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Newsletter
Dear Members
This week’s newsletter bids, grants and Funds comes to you in conjunction with SLIC Training, this
week going out to 3,818 organisations and people who are in the Industry. This week’s Bids Grants
and Funds News has some 36 pages.
New details have emerged this week about how the Skills Funding Agency will administer payment
arrangements between employers and training providers, and it seems that the SFA will exercise
its right to step in should training contracts not reach the required standard.
A draft document on the administration of the Apprenticeship Levy was published this week, and
shows that “The SFA reserves the right to recover from the employer any funding paid to a training
provider from the employer’s digital account, where the payment of funding or any arrangement
between the employer and the training provider does not comply with the funding rules.
“The SFA will act reasonably and proportionately in exercising its discretion to recover any sum from
the Employer under this clause.” ‘Government money with government requirements’
Association of Employment and Learning Providers boss Mark Dawe described the contract as in
need of a close read. “While the overarching principles of the levy and delivering apprenticeships are
relatively straightforward, the contractual relationship between the SFA, employer, provider and
learner is significant. “This guidance makes clear that the funding is government money with
government requirements. “We are working with AELP member providers to support them in
understanding the key elements and also helping our members support and explain to the employers
that they are delivering training to. “As we have previously said, the separate contract between the
employer and the provider is equally important and we have already invested in making sure all
parties understand their obligations.”
Company for sale has 250k direct ALL with growth case going in for 500k. Prime partner with up to
200 ALL on offer, works with other Primes and has Just got an extra 250k AEB from Primes. 350k -
450k AEB with Primes - regular contracts annually with growth potential.
100k EFA for Study programmes
16-18 Apprentices Good numbers
19+ Apprentices "as much as required
ESF London - new opportunity for NEET progression
ESF SW - BBO bid just approved
Erasmus up to 60 free placements in Europe for placements of 15 day 40, 60.
3 levy employers in negotiation
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FCR opportunity with China in negotiation. 150k initially.
Strong client base e.g with clients in Newcastle and Birmingham
Priced at 500K for a sale and MD would stay for transition of up to 18 months
E-mail [email protected]
Are you a member of the AELP if you are then you will be aware voting for AELP board member
finishes Monday evening? Well I am asking if you would like to look at the citation for John Govett
from Ixion, why you may say. Well as an organisation they do give work to smaller Companies and
they also look at a wide selection of types of providers from Health to Construction.
Why is AELP important to us in the industry The Association of Employment and Learning
Providers (AELP) is the leading trade association for vocational learning and employment providers
in Britain. The majority of its 770+ members are independent private, not-for-profit and voluntary
sector training and employment services organisations. Membership is open to any provider
committed to quality provision and it includes 40 FE colleges involved in work based learning. AELP
Members train 75% of England's 850,000 apprentices currently on programme.
Over 70% of the Work Programme prime contractors are AELP members with many other members
delivering the programme as sub-contractors. Members currently engage with 340,000 employers
across the country and last year they helped 117,240 learners complete an apprenticeship.
AELP’s purpose as a representative body is to secure the creation of a high quality coherent
employment and skills system which is driven by employer and learner demand. We argue that
focused investment in training will be of major benefit to the UK economy in terms of improved
productivity and more social mobility. Our 10-point agenda for the 2015-20 UK Parliament is set out
in the AELP Manifesto (https://www.aelp.org.uk/news/submissions/details/aelp-policy-publication-
manifesto-for-driving-an-e/
AELP has a wide variety of publications which members can access via the website. An example is the
first annual review 'A report of ALP's early years' which records how AELP came into existence. To
download a copy of this publication, please click here.
AELP current Annual Report can be acessed here .
Organisations keen to collaborate with AELP on strategic projects should it view its 'Strategic
Prospectus' which outlines the work of AELP members activities with employers, learners and the
wider community. To download a prospectis click here.
To become a member and to understand the annual membership fee structure can be found in
the Become a Member section.
For Membership benefits click here.
BBC Skillswise – free learning resources available http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/0/ BBC
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Learning writes: The technology we use is changing: * Around three quarters of the UK population
now have smart-phones that enable us to use the internet almost anywhere * over half of us have
tablets * over 70% of us now use social media such as facebook and Twitter But we are still sensitive
to the fact that not everyone can afford the latest technology, or wants it - and Skillswise will
continue to expand our bank of over 5000 printable resources. New BBC 'iWonder Guides To make
the most of these tools, BBC Learning has launched a new 'iWonder Guide' format. It is designed to
work on mobiles and tablets, as well as on traditional desktop computers and interactive
whiteboards. iWonder Guides adapt to whichever screen size you are using. So you can watch videos,
play interactive quizzes or read content just as easily on a touch-screen mobile phone as on a tablet,
a laptop or a classroom whiteboard. For general non-Skillswise examples, see any of the Guides now
available on bbc.co.uk/iwonder
The SFA have now released further funding information which sets out the funding bands that will
apply for existing apprenticeship frameworks and apprenticeship standards. This is the very latest
on Friday for this please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-
funding-bands
Questions surround why publication of a ‘good’-overall Ofsted report was delayed until 90-days
after the recently created FE college was inspected. The report on Basildon-based Prospects
College of Advanced Technology was published this morning, after it was inspected between
November 15 and 18 last year. Its performance is of key interest to the government and wider FE
sector, as PROCAT was transformed from an independent training provider in to the first new FE
college in more than 20 years back in 2014. The 90-day gap is three times as long as the average 30
days between inspection and report being published. That is thought to be the by far the second
longest delay under the new common inspection framework, after a ‘good’ report on the nation’s
largest college NCG was finally unveiled last September following a four-month hold-up.
Speculation has surrounding the cause of the PROCAT delay, with appeal over Ofsted’s initial
judgements a likely source of delay. When asked about this, principal Neil Bates said: “Any
confirmation of grades comes at the end of the inspection and moderation process. You will also be
aware that the process prior to publication of the report is confidential.” He added: “We are very
pleased with the judgements that have been made. “We recognise this is our first inspection since
incorporation and there are areas of the college that still require improvement, if we are to achieve
our objective of being recognized as an outstanding specialist technical college.” Please read more at
http://feweek.co.uk/2017/02/16/good-ofsted-report-finally-unveiled-for-recently-incorporated-fe-
college-after-90-day-delay/
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How can you best involve people with lived experience of the criminal justice system in designing
and delivering your services? Clinks are running two events to inform and grow this aspect of the
sector. Service user involvement managers' network | 24th February, Plymouth, £25 | B
Whether you're new to service user involvement or have plentiful experience, this specialist
networking event will give you the chance to share your ideas and expertise. We’ll also hear from
voluntary sector organisations leading the way in best practice and from experts by experience who
are now helping to shape the services they use. This event is exclusive to Clinks members. Check if
you're a member here, and find out more about joining Clinks. Service user involvement training:
payment, reward and benefits | 22nd March, Birmingham, £75 |How do you recognise and reward
the contribution your service users make to your organisation? This can be especially difficult if they
are receiving benefits, which may make paying them for their time more complicated. This training
will provide you with all you need to know to pay or reward people for involvement without risking
their benefits.
Interested in taking part but can't make the events? Join the service user involvement managers’
network. http://www.clinks.org/criminal-justice/service-user-
involvement#Network?utm_source=Newsflash&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=SUI150217
GOV.UK Verify is the new way for you to prove who you are online, so you can use services on
GOV.UK safely. To show how this works please go to video at
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introducing-govuk-verify/introducing-govuk-verify
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Keep safe and keep training from me Steve and all the Team at EEVT, see you also on
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https://www.facebook.com/EEVTLtd/?fref=ts On Facebook also our website at http://eevt.org/
Also via Twitter at https://twitter.com/EevtSteve
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Bids & Grants
Apprenticeship Training Services
Portsmouth City Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified suppliers to deliver
apprenticeship training services. The Authority is setting up this dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to
engage a range of providers that are able to deliver the diverse range of apprenticeships
qualifications in line with the government's targets and standards. Mini Competitions run via this DPS
will comprise of but may not be limited to delivering apprenticeships in the following subjects:
Accountancy
Catering
Facilities
Health and Social Care
Horticulture
Housing
IT
Legal
Building services engineering
Engineering
Procurement
Assistant practitioner adults
Chartered Management
Chartered Surveying
Digital Marketing
Human Resources CIPD
Leadership & Management
Project Management
The initial contract period will be for 3 years and rolling thereafter. The DPS will remain open and
submission of the DPS Selection Questionnaire can be completed at any time, however please be
aware that the initial deadline for submissions is 27/02/17 at 14:00.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current
Cygnet 20:20 Provision of enhanced traineeship for 16-20year olds
Cheshire East Borough Council
The Supplier will provide a new programme for 16 to 20 year old cared for young people /care
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leavers with the opportunity to participate in an enhanced traineeship. The programme will target
young people who are/or at risk of being Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET), to
participate in the programme for a 3 month term.
The Supplier is expected to source and place 10 young people who will participate in an enhanced
traineeship programme for three to six month duration with local Cheshire East
employers/businesses. During the programme the Supplier will offer young people 1
development/tuition session and 2/3 days of work placement per week amounting to 20 hours in
total.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8c8b06a1-caf2-e611-80dd-
005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
Deadline: 03 March 2017
Levelling the Field
Comic Relief
Comic Relief is seeking proposals from organisations working in partnership in the UK that are using
the power of sport to empower women and girls to reach their full potential.
Comic Relief and the Treasury have set up this £1 million initiative which offers grants to support
proposals that use sport to address issues that disproportionately affect women and girls.
Proposals must work towards the overall outcome of inspiring women and girls to reach their full
potential.
In addition, proposals must work towards a minimum of one of the following outcomes:
Reduce gender stereotypes that have a negative impact on women and girls (the use of
realistic role models may be appropriate).
Increase social inclusion of women and girls (proposals must focus on more than just
bringing women and girls together).
Increase opportunities for women and girls to access education, employment and training
(these activities may, or may not be within the sport industry).
Improve the leadership skills of women and girls, equipping women and girls with the skills
to become leaders, in the setting appropriate to them.
Tackling violence against women and girls, enabling women and girls to live free from harm,
and with access to crucial support.
Proposals must be targeted, and do not need to address all of the above outcomes but must
demonstrate wider social outcomes and not just focus on increasing female participation in sport.
Comic Relief is encouraging a variety of different types of projects. This could be a pilot for an
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innovative piece of work or the continued development of a proven piece of work. Funding is
available for project delivery, research, or for a campaign.
Funding available
This is a £1 million initiative funded by Comic Relief and the Treasury to support projects in the UK.
Applications are welcome for a minimum of £30,000 and a maximum of £250,000, over a period of
between 12 and 36 months.
Applications will only be accepted from organisations working in partnership.
The partnership must have:
A track record of working with women and girls and using sport as a tool for change.
One lead organisation which must have at least one partner (all partners are expected to
have a role in the projects delivery).
A partnership agreement for each partner as part of the application process.
https://www.comicrelief.com/grants/initiatives/levelling-the-field-uk
Mental Health Support Activities in the Community
The Council wishes to contract with one lead provider that will co-ordinate:
•the work of a range of VCS partners, as part of a consortium
•the menu of services to ensure there is a wide range of opportunities and good ‘coverage’ across
the city
•the dissemination of accurate, up-to-date information about activities on offer. The overall aims of
the service are to:
•Promote mental wellbeing and prevent escalation of mental health problems.
•Adopt and asset-based approach, building on people’s strengths and enabling people with mental
health issues to become more resilient.
•Provide locally accessible provision, delivered by trusted VCS organisations.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d3dcf1ce-f5ed-e611-80dc-
005056b64545
Deadline: 13/03/2017
ILM Leadership & Management Programmes
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Lancaster University
The University is seeking tenders from highly experienced Facilitators to deliver three of Lancaster
University's ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) programmes. These programmes will be
split into three lots; suppliers can bid for as many lots as they would like. Lot 1: ILM Level 3 -
Management Lot 2: ILM Level 5 - Leadership Lot 3: ILM Project Management Module Candidates
bidding for these roles will have relevant expertise and a proven track record of facilitating similar
programmes in Higher Education.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ProjectManage/706
Deadline: 07 March 2017
Service For The Provision Of Information, Diagnostic And Brokerage Support For Lancashire
Businesses
Blackburn with Darwen
Following an ERDF tender process Growth Lancashire won the contract to deliver the Growth Hub
Gateway Service to 31st December 2018.
One of the four elements of the Gateway Service contract is to deliver business support in the form
of an Information, Diagnostic and Brokerage (IDB) service to ERDF eligible businesses
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=ec880289-36f4-e611-80dd-
005056b64545
Deadline: 19/03/2017
Provision of Young Person’s Supported Accommodation Framework
Derby City Council
Derby City Council has a responsibility to provide suitable accommodation and support for Care
Leavers up to 21 years, 18-21 year olds and up to 25 years if still in education or training, Looked
After Children leaving foster and residential care 16–18 years and homeless young people 16-17
years who become children in need/children in care with a range of presenting needs. The aim of this
Framework Tender is to contract with a number of Providers to provide a range of accommodation
and support to meet the individual needs of each young person. The outcome will be to enable the
young person to develop and gain the necessary skills to live independently as well as encouraging
Education, Training and Employment with an emphasis on good Health outcomes.
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The framework will have providers with a range of accommodation and support packages who will
bid for referrals put out by the Commissioning and Placements Team. The tender is split into Lots.
Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots which are as follows:
Lot 1 Children in Care and Care leavers Cat 1.1 Emergency provisions (short-term) Cat 1.2 Transition
provision from Foster and Residential Cat 1.3 Independence and move on (inclusive of outreach
support)
Lot 2 Children in Need/ Young Homeless 16&17 years Cat 2.1 Emergency provision (short stay 1-7
nights) Cat 2.2 Short-term provisions with support hours Cat 2.3 Accommodation only up until 18
years without support hours
The initial contract period is two years: the contract is estimated to commence 1st March 2017 and
expire 28th February 2019. There will be the option to extend by a further twelve months to 29th
February 2020. The estimated budget is £500,000.00 per annum. Please note, suppliers wishing to
express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 5pm on 3rd November 2016.
The deadline for returns is 10.00am on 4th November 2016.
Please visit the Councils e-tendering system at https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can
express interest and obtain the documents.
Services for Children Training - Restorative Practice
North Lincolnshire Council
The training provider should provide restorative practice training for children’s services staff (social
workers, family support workers and managers) to include provision for ‘train the trainer’ skills in
order to facilitate a sustainable model of delivery.
The expectation would be that the provider is able to offer a package which includes skill
development in order to embed restorative practice over a period of time. In addition to include
implementation support during the life of the contract
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=b89673b4-fdf4-e611-80dd-
005056b64545
Deadline: 03/03/2017
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Council Housing Digital Inclusion Project (Apr 17 to Mar 18)
Sheffield City Council
Digital inclusion is a business priority for Sheffield City Council's Housing and Neighbourhoods
service and an emerging and a significant agenda for the council as a whole.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=eb71188e-3ff4-e611-80dd-
005056b64545
Deadline: 13/03/2017
CYPMH SERVICES PROJECT
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
This is to procure a contractor to deliver the extension to the mental health services and schools link
pilot. The key aspects of this work are: Recruit and manage 20 new CCGs and up to 1200
schools/colleges to take part in the joint workshops; Deliver a workshop training programme; and
collate good practice on joint working from areas taking part in both phases of the pilot programme
and to develop ways of sharing good practice nationally.
The first phase of the pilot was delivered between November 2015 and March 2016, involving 27
Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and 255 schools. An independent evaluation found that whilst
the pilot was shown to have been successful in delivering key aims, it identified a number of aspects
of delivery that would benefit from further testing: this will be done through this extension of the
pilot.
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbcedfa3-4c8f-4522-a032-2edcc24cf300
Deadline: 02 March 2017
Out of Area Widening Participation Project: Presentation Service
The University of Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucestershire are seeking an individual or an organisation to work on behalf of
the university's Outreach & WP team. The team have both external and internal targets relating to
working with and the recruitment of under-represented groups, and in particular Black, Asian and
Minority Ethnic (BAME) students. The post holder will be required to build-up relationships with key
colleges and some schools (with post-16 provision) within a region outside of Gloucestershire within
a 70-mile radius of Cheltenham, for example the West Midlands or Bristol.
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Sessions will need to be informative but engaging with a high level of quality. The purpose of the
sessions is to engage learners in information relating to higher education (HE), therefore knowledge
and understanding of HE opportunities, the application process and available support will be
required
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/Tenders/Current
Closing date: 10 March 2017
Cyber Schools Programme
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
To meet the aim of creating a new cohort of cyber security talent to strengthen the UK's cyber
security skills pipeline, the Department is seeking a service provider/consortium of service providers
to develop and deliver an ambitious extracurricular programme for 14-18 year olds who demonstrate
motivation, enthusiasm and a high cyber aptitude (latent or developed) for cyber security. Students
will embark on a four year study programme of high quality cyber security education and training to
gain exceptional quality and sought after cyber security skills and experience. The programme will
strengthen the skills pipeline and embed cyber security as an exciting and recognised career choice.
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Education-and-training-
services./5DGJ787HC7
Deadline: 13 March 2017
Funding for Summer Playscheme Grants Programme (UK)
Registered charities that want to run summer play schemes for children between the ages of 5 and
16 can apply for grants of between £500 and £1,000.
The funding is made available by the Woodward Charitable Trust which supports about 35
playschemes each year that run for a minimum of 2 weeks or 10 days across the summer holidays.
Preference is given to:
Small local playschemes that provide a wide-ranging programme of activities
Schemes that involve a large number of children
Schemes catering for those from disadvantaged backgrounds or that have a disability
Schemes that are inclusive such as projects that work with children from a range of
backgrounds, abilities and races
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Schemes where past users are encouraged to come back and help as volunteers.
Grants can only be paid to registered charities. Organisations that are not a registered charity can still
apply but need the agreement of a registered charity to accept the grant on their behalf.
The deadline for receipt of applications for the Summer Playschemes is the 7th April 2017.
http://www.woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk/
International Communication Skills Course
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
The FCO has several hundred staff working on communication in London and across its global
network. Staff working on communication range from qualified professionals to diplomats with no
prior communication experience to experienced locally employed staff to new starters. Staff regularly
move into and out of communication roles so there is a constant requirement for high quality
training to bring staff to the required level to deliver effective communication and to build and
refresh their skills.
Our staff currently have access to a suite of bespoke courses run by external trainers on our behalf.
This includes the training sought in this procurement which we currently call "International
Communication Skills" and is a five-day course specifically targeted at staff working in
communication roles. For those in non-communication roles we also run "Strategic Communication
for Policy Officers" (to help policy staff embed communication into their daily work), "Engagement &
Communication for Leadership" (for Heads of Mission) and "Digital Diplomacy" (for all staff to
incorporate and exploit digital tools into their work).
"International Communication Skills" currently runs once a month in the UK and up to four times
overseas where there's a strong enough regional or local need. Over 150 people per year attend the
course and it is routinely oversubscribed with a substantial waiting list. This includes staff seeking a
refresher as well as those new to FCO communication roles.
The current course is very popular and has evolved over the course of the current contract to address
changing needs such as new digital tools and high profile FCO campaigns. Feedback and evaluation
suggests that the current format is successful and resulting in improved skills and awareness that
filter through to better communication across the organisation.
https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
Deadline: 17/03/2017
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Apprenticeship Training Preferred Supplier List (Levels 2 - 5)
University of Birmingham
Following a successful pilot year, the University of Birmingham is planning to recruit a number of
apprentices over the next 3 years in support of the University strategy to develop local talent and
support entry points into the University talent pipeline. In addition the University will utilise
apprenticeship training for existing staff where a role clearly meets the definition of an apprentice.
The programme will begin for existing internal staff from May 2017 and for new entrants from
September 2017. The new entrant scheme will look to recruit 20 to 40 apprentices working in
different areas of the University including:
* Hospitality and Accommodation Services (Catering, Hospitality, Child Care, University of
Birmingham Sport, Post and Portering) ;
* Estates;
* IT Services;
* Technical roles within Colleges;
* Administrative roles within Colleges;
* Other roles yet to be determined.
The University of Birmingham will look to sustainably optimise use of its apprenticeship levy (In
excess of £1 million per annum) to support genuine apprenticeships and career development for
University employees.
The University of Birmingham is looking to engage training providers on a preferred supplier list. The
preferred supplier list will be the first choice for delivery of all apprenticeship training (Levels 2 - 5)
where training cannot be provided in house. The University would also expect all training providers
to meet the expectations below :
* Support the University to identify appropriate apprenticeship standards to use;
* Provide high quality apprenticeship training for agreed apprenticeship standards;
* Work with the University to ensure apprenticeship standards are delivered to complement on the
job training;
* Provide excellent communication with University employees. For example: Apprentices and Line
Managers;
* Where a preferred supplier is not able to deliver the training, if requested, support the University
in finding alternative training providers;
* Proactively support the University in recruiting apprentices;
* Assist as required with recruitment procedures;
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* Liaise with the University to ensure effective induction;
* Provide the University as a minimum monthly updates on apprentice progression;
* Support the University with intervention strategies to support apprenticeship success and
completion;
* Support the University as requested with events to promote the University apprenticeship scheme;
* Support the University to use its apprenticeship levy effectively so that it supports the Universities
talent pipeline and staff development.
The University is looking to engage preferred suppliers in the following areas:
* Administration, Management and Leadership;
* Technicians;
* Estates - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Apprenticeships;
* IT;
* Finance;
* Hospitality and Catering;
* Childcare.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/
Deadline: 10/03/2017
Youth at the Centre
Islington Council
The contract is divided into 4 Lots;
Lot 1 - Zone 1 – northern wards in the borough, including Junction, Hillrise and Tollington
Lot 2 - Zone 2 – middle and eastern wards in the borough, including the southern aspect of Finsbury
Park, - Highbury West and Highbury East
Lot 3 - Zone 3 – the western central wards in the borough, including Holloway, Caledonian and
Barnsbury
Lot 4 - Zone 4 – St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s wards.
Estimated value £480,000.00
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8a9122db-1af2-e611-80dc-
005056b64545
Deadline: 24/03/2017
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Carers Support Services – engagement opportunity for providers
Kent County Council
this in partnership with Kent’s seven NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups.
Our aim is to make best use of the resources available to us, and maximise the positive impact this
service has on Kent carers. The resulting service should:
• provide support, advice and information which contributes to making Kent a carer friendly
county; where carers’ contribution to family life and society generally is recognised, valued
and supported
• enable us to work closely and strategically with our providers
• incentivise innovative and creative service development by being outcome focussed
• promote and maintain health and wellbeing
• identify and seek solutions for gaps in care pathways.
We are keen to hear the thoughts and views of providers about how we might achieve these
objectives and are organising workshops in Maidstone on Thursday 30th March 2017 and Friday
31st March 2017. Any themes and topics which result from the workshops will be used to inform any
future engagement.
The content of each workshop will be repeated and you will only need to attend one. Please
email [email protected] to request your place. Note, due to space limitations, we ask
that no more than 2 people per organisation attend. This will be communicated when detail of the
workshops are confirmed.
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?openForm&contr
act_id=CONTRACT-AJJH-EE0M24&opp_id=OPP-HIS-AJJJ-5ZWRWV&search_id=&org_id=ORG-KENT-
8YKEYH&from=supplier_home
War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)
The War Memorials Trust is providing grants for the repair and conservation of free-standing war
memorials in England.
These grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. The
grants support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, and to prevent the
decay of this important part of our built heritage. Grants will normally be for up to a maximum of
75% of eligible costs, with a maximum grant of £30,000.
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The next closing date for applications is the 31st March 2017.
http://www.warmemorials.org/grants/
Competition to Uncover Space Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (UK)
Young people between the ages of 11 and 22 have until the 7th March 2017 to come up with ideas
on how to use satellite data to improve life on Earth.
The SatelLife Challenge, run by the UK Space Agency is looking for inspirational ideas from either
individuals or teams linking satellite and space data and its application to everyday life. Examples
could include:
Using satellite data to tackle loneliness amongst elderly people
Looking at changes to green spaces in towns
Identifying exercise routes based on traffic flows.
The competition aims to support the development of science, data handling and technological skills
and is split into three age groups (11 -16; 16 -18; 18 -22), there are five prizes of £5,000 for each age
category with an overall winner receiving £10,000. The winners from each category will be able to
pitch their idea to a panel from the space sector who will offer prizes, which could include
mentoring, work experience and even the development of the idea into reality.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/competition-to-uncover-space-entrepreneurs-of-tomorrow
Community Radio Fund to Re-open for Applications (UK)
Telecom's Regulator Ofcom, has announced that the Community Radio Fund will re-open for
applications on the 12th April 2017.
Funding will be available to not-for-profit radio stations that have a social purpose, and work to
involve their target community in running the service. Funding will be available to Community Radio
Stations towards their core running costs. These can include:
Management costs
Administration, financial management & reporting costs
Fundraising to support the station
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Community outreach work
The costs involved in using volunteers; etc.
Grants can only be made to community radio licensees which are broadcasting under a community
radio license (and not an RSL, for example). The average grant awarded over the last few years has
been in the region if £15,000.
The closing date for applications will be 5pm on the 10th May 2017.
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/radio/community-radio-fund/
Funding to Promote a More Resilient and Fairer Economic System (UK)
The Friends Provident Foundation provides financial support to projects that promote a more
resilient, sustainable and fairer economic system.
Support is available for projects that aim to:
Transform corporate behaviour and financial systems
As well as for projects that build local economic resilience.
Trustees will consider applications for grants, loans, underwriting or other forms of financial support.
Previous organisations supported include:
SUSTAIN, which received a grant of £75,000 for a concerted three-year campaign, drawing on the
support of many people and organisations to achieve changes in government policy and industry
practice to create a million good jobs though better farming and land-use.
ECHO, a trading network of over 500 organisations in East London that uses time as the currency,
rather than money. This project received a grant of £140,000 and aims to develop and refine the
infrastructure for local, sustainable Echo systems at national scale.
The next closing date for applications is noon on the 3rd May 2017.
http://www.friendsprovidentfoundation.org/programme-overview/
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Student Ideas Competition Opens for Applications (UK)
Jisc, which is a United Kingdom non-departmental public body whose role is to support post-16 and
higher education, has announced that its Student Ideas Competition is open for applications.
Grants of up to £3,000 are available for new ideas that use technology to make life better for the
UK's learners, staff and researchers. The competition is open to teams of people working or studying
in higher or further education or skills in the UK. Winning teams receive £2000 to attend the design
sprint events in August 2016 and develop the idea submitted. A further £3,000 funding could be
made available if the idea proves to be viable.
The deadline for submitting ideas is 23rd May 2017.
https://elevator.jisc.ac.uk/
Ernest Cook Trust Grants Programme (UK)
Schools, charities and not for profit organisations wishing to encourage young people's interest in
the countryside; and literacy, numeracy and science can apply for funding to the Ernest Cook Trust
(ECT).
The Trust operates two grant making programmes. The small grants programme (under £4,000) and
a large grants programme (grants in excess of £4,000). Applications to the small grants programme
can be made at any time.
Previous projects supported include:
Fleet Infant School in Hampshire which received a grant of £1,495 to buy Numicon teaching
resources to raise numeracy levels for the school's 300 pupils
Rook Lane Arts Trust in Frome, Somerset which received a grant of £8, 500 to develop a project with
17 local schools and family centres to inspire literacy skills in children aged 8 to 11 - particularly boys
Swiss Cottage School which received a grant of £7,272 towards an art tutor and resources for an out-
of-hours learning project, ensuring learning throughout the year for its 237 special needs pupils.
Applications to the small grants programme can be made at any time.
The next closing date for applications for the large grants programme is the 31st July 2017.
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http://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/
Grants to Enhance the Teaching of Mathematics (UK)
The London Mathematical Society has announced that Mathematics Teachers in the UK can apply for
grants of up to £400 to attend specific one or two day conferences/events organised by professional
mathematical organisations.
The aim of the grant is to facilitate mathematical professional development to allow teachers in UK
schools/educational institutions to develop their subject knowledge. The grant can contribute to the
costs of registration for the course and a proportion of the travel and subsistence expenses of
attendees. Any application for a grant under this scheme must be made by a teacher of mathematics
or ITE provider based in the UK. The grants are open to teachers of mathematics from primary school
to A-Level or equivalent (inclusive of STEP/AEA).
The next closing date for applications is the 30th April 2017.
https://www.lms.ac.uk/grants/teacher-cpd-grants
School Grants to Promote Physics (UK)
The Institute of Physics has announced that the next closing date for applications is the 1st May 2017.
UK schools and colleges can apply for grants of up to £600 from the Institute of Physics for small-
scale projects or events linked to the teaching or promotion of physics. Particularly encouraged are
projects linked to astronomy, space and particle physics. Activities supported by the grant can
include:
Running a science week activity
Organising a visit to or from a working physicist
Supply cover
Transport
Marketing and publicity
Materials/resources; etc.
Previous projects to receive funding include:
Ampleforth College for a Visit to Jodrell Bank Radio Observatory.
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St John's High School for a Practical Rocketry workshop to design a water propelled rocket.
The next closing date for applications is the 1st May 2017.
http://www.iop.org/about/grants/school/page_38824.html
Royal College of Pathologists Public Engagement Innovation Grant Scheme (UK)
The Royal College of Pathologists has announced that applications are now being accepted for the
Public Engagement Innovation Grant Scheme 2017.
Under this scheme grants of up to £1,000 are available for individuals or organisations who wish to
run a project that engages audiences such as school students, undergraduates, health professionals
or local communities with pathology. All proposals must include the involvement of pathologists
and/or laboratory scientists as a key part of the activity and applicants are advised to contact the
public engagement team prior to submitting an application.
All projects funded through the scheme must be completed by the 30th June 2018 and the closing
date for applications is the 5th June 2017. Applicants are encouraged to contact the public
engagement team prior to submitting an application.
The team will be able to offer practical support in terms of help, advice and resources and will be
happy to discuss potential project ideas. They will also be able to put applicants in touch with
pathologists who may be willing to be involved in their project.
https://www.rcpath.org/discover-pathology/events-landing-page/funding-for-public-events.html
Funding for Christian Charities Promoting Social Inclusion (UK)
The Anchor Foundation provides grants of between £500 and £10,000 per year to Christian Charities
that encourage social inclusion through ministries of healing and the arts. Funding can be awarded
for up to three years.
The Foundation will consider applications for either capital or revenue funding. Only in exceptional
circumstances will grants be given for building work.
Previously funded projects include:
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The Karis Neighbour Scheme which received a grant of £700 for revenue costs at a drop in centre for
women refugees in Birmingham.
Discovery Camps which received a grant of £1500 to subsidise holidays for children arranged by
churches in and around Dundee.
Scargill House which received a grant of £5,000 to facilitate cross cultural engagement and
understanding amongst children using arts based residential courses in Yorkshire.
The next closing date for applications is the 31st July 2017.
http://www.theanchorfoundation.org.uk/
Erasmus+ Sport - Collaborative Partnerships (UK / EU)
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals through its Erasmus+ Sport -
Collaborative partnerships programme to support innovative projects relating to sport and physical
activity.
Collaborative partnerships consisting of not for profit and public organisations can apply for grants of
up to €400,000 for innovative projects that combat doping at grassroots level, notably in recreational
environments such as:
Amateur sport and fitness
That fight match fixing
And / or develop innovative approaches to tackle violence, racism and intolerance in sport.
A particular focus will be put on projects that address grassroots sports. To be eligible to apply, the
collaborative partnership must be transnational and involve at least five organisations from five
different Programme Countries.
The closing date for applications is the 6th April 2017.
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/actions/sport/collaborative-partnerships_en
Arts and Heritage Matched Crowdfunding Pilot (England & Scotland)
Nesta is an innovation foundation with the aim of growing new ideas to improve how the world
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works for everyone.
Nesta are currently working with arts and heritage funders, Arts Council England and the Heritage
Lottery Fund to explore the potential of crowdfunding. Two campaigns have been launched on the
online giving platform "Crowdfunder" to help fund projects from individual artists in England and
Heritage Organisations in the North West, South West and Scotland. The campaigns are:
"Artists and the Crowd"
"Heritage and the Crowd"
Each campaign has a total of £125,000 of funding available. Artists, art organisations and not for
profit organisations could get up to 25% of additional funding for their projects, up to a maximum of
£10,000. Projects must have inspired the community to pledge and be supported by at least five
unique backers.
Further information about each campaign is available by following the links on the Nesta website.
http://www.nesta.org.uk/project/arts-and-heritage-matched-crowdfunding-pilot
Comic Relief and England Rugby Launch New Try for Change Funding Initiative (England)
Comic Relief's new "Try for Change" fund has opened for applications.
The fund which has been set up in partnership with England Rugby aims to use rugby union and the
rugby union community to deliver social change. Organisations such as smaller charities, community
groups, and local community rugby clubs in England can apply for between £2,500 and £10,000, for
up to 12 months to tackle a number of social challenges around education attainment, social
inclusion, unemployment, mental and physical wellbeing, personal development and community
cohesion.
The fund will prioritise applications which target the most vulnerable and marginalised groups, for
example young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), local refugees, or
young offenders. Organisations wishing to learn more about the Change Fund, can attend a Seminar
at Twickenham Stadium on Friday 17th February from 12pm until 2.30pm. For more information,
please contact Tim Wainwright at [email protected] .
The closing date for applications is midday on the 31st March 2017.
http://www.comicrelief.com/grants/initiatives/try-for-change
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Teacher Training Scholarships (England)
The Institute of Physics (IOP) has announced that the next deadline for applications to its Teacher
Training Scholarships is the 27th February 2017.
The IOP, in partnership with the Department for Education offers teacher training scholarships, worth
£30,000 (tax free) for people in England who would like to train to teach physics or physics with
math's. Scholarships also include a package of benefits such as Institute membership and early
career mentoring. 150 scholarships are available each year. To apply applicants will need to:
Have a physics or related degree (such as engineering or mathematics) with a proven or
predicted grade of at least 2.1
Or hold a relevant PhD or master's degree or recognised equivalent
Or have completed a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course in physics.
If an applicant has a 2.2 degree, the IOP will consider the application if he/she can show significant
physics-related experience and knowledge.
Please refer to the UKCISA website for full details; and meet the bursary eligibility criteria as set out
in the National College for Teaching and Leadership's bursary guidance.
http://www.iop.org/education/teach/itts/page_52632.html
Youth Social Action Programme Open for Applications (England)
Registered charities, community groups and social enterprises in England can apply for grants of
between £1,000 and £5,000 through the Youth Social Action Fund.
The fund is part of the #iwill campaign and administered through local Community Foundations. The
campaign aims to increase the number of people between the ages of 10 and 20 years (25 for
disabled people) who take part in youth social action. This can include campaigning, fundraising and
volunteering, all of which enable participants to make a positive difference to their communities. The
funding is available to organisations with an annual income of less than £500,000.
Examples of the types of projects that can be supported include:
Regular volunteering at a care home
A drop in where young people teach others new skills such as coding/bike maintenance/nail
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art
Bite-size events for young people to train an organisation's staff on the latest social media,
etc.
Applications deadlines vary but are in general the end of February and early March.
For more information on the application process, please click on the link below and then on the link
for your local Community Foundation.
http://www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/our-network
Getting More Young People in Education Physically Active and Feeling Positive about Sport
(England)
Sport England is seeking expressions of interest from organisations interested in helping young
people in education to become more physically active and feel positive about sport.
Sport England has issued this call for expressions of interest to gauge interest from organisations
interested in developing and implementing work targeted around young people in education in
schools, colleges and universities. Responses will be accepted from individual organisations or groups
of organisations working in partnership. However, each response should identify one lead
organisation. Sport England will then decide how best to put in place a Lottery grant award(s) to
deliver work targeted at young people in education that is aligned to Sport England's outcomes and
KPIs. Sport England's current preference is to put the grant award(s) in place for a three-year period
via solicited funding applications to the organisation(s) that best meet the published criteria.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 3pm on the 24th February 2017.
https://www.sportengland.org/funding/education-delivery-and-support/
Sport England Launches New £5 Million Fund to Tackle Inactivity Amongst College Students
(England)
Sport England has announced that it will be launching its new £5 million "Tackling Inactivity in
Colleges Fund" on the 13th February 2016.
The aim of the fund is to increase the physical activity of students at Colleges of Further Education.
There is no maximum or minimum project cost but based on previous projects focused on inactivity
in colleges, Sport England expect most applications will have total project costs of between £50,000
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and £160,000.
Projects that fall outside this range will also be considered, but applicants must clearly describe the
reason for these costs in the application. There is a minimum cash partnership funding contribution
of 15% for all projects. The funding is available both for employing additional members of staff to
achieve the desired project outcomes and for supporting activities aimed at engaging inactive
students. This can include:
Hire of facilities
The purchase of equipment
The hiring of coaches
Promotion.
The closing date for applications will be 5pm on the 201th March 2017.
https://www.sportengland.org/funding/tackling-inactivity-in-colleges/
Funding to Improve Local Communities and Promote Financial Inclusion (Scotland)
The Bank of Scotland Foundation has announced its large grant making programme has re-opened
for applications. The Foundations makes grants to support projects that improve and develop local
communities and promote financial literacy and financial inclusion.
The types of projects supported include:
Initiatives designed to encourage the involvement in the community of those too often
excluded
Working with people on low incomes, at risk from poverty or with problems finding
accommodation
And improving the standards of local facilities.
Through the large grants making programme, grants of between £50,000 and £100,000 are available.
Applications can only be accepted from charities registered in Scotland.
The closing date for applications is midday on the 7th March 2017.
http://bankofscotlandfoundation.org/funding-programmes
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Aspiring Communities Fund Opens for Applications (Scotland)
The Aspiring Communities Fund has re-opened for applications. The fund is part of the £29 million of
funding available under the Fairer Scotland Action Plan and will support projects that promote
innovative community-led initiatives.
A total of £18.9 million is available. The Fund will help community groups and third sector
organisations in the most deprived communities to develop and deliver long-term solutions that
address local priorities and needs. The aim of this funding is to strengthen and empower
communities, increase levels of economic activity, stimulate inclusive growth, local service provision
and inclusion.
The closing date for applications is the 7th April 2017.
There will be a series of information events around the country to enable those interested in this
fund to learn more about it from Scottish Government officials and network with other groups
interested in the fund. For further information, please click on the link below.
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/People/15300/ESFTPSI/AspiringCommunities
CashBack for Creativity Fund (Scotland)
Creative Scotland has launched a £1.5 million CashBack for Creativity Targeted Fund that aims to
tackle inequalities in the arts.
Organisations in the arts, screen and creative industries can apply for up to £120,000 to support arts
activities focusing on Scotland's most disadvantaged young people (aged 11-24). The fund is targeted
at young people:
From areas of deprivation
Those who are unemployed, not in education or training
Young people who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from school
Young offenders
Young people at risk of antisocial behaviour.
Information sessions for applicants are being held in Dundee (27th Feb), Inverness (28th Feb),
Edinburgh (2nd Mar) and Glasgow (3rd Mar).
The deadline for applications is 3rd April 2017.
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http://www.creativescotland.com/what-we-do/latest-news/archive/2017/02/cashback-for-
creativity-phase-4-fund-launched
Museums, Galleries Scotland Small Project Fund (Scotland)
Accredited Museum in Scotland can apply for grants of between £500 and £5,000 of funding towards
the cost of small discrete projects that will help their museums to grow. Funding is available for up to
75% of projects costs. Not for profit organisations in Scotland who are non- accredited but hold
collections which are accessible to the public can apply for up to £1,500 of funding. Projects should
demonstrate one of the following: an enterprising approach - such as income generation; skills
development (for staff and or volunteers); advocacy - helping to raise your museum's profile. There
will be three rounds of funding in the 2017/18 financial year with the first deadline being the 3rd
March 2017. Projects must not last longer than twelve months and must start within six months of
receiving an award.
http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/funding/small-project-fund/
Training and Continuing Professional Development Fund (Scotland)
The Scottish Music Centre, which promotes Scottish music talent, is inviting applications to the
Training and Continuing Professional Development Fund.
The Fund aims to support individuals, organisations and networks who work out with school settings
to undertake training and continuing professional development that will strengthen youth music in
Scotland for the benefit of young people. A total of £50,000 available in this financial year. Individuals
can apply for grants of £500 - £750. Organisations can apply for grants of between £500 and £5,000.
The funding is available to individuals who are already involved in the delivery of youth music
projects or seeking to take part in training to widen their career opportunities to include delivery of
music projects. The funding is available to organisations that wish to increase their capacity to
develop and deliver improved music-making opportunities to young people.
Applicants can submit their application at any time during the year until the fund closes at 5pm on
the 31st March 2017.
http://www.scottishmusiccentre.com/development/training-and-continuing-professional-
development-fund/
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Grants for Projects that Support Older People (Northern Ireland)
The Trust House Charitable Foundation has launched a one-off grant for projects supporting older
people. Grants of £1,000 to £12,000 are available in 2017 to projects supporting older people who
are located in areas of socio-economic deprivation in Northern Ireland.
Priority will be given to projects helping people with dementia, but applications are welcomed from
all projects that will improve the quality of life and wellbeing of older people, including addressing
issues of loneliness and isolation. Registered charities; not-for-profit organisations; social enterprises
and voluntary organisations with a written constitution can apply. Applicants must have been in
existence long enough to be able to provide annual accounts and have a total annual income under
£500,000, as well as a demonstrable track record in working successfully with older people.
The deadline for applications is 31st March 2017.
http://trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/grants/
Fund for Wales Reopens for Applications (Wales)
The Community Foundation for Wales has announced that the "Fund for Wales" is open for
applications.
Through the fund, grants of £500 to £1,000 are available for small, volunteer-driven community
groups whose projects aim to deliver one of the five following outcomes:
Improving people's chances in life
Building stronger communities
Improving rural and urban environments
Encouraging healthier and more active people and communities
Preserving heritage and culture.
The Fund is open to constituted community-based charities and organisations (e.g. associations,
social enterprises and clubs) whose beneficiaries are:
All in Wales
With an income of less than £100,000 in the latest reported financial year
Which are volunteer-driven and have no more than one full-time equivalent member of staff
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throughout the year.
The closing date for applications is the 31st July 2017.
http://cfiw.org.uk/eng/grants/33-fund-for-wales-?dm_i=%201X27,4AKTQ,J4CEJA,FPGUM,1
Heathrow Communities Together Funding (London & South East)
The Heathrow Communities Together Fund has grants of up to £2,500 available for charities,
voluntary groups, schools, colleges, and Community Interest Companies working in Ealing,
Hillingdon, Hounslow, Richmond, Runnymede, Slough, Spelthorne, South Bucks, or Windsor and
Maidenhead.
The awards are funded by Heathrow's passengers, who donate foreign and British currency every day
in Heathrow's baggage halls and departure lounges - and by Heathrow Community Fund, to help
groups in the areas around Heathrow to run projects focused on two themes:
‘protecting and enhancing our environment'
‘bringing communities together'.
Proposals must also involve the community at each stage and show how they will deliver lasting
benefits.
Previous projects supported include:
Castlebar School is Ealing which received a grant of £2,100 to transform an unused area into a
wilderness garden.
Hounslow Community FoodBox which received a grant of £2,000 to provide a warm snack, hot drink,
use of facilities and social activities for those homeless.
The deadline for applications is the 26th April 2017.
http://www.heathrowcommunityfund.com/need-funding./for-community-projects
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Funding to Develop the Sustainability of Social Enterprises (North East)
The Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear and Northumberland has relaunched the Fresh Ideas
Fund.
The Fund aims to enable voluntary, community and social enterprises in the North East of England to
explore opportunities to develop new earned income streams in order to improve long term
sustainability. The fund will provide organisations with grants of up to £40,000 to develop their ideas.
This could for example include:
Plans to take on a new asset or develop an existing one
Develop new social enterprises
Support more beneficiaries
Spread their work into their neighbouring town
Work with completely new clients or like-minded organisations.
All projects must meet the aim of growing income to provide long term sustainability for the
organisation.
The closing date for applications is the 3rd April 2017.
http://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/14752-fresh-ideas-fund-to-relaunch-in-february
Children & the Arts Start Programme Opens for Applications (Yorkshire & East Midlands)
Arts and cultural organisations based in Yorkshire or the East Midlands have until the 31st March to
apply to work with Children and the Arts to develop and deliver ‘Start' for primary, secondary and
special schools.
Start is a grant-giving programme to enable school children to experience the arts by introducing
them to a local cultural venue. The programme is targeted to reach areas where young people have
had little or no experience of the arts. Children and the Arts supports projects that engage young
people with all aspects of the arts: introduce young people to the arts, inspire them to find out more,
enhance their experience through critical analysis and participation, and encourage them to create
their own art.
Successful organisations will be supported for up to three years.
https://www.childrenandarts.org.uk/startapplications
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Funding for Social Enterprises (Leeds & Bradford)
Social Enterprises have until the 4pm on 2nd March 2017 to apply for funding from the Leeds
Community Foundation Enterprise Start-Up/Growth Fund.
To be eligible to apply, Social Enterprises must be delivering benefits to residents of the Leeds or
Bradford Metropolitan Districts. One or two enterprises will be funded and priority will be given to
projects benefiting vulnerable groups and clearly demonstrating how the funding will kick start a
new project with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to service delivery and growth.
The fund has a strong interest in supporting projects working with:
Children/young people and adults at risk of grooming, domestic violence or trafficking
Refugees
Older people.
http://www.leedscf.org.uk/enterprise-start-upgrowth-fund/
Funding Available for Voluntary Groups (Southend)
Funding is now available to Voluntary groups and charities who are working to enhance community
life in Southend. The Southend Community Fund was established in 2001 and is being managed by
the Essex Community Foundation.
To date the fund has distributed nearly £250,000 to local projects including:
Crossing Boundaries - which provides a support group for vulnerable elderly people and their
carers
Just Ride Southend - to provide two wheelchair adapted bikes for an inclusive cycling scheme
Southend Blind Welfare Organisation which provides activities to support people with sight
loss.
The Essex Community Foundation will be holding a phone in funding surgery on the 15th February to
answer questions or discuss particular projects and funding needs.
The closing date for applications is the 16th March 2017.
http://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/about/news/funding-available-for-voluntary-groups-
in-southend
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Funding for Projects that Combat Abuse and Violations of Human Rights (UK)
UK registered charities who are working to combat abuse and violations of human rights and to
support the disadvantaged, have until the 3rd March 2017 to apply for funding through the AB
Charitable Trust.
In particular, the Trust is seeking applications from charities working to support:
Refugees and asylum seekers
Prisoners and penal reform
Those addressing the needs of the most marginalised and neglected groups in society.
Grants range in size, with most grants awarded being in the range £10,000 to £20,000. UK registered
charities with an income of between £150,000 and £1.5 million are eligible to apply. The Trust does
not normally fund charities with large national or international links.
http://abcharitabletrust.org.uk/application.htm
British Ecological Society Outreach Grants (UK)
The British Ecological Society has announced that its Outreach Grants programme re-opened for
applications on the 16th January 2017 with a deadline to apply on the 22nd March 2017.
Through the programme, individuals and organisations such as schools, museums, libraries and
community groups will be able to apply for grants to promote ecological science to a wide audience.
The funding is available for projects that increase public understanding of, and engagement with
ecology. Applications from museums and schools are welcome but projects must involve significant
outreach beyond schools. Projects aimed solely at delivering curriculum to school children will not be
considered. The maximum award is £2,000. However, the award may be used as part-funding for
larger projects involving other sponsors.
http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/funding/outreach-grants/
National Marine Aquarium – Grants Programme (UK)
The next closing date for the National Marine Aquarium Grants Programme is the 21st April 2017.
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The National Marine Aquarium awards grants for projects that seek to drive marine conservation
through engagement. These projects may be science-based but could equally be based around arts
or drama - indeed, the more innovative the better, as long as they make a contribution to raising
awareness of the marine environment. Grants awarded so far have been in the region of £1,200 to
£5,000 and it is likely that future awards will be for similar amounts. Applications can be submitted
by individuals, community groups, schools, or other conservation charities.
Previous projects supported include:
The "Marine Wildlife Champions Network" - Devon Wildlife Trust which received a grant of £4,000
for two years to build up a network within local schools to encourage children to take positive
actions in preserving marine habitats and species.
Waste to Waves received £1,100 to support the exhibition of ‘Respect'- a fully recycled plastic bottle
boat, made by the Cornish Primary School children at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall
(NMMC) in Falmouth for 10 weeks.
http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/marine-conservation/grant-opportunities/
European Youth Foundation Grants (UK)
The European Youth Foundation (EYF), which is an independent, international, non-governmental
organisation dedicated to the positive development of children and young people has announced
that the next deadline for applications to its grant making programme is the 1st April 2017.
Two types of grants are available during this funding round. Grants of up to €20,000 for international
youth meeting of young people or youth leaders; and grants of up to €50,000 towards an
organisations / networks work programme for the following year.
For more information on the funding available and the application criteria, please click on the link
below.
http://www.coe.int/en/web/european-youth-
foundation/deadlines;jsessionid=2720AAF03B233E87A0BF067D66515F4E
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Funding to Help Homeless Charities (UK)
The next closing date for applications to Help the Homeless is the 15th March 2017.
Help the Homeless is, a national Charity which aims to help homeless people throughout the United
Kingdom to resume a normal life. Funding of up to £5,000 is available to small and medium sized
charities and voluntary organisations towards capital costs to support projects that assist
disadvantaged individuals in their return to mainstream society, through residential or training
facilities. Grants to larger charities may be considered if the project is suitable innovative and only
possible for a larger organisation to develop it.
Previous projects supported include:
The Booth Centre, an advice and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester, where people
undertake education and training courses as well as receiving advice and food, received a grant of
£1,500 to transform the centre with new lighting, a new water heater and new decoration.
A grant of £3,000 to the Amber Foundation to enable the Foundation to buy new bedroom furniture
for their residential centre in Devon, where every year over 60 unemployed, homeless young people
are able to rebuild their lives and gain the motivation, confidence, self-esteem and skills for
independent living.
http://www.help-the-homeless.org.uk/applying-for-funding/
The Classical Association Grants (UK)
The Classical Association (CA), which awards grants to support classical projects and conferences has
announced that the next closing date for applications is the 1st March 2017.
Each year the CA makes grants in the region of £60,000, mainly in the UK. The Association will
consider applications for summer schools and to institutions offering:
Extra-mural courses in Greek, Latin and classical civilisation
Bursaries for teachers attending courses abroad to support their professional development,
notably the British School at Athens Easter Course
School teaching and outreach work such as Greek and Latin reading competitions, regional
Greek/Roman days and school conferences; etc.
http://www.classicalassociation.org/grants.html
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The Community Trees Fund 2017 (UK)
The Tree Council has funds available to assist community groups proposing to undertake tree
planting projects during National Tree Week (25th November - 3rd December 2017) or as soon as
possible afterwards.
The Community Trees Fund is open to projects where the total tree planting costs are between £100
and £700. The Tree Council will fund up to 4 fruit trees (but no more than that) on semi-vigorous,
vigorous and very vigorous rootstocks. Community Groups wishing to plant more than 4 fruit trees,
please apply to the Orchard Windfalls Fund. Eligible costs include the cost of the trees and any
reasonable cost of necessary supports and aids to establishment (stakes, ties and guards, plus
fertiliser, mulch and soil amelioration but only where conditions make this appropriate). The project
costs should total at least £100 in order for the application to be eligible for consideration.
The Tree Council needs to be certain that the project organisers have consent to plant on the area of
land proposed and a guarantee that the trees will be secure for at least 5 years. Only community
groups may apply and Children under the age of 16 must be actively involved in the planting process.
Applicants will need to contribute 25% match funding to the project.
The closing date for applications is the 31st March 2017.
http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/grants/community-trees
LIFE Preparatory Projects for the European Solidarity Corps (UK / Europe)
The European Commission has issued a joint call for proposals under its Environmental Programme
(LIFE) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). A total of €3.3 million is
available to support the deployment of European Solidarity Corps that contribute to strengthening
the Union's capacity to provide volunteering services for young people across the European Union.
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) which was recently conceived by the Commission, aims to offer
people under 30 in Europe the chance to support a non-governmental organisation (NGO), local
authority or private company active in addressing challenging situations across the European Union.
The activities of the volunteers funded through this call for proposals will target mainly Natura 2000
sites, species protected by the Birds and Habitats Directive and ongoing LIFE projects. This call for
proposals is open to public, not for profit and profit based organisations. There is no minimum or
maximum level of funding and the European Commission will finance up to 60% of eligible project
costs.
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The closing date for applications is the 7th March 2017.
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/funding/life2016/index.htm#eusolidarity
Greggs Foundation Breakfast Club Grants (England, Scotland & Wales)
The Greggs Foundation currently supports 380 breakfast clubs throughout England, Scotland and
Wales.
Schools that are interested in opening a breakfast club at your school must be able to show that at
least 40% of your pupils qualify for free school meals and that the school serves a disadvantaged
community. School should able to attract adult volunteers to help run the scheme and attendance at
the club must be free for all pupils. The Foundation uses the money to support breakfast clubs
through an initial start-up grant for equipment such as chest freezers to store food items or toys and
activities for the club. Greggs Foundation also makes a payment each term towards other food items
and Greggs plc donates bread from the nearest shop.
Recently set up breakfast clubs include:
"clubs" at Hillside Community Primary School, in Skelmersdale which received funding of
£600 for its breakfast club which around 45 young people attend each day.
Swalwell Primary School, in Gateshead where nearly 50% of school children are entitle to
free meals received a grant of £1,100.
Although applications can be made at any time, there is currently a waiting list for funding whilst
new sponsorship partners are being identified.
https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/breakfast-clubs +
