
Manual Handling, level 1
Health & Safety, level 2
Infection Prevention & Control, level 1
Computers & Internet for Beginner's Certificate
4. Value
A total of £101,000 is available for this contract. This includes staff costs plus additional costs such as
course units. The project allows a maximum 15% of total salary costs towards indirect costs (no
evidence required)
We are looking for an organisation who will be able to begin work no later than 2nd September 2019
and will deliver until 31st March 2022.
5. Selection Criteria
Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria
• Successful track record of working on similar contracts
• The extent to which the proposal meets the contract requirements
• Value for money
All tenders will be scored. Delivery to the specification will contribute towards 70% of the score, 20%
towards previous experience and 10% towards Value for money.
6. Response
Tenders should include information about how you would approach the vocational training support
and your experience delivering similar activity in the past. Please also provide a breakdown of your
costs (i.e. number of staff days, materials budget etc.)
Please provide contact details of two suitable referees who can be contacted prior to the award of
the tender.
All tenders should quote the tender reference in the subject heading and be provided in writing and
emailed to:
Mandy Bygrave
[email protected]
02476 633911
30a Binley Road , Coventry, , CV31JA, England
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f7f900-b1c7-4178-b7c3-22ead4869cb0
Deadline: 25/07/2019
ESOL Provision
Coventry And Warwickshire Co-Operative Development Agency Limited
1. Introduction
The Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CDA) is the lead partner of
a local partnership which is delivering the Accelerate project. These contracts have been funded by
the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund and are part of the Building
Better Opportunities Programme Accelerate aims to deliver a varied and holistic programme of
support for people needing help to tackle barriers to employment across Coventry and
Warwickshire.
2. Background to Tender
The project has been delivering advice, guidance, confidence building, skills enhancements, barrier
breaking and work experience to over 1000 unemployed or economically inactive people in Coventry
and Warwickshire since July 2016, helping participants to overcome barriers and move towards and
into employment.
More information about the project can be found at www.accelerate.org.uk
3. Requirements
The successful bidder will be required to provide ESOL and basic skills courses in English and
Mathematics for Accelerate participants in a variety of venues across Coventry and Warwickshire.
We require
• 10 ESOL Courses at level 1 &2
• 3 Basic Maths courses (accredited)
• 3 basic English courses (accredited)
A minimum of 6 courses must be delivered in in South Warwickshire, a minimum of 6 in Coventry
and a minimum of 3 in Nuneaton/ Bedworth.
The successful bidder will be required to assess participants prior to them attending courses to
ensure that the course level is appropriate.
4. Value
A total of £45,000 is available for this contract. This includes staff costs plus additional
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costs such as course units. The project allows a maximum 15% of total salary costs towards indirect
costs (no evidence required)
We are looking for an organisation who will be able to begin work no later than 2nd September 2019
and will deliver until 31st August 2020
5. Selection Criteria
Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria
• Successful track record of working on similar contracts
• The extent to which the proposal meets the contract requirements
• Value for money
All tenders will be scored. Delivery to the specification will contribute towards 70% of the score, 20%
towards previous experience and 10% towards Value for money.
6. Response
Tenders should include information about how you would approach the training and your
experience delivering similar activity in the past. Please also provide a breakdown of your costs (i.e.
number of staff days, materials budget etc.)
Please provide contact details of two suitable referees who can be contacted prior to the award of
the tender.
All tenders should quote the tender reference in the subject heading and be provided in writing and
emailed to:
Mandy Bygrave - Operations Manager
Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency
Email: [email protected]
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5134ce9b-274e-459d-9520-c51597124f29
Deadline: 26/07/2019
Development of interactive online modules: Effectively embedding maths & English in
Apprenticeships
The Education and Training Foundation
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) would like to build on its maths and English in
Apprenticeship work and are commissioning the development of four interactive online learning
packages. Each package should include a stand-alone core online module and be
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complemented by a follow up webinar and other support activities.
The aim of this programme is to increase the effectiveness of delivery of maths and English in
apprenticeships through providing CPD opportunities to a wider audience across the Further
Education (FE) sector. The training will be made more flexible to suit the busy diaries of the FE
workforce, enabling it to be accessed anywhere, anytime. Participants should be able to complete a
minimum number of hours and get maximum benefit. Ideally, the content and format would also
suit employer provider needs.
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN157475
Deadline: 05/07/2019
Homecare Workforce Development Programme
Trafford Council
The co-ordination and provision of a programme of training and development for Trafford's
homecare framework workforce.
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7565d9c4-dcca-4845-9fcc-7e410c020453
Deadline: 26/07/2019
Funding Opportunity for Projects Helping Young Black Men into Employment (Newham, London)
Projects that aim to help young black men (aged 16 – 24) to find employment in London's
competitive labour market can now apply for a share of £200,000. This call is for applications from
suitably experienced organisations working in Newham. Applicant organisations should have a track
record of supporting young black men into employment, an in-depth understanding of barriers to
access to employment and experience of working with employers.
The funding is being made available through the Trust for London and the closing date for
applications is 1pm on the 26th July 2019.
New £5 Million Fund Launched to Develop Support for Unpaid Carers (UK)
The Government has launched a new fund to support innovative projects supporting unpaid carers.
The £5 million Carers Innovation Fund will invest in innovative ways of supporting unpaid carers,
outside of mainstream health and care services.
This funding will be used to improve support across the country and help build more carer-friendly
communities.
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Examples of the kind of projects the fund would invest in include:
• technology platforms – for example, to help carers to take a break from their caring
responsibilities
• support groups – like carers’ cafes and Men’s Sheds, which develop peer support groups and
offer short courses to help reduce isolation
Projects will be expected to show a positive effect on:
• carers’ health and wellbeing
• carers’ ability to manage work alongside caring responsibilities
• carers’ ability to take a break from their caring role
• reducing loneliness and social isolation
Applicants will need to demonstrate their idea is a fresh approach that is better than existing
provision, will benefit the local community and can be expanded and replicated.
The voluntary sector, charities, SMEs and commercial organisations can all bid for funding to prove
their concept, with the aim of securing longer term funding from other sources.
Carers and other experts will sit on the evaluation panel to make sure proposals are feasible.
The fund was first announced last year as part of the Carers Action Plan, a cross-government
programme of targeted work to support unpaid carers over the next 2 years.
Useful Links:
How to Apply
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New £500,000 Public Engagement Funding Programme for UK Libraries (UK)
The Carnegie UK Trust has announced that public libraries can apply for a share of funding through
the second phase of Engaging Libraries Programme to deliver projects that involve and share with
the public research in health, society and culture, and to foster partnerships between public libraries
and researchers. A total of £500,000 is available.
• Engaging Libraries Phase 2 has three core aims. The programme aims to:
o Energise and empower people through engagement with research about health,
society and culture in one of the following ways:
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o Enable people to access, use and respond to research
o Enable people to value and think critically about research
o Enable people to play a role in formulating research
• Enable public libraries to build upon and explore their civic role as safe spaces for participation
and engagement with research.
• Facilitate partnerships between public libraries and universities or Independent Research
Organisations (IROs).
Public libraries are encouraged to bring their own ideas and definitions of these areas and to identify
issues which resonate for their library service and the community they serve. Around twenty
projects will be funded.
Public libraries can apply on their own or in partnership with other libraries.
The level of funding available is:
• £12,000 – £25,000 for applications from a single library service
• £12,000 – £50,000 for a joint application
The Trust is also encouraging partnerships with different organisations and individuals, including
schools, artists or musicians. The closing date for applications is at 5pm on the 25th September
2019.
Potential applicants that have any queries can email [email protected]
Useful Links:
Application Pack
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https://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/project/engaging-libraries/
Funding for Digital Technology for Adult Social Care (UK)
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £1.25 million from Innovate UK to develop technology
that creates more efficient and effective adult social care systems. Proposals are invited for
technology that can track data in real-time and use it to inform how resources are deployed and
prioritised to the best effect. This could include:
• Using technology to improve the point of entry into adult social care.
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• Creating more dynamic and flexible care systems that respond to changing needs.
• Making better use of evidence to inform commissioning both now and in the future.
A total of £250,000 is allocated to phase 1 for up to 5 feasibility study R&D contracts worth lasting
up to 3 months and costing £50,000.
This Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition with funding provided by the GovTech
Catalyst for Torfaen County borough council aims to develop data and digital technology to deliver
better adult social care.
This is a 2 phase programme; only successful applicants from phase 1 will be able to apply to take
part in phase 2. Phase 1 concerns technical feasibility, research and development contracts will be
awarded to demonstrate technical feasibility of the proposed solution. It is recognised that this is a
highly complex challenge and it is not anticipated that proposals to fully address the whole scope
will be forthcoming. The funder therefore expects to fund a portfolio of projects that address
significant aspects of this ‘Grand Challenge’.
Organisations of any size may apply.
The deadline to register for Phase 1 is at midday on 17th July 2019; the deadline to submit a
proposal for Stage 1 is 24th July 2019.
A briefing event will be held in Cwmbran on 19th June 2019.
Useful Links:
Application Guidance
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https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/375/overview
Funding Available to Research the Social and Economic Value of Health (UK)
The Health Foundation’s £1.5m Social and Economic Value of Health in a Place Research Programme
2019 invites researchers to submit ideas for research that will generate new knowledge on the ways
in which the physical and mental health of a population shapes their social and economic outcomes.
The Health Foundation wants to support five projects with funding between £200,000 and £300,000
for a maximum duration of two years.
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These projects will develop the concepts and metrics needed to help understand how the health
status of a population may influence the social and economic outcomes of that population.
The priority areas for this call are:
• understanding the relationship between a given population’s health and the health of
individuals within that population
• establishing the definitions and metrics needed to examine the relationship between the
health of a population in a place and the social and economic outcomes of that place.
There is a two-stage application process for this programme. Applicants must initially submit an
outline proposal application form; these applications will be reviewed and successful applicants will
be invited to submit a full proposal.
The closing date for submitting outline proposals is 12.00 on the 25th July 2019. Following a review
of the outline proposals, shortlisted projects will be invited to make a full application.
Useful Links:
Notes for applicants
Outline proposal application form
Frequently asked questions
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https://www.health.org.uk/funding-and-partnerships/programmes/the-social-and-economic-value-
of-health
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)
Help the Homeless makes grants of up to £5,000 to small and medium sized charitable organisations
(with a turnover of less than £1 million) whose aim is to help homeless people return to the
community and enabling them to resume a normal life. The grants are available for capital costs and
examples of previously supported projects include:
• The Booth Centre, an advice and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester, where
people undertake education and training courses as well as receiving advice and food,
received a grant of £1,500 to transform the centre with new lighting, a new water heater and
new decoration.
• A grant of £3,000 to the Amber Foundation to enable the Foundation to buy new bedroom
furniture for their residential centre in Devon, where every year over 60 unemployed,
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homeless young people are able to rebuild their lives and gain the motivation, confidence,
self-esteem and skills for independent living.
The closing date for the next round of funding is the 15th June 2019.
Useful Links:
Download application form.
Previously funded projects
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Funding for Housing Projects that Cater for People with Special Needs (UK)
The Quaker Housing Trust has announced that the next deadline for applications is the 16th August
2019. The Quaker Housing Trust provides grants and interest free loans to housing projects that
cater for people with a wide range of needs, including:
• mental & physical health problems
• learning difficulties
• would otherwise be homeless
• escaping domestic violence
• single parents
• young families
• moving out of institutional care
• addiction problems
• refugees, asylum seekers, migrants
• survivors of trafficking.
To be eligible for funding, applicants need to have legal charitable status and be a small organisation
(with an annual turnover of not more than £1 million and without access to sufficient income,
reserves, nor other fundraising, to pay for the work).
The Quaker Housing Trust give grants and interest-free loans as one-off funding for capital cost
items of expenditure across a wide range of practical elements such as:
• buying property or land
• building new housing
• converting, renovating or refurbishing property.
• expanding an existing housing project.
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• making a housing project ‘greener’.
• and smaller practical things which turn a house into a home.
Previous projects supported include:
• Hope into Action, Bilston which received support for turning a property into a home for three
people who are, or are at risk of being, homeless, and are in need of some support.
• The Bridgnorth Housing Trust, Bridgnorth, which received support towards building 22 new
almshouses, to increase the number of homes they have to offer.
Useful Links:
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http://www.qht.org.uk/
Funding for Schools to Purchase Musical Equipment (UK)
Schools, teachers and individuals in full time education in the UK, that wish to purchase musical
instruments and equipment or to fund music courses and training can apply for funding of up to
£1,500 through the Universal Music UK Sound Foundation's Instrument and/or Equipment Awards.
To date the Foundations (formerly known as the EMI Music Sound Foundation) has made awards to
over two thousand schools, individual students and teachers improve their access to music through
the purchase or upgrade of musical instruments and equipment. The funding has to be made for
music education that is beyond statutory national curriculum music teaching. The Foundation cannot
fund retrospectively, and schools are not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme if they
have already purchased their instruments or if they do so before their application has been
approved. The Foundation also fund courses and training opportunities for music teachers who work
within schools.
The closing date for applications is the 11th September 2019.
Useful Links:
School Application Form
Individual Application Form
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https://www.umuksoundfoundation.com/awards/
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Grants for Musicians and Bands (UK)
Artists or bands are able to apply for a grant of £5,000-£15,000 to significantly develop their careers
over the next two years. Applications can be submitted by the artists themselves or those who are
working on their behalf, for example, a manager, an independent label or publisher. Priority will be
given to those that have not been funded by PRS for Music Foundation in the previous 12 months.
The PRS Momentum Music Fund is open to Artists/Bands that are at a crucial tipping point in their
careers, showing current progression and growth as an artist with the potential to significantly
develop their careers over the next two years.
Grants of £5,000 -£15,000 are available with the average in the region of £10,000.
Grants can cover:
• Recording – i.e. a new album, EP, single, producer, engineer, mixer fees, studio hire, session
musician fees, etc.
• Touring (in the UK only) – i.e. travel, accommodation, musician fees, set/production design,
tour management, equipment hire, etc.
• Marketing and promotions – i.e. PR, radio plugger, digital marketing, music videos,
merchandise production, etc.
Priority will be given to contributing to expenditure which helps the artist to develop professionally
and creatively.
Applications can be made by UK based artists/bands directly or representatives of the artist who
may be a Manager; Label; Publisher; Booking agent; PR/Plugger; Lawyer or Trusted advisor to the
artist.
The next deadline to apply to the Momentum Fund is the 13th August 2019.
Useful Links:
Fund Guidelines
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https://prsfoundation.com/funding-support/funding-music-creators/next-steps/momentum-music-
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Collaborative Research and Development Grants for Emerging Artists (UK)
Help Musicians UK is looking for exciting collaborations that create work across art forms, creative
sectors and other disciplines. Applications to the Fusion Fund must be music-focused and projects
should include contributions from at least one non-music discipline for example storytellers, lighting
designers, choreographers, technologists, scientists, gaming designers, theatre directors, visual
artists etc. Applications that consider unusual and extraordinary spaces to show work to new
audiences are also of interest.
There should be tangible results of the collaboration, such as a body of work created for an
upcoming recording or a new performance. Overall, the project should push the boundaries of what
the artist does as a music creator or performer, exploring or testing something that they are not
currently able to achieve without support.
Grants of £2,000 to £5,000 can cover reasonable costs associated with the project including:
• Venue and rehearsal space costs
• Recording costs (live or documentation)
• Travel costs
• Access costs
• Accommodation costs
• Subsistence
• Fees for musicians, artists or collaborators time to allow for the project to happen
The fund is open to professional and emerging professional musicians of all genres and disciplines
with an active career including: Solo instrumentalists, conductors, composers, vocalists, singer
songwriters or multidisciplinary artists. Bands or ensembles with six members or less can also apply.
Applicants must be:
• Aged over 18 (no upper age limit)
• Based primarily in the UK and be eligible to work here
• Have been resident in the UK for at least three consecutive years
• In financial need and without significant backing
The closing date for this round is 9am on the 2nd September 2019.
Applicants that have an idea that they think fits with the scheme, they can find out more by booking
a Skype or phone advice session with Creative Programme Officer Bex. Please read through the
guidelines before the session.
To secure a place for a 15-minute discussion of an idea please email [email protected]
or call 0207 239 9119.
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Useful Links:
Application Guidelines
Online Application Form
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Finnis Scott Foundation (UK)
Established under the Will of Lady Montagu Douglas Scott (Valerie Finnis) in 2006, the Finnis Scott
Foundation makes grants for any charitable purpose, but their present policy is to focus grant-
making in the areas of horticulture and plant sciences, as well as fine art and art history. The funding
is open to charities and charitable organisations, including school Parent Teacher Associations.
Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available. Exceptionally, larger grants may be considered at
the Trustees’ discretion. Preference is given to making grants to smaller charities where the grant
would have a significant impact. The Foundation funds both capital and revenue projects.
Previous organisations supported include;
• Flower Pod - a horticulturally based Social Enterprise in Southwell, Nottinghamshire.
• Rhyl Primary School PTA
• The Horticultural Therapy Trust
• Hestercombe Gardens Trust
The Trustees meet on a quarterly basis; the next meeting is on the 16th October 2019. Apply by the
20th September 2019 for this meeting.
For more information about The Finnis Scott Foundation, please email: administrator@finnis-scott-
foundation.org.uk or telephone +44 (0)1604 233233
Useful Links:
Download Application Form
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https://www.finnis-scott-foundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/
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Smart, Affordable Global Energy Systems: Apply for Funding (UK)
A competition that offers UK based businesses the opportunity to apply for a share of up to £22
million to help provide clean, affordable and secure energy in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
opens on 17th June 2019. This is an investment in innovative, market-focused energy technologies
aimed at reducing energy prices; generating cleaner energy and ensuring security of supply. Early
stage projects costing £50,000 - £300,000; mid stage projects costing £50,000 - £1.5 million; and late
stage projects costing £50,000 to £5 million will be eligible for grants representing 25-70% of the
total costs depending on the type of business and the stage of the project.
The UK has committed to helping 3.2 million people in sub-Saharan Africa access household
electricity for the first time by 2021. Round 7 of Innovate UK’s Energy Catalyst will encourage the
development of products and services that help poorer households and enterprises in the regions to
access secure, low cost and low carbon energy. The Fund is part of the Global Challenges Research
Fund and Transforming Energy Access programme. Successful projects will address the World Energy
Council’s ‘Energy Trilemma’ in three ways:
• Cost – reducing prices to make energy accessible to everyone
• Emissions – generating cleaner energy with lower emissions to protect the environment
• Security of supply – putting reliable infrastructure in place to keep energy flowing without
disruption or shortage
The competition offers 3 strands for projects in different stages of development:
early stage – for feasibility studies exploring an idea’s technical potential
mid-stage – funds research and development
late stage – supports projects undertaking prototyping and pilot testing
Any UK business can apply, grants will represent 25-70% of total project costs depending on the
stage applied for and the type of business applying. To apply for mid-stage or late-stage funding
some of the research, testing or demonstration must be carried out in sub-Saharan Africa or South
Asia by either a UK or international partner.
The funding is being made through the Innovate UK’s Energy Catalyst funding programme.
The competition closes on the 18th September 2019. Projects must start by 1st April 2020 and end
by 31st March 2023.
Useful Links:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smart-affordable-global-energy-systems-apply-for-funding
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Revitalising UK Aerospace - Funding Available for Research and Investment Projects (UK)
To ensure that the UK’s aerospace sector maintains its global engagement and influence, UK based
businesses, research and technology groups and academic organisations are invited to express an
interest in a £150 million annual competition. This competition is inviting expressions of interest in
funding for industrial research or capital investment projects in aerospace.
Projects must have potential application within the civil aerospace sector, and priority areas are
stated in the UK Aerospace Technology Strategy.
These include:
• bolstering UK whole-aircraft design and system integration
• future-proofing advanced systems technologies in the UK – specifically, smart, connected and
more electric aircrafts
• securing the UK’s world-leading position in large, complex aviation structures, particularly
wings
• developing more efficient propulsion technologies, including large turbofans
Competition information
• the competition will open on 1st July 2019, and will close on 24th July 2019
• UK-based businesses, research and technology groups and academic organisations can be the
project lead, depending on the project type
• businesses can attract a maximum of 50% grant funding. Within that, individual businesses
can attract up to 70% depending on funding requests from other partners
• organisations must sign up to the ATI framework agreement
• an online briefing event will be held on 8th July 2019 where organisations can find out more
about the competition and applying.
Useful Links:
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https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/380/overview#summary
Fund Opens to Reduce Waste from Plastic Packaging and Textiles (England)
The government is inviting organisations to apply for funding under a £4.7 million grant scheme to
help boost the recycling of plastic packaging and textiles. Organisations in England can apply for
government funding of between £200,000 and £1 million for innovative solutions to drive up the
recycling of hard-to-recycle plastic packaging such as plastic trays, pots and tubs, plastic films and
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pouches, as well as funding for innovative projects that boost the recycling of textiles when they
have reached the end of their life.
This scheme will provide funding support for new capital infrastructure projects that will help to
recycle difficult plastic packaging and textile materials. This grant will support economic /
commercial activity.
For plastics this could include innovative sorting or segregation equipment, and smarter systems to
enable sorting of different polymers. For textiles this could include machinery for recycling textiles,
technology for disassembling or sorting textiles, automated processes for removing items from
textiles such as zips, and technology to sort textiles by fibre type and colour.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd August 2019.
To access supporting documents (Guidance Document, FAQ's, Outline Proposal Forms, etc) for this
call for proposals please click here.
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http://www.wrap.org.uk/content/plastics-packaging-and-textile-recycling-grants
Mandarin Excellence Programme - Funding Available for Schools (England)
Applications are now invited from state schools in England to join the Mandarin Excellence
Programme for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Programme aims to deliver a minimum of 5,000
speakers of Mandarin on their way to a high level of fluency by 2020. Grants of a minimum of
£20,000 per year are available to state-funded secondary schools in England.
In order to take part in the programme, it is highly desirable that schools should:
• have an Ofsted rating in your most recent inspection of 1 (outstanding) or 2 (good)
• already be committed to a strong presence of two or more languages on curriculum
• be committed to teaching Mandarin Chinese to MEP pupils for whom that is not their first
language
Schools on the programme should also be able to do the following:
• provide a programme of at least eight hours a week, made up of a combination of class-time
teaching, extra-curricular teaching, self-study and intensive language courses in China and the
UK. This should include four hours of teacher-taught classroom lessons, ensuring a rigorous
programme of study for all pupils in the programme.
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• act as or work with a hub school, growing the number of schools and pupils in the local area
on the programme, to contribute towards meeting the national minimum target of 5,000
Mandarin pupils on track to a high level of fluency by 2020. This includes retaining pupils on
the programme so that they reach a high level of fluency, through the delivery of the rigorous
programme of study and other activities.
• work to ensure that pupils will be on course to complete HSK IV and V exams within 6 years
of starting the programme. Pupils should also be on course to complete Chinese GCSE and A
Level, IB or Pre-U qualifications during and beyond the programme lifespan.
Some pupils will have the chance to visit China.
The next intake of Mandarin Excellence Programme schools will need to start delivering the
programme in September 2019.
Schools interested in taking part in the programme should download and complete an Expression of
Interest form. This document outlines the key programme requirements, funding arrangements, and
allows schools to explain how the programme could work at their school.
Once complete, please email the completed Expression of Interest to [email protected]
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https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/schools/support-for-languages/partnerships-courses-
resources/mandarin-excellence-programme
The FA and Football Foundation Launch £300,000 Futsal Fund (England)
The Football Association and Football Foundation have launched a new £300,000 fund aimed at
developing the sport of Futsal in England. Futsal is a five-a-side game, normally played on a flat
indoor pitch with hockey-sized goals and a size-four ball that has a reduced bounce. The sport is
played across the world and is officially recognised by both UEFA and FIFA.
The scheme offers grants of either £1,500 or £3,000 to develop new youth futsal leagues across the
country to increase the opportunity for players to play futsal on a regular basis in a structured games
programme.
The grant can be spent on the following items:
• Facility hire
• Equipment
• Referees/co-ordinator fees
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• Marketing & promotion
• Affiliation & insurance fees
• FA safeguarding & welfare courses for on-site league co-ordinators
• FA DBS for on-site league co-ordinators
• FA First Aid courses for on-site league co-ordinators
The funding is available to County Football Associations who are running or plan to run leagues;
youth football or futsal leagues; adult leagues setting up youth futsal provisions; affiliated clubs
wishing to develop youth futsal leagues; PL & EFL Community Trusts; and FA University Community
Football Hubs.
Priority will be given to applications in the following categories:
• Youth futsal leagues – u18s and below
• Youth football leagues – u18s and below
• County FA’s
Applications are now open and close at 5pm on the 2nd August 2019.
Useful Links:
Application Guidance
Apply to the Futsal Fund
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https://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/funding-schemes/futsal/
Funding to Enhance the Cultural Impact of Arts Organisations (England)
Arts, cultural and creative organisations in England can apply for small-scale repayable finance from
the Cultural Impact Development Fund to enhance their social impact and help them to become
more resilient. The aim of this £3.7 million Fund is to enable risk-taking, ambitious organisations in
the arts and cultural sector to take on small-scale repayable finance in order to achieve social
outcomes and increase their capability to articulate, achieve, monitor and evaluate their intended
social impact. Loans of £25,000 to £150,000 are available at repayment terms of one to five years
and interest rates ranging between 5.5% and 8.5%.
The Cultural Impact Development Fund is pioneering the use of financial incentives to drive the
achievement of social impact targets in its investment portfolio, making it one of the few impact
investment funds with a clear trade-off of financial return for the attainment of social outcomes. The
financial incentive takes the form of a reduction to the headline interest on a given loan
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in cases where the total loan term is 36 months or more. Managed by Nesta and funded by Access –
The Foundation for Social Investment, the finance is provided by its partners Big Lottery Fund and
Big Society Capital.
Unsecured loans (and revenue participation agreements, where appropriate) of between £25,000
and £150,000 with repayment term of one to five years and interest rates ranging between 5.5% and
8.5% are offered to socially-driven arts and cultural organisations operating in England – these
include:
• Arts and cultural venues
• Museums, libraries and archives
• Non-venue based organisations (e.g. touring organisations, production companies, festivals,
etc.)
• Sector support organisations (e.g. development agencies, workspace providers, cultural
education organisations).
Applications to the fund can be made at any time. For fund-specific enquiries, please contact Trishna
Nath.
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https://www.artsculturefinance.org/our-funds/cultural-impact-development-fund/
Funding Available for Care Experienced Young People To Achieve their Potential (Scotland)
Round seven of the Life Changes Trust’s Aspirational Awards has opened for applications. The
Awards support the personal development of young people aged 21-26 with care experience living
in Scotland. The scheme offers young people the opportunity to think big about their future and
transform their lives with a significant grant to help them reach their best potential. Awards can be
used to achieve a long-term goal such as learning a language in order to volunteer or work abroad,
or to build on existing interests for example, in sports, drama, dance or music.
Aspirational Awards from the Life Changes trust are open to young people aged 21-26, resident in
Scotland, with at least three months of care experience i.e. those who have been: Looked after at
home (e.g. supervision order); in foster care; in residential care; in secure care; in kinship care (living
with a relative or guardian).
This is an opportunity to support young people in thinking big about their future and allow them to
apply for funding which will support personal development, and help them to achieve their potential
and reach as high as possible in life. An aspirational idea must be based on these principles:
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• An ambition or dream which will create a long-term impact on your life
• Something which will help you achieve a long-term goal This could be something that you have
been working towards over a long period of time (and would have proof of doing so).
Aspirational Awards funding is flexible and is designed to meet the specific needs of individual
people. Previous awards have included, for example:
• A start-up business
• Help with vocational courses such as art & design materials or cookery classes
• Volunteering abroad
• Specialized qualifications such as mechanics and tree surgeons
• Internships
• Specialist equipment for music/DJ-ing and writing
• Funding towards a PhD!
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 21 July 2019.
Useful Links:
FAQs
Application Guidance
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https://www.lifechangestrust.org.uk/care-experienced-young-people/current-funding-opportunities
Grants for Climate Action Projects (Scotland)
The Scottish Government has announced that community groups can apply for grants through the
Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) to tackle climate change by running projects that reduce local carbon
emissions. CCF Development Grants are available in 2019/20 to help Scottish community-led
organisations to scope out a potential climate action project.
Grants of up to £500 (per organisation) can be used to:
• Enable community-led organisations to develop ideas for a climate change action project
which would support low-carbon behaviour changes, increase climate literacy and reduce
carbon emissions.
• Assist in progressing to a full CCF Grant application or similar activities for another funder.
• Organise a community consultation event and survey work.
• Engage a consultant or advisor to support project development.
• Cover expenses associated with visit(s) to other projects/organisations within
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Scotland (flights excluded)
• Develop a low-carbon project idea
• Host an event using the Scottish Government's Climate Conversation toolkit.
Eligible applicants will be Scottish based, legally constituted, community-led organisations who
operate on a not-for-profit basis, or a trading company wholly owned by a not-for-profit
organisation.
Applicant organisations must not currently in receipt of a full CCF Grant Award. Organisations that
received a CCF Development Grant previously can apply but their proposal must be substantially
different from the previously funded grant.
The next application deadline is the 19th July 2019.
Useful Links:
Terms and Conditions of the Grant
Application Form
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https://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/sustainability-climate-change/climate-challenge-
fund/applying-for-ccf-funding/development-grants/
Innovation Voucher Scheme - Follow on Funding (Scotland)
The Scottish Funding Council has announced that the next deadline for applications under its Follow
on Innovation Voucher Scheme is the 19th July 2019.
The awards are specifically intended to encourage existing partnerships that have previously
collaborated and jointly received funding. This can include the Scottish Funding Council Innovation
Voucher awards scheme or any other funded activity. Businesses in partnership with Higher
Education Institutes can apply for funding of up to £20,000. The grant requested must be matched in
cash by the company.
Applications for the follow on scheme can be submitted to continue a previous or to develop a
collaboration in a new area with a research group drawn from a different department or institution.
Useful Links:
Application Pack
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Funding to Promote Events in Scotland (Scotland)
EventScotland, the national events agency which aims to strengthen and promote Scotland's events
industry, has announced the National Events Programme round 43 is open to applications for events
from January 2020 onwards.
The National Events Programme complements the International Funding Programme and is
important in developing domestic tourism across Scotland. Through the programme funding is
available to support events (outside of the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow) that showcase Scotland
and help to generate tourism.
Previous events supported through the programme include:
• The Wigtown Book Festival which received a grant of £12,205 to create a new infrastructure
for the event to increase audience capacity and grow the event.
• The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival which received a grant of £25,000 to target visitors from
outside Scotland to help grow their audience numbers.
The closing date for applications is the 4th October 2019.
Useful Links:
Download the National Programme Guidelines
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http://www.eventscotland.org/funding/national-events-programme/
Small Project Grants for Museums (Scotland)
The Small Project Fund from Museums and Galleries Scotland is designed to support museums to
carry out small discrete projects in line with their own continuous improvement goals and the aims
of the National Strategy.
Projects should demonstrate one of the following:
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• An enterprising approach, an innovative or new way of solving a problem or income
generation strategy
• Skills development (for staff and or volunteers)
• Advocacy – helping to raise the profile of the museum
Any organisation that runs an Accredited Museum in Scotland can apply for a grant of between £500
and £5,000 for up to 75% of the costs of a small, discrete project.
There are three funding rounds each year. The next application deadline is the 26th September
2019.
Apply online. To discuss any potential applications please contact the Investment Manager at
[email protected]
Previous projects funded include:
• Linlithgow Heritage Trust - Capacity Building Project to increase the resilience of the Trust.
• Fife Folk Museum - 'Things We Love' a new exhibition where the museum volunteers
themselves were the focus.
Useful Links:
Application Form
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https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/funding/small-project-fund/
£6.5 Million Fund Launched to Increase the Use of Recycled Materials (Wales)
The Welsh Government has launched a new £6.5 million fund to increase the use of recycled
materials. The fund will offer grants to businesses of any size seeking capital investment funding to
increase their use of recycled materials in manufactured products, components or packaging.
Eligible businesses may either apply for a ‘small scale’ grant from approximately £25,000 up to
€200,000 or a ‘large scale’ grant from €200,000 and normally up to £750,000. The Circular Economy
Fund will be administered by WRAP on behalf of the Welsh Government.
There will be several funding rounds over the next year. The next closing date for the small grants
programme is the 30th August 2019. For large grants there is a two-stage application process. The
closing date is the 16th August 2019 for outline applications and the 25th October 2019 for full
applications.
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For more information including eligibility criteria, guidance documents, FAQs, application forms and
submission deadlines – please refer to the relevant page below:
SMALL SCALE GRANTS (C. £25,000 TO DE MINIMIS)
LARGE SCALE GRANTS (€200,000 TO C. £750,000)
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http://www.wrapcymru.org.uk/grants
Active Communities Programme Now Open (Wales)
The Health Lottery in Wales has announced that it is seeking applications for funding through the
Active Communities Programme.
Health Lottery Wales is part of the People's Health Trust’s Active Communities programme which
provides grant funding of between £5,000 and £25,000 per year (for up to two years) for projects
designed and led by local people which target areas most affected by health inequalities.
Projects will be small and local and could cover a few streets, a housing estate or a small village. The
programme also supports Communities of Interest. These are groups of people who have things in
common and wish to come together to address something that is important to them. These ideas
could be based in one neighbourhood or cover a wider area but they must live close enough to each
other to meet up regularly.
Projects that are applying as a community of interest, please contact the Active Communities
Programme before completing the online application form. This is because the application process
is slightly different for communities of interest. You can either call the Active Communities
programme on 020 7749 9100, or request a call back or email.
Projects can last for between twelve months and two years and will make neighbourhoods better
places to grow, live, work and age.
The deadline to apply is 1pm on the 10th July 2019.
Projects previously funded include:
• A group for local older and younger people to get together in a local area and do activities
together (for example craft, technology, history)
• A group for adults to learn English and enterprise skills connected to sewing
• A local magazine written by and for the benefit of disabled people, giving information and
calling for action on matters affecting disabled people locally
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• A community cafe created and run by single parents as a space to meet, seek support and
socialise
• A peer support group for families with disabled children
• A tenants action group for people living on an estate
Useful Links:
Map of eligible areas
Examples of Community of Interest Projects
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https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/apply-for-funding
Grants for Small Charitable Organisations Working in Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods (North East
of England)
Round 3 of the Greggs Foundation North East Core Funding programme is now open 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.
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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. This Round closes on the 21st September 2019.
Useful Links:
Apply Online
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Funding Support for Former Mining Communities (East & West Midlands, North East & North West
of England and Yorkshire)
The Coalfields Community Investment Programme, which provides grants to community and
voluntary groups to tackle key challenges that still affect the top 30% most deprived coalfield
communities in England has re-opened for applications.
Grants totaling £125,000 will be available in this funding round for projects that address the
following themes:
• Skills - growing the skills of people in order to increase their opportunities;
• Employment - developing pathways to increase the number of people in work;
• Health - supporting projects that increase participation in activities/services that improve
health and wellbeing.
The maximum grant per project will be £10,000 of which a maximum of £2,000 may be for capital
expenditure.
Applicants are advised to consult the eligible wards list on the website before making an application.
Organisations eligible to apply include:
Registered Charities; Companies Limited by Guarantee; Community Benefit Societies; Community
Interest Companies; Charitable Incorporated Organisations; and Unregistered groups with formal
rules.
To apply, organisations need to complete an eligibility survey to determine whether the applicant
organisation/group meets the criteria to apply for funding from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust
(CRT). The Eligibility survey opens on 17th June 2019 and closes at 5pm on 30th August 2019. The
deadline for applications is 13th September 2019 at 5pm.
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Projects previously supported include:
• Durham Christian Partnership, a County Durham based charity that provides foodbank and
signposting services to members of the local community £10,000.
Useful Links:
Eligibility Guidance
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https://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/funding
Funding Opportunity for Projects Helping Young Black Men into Employment (Newham, London)
Projects that aim to help young black men (aged 16 – 24) to find employment in London's
competitive labour market can now apply for a share of £200,000. This call is for applications from
suitably experienced organisations working in Newham. Applicant organisations should have a track
record of supporting young black men into employment, an in-depth understanding of barriers to
access to employment and experience of working with employers.
Trust for London’s Moving on Up (MOU) is a partnership initiative with City Bridge Trust and Black
Training and Enterprise Group. Its ambition is to increase the employment rate for economically
active young black men in London from 64% in 2014 to 84% by 2020. Within the MoU programme,
‘young’ means age 16 to 24 and ‘black’ includes people from black British, black African, black
Caribbean, other black and mixed black ethnic groups.
A total of £200,000 has been allocated for the MOU programme in Newham to be awarded to
experienced local partner organisations (individually or as consortia) to help deliver the following
new services under three priority themes:
• Priority 1: Employer engagement to support young black men to succeed in the labour market.
• Priority 2: Outreach and engagement programme to enroll young black men in the Moving on
Up Programme.
• Priority 3: In-work progression programme to equip young black men to secure promotion
opportunities.
Applicant organisations will have a track record of supporting young black men into employment; an
in-depth understanding of the barriers to accessing good quality employment faced by young black
men in Newham; and experience of working with employers to generate job opportunities for young
black men. No grant levels have been published.
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The funding is being made available through the Trust for London and the closing date for
applications is 1pm on the 26th July 2019.
Useful Links:
Project Specifications
Application Form
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Trust for London Announces New Application Deadline (London)
The Trust for London has announced that the next closing date for applications is the 4th October
2019 at 1pm.
Each year the Trust awards around £8.5 million to community and voluntary organisations for new
and innovative projects that address the root causes of London's social problems. In particular, the
Trust wants to support work which falls under its seven funding programmes. These are:
• Good homes & neighbourhoods
• Better work
• Decent living standards
• Shared wealth
• Pathways to settlement
• Connected communities
• Stronger voices.
There is no minimum or maximum size of grant and the amount you request should be the amount
needed. However, most grants will be around £80,000 over three years. The Trust will occasionally
fund work to tackle poverty and inequality which falls outside the priority areas.
For a list of recently funded projects please click here.
Useful Documents:
Funding Guidelines
Frequently Asked Question
Online Application Form
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https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/funding/
Grants for Education Projects with Young People (London Boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham)
The Drapers Company manage a small grant programme on behalf of the Sir William Boreman's
Foundation. The Foundation supports work with young people aged under 25 living in the London
Boroughs of Greenwich or Lewisham.
Registered charities and educational establishments can apply to the Fund for one-off grants of up to
£5,000 to support their work. Projects funded will have an educational focus and, ideally, focus on
inclusiveness.
Applicants are requested to write to The Drapers Company outlining the following:
• The projects or activities that funds are needed for
• How the project will benefit the education of young people living in Greenwich or Lewisham
• The operational/project budget
• Any other funding applied for that relates to the project
Applicants are further requested to enclose the organisations most recent annual report and
accounts.
The next meeting to consider applications is the 5th November 2019. Applications need to be
submitted at least three weeks before the meeting.
The Clerk to the Governors
Sir William Boreman’s Foundation
Drapers’ Hall
London
EC2N 2DQ
Individuals can also apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support their education.
Further information can be found on The Drapers Company website:
Useful Links:
Guidelines for Applicants
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http://www.thedrapers.co.uk/Charities/Applying-For-A-Grant/List-of-Grants/SWBF.aspx
Funding for Youth Social Action Projects (Essex)
Community groups, charitable organisations, social enterprises and community interest companies
(CIC’s) working in England to engage young people aged 10 to 20 (up to 25 for young people with
disabilities) in volunteering can apply for grants of £1,000 and up to £5,000. Projects funded will
feature high quality opportunities, available to all, that enable social action to become a part of life
for young people. Organisations working with young people from backgrounds with below-average
levels of participation or from disadvantaged areas have until 5pm 26th July 2019 to apply.
Applications to the ‘#iwill Fund’ are made through Essex Community Foundation.
#iwill is a UK-wide campaign that aims to make social action part of life for as many young people as
possible by the year 2020. Through collaboration and partnership, it is spreading the word about the
benefits of youth social action. In Essex, Essex Community Foundation and the Office of the Police,
Fire and Crime Commissioner are acting as match-funders and awarding the grants locally.
The fund prioritises projects that:
• Seek to increase participation from young people from less affluent social economic groups
and young people who might not usually take part in volunteering, campaigning and
fundraising activities
• Are working with young people at the younger end of the spectrum (10-14 years old)
• Build the appetite of young people to continue with campaigning, fundraising and/or
volunteering and leave a legacy of behaviour/activity after the funding stops
• Involve young people in consultation, planning, delivery and evaluation
• Give young people the opportunity to learn new skills, develop their potential and confidence
• Give young people the platform to get their voice heard
• Can address the six principles of Youth Social Action being: Reflective: Challenging: Impactful:
Progressive: Youth led and Embedded.
Registered charities, constituted community groups and other charitable organisations including
Social Enterprises and CICs are eligible to apply.
Projects previously funded include:
• Yellow Door (Canvey Island): £5,000 to enable young volunteers to plan and run a “Bridging
the Gap” inter-generational project held once a week.
Useful Links:
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How to Apply
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https://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/about/news/grants-available-to-engage-young-
people-in-social-action
Project Development Funding for Churches (UK)
The Gateway Programme supports congregations and local communities to look after and build a
sustainable future for their church buildings.
Preference is given to projects from Churches that can demonstrate strong community engagement
and sound plans for economic viability. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate support beyond
the congregation, and into the future.
Gateway Grant Programme grants can be used for project development and investigative work up to
RIBA planning stage 1, to support churches preparing for a major project, and in developing their
project to the point at which they can approach a major grant funder.
Grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 for up to 50% of the project costs are available.
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 first deadline to apply for a Gateway Grant is the 12th September 2019.
Useful Links:
Application Guidelines
Guidance Notes
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https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/gatewaygrants
Funding for Projects that Tackle the Root Causes of Social Inequity (UK)
The next closing date for grant application to the Scurrah Wainright Charity is the 14th September
2019.
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The Charity supports a wide range of charitable projects with an emphasis on social reform and
tackling the root causes of social inequity. The charity favours causes that are outside the
mainstream, and unlikely to be funded by other charities. Typically, grants are between £1,000 and
£5,000.
The charity runs three funding programmes:
• Yorkshire. Trustees give priority to applicants working in the Yorkshire region. Your
organisation need not be based in the region but the project itself must directly benefit the
Yorkshire community. We fund national charitable organisations ONLY if the project is
specifically working in the Yorkshire region, with clear evidence of local control and access to
the grant.
• Southern Africa, particularly Zimbabwe.
• Projects that have applied to the Andrew Wainwright Reform Trust because they meet the
AWRT's broad objectives to work for a just and democratic society and to redress political and
social injustices, but have not been able to proceed with an application to that Trust because
they are eligible for charitable funding.
Previous organisations supported include:
• The Boaz Trust a Christian organisation serving destitute asylum seekers in Greater
Manchester which received a grant of £2,000.
• The Grandparents Association in Leeds which received a grant of £4,800.
Organisations applying do not have to be a charity, but its work must satisfy the Charity
Commission's definition of charitable purposes and public benefit.
Useful Links:
Download Application Form
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http://www.wainwrighttrusts.org.uk/swc.html
Funding to Support Youth Organisations (UK)
Not for profit youth organisations that support young people (aged 14 - 25) facing disadvantage can
apply for grants of between £10,000 and £60,000 through the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund.
The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is about helping young people in the
most precarious positions, where making the transition to adult independence is most challenging.
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The funding is available for up to two years and will support the core operating costs of the applicant
organisation. Organisations may be planning to:
• Replicating a programme or service
• Widening the reach of an idea or innovation
• Spreading a technology or skill
• Advancing policy or enhancing its implementation
• Influencing attitudes
Applications can be submitted at any time.
Previous projects supported through the Youth Fund include:
The British Youth Council (BYC) which received a grant of £60,000 over 24 months. BYC is the
national youth council for the UK. Each year it supports up to 2,000 young people to participate in
local youth councils or national networks, such as the UK Youth Parliament and Make Your Mark
referendum campaign. The funding was used to develop its income generation capability and
enable BYC to offer participation training to frontline staff.
The London Youth Support Trust (LYST) received a grant of £60,000 over 24 months. LYST is a youth
enterprise charity that aims to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to start their
own businesses. Through this grant LYST plans to expand its business incubation and support
programme nationally, opening two enterprise centres out of London, in locations where youth
unemployment is an issue. Funding would enable the team to focus on fundraising, build
relationships with potential partners, and research and formalise an appropriate structure moving
forward.
Useful Links:
More Youth Fund Case Studies
Frequently Asked Questions
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https://www.phf.org.uk/funds/youth-fund/
Grants for Chemistry-Based Public and Schools Engagement Activities (UK)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available from the Chemistry Society through the Small Grants Outreach
Fund.
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The Fund provides financial support to members, individuals and organisations to enable them to
run chemistry-based public and school engagement activities.
Grants can support anything from one off events to large programmes of activity and should aim to
offer teachers a range of effective curriculum-enriching activities and opportunities to further
engage their students with outreach; provide hard-to-reach student audiences with inspiring
chemistry engagement opportunities, and assist members in maximising their outreach and
engagement contribution.
Applications for schools engagement activities should demonstrate how the proposed activities will:
• enrich student's chemistry education and not solely deliver the curriculum
• provide students with opportunities to explore chemistry through local contexts, AND/OR
• demonstrate career opportunities and develop employability skills, AND/OR
• provide opportunities which would not normally be accessible to the students taking part, e.g.
for hard-to-reach student audiences.
The scheme is open to individuals and organisations, including, but not limited to, members of the
Royal Society of Chemistry, member-led groups, schools, researchers in academia or industry,
museums, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups and libraries.
It is a rolling application process and the next deadline is 12 noon on the 9th September 2019.
The Society also runs a large grants programme for grants of between £2,000 and £10,000. This is
currently closed to applications.
Useful Links:
Application Form
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http://www.rsc.org/awards-funding/funding/outreach-fund/
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Support the Performing Arts and the Conservation of Historic
Objects (UK)
The Leche Trust has announced that the next closing date for applications is the 16th August 2019.
The Leche Trust is a grant making charity that provides funding of up to £5,000 to UK registered
charities, public authorities or institutions in the areas of the Performing Arts and Conservation.
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Through the Performing Arts funding strand, the Trust supports projects that promote excellence in
professional performance in music, dance and theatre, with particular emphasis on new work and on
the development of young professionals aged 18 or over. Trustees are sympathetic to projects that
widen geographical access to the performing arts, for example through festivals and touring.
Through the Conservation funding stream, the Trust will support projects to conserve historic
objects, collections and features of buildings and landscapes which date from the Georgian period or
earlier, i.e. pre-1830s. Projects may include acquisition costs (for objects) and conservation surveys
as well as remedial work.
Trustees are inclined to give grants to smaller projects, or specific elements of projects, where their
contribution can make a greater impact. In the case of churches, Trustees will consider supporting
the conservation of such features as monuments, wall paintings, stained glass, and historic furniture
and fittings.
Useful Links:
http://www.lechetrust.org/
Funding for Projects that Support Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Grants of over £10,000 per project are available through the BBC Children in Need Main Grants
programme to not for profit organisations and schools that work with young people who are
experiencing disadvantage through illness, distress, abuse or neglect; any kind of disability;
behavioural or psychological difficulties; and / or living in poverty or situations of deprivation.
Applications should demonstrate how your project will change the lives of children for the better.
Grants of over £10,000 are available with no upper limit stated, however BBC Children in Need make
very few grants over £120,000.
Organisations eligible to apply will be not for profit i.e. schools; registered charities; voluntary
organisations; churches; and community groups, etc. In the case of schools this must not be for
work that they have a duty to fund.
The Fund is open to applications all year round, but there are a number of deadline and award dates
throughout the year. The next deadline is 11:59pm on the 13th September 2019.
Examples of projects funded include:
• Castle Wood School, Coventry: £89,779 to provide a fortnightly Saturday Club for disabled
children and young people. A diverse range of activities will help develop life skills, provide
social opportunities and improve confidence and self-esteem through making new
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friends.
• Rowan Gate Primary School, Northamptonshire: £24,715 to provide weekly film making
sessions for disabled children. The project will develop communication and media skills and
increase independence.
• St Joseph's School and Community Steering Group, Allerdale: £61,480 for a project that will
provide an after school and holiday clubs to engage disadvantaged young people living in
Workington in physical and healthy living activity.
Useful Links:
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Guidance
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/60DXlxYvbbtcTDm79Mjryj/main-grants-should-i-apply
Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Church Building Projects (England, Northern Ireland & Wales)
The National Churches Trust has announced that its Gateway Grants programme has re-opened for
applications until the 12th September 2019. The National Churches Trust is the national charity
dedicated to supporting and promoting places of worship of historic, architectural and community
value used by Christian denominations throughout the UK through advice, support and funding.
The Gateway Grant programme offers grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 towards project
development and investigative work up to RIBA planning stage 1, providing support to churches
preparing for a major project, and in developing the project to the point at which major grant
funders can be approached. Grants will never exceed 50% of the project costs for this phase.
Priority will be given to projects in North East England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Grants of up to £10,000 are also available 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.
Useful Links:
Guidance Notes
Application Form
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Funding for Bedfordshire School and Community Projects (Bedfordshire)
Registered Charities, community organisations and schools based or operating within the county of
Bedfordshire should apply by 9th October 2019 for grants of £1,000 to £10,000 to support a wide
range of community benefit projects. Only a small number of donations are made outside this range
and it is rare for the Trustees to approve a grant amounting to more than 10% of the annual running
costs of an organisation or of any particular project or service for which the funds are being sought.
Previous projects supported by the Wixamtree Trust include Crescent Summer School Project –
Project to empower young people; Goldington Academy PTA - New Minibus Appeal; and Leedon
Lower School PTA - Leedon Log Library/Multi-use Family Learning Centre Project.
Grants for Projects Aiming to Strengthen Communities (Scotland)
Registered charities and CICs Ltd by Guarantee registered and working in Scotland have until midday
on the 13th September 2019 to apply for grants of £500 or more to support work that aims to
reduce inequalities and strengthen communities. Projects that respond to identified needs and
disadvantage and/or work directly on the delivery of services and activities to address disadvantage
may be supported.
Under the themes of reducing health and social inequalities, supporting people and communities or
empowering communities, main and major grants from the Robertson Trust offer match funding of
up to 50% depending on the size and nature of the project.
Funding to Support Education in Disadvantaged Areas (UK / International)
Grants are available to support schools and registered charities that wish to undertake educational
work with children and young people in disadvantaged areas. The British & Foreign Schools Society
(BFSS) normally makes grants for educational projects totalling about £600,000 in any one year. The
majority (85% of grants) are made to charities and educational bodies (with charitable status).
Schools wishing to apply need to have either charitable status or "exempt charity" status.
Previous projects supported include a grant of £10,000 to the Bloomfield Learning Centre. The
Centre assesses and teaches 6 to 16-year olds with specific learning difficulties from areas of socio
economic disadvantage in London specially Southwark, Lambeth, Islington, Camden and Greenwich;
and the Afghan Association Paiwand received a grant of £33,240 for a new Saturday school in the
deprived area of Colindale, North London which focus on maths and English in partnership with local
authorities and mainstream schools.
The closing date for applications is the 19th August 2019.
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Funding of up to £500 for Community Sports Projects (Stirling and Forth Valley )
Grants of up to £500 are available to organisations including sports clubs, schools, religious
organisations and Scout and Guides groups in Stirling and Forth Valley to run sporting activities for
the benefit of people in the local community. Previous projects supported have included wheelchair
sports clubs and special Olympics events. Applicants to the Aldi Scottish Sport Fund must be located
where there is currently an Aldi store.
The closing date for applications is the 22nd July 2019.
Funding Available for Small Community Projects (UK)
Small, local organisations needing funding for projects that help communities come together have
until 7th July 2019 to apply for a grant. The Local Community Fund supports projects that make a
difference to local communities near to Co-op stores and funeral homes. The funding is available to
not for profit organisations and priority will be given to projects run by small, local organisations.
The size of grants awarded depends on the amount available in the local community. Projects
supported have included OnTrak bicycle recycling, Bradford, a project that gives local youths and
school leavers the chance to learn practical engineering skills.
Funding for Youth Social Action Projects (Cambridgeshire)
Community groups and charitable organisations working to engage young people aged 10 to 20 (up
to 25 for young people with disabilities) in volunteering can apply for grants of £1,000 and up to
£5,000. Projects funded will feature high quality opportunities that enable social action (such as
volunteering, community action or simple neighbourly acts, etc) to become a part of life for young
people. Organisations working with young people from backgrounds with below-average levels of
participation or from disadvantaged areas have until 5pm 1st August 2019 to apply.
Applications to the ‘#iwill Fund’ are made through Cambridge Community Foundation.
New Fund Launched to Establish Outdoor Nurseries (Scotland)
A new fund has been launched to support the establishment of new outdoor early learning and
childcare (ELC) settings in areas of very high deprivation in Scotland where there is a clear need for
ELC provision. The funding will provide seedcorn funding of up to £60,000 to support the charity in
its first 12 to 18 months of development/operating and can be used for set-up costs and/or running
costs.
The fund is open to applications from existing charities that are currently social enterprises or who
plan to become social enterprises within one year of being offer the funding. The funding is being
made available through the Inspiring Scotland Outdoor Nurseries Social Enterprise Fund and the
closing date for applications is the 12th July 2019.
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Wee Grants for Wee Groups – New Pilot Grant Scheme to Be Launched (Scotland)
The Robertson Trust has announced that it will launch its new Wee Grants for Wee Groups grants
scheme on the 27th June 2019. Constituted community group or small registered charity will be able
to apply for pilot grants of between £500-£2,000 to support their work.
To be eligible organisations can have an income of up to £100,000 per year providing the work is a
good fit with the Trusts funding strands. These are: Improving the quality of life for those affected by
physical and/or mental health issues and their carers; increasing the ability and capacity of people
and communities to create solutions which address local need; and developing confidence and
resilience in young people, particularly those who face barriers to success.
More than a Pub Funding Programme Re-opens for Applications (England)
Rural and urbarn communities that wish to take over the ownership of their failing local pub can
apply for loan and grant funding of up to £100,000 as well as business development support through
the More than a Pub programme. This is the 2nd phase of the programme which supported 190
communities and saw 28 pubs open their doors under community ownership from 2016 to 2019.
The programme is run by the Plunkett Foundation and supported by Power to Change.
A total of £2.2 million is available. To be eligible to apply for funding the pub will need to be run for
the benefit of the community. The programme will remain open for applications until September
2020.
Grant Programme to Fund Biochemical Outreach Projects Opens for Applications (UK)
The Biochemical Society has announced that its Outreach Grants programme has re-opened for
application. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to increase participation in the molecular
biosciences at school level and the community through engagement activities. Within school
projects, the Society is looking to support projects with emphasis on molecular bioscience for upper
secondary school age audiences and above. For primary school age audiences, the focus can be on
biology or on all sciences.
The type of events funded could include activities for a science club; workshops for students or
teachers; lectures from research scientists (including PhD students and post-doc's). Past projects
include Science Week “Detective Sciences” - an event that formed part of the Science week activities
at Abercanaid Community School, Merthyr Tydfil. The focus of the event was centred on promoting
scientific investigation, scientific thinking and enhancing English language skills.
The deadline for applications is midday on the 24th September 2019.
Funding Available for Renewable Energy Projects in Rural Communities (England)
Schools, Parish Councils and other community based organisations in rural England that want to
develop renewable energy projects which provide economic and social benefits to their
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communities and also make money by selling it back to the grid, can apply for funding through the
£10 million Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) to investigate and install green energy; including
solar battery storage, wind, hydro and geothermal heat projects.
The RCEF provides support in two stages. A feasibility grant of up to approximately £40,000 to pay
for an initial investigation into the feasibility of a renewable energy project; and a grant of up to
£100,000 for vialble green projects.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects (UK)
The Elephant Trust has announced the next deadline for applications is the 14th October 2019. The
Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects. It aims to make it possible
for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted by
lack of funds.
The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and
appreciation of the fine arts. Priority is given to artists and small organisations and galleries making
or producing new work or exhibitions. The Trust normally awards grants of up to £2,000, but larger
grants of up to £5,000 may be considered.
Funding to Help Develop Community Businesses (UK)
Disadvantaged and under-represented communities that want to develop successful community
businesses by issuing community shares, can apply for development grants of up to £10,000 and
equity investments of up to £100,000. The funding is available to both new and existing community
businesses. The funding is however not suitable for newly formed community groups that are in the
early stages of developing a community business proposal. The funding is being made available
through the Community Shares Booster Programme. The funding will be in the form of equity held
on equal terms with other community shareholders.
The programme is run by the Community Shares Unit, a joint initiative between Co-operatives UK
and Locality and applications can be submitted at any time.
Grants Available to Promote Waste Prevention (Scotland)
Grants are available to SMEs to undertake a particular project with a focus on raw materials savings,
carbon savings and the movement of waste material up the waste hierarchy. To be eligible to apply
for funding the applicant organisation must have a base in Scotland and be a small or medium sized
enterprise with fewer than 250 employees and a turnover below €50m. Currently there is no
maximum limit and each application is assessed on a case by case basis. However, requests for
funding over £50,000 will be subject to additional financial checks.
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The funding is being made available through the Zero Waste Scotland Resource Efficiency Waste
Prevention Implementation Fund (WPIF). There is no application deadline, however, the final date
for all expenditure of WPIF Grants is the 31st December 2019.
Funding Available to Increase Engineering Knowledge Among Young People (UK)
Schools and other organisations such as youth clubs, science festivals, museums, science centres; etc
can apply for grants to develop and deliver educational projects that nurture and support the
increase of engineering knowledge among young people between the ages of five to 19. Any
organisation able to develop and deliver STEM activities to a local UK audience is eligible to bid for
funding. Grants will be awarded at two levels; up to £5,000 for standard applications and four larger
grants of up to £15,000.
The funding is being made available through the Engineering Education Grant Scheme and the
deadline to apply is the 14th October 2019 for projects taking place from 1st January 2020.
Masonic Charitable Foundation Programme to Support Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Older People
(England and Wales)
Local and national charities in England and Wales can apply to the Later Life Grant programme run
by the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The Later Life Grant programme is open to charities working
to reduce loneliness and isolation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people over 50. The Later Life
Grant programme offers both small grants of between £500 and £15,000 to charities with an income
of below £500,000 and grants of between £10,000 and £150,000 to charities with an annual income
of above £500,000 for projects that support disadvantaged and vulnerable older people over 50
years.
The next closing date for the large grants programme is the 19th August 2019 (Stage 1
applications). The small grants programme has re-opened for applications with a closing date of the
27th September 2019.
Masonic Charitable Foundation - Early Years Opportunities Grants Programme Re-Opens for
Applications (England and Wales)
Charities in England and Wales can apply for Early Years Opportunities Grants through the Masonic
Charitable Foundation. The Early Years Opportunities programme is open to charities that help
disadvantaged children and young people (up to the age of 25 years) overcome the barriers they
face to achieve the best possible start in life. The programme offers both small grants of up to
£15,000 to charities with an annual income of up to £500,000 for projects lasting up to three years;
and grants of between £10,000 and £150,000 to charities with an annual income of above £500,000
for projects lasting up to three years.
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The next closing date for the large grants programme is the 19th August 2019 (Stage 1
applications). The small grants programme re-opened for applications with a closing date of the 27th
September 2019.
Grants to Promote and Secure Better and Safer Roads (UK)
Grants and bursaries of between £5,000 - £25,000 are available for research, education and
community projects with the aim of promoting and securing better and safer roads in terms of
design, engineering and aesthetics including enhancements of the experience of road users. Funded
activity includes courses leading to qualifications related to traffic engineering and transport
planning, research projects and programmes or schemes to improve the highway network and the
roadside environment, for example roadside parks and open spaces.
Deadlines for applications to the Rees Jeffries Road Fund are two weeks before trustees’ meetings.
The next meeting is the 10th September followed by the 3rd December 2019.
Bath Half Marathon Fund (Bath & North East Somerset)
Small, local voluntary and community organisations within Bath and North East Somerset can apply
for grants of up to £1,000 through the Bath Half Marathon Fund for activities involving sport, active
lifestyles or play. All activities must have a community or charitable element. To be eligible for a Bath
Half Marathon Fund Grant the work the applicant organisation must benefit people who are
disadvantaged or isolated. People may be disadvantaged due to health issues, poverty, disability,
age, location or culture.
The closing date for applications is the 12th August 2019.
Steve Reid InNOVAtion Awards (UK)
Unsigned and unmanaged emerging artists writing and performing their own music can apply for
grants of up to £1,500 and mentoring support through the Steve Reid InNOVAtion Award. The
Awards are a partnership between the Steve Reid Foundation and PRS Foundation. In particular the
Steve Reid Foundation and PRS Foundation are looking for music that pushes the boundaries, not
limited to a specific genre, but that embraces sounds and rhythms from all worlds.
Applications are made via a 3 minute video and the closing date is 6pm on the 8th August 2019.
Enterprise Hub Launchpad Competition Opens for Applications (UK)
The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced that the Enterprise Hub Launch Pad competition
is open for applications. The Enterprise Hub Launchpad Competition will award entrepreneurs in the
UK aged 18-25 with a cash prize and bespoke support to start a business based on an innovative
idea. The winner will receive funding of £15,000 to set up the business and the JC Gammon Award.
The winner will also be invited to join the Academy's Enterprise Hub where they will
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receive on-going mentoring as well as invitations to attend a number of exclusive workshops and
events.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd September 2019.
British Film Institute – Audience Fund (UK)
The British Film Institute has announced that it is currently accepting applications through its
Audience Fund. The fund was established to give everyone, everywhere in the UK the opportunity to
enjoy and learn from the richest and most diverse range of great British and international
filmmaking, past, present and future.
Through the Audience Fund there are two types of awards available: Project awards and
Organisational awards. Project awards provide grants of up to usually £50,000 to support nationally
significant proposals with cultural ambition where the funded activity will grow priority audiences,
and offer greater; Organisational awards provide grants of up to £200,000 to support proposals that
enable organisations with proven sector experience to offer a range of year-round activity that
meets the outlined objectives of the fund. Applications for Project awards will be accepted on a
rolling basis.
The closing date for Organisational awards is the 4th November 2019.
Call for Proposals - The Networks of Towns (UK / EU)
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals under Networks of Towns initiative.
Through the Networks of Towns initiative grants are available for towns with existing town twinning
links to come together in thematic networks that address issues of common concern. Grants of up to
€150,000 are available for conferences and workshops that address specific themes, involving towns
from four eligible countries. These events should be the starting point for future joint initiatives
between the twinned towns.
Applications are accepted from municipalities and twinning committees, local and regional
governments and associations representing local authorities. A project must involve municipalities
from at least 4 eligible countries of which at least one is an EU Member State and the maximum
project duration is 24 months.
The closing date for applications is 2nd September 2019.
Funding of up to £5,000 Available to Tackle Problems within Families (UK)
Registered charities that work to tackle family problems or problems facing one or more of its
members can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000. Funding is available for both capital
and revenue grants as well as grants for core funding and projects-based grants. The funding is being
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made available through the Kelly Family Charitable Trust which actively encourages applications
from relatively new organisations to help them become established.
The trust prefers to support charities whose income is below £500,000. However, larger charities
with pioneering pilot projects will be considered. The next closing date for applications is the 1st
September 2019.
Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)
Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with
disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 have until the 31st July 2019
to apply for funding of up to £10,000. Of particular interest are projects that provide opportunities
for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential and educational activities that
develop learning, motivation and skills. Projects could, for example, support special educational
needs; address behavioural problems or promote citizenship; and parenting or life skills.
Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be
disseminated to a wider audience. The funding is being made available through the Ironmongers
Company's grants programme. Although the grants are available within the UK preference is given to
projects in inner London.
Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)
From the 3rd of July 2019, schools, youth groups, not for profit organisations and charities will be
able to apply for grants of £500 to £2,500 to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for
groups of disabled or disadvantaged children (aged 13 or under). Priority will be given to applications
coming from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the
cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days.
The funding is being made available through the Henry Smith Charity. Although the deadline is the
16th November 2019, decisions are made on a first come-first served basis until all the funds have
been allocated.
Funding for Town Twinning Projects (UK)
Round two of the Citizens for Europe programme Town Twinning initiative is now open for
applications. Towns, municipalities or their twinning committees or other non-profit organisations
representing local authorities are eligible to apply. Grants of up to €25,000 are available for projects
that last up to 21 days, involve at least one other EU Member state and encourage and facilitate
citizens' wider involvement in the European Union.
Apply by 12 noon (Brussels time) on the 2nd September 2019.
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Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK)
The next deadline to apply to the Rowing Foundation is 7th October 2019. The Foundation offers
grants of £500-£3,000 for up to 50% of project costs to help organisations, schools and clubs
involved in on water elements of the sport of Rowing. Applicants will be individually affiliated to
British Rowing (other than via their governing body. The Foundation prefers to encourage
participation in rowing by the young or disabled through the provision of equipment, such as boats,
sculls, ergos, oars and essential safety equipment.
Grants of £1,000 Available for Tree Planting Projects (Oxfordshire & Berkshire)
Community based organisations such as schools, community groups or non-governmental
organisations in Oxfordshire & Berkshire can apply for grants of up to £1,000 for community projects
that conserve, restore and protect indigenous trees and woodlands, forests, habitats and associated
biodiversity; support community engagement in tree planting to promote reforestation and to
increase awareness of the importance of trees and forests to environmental and human well-being;
and encourage social cohesion and inclusion.
The funding is being made available through the International Tree Foundation and the closing date
for applications is the 31st August 2019.
