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This week’s newsletter bids, grants and Funds come to you in conjunction with our sponsors KPI

DEVELOPMENT Limited.

This week EEVT is 19 years old and indeed many thanks from lots of people. However, most people

know me but there is a whole team behind East Essex Vocational Training Ltd. So many thanks to

the Team from EEVT and the other companies we work closely with.

Exciting news on that next week with our newsletter going out to some 3,183 professionals in the

industry. This week we have some 51 pages of information News, Bids Grants and Funds.

Yes, some 20 organisations sending out EOI for the ESF projects. What we do know is the ESF bids

need to be submitted by Prime/Lead Contractors by 17th September.

Whilst whoever (as the lead organisation) will develop and submit a bidding proposal for the ESF

skills programmes, potential delivery partners for each prime are also required by the ESFA to

complete certain sections on the BRAVO procurement portal. Just to be clear – this means that ALL

organisations (Prime/ Lead/Main Contractors and their essential subcontractors) are expected to

complete Parts 1 and 2 of the online Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) on the BRAVO portal.

For Part 3, only Prime/Lead/Main Contractors are to complete ALL of the questions in Part 3.

However, sub-contractors need to respond to some of the mandatory questions under Part 3 to

enable the submission of responses.

SSQ 5.1 Answer this question;

SSQ 5.3 State Not applicable Sub Contractor to XXX organisation(s);

SSQ 6.1 Upload a sheet of paper stating Not applicable Sub Contractor to XXX organisations

SSQ 6.3 Add to the attachment provided Not applicable Sub Contractor to XXX organisation(s);

SSQ 7.1 Select No

SSQ 8.1(i) Answer this question

SSQ 8.1(iii) Answer this question

SSQ 8.2 Answer this question

SSQ 8.2 (i) State Not applicable Sub Contractor to XXX organisation(s);

SSQ 8.3 Select No

SSQ 8.5 State Not applicable Sub Contractor to XXX organisation(s);

Please bear in mind that essential Subcontractors are to follow these instructions – regardless of

who the main/lead contractor is that they want to be working with (i.e. this is a

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requirement of the ESFA of any organisation wanting to deliver activities under the ESF programme).

Please do not forget to press ‘save and exit’ and then ‘submit’ your responses, as only once that has

been done will they be visible to the ESFA. If any of you have not yet registered on the BRAVO site,

can I please ask them to do so ASAP.

Please find the link as follows - https://education.bravosolution.co.uk

This week I have been away in Lincolnshire at a place called Tattersall Lakes just down the road

from RAF College Cranwell is a thriving RAF Station in the heart of Lincolnshire with a long and

distinguished history dating back to its foundations as a Royal Navy Training Establishment in 1916.

It was the world’s first Air Academy and today, it continues to select and train the next generation of

officers and aircrew.

This year the RAF celebrate 100 years and indeed they are very much involved with the Asian

Awards this year as the Headline Sponsor. It is also home to No 3 Flying Training School which

delivers the elementary flying training for fixed wing and multiengine student pilots from the RAF,

Royal Navy and Army Air Corps, No 6 Flying Training School which oversees all University Air

Squadrons in universities across the UK and the Tedder Leadership Academy.

RAF College Cranwell is also home to a broad range of Supported Force Elements including RAF

Recruitment and Selection, Headquarters Air Cadets, Central Flying School, The Air Warfare School

and the Band of the RAF College.

This week ESS Mergers and Acquisitions Profitable Established Commercial Training Provider For

Sale - North of England

• On the RoTo and RoATP registers

• Teaching Qualifications - Eligible for Adult Loan Funding

• Profitable and sold on a no cash no debt basis

• Blue Chip client base

• NSAR – National Skills Academy for Rail (Approved Provider Status)

• Emergency Services Directory (Approved Supplier)

Asking Price: £95K

Please contact ian.peacock@educationstarsolutions.co.uk for further information.

Also this week I found out some common sayings which we use, come from many years ago and

from very unusual places so First come, First Served. This was a golden rule for a miller’s customers.

It could take several days for a farmer to get their grain ground. The rule was to prevent

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queue jumping by impatient farmers who might have seek special treatment from the miller.

John Dick tells us that The Register of End-Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAOs) was

updated by ESFA on 6 September 2018. You can find this data in a more searchable format on the

link below. https://findmyepa.com/toolkit/

FindMyEPA_September_2018

This should help you find the Apprenticeship Standards you are interested in and the EPAO(s)

offering them. The spreadsheet also has tabs showing:

The External Quality Assurance (EQA) provider that covers each Apprenticeship Standard

How many EPAOs offer each Apprenticeship Standard. Please let me know what you think of the

format and content, how easy/difficult it is to use etc.

Happy to make changes that will help us. Contact John at john@findmyepa.com

3SC are recruiting a Bid Development Manager to join its busy team [£27,000 - £33,000 pa, Cardiff

or London, full time]. The role will involve researching tender opportunities, working with partner

organisations to develop bids and writing and submitting tender responses. The deadline for

applications is 19th September. To apply please email your CV along with a covering email explaining

your suitability for this role to kathryn.jellings@3sc.org

Up to £82m is available from the Mayor of London for investment into estate and equipment for

London's skills providers over the next three years. The aim of this fund is to: respond to current and

future skills requirements of employers and learners, improve quality of provision and learner

satisfaction, progression and success rates, support increased levels of apprenticeship delivery

and/or progression to the highest levels of vocational and technical study, and establish strong and

innovative partnerships with employers and local stakeholders. The deadline to apply is 1st October.

https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/regeneration/funding-opportunities/skills-londoners-

capital-fund?mc_cid=65dcd36c6d&mc_eid=9e76c44fcb

A top Quality Highly experienced Quality/Compliance Auditor, with in excess of 25 years

demonstrable experience in Quality, Compliance, Risk and Governance. Accomplished in bringing a

systematic, disciplined approach to developing, evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk

management, quality assurance/control and governance processes. They are available for London

Home Counties. They have proven achievements in providing an objective independent assurance

and consulting service, adding value to and improving the operation of the company and its

partners.

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Competent in driving change and adapting to changing and challenging business environments.

Exceptional internal & external customer relationship skills with the ability to communicate at all

levels. Instrumental in supporting a variety of companies in the successful delivery of diverse and

complex employment, learning and skills contracts for; the Department for Work & Pension (DWP),

the Skills Funding Agency (SFA), London Boroughs of; Hackney, Waltham Forest, Enfield and

Southwark Councils, the National Citizen Service (NCS) Trust, Department for Employment –

Australia, the Department for Employment & Learning - Northern Ireland and the Human Resources

Development Fund (HRDF) – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Clinks turns twenty this year - bookings are now open for the celebration event! [7th November,

London, free]. Join us as we reflect on Clinks' and the sector's achievements over the last two

decades and look forward at our potential together over the next three years and beyond. The

event will include an insightful and interesting panel debate involving experts in the voluntary

sector, a presentation from CEO Anne Fox on Clinks' strategy up to 2022, and findings from the

Clinks roadshows.

The evening will be a fantastic opportunity to meet Clinks staff and trustees, old and new, and

network with others in the sector. The event will also provide a chance to thank our current chair

Dame Anne Owers, who has served us well and is stepping down at the end of her term. Book your

place here https://www.clinks.org/events/clinks-birthday-20-years-supporting-voluntary-sector-

criminal-justice

In September Skills for Care tell us we're going to be focusing on the importance of learning and

development in adult social care. We'll be:

• providing ideas on how to identify learning and development needs

• raising awareness about the types of learning available

• sharing resources and ideas on how employers and their employees can learn new things

• offering advice on the practical aspects of learning and development including funding and

where and how to find quality learning.

We'll update this page through the month with insight pieces and blogs from the sector. Keep an eye

out of following the campaign on Twitter using #learnsomethingnew

Read more at https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/About/News/Theres-always-something-new-to-

learn.aspx?utm_source=email&utm_medium=enews&utm_content=campaign%20launch&utm_cam

paign=Learn%20something%20new

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Regeneration projects in London have led to the loss of thousands of social houses over the past

15 years, with more set to come, according to new research published by Green London Assembly

member Sian Berry. Her analysis of all planning permissions in the London Development Database

shows that 4,142 council homes have been lost in completed redevelopment schemes on sites

containing existing social housing since 2003. She also looked at schemes which have received

planning permission but have not been completed, which showed that a further 7,612 social rented

homes are set to be lost in regeneration schemes over the coming years.

Tony Round wanted to give you a quick heads up about an event that is taking place soon.

This is the Annual Conference https://www.apmpuk.co.uk/conference for the UK Chapter of the

Association of Proposal Management Professionals and takes place from 9-10 October at the Hilton

T5, Heathrow. It's organised and run by volunteer members of the Chapter Board and is designed to

provide an excellent professional development opportunity for anyone involved in winning business

through bid, tender and proposal management.

It's open to members and non-members I would recommend this to any of your contacts that rely on

the formal bidding process to generate contracts and business for their organisation. The

Conference microsite has lots of details about the event including speakers and the timetable across

both days. There is also a training day that precedes the Conference which people may attend as a

stand-alone event without attending the subsequent Conference.

You are more than welcome to share this with your network if you feel that would be appropriate.

Kind regards Tony Round Business Development Director Europe, Sponsorship & Exhibitions

Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP)

Mobile/Cell: +44 (0)7415-769418 (EST+5)

Office: +1 (866) 466 2767 (then dial 0)

E: tony.round@apmp.org mailto:tony.round@apmp.org

S: tony_round

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Other news this week The Greater London Authority has so far drafted in 57 new bureaucrats to

handle the capital’s adult education budget ahead of devolution next year. Fifteen posts in various

other teams are still to be appointed and will eventually bring the total number of administrators in

the department to 72, the majority of which will eventually and controversially be paid for via a top-

slice of £3 million from the adult skills budget.

An organogram of the authority’s new AEB structure was published in a briefing document ahead of

a GLA meeting about the budget later this month.

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The physical image (see below) lays bare the scale of the team being employed, which sector leaders

have criticised as mayor Sadiq Khan plans to fund their wages by using around one per cent of the

capital’s £311 million annual AEB cash, diverting it away from frontline learning.

https://feweek.co.uk/2018/09/07/57-staff-already-appointed-to-the-london-mayors-3m-aeb-team/

An apprenticeship standard is set to have its funding band doubled following the Institute for

Apprenticeships’ recent review.

The maximum cash on offer for the level three aviation ground specialist will increase from £3,000 to

£6,000, according to Annette Allmark, director of strategic policy at People 1st, who worked with the

employer group that developed the standard.

It’s one of the least popular of the 31 standards included in the IfA’s review, with just 30 starts in the

first nine months of 2017/18.

A number of major employers, led by the Ministry of Defence, were involved in the development of

the standard, which was approved for delivery in April 2016. It’s designed to train an apprentice to

work on the ground in a range of different aviation environments, including a commercial airport or

military base.

A number of specialist functions are covered in the standard, including aircraft handling and

movement, flight operations, passenger operations and fire-fighting.

These are all focussed around the “arrival, turnaround and departure of aircraft and maintaining an

aviation operation” and also include “knowledge, skills and behaviours to complete complex aviation

tasks”.

The IfA’s funding band review, launched in May, was intended to “help make sure that employers

can access high quality apprenticeships and that funding bands represent good value for money for

employers and government”.

It covers 31 standards – including some of the most popular.

https://feweek.co.uk/2018/09/05/ifa-funding-band-review-aviation-standard-set-to-have-rate-

doubled/

Tip of the week I: Seven nights in Rome, Florence and Venice from £179 with flights. Details

https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/ga-crystal-travel-871

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Tip of the week 2: Three months free Deezer music streaming with £1.99 earphones. Details

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/currys/#50518

Tip of the week 3: £30 Ted Baker glasses. Details

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/specky-four-eyes/#50475

From me Steve and from all the team have a great week and keep training Non-Executive Director

at Five Companies and MD of East Essex Vocational Training Ltd East Essex Vocational Training

Limited

www.eevt.org https://twitter.com/EevtSteve

Linked In Group 2020 Vision Group 2020 Vision Training Days and 2020 Vision Newsletter

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13583610

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EEVTLtd/

BAME Apprenticeship Alliance Change-maker http://bameaa.co.uk/changemaker/

Asian Apprenticeship Ambassador http://asianapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/

Company Established September 1999

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Bids, Grants & Funds

Liverpool Adult Learning Service – very short deadline

Liverpool Adult Learning Service

ALS invites tenders to this DPS from providers with a proven track record of delivering non-

accredited provision to adults in a variety of settings. .

Non-accredited or non-formal learning (adult learning) refers to structured, taught learning but

differs from formal learning in that it does not lead to a qualification within the aims and objectives

of the course. It is possible it will lead to a certificate of achievement or statement of attainment.

Some examples of types of non-accredited courses include:

• Introduction courses (e.g. Maths, English, ICT)

• Personal enrichment courses (e.g. personal development, instruction skills)

• Work-related courses (e.g. skill development, job search training

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=573101c9-a94a-e711-80e3-

005056b64545

Deadline: 13/09/2018

T Levels - Wave 1

Department for Education on behalf of itself and the Institute for Apprenticeships

This Notice is a CALL FOR COMPETITION to select supplier(s) for the award of contract(s) to design,

implement and deliver the Technical Qualification component for each of the first three T Levels of

the UK Government's Wave 1 — T Level programme. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical

study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to

young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T

Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad

occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and

skills on a substantial industry placement.

This procurement is divided into three Lots, with each Lot representing the Technical Qualification

component of a T Level.

Lot 1 Education Pathway

This Lot covers the selection of a supplier (Awarding Organisation) for the award of the contract to

design, implement and deliver the Technical Qualification component for the Education pathway T

Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK

Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside

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apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer.

T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad

occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and

skills on a substantial industry placement.

Lot 2 Design, Surveying and Planning Pathway

This Lot covers the selection of a supplier (Awarding Organisation) for the award of the contract to

design, implement and deliver the Technical Qualification component for the Design, Surveying and

Planning pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming

part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside

apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer.

T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad

occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and

skills on a substantial industry placement.

Lot 3 Digital Production, Design and Development Pathway

This Lot covers the selection of a supplier (Awarding Organisation) for the award of the contract to

design, implement and deliver the Technical Qualification component for the Digital Production,

Design and Development pathway T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study

programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young

people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer.

T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad

occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and

skills on a substantial industry placement.

https://education.bravosolution.co.uk

Deadline: 26/10/2018

Governance Development Programme

The Education and Training Foundation

The specific aims of the Governance Development Framework are to:

— provide a comprehensive and structured approach to board member induction and their ongoing

development,

— ensure board members are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfil their

responsibilities,

— ensure clerks/company secretaries are equipped with the necessary skills and

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knowledge to provide high quality support for governance to their organisation,

— develop the necessary skills and behaviours so that boards operate effectively, and board

members can provide support and challenge to senior leaders and the wider organisation,

— support board members to draw on their previous experience to add value to the wider board,

— provide a diagnostic assessment, utilising a skills audit, for board members to build relevant

learning plans.

An essential element of this programme is a focus on creating a highly engaging and high impact

programme. Whilst there is a high level of content to be covered, the successful tenderer will have

given extensive thought to how this content is presented in a meaningful, engaging and accessible

way.

Value excluding VAT: 464 000.00 GBP

https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768

Deadline: 08/10/2018

Chairs Leadership Programme

The Education and Training Foundation

The ETF are seeking a provider with an outstanding track record of delivery and impact in the field of

governance leadership training to co-design, develop and deliver a high profile, high quality Chairs

leadership programme for Chairs of Boards in Further Education Colleges.

In partnership with the ETF, and using the new framework as a basis for the content of the

programme, we would like to deliver a series of high profile and outstanding Chair’s Leadership

programmes for all FE College Chairs.

The tender evaluation panel will judge past performance on the evidence provided of impact on the

Chair, board and the organisation, reputation for excellence in design and delivery of executive

training and the ability to work flexibly with clients to meet their needs.

Value excluding VAT: 260 000.00 GBP

https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768

Deadline: 02/10/2018

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Juvenile Firesetters Training Course

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS)

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) are requesting proposals from suitably qualified and

experienced suppliers to provide Juvenile Firesetters Training Course (In-house Course).

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25423&B=BLUELIGHT

Deadline: 21/09/2018

Recruitment, Management And Delivery Of Training To Clinical Commissioning Group Areas To

Participate In The National Rollout Of Mental Health Training Workshops For Lead Roles In Schools

And Nhs Children And Young People's Mental Health Services - Early engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

The Department for Education is exploring potential commercial options to support the delivery of

joint training to mental health leads in children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS)

and schools/colleges across the whole of England. We will be hosting a market engagement event on

Friday 14 September from 11:30 to 14:00 in London. The event will be an opportinity for potential

suppliers to find out more about the proposed delivery model and potential future procurement

process. Suppliers with a strong understanding of children and young people's mental health

provision as well as an understanding of how schools/colleges support pupils' mental health and

those with experience of facilitating joint working between health and education services may be

interested in attending this event.

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085cb85b-36e3-4235-a7e8-

c91dce743f08?p=@8=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJNT0

Deadline: 11/09/2018

High Potential Initial Teacher Training

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

PLEASE NOTE: THE DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS 5PM ON TUESDAY 18

SEPTEMBER.

The HPITT programme delivers high calibre teachers, in particular those who might not otherwise

join the profession. It is an employment-based training route that recruits teacher trainees and

places them in challenging schools serving economically disadvantaged pupils.

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The contract for HPITT is currently delivered by one supplier on a national basis (England) and covers

three cohorts of 1,750 participants on a two year Leadership Development Programme. The

programme's recruitment is approximately 5% of overall post-graduate ITT recruitment. Trainees

receive qualified teacher status (QTS) at the end of Year 1 and gain a Postgraduate Diploma in

Education (PGDE) at the end of the programme.

The current intention is that any future HPITT programme would deliver two cohorts and would look

to begin contract mobilisation activity in Spring 2019, with recruitment of the first cohort of

participants from September 2019 to start ITT in September 2020.

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7248f208-e20e-46db-89d1-

cb930ba81629?p=@8=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJNT0

Burma UK Partnership for Education (BUPE) Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Burma-UK Partnership for Education (BUPE) is a new 5 year DFID programme that aims to

support more relevant learning for all Myanmar's children, equipping them for life after school. The

programme will support Government of Burma, Ministry of Education and local/ethnic authorities

and other non-state actors to make the education system in Burma more accessible, better in quality

and more inclusive.

https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9

NzI1NzA%3D

Deadline: 08/10/2018

Grants for Charitable Organisations Helping Disadvantaged People Make the Most of Their Future

(UK)

Santander Foundation awards Discovery Grants of up to £5,000 to help disadvantaged people make

the most of their future. Grants will support projects that improve people’s knowledge, skills or

which provide innovative solutions to overcome social challenges and that fall into one or more of

three priorities:

• Explorer – To improve people's knowledge, for example, Money Management workshops

helping disadvantaged people learn how to budget.

• Transformer - Improving skills and experience, for example, training to help

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socially isolated people develop skills to get back into work or volunteering opportunities for

disadvantaged young people.

• Changemaker - Innovative solutions to social challenges, for example, a new social

networking program for visually impaired young people to access the internet

Project beneficiaries may be, for example, people on restricted income or who are rurally isolated or

disabled and can include people anywhere in the UK, not just in areas of high deprivation, who are

excluded or who face barriers to taking part in day-to-day activities.

Funding is available for small complete local projects lasting up to 12 months and can cover part-

time salaries, equipment or materials specific to the project.

Grants are awarded to UK registered charities, Community Interest Companies and credit unions

with at least one year’s accounts. Applications can be made by customers, organisations and

Santander staff at any time. There are no deadlines.

To apply simply fill out the application form found in any local Santander branch and post it in the

Discovery Grants post box at any branch.

Useful Links:

FAQs

http://www.santanderfoundation.org.uk/discovery-grants.aspx

Grants for Marine Projects (UK)

National Aquarium Limited, a sister charity to the National Marine Aquarium, is offering grants of

£1,200-£5,000 to smaller initiatives managed by individuals, community groups, schools, or other

conservation charities for interesting projects that will make a difference. Grants will be awarded

for projects that foster a wider understanding by a broad public of the oceans and the threats they

face. For 2018, priority will be given to projects that link to VR & digital technologies and those that

strive to connect people with seagrass habitats around the world.

The funding reflects the acknowledgement that whilst the immediate effects at grass roots level can

be enormous, small projects often face challenges in raising the small amounts of finance needed to

make them a success. Projects supported may be science-based but could equally be based around

arts or drama. Successful projects will be innovative in making a contribution to raising awareness of

the marine environment.

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Grants awarded so far have been in the region of £1,200 - £5,000 and it is likely that future awards

will be of similar amounts.

Previous projects funded include:

• Leaper: A Fish Tale - £4,000 for a new play for children that highlights the importance of

river and marine eco-systems around the UK against destructive fishing methods and plastics

pollution. The project aims to gently encourage change by the delivery of performances in

theatres, schools and aquariums throughout the UK.

• Marine Wildlife Champion - Devon Wildlife Trust (£3,830) - This project focused on creating

a pilot scheme that helped children learn about the marine environment and wildlife. This

trust trialed a 'Marine Wildlife Champions' network within six local schools in order to

encourage children to take positive actions for marine habitats and species. In its third year

running, this trust is aiming to take this experience into Plymouth and the surrounding area,

sparking an interest in the local community for participation and commitment.

• Jellytastic (£4,575) - This project will provide a series of art installations and workshops,

focusing directly on the jellyfish species and the impacts of marine pollution in the

Hampshire and Sussex area. The ‘Jellytastic' theme demonstrates how jelly fish are affected

by marine pollution, in particular plastic waste such as drink bottles. It will involve schools,

students and any type of sea user to learn about the impacts on our sea.

Apply by the 27th May 2019.

http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/marine-conservation/grant-opportunities/

Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service

London Borough of Redbridge

The Contract is for the provision of an advocacy service within the London Borough of Redbridge

which shall include statutory services and some non-statutory services.

The statutory advocacy services shall include the following:

— Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA). Additionally, IMCA shall be provided by the

Provider under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) MCA where required,

— Relevant Persons Representatives (RPRs),

— Rule 1.2 Representatives,

— Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA),

— Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA).

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The non- statutory advocacy services shall include the following:

— Self-Advocacy,

— Citizen Advocacy,

— Peer Advocacy,

— Group Advocacy.

The maximum budget available for the Contract is one hundred and ninety thousand pounds (190

000 GBP) per annum. Those submitting a Tender shall be required to deliver all requirements of the

Contract within this maximum budget. However, Tenders will be judged on value for money and the

Contract may be awarded to an organisation submitting a lower priced Tender where quality of

service is assured. Any Tenders submitted above the allocated budget will not be accepted

https://procontract.due-north.com/

Deadline: 08/10/2018

Healthy Child Programme (0-19) Services

Telford and Wrekin Council

Key strategic aims of this procurement and subsequent service are:

— to improve health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce inequalities for children, young people and

families through the delivery of the HCP (0-19 years) service as an integrated multi-agency approach

to supporting and empowering children and families.

— to work in partnership with partner agencies and communities to respond to varying local needs

across the HCP domains. The Service will identify needs early and provide the appropriate tailored

support (e.g. HCP Service, Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations, Health

Improvement team) in a timely manner in order to prevent needs from escalating therefore

reducing demand on specialist provision.

— to provide expert advice, guidance and support to ensure that every child gets the best start they

need to lay the foundations of a healthy life

— to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families and reduce inequalities

between families in greatest need and their peers in:

—— child development and school readiness,

—— parenting aspirations and parenting skills; and

—— child and family health and life chances.

This procurement is for Social and other Specific services which are Light Touch Regime services for

the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations.

Accordingly the Council will follow a process based on the principles of transparency. The Council

will treat all economic operators equally and in a non-discriminatory way.

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Bidders should note that it is considered that the Employee ‘Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of

Employment) Regulations ‘2006 (‘TUPE’) will apply to this contract. Bidders are advised to seek their

own legal advice regarding these matters.

The contract will be for an initial period of 5 years commencing on the 1.4.2019 with the option to

extend for a further period of up to 2 years exercisable by the Local Authority.

Value excluding VAT: 19 462 000.00 GBP

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Health-and-social-work-

services./85DMA79A46

Deadline: 04/10/2018

Domestic Abuse Services in Essex, Southend and Thurrock

Essex County Council

Essex County Council (ECC) invites appropriately qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for

Essex Integrated domestic abuse services.

Working in partnership with Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners (PFCC), ECC aims to support

victims of domestic abuse across Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET)

This contract will be split into 4 Lots:

— 1 Single point of access for Contact, Information and Triage,

— 2 Local hub in the South covering Southend, South Essex and Thurrock, including accommodation,

IDVA and outreach,

— 3 Local hub in Mid/West Essex including accommodation, IDVA and outreach,

— 4 Local hub in North East Essex including accommodation, IDVA and outreach.

Responses welcome from consortia, single agencies or partnerships who can bid for one or more

lots. ECC reserves the right to award all 4 Lots to one provider.

Value excluding VAT: 14 875 000.00 GBP

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Health-and-social-work-

services./86VY6H3AX3

Deadline: 16/10/2018

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Research Placement Scheme Reopens for Applications Soon (UK)

Nuffield Research Placements offers students in the first year of a post-16 science, technology,

engineering and maths (STEM) course the opportunity to work alongside professional scientists

(including quantitative social scientists), technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

Open to candidates on a regional basis, students in their first year of A-levels, AS-levels, BTEC,

Scottish Highers, or the International Baccalaureate studying all areas of science, technology,

engineering and maths, are eligible to apply.

Nuffield Research Placements offer students participation in authentic, hands-on research projects

within host organisations. Students have a defined project to work on and are well supervised but

expected to work independently and use their own initiative.

For example, William Dash had the opportunity to create computer simulations using Master

Differential Equations over the summer at Plymouth University.

Detailed guidance is available on the website and further information and support is available via

Regional Nuffield Coordinators.

Applications for summer placements 2019 will open in October 2018.

http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/nuffield-research-placements

Funding to Help Regenerate Historic Buildings (UK)

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) which supports the conservation and regeneration of historic

buildings, has announced that the next closing date for applications to its Project Development

Grant scheme (up to £30,000) is 9am the 29th October 2018.

Charities, not for profit companies, CICs, Parish and Town councils can apply for funding to assist

with the costs of developing and coordinating a project which helps to find a sustainable use for a

historic building and takes it towards the start of work on site.

The grants are intended to support project development costs only and not for on-site capital works.

The AHF also makes:

• Project Viability Grants (PVG) of up to £7,500 to fund studies to look at potential uses for a

building and at its current condition.

• Cywaith Legacy Fund of up to £30,000 which is open to community-led

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organisations operating Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conwy to find sustainable new uses for

historic buildings.

• Scottish Community Development Grant (SCDG) which provides grants of up to £50,000 for

community led projects

Useful Links:

Online Application Form

Guidance Notes

http://ahfund.org.uk/grant/

Artistic Development Grants Available for Individuals (UK)

The Transmission Fund is designed to help emerging and professional musicians of all genres and

disciplines to build their careers by supporting the costs of formal and time limited training and

mentoring opportunities. Eligible artists may for example be a solo instrumentalist, composer,

vocalist, singer songwriter or a multidisciplinary artist. Bands or ensembles with 6 members or less

can also be supported.

All artists supported must have an active career and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional ability within their discipline

• High quality musical output

• Regularly working (performances, commissions, releases) at a professional level (getting paid

for your work)

• Achievement or the potential to achieve a national or international impact

• An impressive track record

• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication toward their career

Group applicants must have 50% of their members meeting the criteria shown above and have been

established and playing together regularly for at least 2 years.

Grants of £500 - £1,500 are available and can support opportunities such as short courses,

workshops, training and time limited periods of coaching with an expert in the artists chosen field

both in the UK or internationally. Travel, accommodation and access costs can also be funded.

Eligible applicants will be:

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• Aged over 21

• Based primarily in the UK and be eligible to work here

• Have been resident in the UK for at least 3 consecutive years

• In financial need and without significant backing

The next closing date 28th September 2018.

Useful Links:

Application Guidelines

Online Application Form

https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/creative-programme/current-opportunities/transmission-fund

Funding for Environment Related Activities Within Schools (England & Scotland)

The Alice McCosh Trust, which aims to advance education by providing grants to schools or research

activities related to natural history and/or the environment will re-open for applications on the 1st

October 2018. It is anticipated that the Trustees will award one grant in the region of £600 to £1000.

The grant could, for example, cover the cost of a school field trip or project, an expedition as part of

a research project or the development of new teaching materials for schools or institutes of higher

education.

Previous projects supported include the St Thomas More School, West Midlands which took school

children to North Wales. The pupils visited a variety of different environments with a focus on

physical geography.

The closing date for applications will be the 30th November 2018.

http://www.thealicemccoshtrust.org.uk/grants.htm

Lloyds Bank Foundation Announces Next Funding Round for its “Invest” Programme (England &

Wales)

The Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales, which provides core funding to charities for

projects to help people break their cycle of disadvantage, has announced that its "Invest" grants

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programme re-opened for applications and will close on the 5th October 2018.

“Invest" is a flexible, long term core funding programme for charities helping disadvantaged people.

To be eligible the applicant organisation must be a registered charity with an income between

£25,000 and £1 million, that works to support people aged 17+ who are facing one or more of the

Foundation’s specified complex social problems.

Amongst other things this can include people affected by:

• Long term unemployment

• Lack of qualification

• Homelessness

• Addiction

• Offending

Please see the Lloyds Bank Foundation for a full list of social problems that can be addressed

through their funding programme.

Invest grants are from £30,000 up to maximum of £100,000 for projects lasting three years, with the

opportunity for continuation funding for a further period - up to six years in total.

Invest grants fund core running costs such as rent, heating, lighting and management costs etc, as

well as project delivery costs such as salaries, recruitment, volunteer expense and training, etc.

The Foundation also runs a smaller "Enable" programme which provides grants of up to £15,000 for

up to 2 years for activities relating to organisational development such as leadership and

governance, improved systems and demonstrating outcomes. Applications to the "Enable"

programme can be made at any time.

Useful Links:

FAQs

Project Funded through the Foundation (Video)

Project Funded through the Foundation (Video)

http://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/our-programmes/

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Women’s Mental Health Peer Support Programme Launched (England and Wales)

Mental Health charity Mind and Agenda, the alliance for women and girls at risk, have announced

the launch of their £1.3m women’s mental health peer support grants programme. Grants are

available to fund a broad range of voluntary, predominantly women’s sector, organisations. All

applicants will therefore need to demonstrate a track record of delivering services and programmes

developed specifically for women facing complex social issues.

Covering England and Wales, the programme aims to fund:

• Organisations to facilitate peer support initiatives delivered for and by women experiencing

multiple disadvantage. Around 30 grants of up to £25,000, and around 50 grants of up to

£10,000 will be available to facilitate peer support with women experiencing, or at risk of

developing, mental health problems and experiencing disadvantage, particularly multiple

disadvantage.

• 'Women's Peer Support Hubs' - women's organisations working to improve the capacity of

individuals and community based organisations to lead effective peer support activity

delivered for and by women. Five capacity building ‘Hub’ grants of up to £50,000 will be

available. These grants will go to women’s organisations with specialist expertise of women

with, or at risk of developing, mental health problems and experiencing multiple

disadvantage.

Mind and Agenda will be running the following seven face-to-face information events in September:

• London, 13 September, 11 am to 1 pm. Register here to attend.

• Manchester, 17 September, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Register here to attend.

• York, 17 September, 3 pm to 5 pm. Register here to attend.

• Exeter, 18 September, 2 pm to 4 pm. Register here to attend.

• Cardiff, 19 September, 2 pm to 4 pm. Register here to attend.

• Birmingham, 19 September, 2pm to 4 pm. Register here to attend.

• Wrexham, 20 September, 2pm to 4 pm. Register here to attend.

The closing date for applications is the 15th October 2018.

Useful Links:

Apply Online

https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/influence-and-participation-toolkit/women-s-mental-health-

peer-support-programme/

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Masonic Charitable Foundation Launches Early Years Opportunities Grants Programmes (England

and Wales)

Charities in the 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.

Grants can be offered to charities that provide:

• Mental and physical health support

• Learning and development, including language and communication skills, social and

emotional etc.

• Parental Support, including whole family approach

• Pastoral and advocacy support

The type of activities that could be funded include:

• Additional educational opportunities such as improving literacy and numeracy

• Individual interventions, i.e. parent education, home visiting or mentoring

• Encouraging healthy behaviours with regards to diet, activity and wellbeing

• Psychological interventions for domestic abuse and behavioural issues etc.

• Provision of vital adaptive technologies and equipment removing barriers

• Alternative methods or specialist therapies to help children and young people integrate into

the mainstream education system

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.

The closing date for applications is the 26th October 2018 for the small grants programme and the

5th October for the large grants programme.

Useful Links:

Eligibility Guidelines: Small Grants

Eligibility Guidelines: Large Grants

https://mcf.org.uk/apply-early-years/

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Masonic Charitable Foundation Launches New Grants Programme to Support Disadvantaged and

Vulnerable Older People (England and Wales)

Local and national charities in the 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.

Grants can be offered to charities that provide:

• Mental and physical health support

• Gateway and access to service, e.g. transport and technology

• Community based approaches, i.e. volunteering, positive ageing and neighbourhood support

• Advocacy, social and welfare support

The type of activities that could be funded include:

• Support for emotional and psychological planning for later life

• Digital inclusion sessions to enable older people to access services

• Activities and clubs enabling older people to remain active and make friends

• Providing companionship and befriending schemes for periods of transition

• Advice and information on options for those with health conditions

Carers and respite support

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.

The closing date for applications is the 26th October 2018 for the small grants programme and the

5th October for the large grants programme.

Useful Links:

Eligibility Guidelines: Small Grants

Eligibility Guidelines: Large Grants

https://mcf.org.uk/apply-later-life/

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New £1 Million Fund Launched to Enhance the Digital Skills of Disadvantaged Groups (England)

The Government has launched a new £1 million Fund to help people from underrepresented groups

gain the skills they need to work in digital roles. The fund which is open to bids from Local

Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and combined Local Authorities will be used to help women, disabled

people, people from minority backgrounds or those living in lower socioeconomic areas to succeed

in digital roles such as data analysts, programmers, cyber security specialists, software developers

and marketeers.

The Fund also aims to encourage collaborative working between LEPs, local government, voluntary

sector, youth organisations, charities, employers and training providers to address local skills

challenges and share good practice.

The funding which is being made available through the Department for Digital, Culture, Media &

Sport’s Digital Inclusion Fund will provide grants of between £200,000 and £500,000.

The closing date for applications is the 28th October 2018.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport will also be launching a £400,000 Fund to help

older and disabled people get life-changing digital skills. This fund will open in September. Innovative

projects are expected to include the teaching of basic skills such as booking GP appointments online,

using apps to communicate with friends and family, and making the most of search engines.

Useful Links:

Digital Skills Innovation Fund - Guidance for Local Enterprise Partnerships and Combined Authorities

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-funds-to-boost-diversity-of-people-working-in-digital-

and-tech-jobs

Funding to Celebrate Women Gaining the Right to Vote (England)

The Government Equalities Office has announced that round 3 of the Women’s Vote Centenary

Grant Scheme will open for applications between the 4th September to the 16th October 2018. The

Women’s Vote Centenary Grant Scheme is a £1.5 million government fund that support local and

community groups across England in celebrating the centenary of women gaining the right to vote.

The grant scheme has two types of funds.

Approximately 150 Small Grants of between £300 to £2,000 will be made to grassroots

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projects to run small-scale events and activities to celebrate the centenary of women gaining the

vote. The fund will close to applications on the 14th September 2018.

Up to 30 Large Grants of between £2,000 and £125,000 will also be made to fund projects that

increase the understanding of, and engagement with, democracy, and encourage women to

participate in public life. There will be two bidding rounds during 2018. The large grants programme

is currently closed for applications.

Useful Links:

Small Grants Fund Round 3 Guidance

Small Grants Fund Round 3 FAQs

https://www.womensvotecentenaryfund.co.uk/

Funding For Charities to Become Financially Sustainable (England)

The Social Investment Business has launched a new 2-year pilot funding programme to help Charities

and Social Enterprises in England to grow their activities and become more resilient and sustainable.

The Pioneer and Prosper programme will provide repayable grants of between £10,000 - £25,000

through a Revenue Participation Agreement to support enterprise activity and enable the

organisation to become more resilient and sustainable.

In addition, the programme will provide:

• Business support from skilled and experienced Relationship Managers (e.g. putting together

a cashflow forecast, marketing plan or writing your business plan)

• Pro Bono legal support where this is essential to the application

• Follow-on funding from other Social Investment Business programmes

The programme is open to charities and social enterprises that operate in England and…

Have an income between £10,000 and £10,000,000 and have been established for 12 months or

more

• Have the ambition to grow the proportion of their income from trading activities

• Deliver social impact and seek to grow and scale over the coming years

• Have a clear social mission and mainly reinvest surpluses into pursuing this

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mission

• Are looking to implement a social mission lock or have an asset lock in place

• Distribute less than 50% of post-tax profits.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on the 21st September 2018.

Useful Links:

Application Guidance

Apply Online

https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/pioneer-and-prosper

Grant Programme Now Open for Projects Benefiting Clarion Housing Group Residents (England)

Clarion Housing Group Community Grants Programme (England) is inviting charities, community

organisations and voluntary groups with an annual income of less than £500,000 to apply for grants

of between £1,000 and £5,000 for projects that can be completed within 12 months.

The Clarion Housing Group (CHG) is the largest housing group in the country. CHG’s Community

Grants Programme is managed by the environmental charity Groundwork.

Projects supported will primarily benefit Clarion Housing Group residents with all applicants

expected to contribute to at least one of the following outcomes:

• The project engages Clarion residents in positive activities

• The project offers support services to Clarion residents

• The project improves the environment and community space for Clarion residents

All applicants should consider equality and diversity when thinking about how their project will

engage the wider community.

A pre-application Eligibility Quiz will confirm eligibility to apply.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 21 September.

Examples of projects previously funded include:

• The AFC Fylde Community Foundation, £5,000 to deliver their Jubilee

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Community Engagement Festival project in Preston

• Warden Park Primary Association, £2,175 to deliver their Creative Writing Project in

Haywards Heath

• Lay Witnesses for Christ International – UK, £4,960 for their LWFCI Sports Club project in

Orpington

Useful Links:

Download the Clarion Eligibility and Application Form

Download the Guidance Document and FAQs

https://www.groundwork.org.uk/clarion-uk

Funding for Development Music Making Projects For Young People in Challenging Circumstances

(England)

Schools as well as other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants to fund developmental

music-making projects for children and young people in challenging circumstances as well as for

projects that support the development of the workforce, organisations and the wider music making

sector. The funding is being made available through Youth Music, England's largest children's music

charity, which provides funding for music-making projects.

Youth Making's funding programme is made up of three separate funds. These are:

• Fund A which offers small grants (£2,000 to £30,000) for high quality music-making projects;

• Fund B offers medium-sized grants (30,001 - £150,000 per year for up to two years) for

larger programmes of work;

• Fund C offers grants (£50,000 to £180,000) for strategic programmes to help embed

sustainable, inclusive music-making across a local area.

In applying for funding schools will have to justify how the activities to be funded do not duplicate

Department of Education funding.

The closing dates for applications to Fund A is 5pm on the 7th December 2018 and Fund B the 9th

November 2018. Fund C is currently closed to new applications.

Useful Links:

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Application Guidance for Fund A and B

http://network.youthmusic.org.uk/Funding/about-youth-musics-grants-programme

Grants of up to £15,000 Available to Support Artists and Bands (England)

PRS for Music Foundation has announced that the next application deadline for the Momentum

Music Fund is 6pm on the 5th November 2018.

Artists or bands at a crucial tipping point in their careers who are showing current progression and

growth can apply for a grant of £5,000-£15,000 to significantly develop their careers over the next

two years. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing. 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.

Useful Links:

Application Guidance

Apply Online

About the Momentum Music Fund (Video)

http://prsfoundation.com/funding-support/funding-music-creators/next-steps/momentum-music-

fund/%C2%A0

First Steps Enterprise Fund Launched to Support Community Organisations (England)

First Steps Enterprise Fund (FSEF) is a £300,000 pilot fund to support community organisations. We

manage this fund on behalf of the ASDA Foundation.

The Fund is available to community organisations (charities and social enterprises) based in England

that are looking to take on their first loan to help them grow and become more sustainable.

Preference is given to organisations that work in the following areas:

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• Older people

• Health and wellbeing

• Employment for young people

Funding packages of up to £30,000 are available (90% loan and 10% grant). The loan element is

charged at 5% (fixed) to be repaid over a period of 4 years with an optional capital holiday for the

first year. Up to £50,000 is available for exceptional cases.

This programme is open to community organisations that:

• Are based and work in England

• Have been operating for at least one year

• Can provide evidence of need for and benefit to their local community.

Organisations that would like to discuss the fund, or to explore an application please contact

Christian Stannard christian.stannard@sibgroup.org.uk to arrange an initial telephone conversation.

https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/firststeps

Opening Soon: Funding to Help Community Businesses Become Sustainable (England)

Power to Change Trust's Community Business Fund will reopen on Tuesday 11 September 2018.

Grants of between £50,000 – £300,000 will be available to existing community businesses looking to

progress towards self-sufficiency. Businesses supported will be locally rooted; accountable to the

community; trading for the benefit of the local community and delivering broad community impact

by addressing at least one of the following seven core impact areas:

• Reduce social isolation

• Improve health and wellbeing

• Increase employability

• Create better access to basic services

• Improve local environment

• Enable greater community cohesion

• Foster greater community pride and empowerment

Grants can cover up to 75% of revenue costs for the project e.g. staff salaries, professional fees, 75%

of building-related capital and 100% of other capital costs e.g. the purchase of a vehicle. Applicants

will be expected to demonstrate that other sources of funding have been or will shortly be

confirmed. Projects can last up to three years.

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To be eligible, businesses must be incorporated organisations, for example; Charitable Incorporated

Organisation; Community Benefit Society; Community Interest Company Limited by Guarantee;

Community Interest Company Limited by Shares; Company Limited by Guarantee; Company Limited

by Shares; Co-operative Society.

Previous grants have been awarded to a wide range of businesses including: community libraries,

bakeries, pubs, farms, hubs, transport, energy schemes, art centres and construction organisations.

Round 6 of the Community Business Fund reopens on Tuesday 11 September and applicants will

have until 12 noon on Tuesday 9 October to apply.

Useful Links:

Application Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

https://www.powertochange.org.uk/get-support/programmes/community-business-fund/

Grants of £50,000 Available for the Repair and Adaptation of Scotland’s Historic Buildings

(Scotland)

Not-for-profit organisations and Community Councils in Scotland have until the 29th October 2018

to apply for grants of up to £50,000 to take ownership, repair and adapt historic buildings and places

for new sustainable uses.

The funding is being made available through the Scottish Development Grant which aims to attract

more investment for the conservation and sustainable re-use of Scotland’s architectural heritage; to

inspire the start-up and growth of new community enterprises that utilise historic buildings and

places for public benefit.

Projects that are interested in this fund should discuss their potential eligibility with the Support

Officer for Scotland prior to making an application.

Useful Links:

Online Application Form

http://ahfund.org.uk/grant/

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Funding for Community Sports (Perth, Fife, Dundee and Angus)

Grants of up to £500 are available to sports clubs, schools, religious organisations; and Scout and

Guides groups, etc in the Lothians and Scottish Borders to run sporting activities for the benefit of

people in the local community.

The funding is being made available through the Aldi Scottish Sport Fund and applicants need to be

based in the vicinity of an Aldi supermarket. In 2017 the Fund awarded a total of £50,000 to 115

projects.

The Fund operates on a regional basis in Scotland with each region having their own deadline.

Previous projects supported include:

Glasgow Panthers Wheelchair Sports Club, which promotes Rugby 7’s to disabled and able-bodied

players of all ages. With the help of the Aldi Scottish Sports Fund, the club were able to pay their

hall hire fees for 10 weeks and set out a 5-year plan for the sport in Scotland.

Special Olympics Grampian Area Ski Group, which provides weekly ski instruction to athletes with

learning disabilities. The club used their Aldi Scottish Sports Fund contribution to subsidise travel

costs for the yearly regional skiing competition in Birmingham.

The closing date for applications is the 1st October 2018.

Useful Links:

Application Form

Frequently Asked Question

https://www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund

Online Fundraising Support for Local Voluntary & Community Groups (Wales)

Supported by funding and support from Big Lottery Wales and Garfield Weston Foundation

Localgiving has now launched the third year of its Wales Development Programme which will enable

it to work with a further 100 local community groups across Wales.

Localgiving is offering a year of free support to help groups to build sustainable income streams,

develop their supporter base and raise unrestricted funding for core costs through an entirely free

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opportunity that includes:

• A year's free Localgiving membership (usually £96) for local voluntary & community groups.

This also gives all groups access to gift aid - an extra 25% - on all of their donations, whether

they are registered charities or not.

• A match fund campaign (a £200 grant for every group that signs up) to make that first 'ask'

much easier for groups.

• Opportunities for match funding throughout the year - see localgiving.org/what-we-

do/campaigns for more info on the different match funding campaigns.

• A package of training on online fundraising and 1:1 support from a dedicated, locally-based

Localgiving team member.

To sign up to Localgiving, enter the promo code WALES100 at the payment section:

join.localgiving.org/wales

Further enquires can be made to Localgiving's Wales Development Manager, Lauren Swain, via email

lauren@localgiving.org or telephone 07808 889672.

https://www.wcva.org.uk/funding/funding-latest/2018/08/localgiving

New Wessex Water Community Fund opens in Somerset (South West)

Wessex Water, in partnership with Somerset Community Foundation, is offering financial support to

grassroots groups that bring people together in the county. Grants of up to £1,500 are available to

organisations that build cohesion in communities, with priority given to smaller groups that work in

areas of financial deprivation or rural isolation – and/or work to raise awareness of drinking water

for healthy living or saving water.

The deadline to apply is Friday 9th November 2018. The fund is also being delivered across other

parts of the West Country by Quartet, Dorset and Wiltshire Community Foundations.

The fund will prioritise small, grassroots charities and community organisations over larger ones that

perhaps have a higher profile.

Useful Links:

Apply Online

https://www.somersetcf.org.uk/wessexwater

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Funding to Support Youth Social Action Projects (Dorset)

Local groups in Dorset can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 for youth social action

projects which last up to a year. Youth social action includes volunteering, fundraising and

campaigning, as well as skills and confidence-building projects which work with young people,

particularly from less affluent backgrounds, to develop an appetite for this sort of activity.

The definition of young people is between 10 and 20, and up to 25 for disabled young people.

The funding is being made available through Dorset Community Action #iwill fund the Dorset

Community Action are looking to fund opportunities that will support young people to develop their

character, skills and knowledge, whilst also making a positive difference in their communities.

Skills development projects, which help young people be ‘social action-ready’ are also eligible.

The closing date for applications is the 19th September 2018.

Useful Links:

Funding Criteria

Apply Here

https://www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/funds/iwill-programme/

Grants of £15,000 Available for Community Energy Projects (London)

The Mayor of London has announced that the 2nd round of the London Community Energy Fund is

now open for applications. Grants of up to £15,000 are available to London based community groups

to support the development stages of a wide range of community energy projects, including both

clean generation and energy demand reduction.

Funding could be used, for example, to carry out preliminary viability studies or develop a financial

business case. The London Community Energy Fund wants to fund work required to get a community

energy project ready to be financed by investors.

The deadline for applications in phase one is the 2nd November 2018 at 5pm.

Useful Links:

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Funding Prospectus

https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/energy/london-community-energy-fund

Skills for Londoners Capital Fund Re-opens for Applications (London)

Training organisations and Further Education Colleges in London can now apply for funding through

the Skills for Londoners Capital Fund.

This is the second funding round of a £72 million grant scheme that will run over the next four years

to respond to:

• Current and future skills requirements of employers and learners, improve quality of

provision and learner satisfaction, progression and success rates;

• Support increased levels of apprenticeship delivery and/or progression to the highest levels

of vocational and technical study;

• Establish strong and innovative partnerships with employers and local stakeholders.

Round 2 launched on 29 August 2018 with a new prospectus for projects requesting between

£200,00 and £10 million grant investment.

To apply for this fund applicants must be:

• an approved training organisation or FE college that is on the Register of Approved Training

Providers and/or Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers

• in receipt of funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency to deliver education or

training in 2018/19 and/ or expect to hold a contract in future years

The closing date for applications is the 1st October 2018.

https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/regeneration/funding-opportunities/skills-londoners-

capital-fund#acc-i-47583

Grants for Schools and Young People's Projects (Southwark)

Schools and organisations working with schools and colleges in the London Borough of Southwark

have until 16th November 2018 to apply for a grant of up to £1,000 from the Newcomen Collet

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Foundation.

Priority is given to assist schools and other groups to:

• Purchase equipment for the benefit of children;

• Support extra curricula activities (e.g. school trips, after school clubs, holiday clubs,

uniformed organisations) for children and young people;

• Assist organisations which provide educational opportunities to schools and colleges in the

Borough of Southwark (e.g. visiting theatre companies and musicians).

It is unlikely that the Foundation will provide 100% of funding so applicants should also have

additional funding options in place.

Applications can be submitted online.

Useful Links:

Apply Online

Recent Grants

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

Funding to Reduce Marine Litter (UK)

In addition to their main programme, from spring 2018 Sea-Changers have announced a specific

fund to address marine litter issues. The main objectives of the fund are to:

• Address the root causes of marine litter in the UK.

• Prevent/reduce marine litter impact on UK coastal and marine environments and/or species.

• Add to the body of knowledge about the nature and impact of marine litter in the UK.

Sea-Changers will look favourably on groups applying for projects that:

• Conduct beach cleaning activities

• Can demonstrate connections to existing wider beach clean activities

• Consider potential recycling options for material gathered

One-off grants of up to £600 (in exceptional cases £1,000) are available through normally two

funding rounds per year. Approximately 60 per cent of the funding available will

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support projects in Scotland with 40 per cent going elsewhere in UK.

The next deadline to apply is 30th September 2018.

Marine litter focused projects previously funded through Sea-Changers include:

• Mill Strand Integrated School, Portrush, Northern Ireland - £300. Having adopted the beach

and regularly undertaking litter picking as part of outdoor classroom learning the school

aims to help local users and tourists to care for the beach and seas by sponsoring and

installing a 2minutebeachclean station.

• Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners (NARC) - £500 to continue the work of this voluntary

group of divers with a passion for keeping the underwater environment in Pembrokeshire

litter free.

Useful Links:

Application Form

Sea-Changers Video

http://www.sea-changers.org.uk/news/218-marine-litter-fund-launched

Funding to Improve the Education, Physical and Emotional Wellbeing Of Children (UK)

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to registered charities and non-profit organisations who work to

improve the education and physical and emotional wellbeing of children.

Applicants applying for funding may focus on one or more of these areas:

• Living in Poverty

• Physical & Mental Health Problems

• Health & Wellbeing

• Living With Disability

Examples of grants awarded in the past include:

• £5,000 Panathlon Foundation – for the Panathlon Challenge for young people with

disabilities, to fund tournaments and specialist equipment

• £2,500 JT Inspires – to promote the fitness of children and young people with congenital

heart disease

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• £500 Clydesdale Hockey Club – for coaching and equipment costs for primary school hockey

competitions in Greater Glasgow

• £1,000 Shadwell Community Project – to develop its outdoor play space which is used by

children and young people from deprived areas in the local community

The next closing date for applications is the 9th October 2018.

Useful Links:

Grants application form

Grant report template

Grant guidelines for charities

http://lesmillsfundforchildren.org.uk/apply/

Funding for Small International Development Charities (UK / International)

Not for profit organisations based in the UK that are working in any country that appears in the

lowest 50 countries in the Human Development Index and with an annual income of less than

£250,000 have until the 27th September 2018 to apply for funding from The Small Charities

Challenge Fund.

The fund is being managed by UK Aid direct and provides grant funding of up to £50,000 for projects

with a duration of up to 2 years that aim to scale-up their operations and increase the reach and

efficiency of their intervention. Applications are welcome from any sector that can demonstrate that

they are aiming to reach the most vulnerable and marginalised and are contributing to the ‘Global

Goals’ (please see website for further details).

Useful Links:

Check Eligibility

Apply

Guidance Notes

FAQs

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Small Charities Challenge Fund: guidance webinar

https://www.ukaiddirect.org/apply/latest/

Grants of £1,000 Available to Fund Innovative Geography Teaching at Secondary Level (UK)

Two grants of £1,000 each are available to fund innovative geography teaching at secondary level.

The aim of the grants is to enable imaginative, innovative or creative teaching materials to be

developed.

The grants will be awarded to teacher – higher education partnerships. Ideally these will comprise

one school teacher and one lecturer/researcher from a UK Higher Education Institution. The funding

is being made available through the Royal Geographic Society Innovative Geography Teaching

Grants.

Every year, the Society identifies an area of research which is either based upon a timely issue or

approach. The aim is to serve both geography pupils and the wider teaching community through the

creation of teaching materials on this particular issue. The materials produced will be published on

the Society’s website.

The application deadline is the 15th February 2019.

Useful Documents:

Innovative Geography Teaching Grant Guidelines

https://www.rgs.org/schools/teacher-grants/innovative-teaching-geography-grants/

2019 GSK Impact Awards Now Open for Applications (UK)

The GSK IMPACT Awards provide funding, training and development for registered charities working

to make a positive difference to community health in the UK. Funded by British pharmaceutical

company GSK and managed in partnership with The King's Fund, the awards are open to registered

charities that are at least three years old, working in a health-related field in the UK, with a total

annual income of between £80,000 and £2.5 million.

The overall winner will receive 40,000 and up to 10 winners will receive £30,000, up to 10 runners-

up will also receive £3,000. As part of the award, the winning charities are given the opportunity to

take part in a training and development programme and join the Network of GSK

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IMPACT Award winners. This is valued at £8,000.

Research bodies, advice agencies and groups focusing on broader social welfare work are not

eligible. The assessment is based on the achievements of the whole organisation which must be

focused on community health.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, 20th September 2018.

Useful Links:

Online Application Form

Application Guidelines

2018 GSK IMPACT Awards Winner: Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange (Video)

https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/projects/gsk-impact-awards

Grants to Support Childrens Health and Education (UK)

The next deadline to apply to the DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme is the 9th

October 2018. Grants of up to £30,000 are available to registered charities for projects that improve

education and health for young people in three key areas:

• Children and young people with disabilities

• Children and young people who are sick in hospital

• Children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care)

The Foundation is a small charity and generally will not make awards of over £30,000 (per year).

Funding can be requested for one-off projects or for up to 2 years work.

Applications from schools and hospitals are welcomed as long as they are made through an

appropriate registered charity.

If favoured, grant applications for up to £5,000 can be approved by the Director, up to £10,000 can

be approved by the Grants Committee, and applications for more than £10,000 are recommended to

the Trustees for final approval.

Useful Links:

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The DM Thomas Foundation for Young People (Video)

Application Form

Application Guidelines

https://dmthomasfoundation.org/what-we-do/grants/dmtf-central-grants/

Capital Grants for Theatre Improvements (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)

The Theatres Trust's Theatre Improvement Scheme awards capital funding as grants of up to

£20,000. The Trust works in association with the Wolfson Foundation and each year funds projects

with a specific theme - in 2018 the theme is Improving Accessibility.

Grants will be awarded to projects which make theatres more accessible through changes to the

building or its systems. Priority will also be given to:

• Projects that could serve as best practice case studies to inspire other theatres

• Projects that serve the needs of the audience and include evidence of consultation with

users and potential users of the venue.

Theatres and projects of all sizes are eligible as long as they can demonstrate excellence in the

pursuit of becoming an accessible theatre. Applicants must also:

• Own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than 15 years on buildings in

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

• Run a year-round programme of live performance, of no less than 30 performances a year

• Have a bona fide UK charitable or not-for-profit legal structure and be able to provide

certified or audited accounts for at least two years.

• Operate theatres that achieve excellence through their producing and programming or

architectural significance

Early stage pre-application conversations are encouraged. Application forms should be downloaded

from the website and emailed to advice@theatrestrust.org.uk

Apply by Thursday 13 September 2018

Useful Documents:

THEATRE IMPROVEMENT SCHEME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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APPLICATION FORM

http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/grants-funding/theatre-improvement-scheme

Grants of up to £2,000 for Projects Tackling Disadvantage and Deprivation (England, Scotland &

Wales)

The next application deadline for the Greggs Foundation Local Community Projects Fund is the 28th

September 2018.

The foundation is a grant making trust which distributes around £1.8 million per year to

organisations throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The Local Community Projects Fund makes

grants of up to £2,000 to not for profit organisations with a turnover of less than £300,000 a year

who work to reduce the disadvantage of the most deprived people in the community. This should

include one or more of the following communities of interest i.e. people who are.

• Disabled or suffering chronic illness

• Living in poverty

• Voluntary carers

• Homeless people

• Isolated older people

• Other demonstrable significant need

The Foundation are more likely to make grants to local organisations based near Greggs shops.

Please use the shop locator on the Greggs website to find their nearest shop.

Useful Links:

Apply Online

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

The Ouseley Trust (England, Wales & Ireland)

Cathedrals, choral foundations, parish churches, choir schools and other relevant institutions which

promote and maintain to a high standard the choral services of the Church of England, the Church in

Wales and the Church of Ireland have until the 28th February 2019 to apply for funding from the

Ouseley trust.

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Grants are available in the following areas:

• Courses for individuals or groups

• Endowment grants for scholarships or bursaries

• Fees for individual choristers having places at recognised choir schools

• Purchase of liturgical music

• Other projects (e.g., outreach) of an innovative kind that are likely to further the object of

the Trust in a direct and effective way. In very exceptional circumstances, these may include

music commissions.

No maximum grants size is specified.

http://www.ouseleytrust.org.uk/

New Funding to Support Children Affected by Domestic Abuse (England and Wales)

The new Children Affected by Domestic Abuse Fund from the Home Office will award up to £8million

in total over the next 2 financial years to organisations in England and Wales to support children

who are exposed to domestic abuse. The fund will award grants to projects designed to intervene

early to help children who have been directly or indirectly affected by domestic abuse.

Bids are invited from local commissioners i.e. PCCs, local authorities or health commissioners, or

from any other suitable organisations across England and Wales. Consortium bids incorporating

larger and smaller organisations are particularly encouraged but must have a lead partner to accept

and manage the grant.

All bids funded will demonstrate the following outcomes:

• Improved outcomes for children/young people

• Demonstrate partnership working

• Show value for money

• Include monitoring, evaluation and shared learning

• Be deliverable and sustainable

Applicant organisations must have been in operation for at least 24 months and be able to provide

evidence of their ability to deliver suitable interventions to support children (aged under 18 years)

who are or have been exposed to domestic abuse. In addition, bids must demonstrate how the

support delivered will link into wider support for victims of domestic abuse at a local level.

Grants of a minimum of £500,000 will be awarded with no maximum set. The grant

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applied for should represent no more than 25% of the applicant’s annual turnover from the previous

financial year.

The closing date for applications is the 19th September 2018 and contracts will start on the 5th

November 2018.

Useful Links:

Children Affected by Domestic Abuse Fund Prospectus

Contract Notice

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/children-affected-by-domestic-abuse-fund

Early Help and Targeted Support Consultation

Plymouth City Council

In order to gain your views on the proposed Early Help and Targeted Support offer, we would invite

you to read the consultation document and complete the online consultation survey by following the

link below. Please also share the link with your networks

There will also be consultation sessions held at Children’s Centres if families would like to attend, the

details of the sessions will be updated on the landing page of the family survey shortly.

Both consultation surveys close on October 31st 2018.

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=65b4ae68-96b2-e811-80ed-

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Late additions

Funding Available to Bring Fibre Broadband to Remote Communities with a School (UK)

As part of its commitment to make fibre broadband available throughout the UK, BT has made

available a £2 million grants scheme for communities with an Ofsted registered school. The

Community Fibre Partnerships programme is aimed at the final 5% of the UK not covered by fibre

broadband rollout plans. Through the programme communities can apply for a match-funded grant

of up to £30,000 toward the cost of their new fibre infrastructure, if that new infrastructure could

also serve their local school.

To access the grant scheme, communities need to register their interest in having a

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community fibre partnership. The scheme will provide 50% towards the cost of installing fibre

broadband. The community will need to raise the additional 50%. In order to achieve this BT has

teamed up with the Crowdfunding website "Spacehive", where communities can post their fibre

broadband project to raise donations towards the costs involved. Applications can be made at any

time until the £2 million has been allocated.

The Avon and Somerset Police Community Trust - Commissioner's Community Action Fund (South

West)

Community and other local voluntary organisations in the Avon and Somerset police force area can

apply for grants of up to £3,000 through the Avon and Somerset Police Community Trust -

Commissioner's Community Action Fund. This grant is funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner

for Avon and Somerset to enable communities to come together and tackle issues in their local area

relating to the priorities set out in the Police and Crime Plan.

These priorities are to protect the most vulnerable from harm; strengthen and improve local policing

teams; ensure Avon and Somerset Constabulary has the right people, right equipment and right

culture; and work together effectively with other police forces and key partner agencies to provide

better services to local people. The closing date for applications is the 1st December 2018.

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

UK-registered charities that work towards combating abuse and violations of human rights and to

support the disadvantaged by fostering community action have until the 30th November 2018 to

apply for grants of up to £20,000 from the A B Charitable Trust. The Trust’s funding is focused on

charities supporting unpopular causes reaching the most vulnerable and marginalised in society. This

can include prisoners and penal reform; migrants, refugees and asylum seekers; human rights,

particularly access to justice. The Trust generally makes one-off grants to charities registered and

working in the UK with annual incomes of between £150,000 and £1.5m that do not have substantial

investments or surpluses.

B&Q Waste Donation Scheme (UK)

DIY store B&Q operates a community re-use scheme through all its branches across the UK. The

scheme donates unsellable products and materials for re-use by local schools, other educational

institutions and community groups, for the benefit of the local community and the environment. All

items are donated on the understanding that they will be re-used or disposed of responsibly if they

aren't used.

Eligible groups include: Schools and colleges; Child minders, playgroups and nurseries; Allotment

associations, community gardening projects; Youth groups including scouts, guides and

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cadets; Registered charities; Hospices; Conservation groups including The Conservation Volunteers

and Forest Schools; Community projects organised by local churches and other religious groups;

Women's Institute, Lions Clubs, Rotary, Townswomen Guilds; Royal British Legion; Adult education

projects, University of the Third Age and other local community groups.

B&Q also works with Community Repaint, a network of schemes that collects any surplus, re-usable

paint and redistributes it within their communities to individuals and families on low income,

charities and community groups. For more information please contact your local store directly and

speak to a duty manager.

Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Teach Digital Skills to Young People (Scotland)

Grants of up to £5,000 from a total pot of £50,000 are available for innovative, adaptable, and

sustainable projects, that engage with groups of young people who are underrepresented in the

digital sector. The ultimate aim of the programme is to increase the number of young people from

all backgrounds entering highly skilled digital careers.

Activities supported will be extracurricular and delivered in a safe, fun and sociable environment.

Applicant organisations will be businesses, government bodies, charities, schools and other

extracurricular activity providers. Partnership working between is encouraged. Apply by the 1st

November 2018 to the Digital Xtra Fund.

New Funds to Boost Diversity of People Working in Digital and Tech Jobs (England)

A new £1 million Fund that aims to help people from underrepresented groups to gain the skills they

need to work in digital roles is now open and will close on 28th October 2018. Local Enterprise

Partnerships (LEPs) and Combined Authorities will be invited to apply for grants to support

innovative projects that help women, disabled people, people from minority backgrounds or those

living in lower socioeconomic areas to succeed in digital roles such as data analysts, programmers,

cyber security specialists, software developers and marketeers.

In addition, £400,000 is available for projects that will help older and disabled people get life-

changing digital skills such as booking GP appointments online, using apps to communicate with

friends and family, and making the most of search engines. The closing date for applications is the

28th October 2018.

Access to Music Making Grants (Scotland)

Organisations and individuals based in Scotland delivering music making programmes within the

country for the benefit of for young people aged 0-25 years, have until 14th November 2018 to

apply for funding. Projects supported will particularly focus on those young people who

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would not normally have the chance to participate, propose specific actions and partnerships to

engage these young people and support the development of the youth music sector.

Grants of £1,000 to £40,000 for up to 2 years work are available through the Scottish Government’s

Access to Music Making programme which is administered by Creative Scotland.

Funding to Improve Youth Music Infrastructure (Scotland)

Individuals, organisations and networks looking to undertake strategic action or training that will

strengthen the youth music sector in Scotland for the benefit of young people have until 14th

November 2018 to apply for funding. Projects supported will particularly focus on improving the

youth music sector infrastructure and the services that organisers offer through strategic action,

research or training.

Grants of £1,000 to £20,000 for up to 2 years work are available through the Scottish Government’s

Strengthening Youth Music programme which is administered by Creative Scotland.

Free Trees for Community Groups and Schools (UK)

Schools across the UK, nurseries, colleges, universities, and other groups such as resident

associations, sports clubs, parish councils, scouts, guides are amongst the organisations eligible to

apply for up to 420 trees to improve their local environment. Tree packs available include hedging,

copse, wild harvest, year round colour, working wood, wild wood and urban trees. The Woodland

Trust is currently taking applications for trees to be planted in March 2019.

Grants of up to £30,000 Available to Support Disadvantaged and Neglected Children (UK)

Not for profit organisations such as schools; registered charities; voluntary organisations; churches;

and community interest groups; etc. can apply for grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to 3 years

for projects that help children and young people overcome the effects of illness, distress, abuse or

neglect; disability; behavioural or psychological difficulties; and poverty and deprivation.

Projects supported in the past include Trewirgie Junior School which received a grant of £9,760 to

provide after school sailing sessions to disadvantage children aged 7-11; and Corley Special School in

Coventry which received a grant of £6,000 to provide lunchtime horse riding sessions for children

with disabilities. The funding is being made available through the BBC Children in Needs small grants

programme and the next closing date for applications is the 2nd December 2018.

Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Help Young People Realise their Potential (Scotland)

Voluntary and community organisations as well as social enterprises can apply for

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grants of £10,000 to £100,000 for projects that help young people across Scotland aged eight to 24

to become more confident and play an active part in realising their potential. To be successful

applicants will need to work towards achieving at least one of the following three outcomes:

children and young people have better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing; children and

young people have better connections with the wider community; and children and young people

get access to new skills and training opportunities which will help them to get a new job or start a

business.

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

Grants for Projects Tackling Health Issues Amongst Vulnerable People (UK)

Registered and exempted charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help them to deliver

community projects that tackle health issues around domestic abuse and child exploitation;

homelessness; prisoners/offenders; and refugees and asylum seekers. Within these categories,

priority will be given to projects that address Rehabilitation and Mental Health needs.

Organisations eligible to apply must have an operating income of at least £1,000,000. The funding is

being made available through the Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust will close to applications on 30th

September 2018.

The Radcliffe Trust (UK)

The Radcliffe Trust has announced that the next deadline for applications to its grants programme is

the 31st January 2019. Through its music grant making programme, the Radcliffe Trust supports

classical music performance and training especially chamber music, composition and music

education.

Particular interests within music education are music for children and adults with special needs,

youth orchestras and projects at secondary and higher levels, including academic research.

Applicants must be a registered charity or an exempt charity.

Royal Victoria Hall Foundation (London)

Professional Theatre Companies in London can apply for grants of £250 - £2,000 through the Royal

Victoria Hall Foundation. Each year, the Foundation awards between twenty and thirty grants to

smaller scale professional theatre projects based in London. There are two rounds of funding, with

deadlines in February and August.

The Foundation has two major aims: to help professional productions in need of financial support

and to introduce high-quality live performance to groups who are not traditional or

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regular theatregoers. The next closing date for applications is the 5.30 pm on the 22nd February

2019.

New Funding to Develop Artistic Practice (England)

Independent creative practitioners working in dance, theatre, music, visual arts, literature, combined

arts or museums practice can apply to a new initiative aimed at giving them the time and space to

work on ambitious and innovative research and development opportunities. Grants of £2,000 -

£10,000 are being offered by Arts Council England through Developing your Creative Practice. The

closing date for applications is 12pm (noon) on 14th November 2018.

Funding for the Repair and Conservation of Churches (Yorkshire)

Christian churches of any denomination that are used for public worship and situated in Yorkshire

have until the 1st March 2019 to apply for funding to the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust for

repairs to the church fabric; the conservation of fixtures and fittings; or repairs to bells, clocks and

organs. In the last 10 years, grants to individual churches have ranged in size from £250 up to

£112,492.

In order to be eligible for funding applicants must demonstrate a focus of mission and care for their

building and have had their scheme prepared by a qualified architect/surveyor. Preferred projects

will be able to demonstrate active fundraising for the project and show that there is a genuine

shortfall in funding.

Sustainable Development Fund (Brecon Beacons)

Charities and community groups are amongst the organisations invited to apply for funding for

sustainable development projects that build capacity and genuinely support or involve communities

within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Grants of up to £10,000 for up to 50% of project costs are

available. The Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) has been allocated £200,000 for 2018/19 to

support projects which bring organisations together in partnership to improve quality of life for

communities in the National Park.

Apply initially by Expression of Interest to the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and submit a

full application by 1st November 2018.

Local School Nature Grants Scheme (England, Scotland and Wales)

Learning through Landscapes has announced that the next deadline for schools to apply to the Local

School Nature Grant Scheme is the 30th November 2018. The scheme offers schools the opportunity

to apply for up to £500 worth of equipment from the product catalogue on the

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Learning through Landscapes website to help schools undertake environmental improvements. The

scheme is only open to schools; learners must be aged 5 and upwards.

Successful applicants will have demonstrated that they are passionate about making environmental

improvements and, ideally, will have included the children and their local community in decision

making about the project and the choice of equipment. All schools in England, Scotland and Wales

have a list of 72 products to choose from; the list includes items such as bird boxes, bee hotels and

den making kits.

Awards include a two-hour training session to help schools get the most out of the equipment

provided. Applicants must be employed by the school. We are unable to accept applications on

behalf of the school from PTAs, Governors, ‘Friends of’ groups etc.

Grants for Churches for the Conservation of Decorative Features and Monuments (UK)

The next closing date for applications to the William and Jane Morris Fund is the 31st March 2019.

The Fund accepts applications from churches, chapels and other places of worship built before 1896

for grants of between £500 and £3,000 to carry out small programmes of conservation work to

decorative features and monuments.

All work funded must be directed by a professional architect or established conservator and

completed according to the principles of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB).

The Weir Charitable Trust (Scotland)

The Weir Charitable Trust supports services and projects run by Scottish-based community groups

and small charities who are struggling to secure funds through mainstream funders or who have

unsuccessfully explored all the statutory sources of funding.

Grants of up to £25,000 are awarded for projects that relate to Sport; Health; Culture; Animal

Welfare; or Recreational Facilities.

The next deadline to apply is the 28th February 2019 at 5pm.

MSE Charity Re-Opens for Application Until the 28th September 2018 (UK)

The MSE Charity has announced that its grants programme has re-opened for applications under the

‘Building and Developing Resilience theme. In this round, applications will be accepted for projects

focusing on building financial capability skills and assisting community and voluntary groups who

support mental health, well-being, cook well for less, training others, independent living skills, peer

mentoring.

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Grants of up to £5,000 are available. Preference is given to projects that show innovation and that

are replicable.

The closing date for applications is the 30th September 2018 or when 40 applications have been

received.

Bupa UK Foundation Announces New Funding Round (UK)

From the beginning of September, projects that focus on supporting and improving the health and

wellbeing of older carers will be able to apply for funding through the Bupa UK Foundation. The

Bupa UK Foundation's purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

The Foundation fund practical projects to tackle challenges in health and social care and make a

direct impact on people's health and wellbeing. Since 2015 the Bupa UK Foundation has awarded

more than £1.6 million in grants to improve mental health, support carers and empower young

adults living with ongoing health challenges to live life to the full.

Grants to Help Museums and Galleries to Achieve Accreditation (Scotland)

Museums in Scotland holding the status of ‘working towards Accreditation’ can apply for between

£300 and £1,500 to help them to develop the standards necessary to achieve Accreditation. The

Accreditation Scheme is a voluntary scheme that sets nationally agreed standards for museums in

the UK. It is a baseline quality standard that helps to guide museums to be the best they can be for

current and future museum users.

Grants can cover the costs of, for example, environmental monitoring equipment, documentation

systems and training to develop staff skills. The fund opens for applications at the start of the

financial year and remains open throughout the year until the funds are used up.

Apply online to Museums and Galleries Scotland’s Achieving Accreditation Fund.

Open Call for Research to Support Community Business (England)

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being invited for research projects lasting up to 12 months that will

benefit the community business sector in England. Following initial assessment, shortlisted EOIs will

be invited to submit a full proposal. Grants of £20,000 to £30,000 to cover all or part of the research

for up to three projects are on offer. Previous research projects funded have covered topics such as

the performance of the co-operative pub sector and a survey of community shops across the UK.

The deadline for submissions is the 10th September 2018. The funding is offered by Power to

Change.

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Funding to Support Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Well-being (Liverpool City

Region)

Grants of up to £20,000 are available to projects that focus on improving children and young

people’s mental health and well-being and aim to prevent the development of mental health

problems. The programme is targeted at local grassroots groups and aimed at those with an income

of under £500,000. Projects supported will decrease the number of children and young people

suffering with mental health problems and raise awareness of mental health issues or remove the

stigma currently associated with mental health problems.

Apply by September 14th 2018 to the Community Foundation for Merseyside for this of the

Liverpool ONE Foundation programme.