Third Sector Funding News
The following news stories are taken from other third sector websites and contain stories about funding which may be of interest to organisations in Lewisham.
Community Grants fund closes on Friday
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The final deadline for the Community Grants fund, from Humber Learning Consortium (HLC) is this Friday, 12 March 2010.
Community Grants awards up to £12,000 to community groups and social enterprises that put on learning activities targeted at workless adults who face disadvantage or exclusion from the labour market. Community Grants is part-funded by the European Union through the European Social Fund (ESF) and is co-financed by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).
Downloadable application forms and guidance notes are available from HLC website here.
By arrangement, applications can be delivered by hand in Sheffield this
Friday. If you would like to take advantage of this option, or if you require help and advice on a bid, please contact Niall O’Reilly, Community Grants Development Worker for South Yorkshire, on 0114 2781316
or email.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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Meet the Funder event in Barnsley
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SYFAB, in partnership with Forge Community Partnership, will be holding a Meet the Funder event in Barnsley:
Venue: Rockingham Centre, Sheffield Road, Hoyland Common (Nr Junction 36 M 1 / A 6135 / opposite Cross Keys Inn)
Thursday 22 April 2010, 3:00 - 6:00
The Coalfield Regeneration Trust (Bridging the Gap), South Yorkshire Community Foundation (Small Grants and Grassroots Grants), Youth Opportunity Fund (BMBC Youth Service) and Children in Need will be there with information about their funding programmes.
Information, advice and support on group organisation and development related to funding will be available from SYFAB Funding Development Workers (general funding information, advice and support), Voluntary Action Barnsley (legalities, policies, community accountancy and Volunteer Bureau), Together for Regeneration (group and project development support), Association of Community Partnerships (community business development / CRB Checks) and Rural Action Yorkshire.
You need to book a place; a maximum two per places per group are available.
To book a place or for more information contact Ian Paisley, SYFAB, by telephone, 01226 320 142 or email.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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People’s Millions 2010 now open
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The People’s Millions 2010 competition, from the Big Lottery Fund and ITV, is now open for applications. Short listed projects will be put to the public vote on ITV for a week in November. Winners can receive up to £50,000 to improve local facilities or help people in your local area. It is expected five awards will be made in each ITV region.
The deadline for applications is 14 May 2010.
For more information, including how to apply, viist the People’s Millions website here.
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News from South Yorkshire Community Foundation
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News from South Yorkshire Community Foundation (SYCF):
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Funding Advice Surgery for Sheffield groups
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Funding Advice Surgery for Sheffield groups:
Venue: The Furnival, 199 Verdon Street, Burngreave, S3 9QQ
Wednesday 21 April 2010, 9:30 - 4:30
This advice surgery is held on a one-to-one basis and therefore groups must book an appointment in advance.
To book a place or for more information contact Caroline Burns, SYFAB, by telephone, 0114 249 4343, or email.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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Sheffield Funding Fair
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Come along and meet funders and support agencies who can help your voluntary or community group.
Venue: Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street, S1 1WA
Thursday 13 May 2010, 11:00 - 4:00
There is no need to book, just drop in any time.
More information about the Funders and support agencies attending will be available soon; search for ‘Funding Fair’ on the Event Sheffield website.
For more information contact the Voluntary Sector Liaison Team, Sheffield City Council, by telephone, 0114 273 4113, or visit the Event Sheffield website here.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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TfR and VAR HR and Project Development Advice Surgery
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Together for Regeneration (TfR) and Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) are holding a HR and project advice surgery for groups in Rotherham and Sheffield:
Venue: Voluntary Action Rotherham, The Spectrum, Coke Hill, Rotherham, S60 2HX
Thursday 3 June 2010, 1:00 - 4:30
A mini workshop on Good practice guide to HR policies and procedures is available.
5 x 30 minute appointments for one-to-one support are available to discuss your HR and Project issues
Places are limited; you need to book a place.
To book a place contact Stacey Balmer, HR Adviser/Administrator (VAR), by telephone, 01709 726 897, email, or visit the TfR website here.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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Funding Advice Surgeries for Rotherham groups
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Funding Advice Surgeries for Rotherham groups to discuss specific funding issues, get advice and help with funding applications:
Venue: RAIN Building, Eastwood Lane, Rotherham S65 1EQ
Wednesday 14 April 2010, 10:00 - 4:00
Wednesday 28 April 2010, 10:00 - 4:00
You need to book a place.
To book a place or for more information contact Jim McLaughlin, SYFAB, by telephone, 01709 514 258, or email.
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Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC) fund in Doncaster
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The Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC) fund is due to re-open in Doncaster. The fund, managed by Doncaster Metropolitan Council (DMBC), will support voluntary and community organisations that provide learning and job skills activities for adults 19+ from deprived communities.
There are no maximum or minimum grants, however it depends on how much is remaining in the budget.
Information and workshop sessions on the funding application process will be delivered by Lesley Wilkinson, SYFAB, and the NLDC Team in May 2010. Potential applicants are advised to attend. Full details of the workshops will be advertised soon.
The deadline for applications is to be confirmed, however it is anticipated that the deadline for applications will be June 2010.
For more information contact Ros Clapham, Grant Support and Monitoring Officer, DMBC, by telephone, 01302 875 643 or email, or, Lesley Wilkinson, SYFAB, by telephone, 01302 828 346, or email.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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Funding Advice Surgeries for Barnsley groups
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Funding Advice Surgeries for Barnsley groups to discuss potential funding issues, get advice and support with funding applications:
Venue: The Core, County Way, Barnsley, S70 2JW
Wednesday 7 April 2010, 10:00 – 4:00
Wednesday 21 April, 10:00 – 4:00
You need to book a place
To book a place or for more information contact Ian Paisley, SYFAB, by telephone, 01226 320 142, or email.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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Village Core Programme from the Plunkett Foundation
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Rural communities from within the Yorkshire and the Humber region are being encouraged to apply for funding and advisory support to help set up community-owned shops. The Plunkett Foundation, a charity which promotes and supports co-operatives and social enterprises in rural communities worldwide, is currently offering a £40,000 grant and loan package under the Village Core Programme. As well as financial support the programme provides advice to communities in the process of setting up or taking over their village shop.
Increasingly, rural communities are turning to community ownership to save or revive vital services including village shops, which are essential to everyone in the community. They also provide an important social hub and informal support networks, especially for the less mobile or elderly residents.
There are currently over 230 community owned shops operating nationwide; some operate from previous village shop premises, others are based in community buildings such as the Village Hall or Church and some are located in temporary Portacabins on the village green! Last year alone, the Plunkett Foundation helped more than 30 community shops to open, most of which received support from the Village Core Programme.
The Village CORE Programme provides a start-up grant of up to £20,000 per community-owned rural shop, subject to contributions of at least the same value being obtained from the community and a loan of at least the same value being granted by Co-operative and Community Finance, a recognised Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI).
For more information contact Donna Smith or Harriet English, telephone: 01993 814 377 or email here. You can view the Plunkett Foundation website here.
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ABC AWARDS 2010/11
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The ABC Awards 2010/2011 are now open for applications.
The Awards, from the South Yorkshire Police Authority, are designed to help community, voluntary and statutory organisations from across South Yorkshire undertake projects in partnership with South Yorkshire Police, that address one of the Police Authority’s Policing Priorities.
Projects must contribute to improving confidence and satisfaction with South Yorkshire Police via diversionary activities for young people and must:
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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Funding4Sport
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Funding4Sport is a new website that has been created to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for organisations involved in sports, play and physical activity.
The main function of the website is to provide supporting materials such as templates, forms, toolkits, policies, research, strategies and development materials which organisations can use to help them gain funding. Be aware that there is an annual membership fee of £12.99 (we have not viewed the materials on the site - you will need to subscribe to do this).
See the Funding 4Sport website for more information.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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Grants for the Arts - Arts Council England
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Arts Council England’s website states that quickest and easiest way to apply for Grants for the Arts is through its new online application form. Applicants who are unable to apply online may still use the printed application form.
For further information on Grants for the Arts see the Arts Council England website.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) Grant
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The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) expects to launch information on the next funding round of the Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) Grant in Summer 2010, for funding from April 2011. This is a national programme to fund work by the third sector to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in line with the Every Child Matters agenda and the DCSF’s Children’s Plan.
For more information see the DCSF website.
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News from Comic Relief
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Many of the grant programmes from Comic Relief are open. The next deadlines are:
· Mental Health - 14 May 2010
· Domestic and Sexual Abuse - 14 May 2010
· Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women - 14 May 2010
· Sport for Change - Expressions of interest by 30 April 2010
· Older People - Expressions of interest by 30 April 2010
· Young People aged 11-25:
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Planning Aid
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Planning Aid provides free, independent, professional town planning advice and support to voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises/not-for-profit businesses that cannot afford to pay planning consultant fees. It can help you to:
· Understand and use the planning system
· Participate in the preparation of plans
· Comment on planning applications
· Apply for planning permission
· Appeal against a decision.
All callers can get initial advice by telephone but you need to meet the eligibility criteria for in-depth support. Check the website or contact Planning Aid to find out if your group is eligible.
See the website for further information.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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Viewpoint CIC wants your point of view
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Social enterprises in Yorkshire and the Humber are being invited to have their say on future funding in the region.
Viewpoint Community Interest Company has won an evaluation contract with Key Fund Yorkshire, a regional social enterprise investor. Viewpoint will be contacting individuals from a sample of over 500 social enterprises that have received funding from the Key Fund, in order to measure their levels of satisfaction.
A further 100 third sector organisations that have not previously accessed support will also be contacted. Viewpoint will be researching the future needs of these enterprises and collecting feedback from other key stakeholders. This will be used to help the Key Fund determine their future plans and activities and to ensure they are offering the right finance packages to support the Yorkshire and Humber social enterprise sector.
For more information on the survey, see here.
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10/03/2010 - 14:28
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Training
- Collaboration benefits (Free two day training) | 08/03/2010 - 16/03/2010
- Developing a communications Strategy | 09/03/2010 - 10/03/2010
- Train the Trainer | 09/03/2010 - 10/03/2010
- Getting a website - a guide for the non-technical | 16/03/2010
- Management Committee Financial Responsibilities | 24/03/2010
