Second Funding Bulletin April
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Funding Bulletin. In this week’s edition you will find information on a number of Government grants, Lottery grants and funding opportunities for Sporting Bodies and dates for the next funding surgeries I will be delivering Also attached is a help sheet on Evidencing Need. Please be reminded that the next edition of this bulletin will be week commencing 9th May due to Annual Holidays, in the meantime on behalf of the Worcestershire Partnership have a very happy Easter.£20m management Training Fund to Help SME's
The Government is urging small and medium-sized business managers to access funding for training through the Leadership and Management Development Grant scheme.It is estimated that more than 13,000 SMEs and social enterprises with growth potential could benefit from the scheme, which is designed to help stimulate innovation and employment, thereby boosting the economy.
A match funded grant of up to £1,000 can be spent on leadership training and coaching that aids business growth, improving productivity and competitiveness. The programme also includes a free consultation with a business adviser before the training commences, as well as a free follow-up to discuss the impact of the training and any further skills needs.
Skills Minister, John Hayes said: "This Government will back businesses that want to boost their skills. We're spending more than ever on apprenticeships, freeing up training providers from red tape, and focusing public spending where it is most needed to drive growth. Effective leadership can make the difference between survival and growth, and this fund will give vital support to entrepreneurs who want to continue to develop their businesses."
Geoff Russell, Chief Executive, Skills Funding Agency added: "This fund will help many leaders of small and medium sized enterprises grow their business through harnessing the talents of their staff. Skills are critical to the future development of businesses. By offering a helping hand to thousands of organisations we expect to see more leaders develop the skills they need to help their businesses achieve their potential."
The scheme is being administered through the regional Leadership and Management Advisory Service. Contact details for the service are available through the Business Link website, where business managers will be able to book a personal leadership and management assessment.
For further details click here
GRANTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT HOMELESS PEOPLE IN TO WORK
Grants of up to £2,500 are available from the Changing Lives Programme. The objective of the programme is to empower homeless people to change their own lives through providing funding which can help them achieve their vocational and career objectives.Grants are available to provide funding towards the following:
• Accredited courses that are linked directly to the applicant’s vocational/career goal.
• Tools and equipment for courses that are linked directly to an applicant’s vocational/career goal.
• Tools and equipment to use for a job linked directly to an applicant’s vocational/career goal.
• Tools and equipment and practical costs to become self-employed.
Applications are invited from those who fulfill the following criteria:
• Over 18.
• Have the right to remain and work in the UK indefinitely.
• Have been homeless in the last five years.
• Are free from substance or alcohol misuse for at least six months.
• Are working with a support worker who is willing to support the application.
The deadline for submission of applications is 5 May 2011.
Click here to access the programme guidance material
Funding to Install Renewable Energy Technology (UK)
EDF Energy have announced that the next closing date for applications to their Green Fund is the 31st August 2011. Through the Green Fund, grants of up to £30,000 are available to help cover50% of the cost of renewable energy technology that can be used to produce green energy from the sun, wind, water, wood and other renewable sources. Schools, local authorities, community groups, village halls, museums and churches are amongst those eligible to apply. Since the launch of the Green Fund in 2001, over £4.4m has been awarded to 252 community projects. Previous projects supported through the Green Fund include Amberley Ridge School which used the funding to install solar panels to heat its outdoor swimming pool and St. Mary’s School, West Sussex which use the funding to install a 6kW wind turbine, which not only generates energy but is also used as a teaching resource for pupils….
£50 Million To Tackle Climate Change On The Most Vulnerable (UK)
The Big Lottery Fund has announced it will invest up to £50 million between now and 2015 to tackle the potential impacts of climate change on the most vulnerable in England. Vulnerable people, such as low income older people and disabled people may be most challenged by the need to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to new climates, given that they are more likely to live in low quality housing and will be worse affected by the impact of floods and heatwaves, and have fewer resources to reduce their carbon footprint and pay higher fuel bills. BIG has also launched a consultation to help identify how the funding could have the biggest impact. BIG has already invested a significant amount of funding in projects tackling climate change and encouraging more sustainable communities....
Football Foundation's Facilities Grant (England)
The Football Foundation has announced that its Facilities Grant Scheme is now open for applications for projects that improve facilities for football and other sport in local communities. Organisations that are eligible to apply for funding include football clubs, multi-sports, local authorities, all educational establishments, registered charity organisations & not for profit organisations. Grants of up to £500,000 are available to support projects that; sustain or increase participation amongst children and adults, regardless of background age, or ability and help children and adults to develop their physical, mental, social and moral capacities through regular participation in sport. The types of facilities the fund provides grants for include; grass pitches drainage/improvements; pavilions, clubhouses and changing rooms; artificial turf pitches and multi-use games areas; fixed floodlights for artificial pitches. Before submitting applications, the foundation strongly recommend submitting an expression of interest form. Applications can be submitted at any time....
Funding for International Biodiversity Projects (UK)
The Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that funding applications are currently being invited under round 18 of the Darwin initiative. This call for funding is for Main Projects and Post Projects. The Darwin Initiative offers funds to encourage the sharing of UK biodiversity expertise with local partners in countries with a wealth of biodiversity, but who lack the means to protect these resources and to assist in meeting their international biodiversity commitments. Defra is now inviting applications from UK institutions and organisations in the UK Overseas Territories for support for Main projects to commence from 1 April 2012 and for Post Projects to commence from 1 October 2011. There will be up to £9m available for this new round. Please note that the process for full projects will be carried out in two stages. Only those applicants successful at Stage 1 will be asked to continue to Stage 2. The closing date for Stage 1 applications is midnight on Monday 20 June 2011. A further call for funding under the other schemes (Scoping Awards, Fellowships and OT Challenge Fund) is expected in autumn 2011….
Nationwide Foundation Seeks Applications Under its Small Grants Programme (UK)
Following the review of its funding programme, the Nationwide Foundation has announced that it is currently accepting applications for funding under its Small Grants Programme. Under the programme, grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available to registered charities with a yearly income of less than £750,000. The Small Grants Programme support projects that tackle financial exclusion affecting disadvantaged groups across the UK; and address housing issues & homelessness among vulnerable groups across the UK. Previous projects funded include; A grant of £5,000 towards the salary costs of a counsellor involved in the specialist support and advocacy service for women suffering domestic violence; A grant of £4,000 towards setting up workshops for women from Black and Minority Ethnic groups living in the London Borough of Newham, who are experiencing domestic abuse and difficulties in their relationships. Applications can be submitted at any time….
Community Grants 2011-2012
£80,000 up for grabs for voluntary and charitable groups!We want to ensure that community projects are sustainable and inclusive for all. This will mean more opportunities for the people of Wychavon today and a brighter outlook for the future.
Application packs are available from 4th April 2011 by contacting Tracy Grubb on 01386 565168 or email tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk. Unfortunately you cannot download an application form off the website as we have to take contact details of each club/organisation requesting a pack.
Below is all the information you need regarding the grants and the criteria for applying for a grant. The links below can direct you to various parts of information you may want to look at.
What is the aim of the grants scheme?
Grants are available to local voluntary groups and charitable organisations that aim to:
• Support initiatives that improve services and facilities for the local community.
• Encourage local action to improve quality of life.
• Support activities in the local community that the Council would like to do, but does not have the resources for.
• Contribute towards the council's priorities, as set out in either the Community Strategy or Play Strategy, both of which can be found on the website at www.wychavon.gov.uk.
Every year the scheme focuses on one element of community life - this year's theme is PLAY but this does not exclude other aspects of community life such as community buildings, sports & arts - in fact any project that benefits the community.
Help and Advice
A Grants Help Service is in operation during April and May. If you wish to take advantage of this, please telephone Community Development on 01386 565168 with details of your project and they will arrange for the Scheme Manager to contact you to discuss your application.
Applicant’s Briefing Sessions have been arranged for:
• 20th April 2011 at 6.30 p.m. in the Conservatory, Civic Centre, Pershore
• 18th May 2011 at 6.30 p.m. in the Conservatory, Civic Centre, Pershore
• 1st June 2011 at 6.30 p.m. in the Chamber, Civic Centre, Pershore
(please use the Civic Suite entrance at the rear of the building for all briefing sessions)
These sessions will provide organisations with further information, which will assist them in preparing high quality applications.
If you are applying for a grant in excess of £1,000, you are required to attend one of the Applicant’s Briefing Sessions detailed above.
If you are unable to attend any of the briefings please contact Tracy Grubb on 01386 565168 or email tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk
(http://www.wychavon.gov.uk/cms/community-and-living/community-development/community-grants-2011-12.aspx)
We’re calling for communities across the UK to register their interest now. You can find out all about the fund and register here .
energyshare is a 100% renewable energy community giving everyone in the UK the opportunity to get involved in sourcing, using, and generating your own renewable energy.
energyshare’s founding partners, River Cottage and British Gas are committed to finding more funding. As a start British Gas are distributing a further £3m to communities for renewable energy projects through the energyshare fund over the next 3 years.
We’ve got lots of other features on the site for households and communities, including case studies of community projects like Woolsery Community Hall who have cut their running costs by 90%, and MOZES where each household is saving an estimated 20% a year on their energy bills!
So please do let your community know about the fund, and we hope to see you on www.energyshare.com soon!
For any more information please contact: info@energyshare.com
Information on the Department of Health grant scheme
The Department of Health has announced that its Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund (HSCVF) second local grant scheme is now open to applications.Under the Fund, Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations can apply for grants and business support for projects that use volunteers to contribute to the Department of Health's (DH) objectives. Eligible organisation may normally apply for a maximum amount of grant, of £50,000 for 2 or 3 year projects. This second local round of HSCVF funding aims to build on the success of the 2010 local grant scheme by reaching more local Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
The local grant scheme has four funding themes. Applicants should apply under one theme only. These are:
1) projects that can demonstrate a step change in the contribution of volunteering in the health and social care sector
2) projects that improve patient/service user and carer experience and outcomes through volunteering
3) projects that improve public health through action to reduce health inequalities in health and social care through active volunteering initiatives
4) projects that enable people to have greater choice over their care and support, leading to improvements for individuals, and compliments existing statutory and community provision through volunteering
The application deadline is midday Wednesday the 25th May 2011.
For more information please visit the website: http://www.volunteeringfund.com/node/18
Kind regards,
West Midlands European Network
0121 683 8890
The 'Inspired? Small Gant Scheme
The 'Inspired?' Small Grant Scheme is continuing in 2011/12 and can help towards costs of staging your own Community Games. Awards are for amounts from £200 to £500 - it is open to any voluntary or community association, statutory body or educational establishment in Worcestershire.For a copy of the Inspired? Small Grant Scheme Guidelines and an Application Form please contact Peter Turvey - Worcestershire Opportunities Coordinator 2012 Games: Email: pturvey@worcestershire.gov.uk
'Inspired?' Small Grant Scheme - Essential Criteria
• Your activity is inspired by the “Inspired?” toolkit (i.e. the Olympic and Paralympic Games)
• Your activity aims to increase participation in sport or physical activity
• You are able to demonstrate that your activity will not be a one off event (‘Legacy’)
Summer Activities Small Grants Programme 2011 – A Reminder
The Lankelly chase Foundation are offering, through their summer activities small grants programme, grants of up to £500 to support summer activities organised to benefit children and young people aged between 5 and 17 years who are living in refuges for families escaping domestic violence or, young carers. Eligible to apply are small schemes run by registered charities with strong volunteer support. Schemes must be held in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
The next deadline for applications is the 13th May 2011.
http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/how-to-apply/15
Funding to Support Inter Faith Week
The Inter Faith Youth Trust has announced that they will be launching a Grant programme to fund young people's events and activities for Inter Faith Week which will be taking place from the 20 to the 26th November 2011.The Inter Faith Youth Trust (Alma Royalton-Kisch Trust) is the only UK charitable trust solely to fund inter faith projects for young people (aged 11- 25). The Trust was established to promote the education of children and young people about the religions of the world and funds projects that bring together young people of different faiths to improve collaboration and understanding.
http://ifyouthtrust.co.uk/
Community Radio Fund - 2011 Round Launched
The characteristics of Community Radio are defined as the following:
It is primarily for social gain rather than commercial reasons.
It serves a particular community - a neighbourhood or community of interest.
It is not provided in order to make a profit.
It offers the target community opportunities to participate in the station.
In relation to a Community Radio service, "social gain" means the achievement, in respect of individuals or groups of individuals in the community that the service is intended to serve, or in respect of other members of the public, of the following mandatory objectives:
The provision of sound broadcasting services to individuals who are otherwise underserved by such services.
The facilitation of discussion and the expression of opinion.
The provision of education or training to individuals not employed by the person providing the service.
The better understanding of the particular community and the strengthening of links within it.
They may also include the achievement of other objectives of a social nature and, in particular:
the delivery of services provided by local authorities and other services of a social nature and the increasing, and wider dissemination, of knowledge about those services and about local amenities;
the promotion of economic development and of social enterprises;
the promotion of employment;
the provision of opportunities for the gaining of work experience;
the promotion of social inclusion;
the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity;
the promotion of civic participation and volunteering.
DCMS will provide an annual budget of £500,000. There is no maximum amount that can be applied for.
Eligible applicants include community radio licensees in the UK which broadcast under a community radio licence.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 4 May 2011.
The following links to the relevant website/scheme guidelines and GRANTfinder report:
http://www.grantfinder.co.uk/newsflash-index.php?xe=48271
Funding Surgeries
THE FIRST OF MY FUNDING SURGERIES WAS WELL ATTENDED AND HELD IN KIDDERMINSTER (CAWF)
NEXT SURGERY WILL BE HELD IN BROMSGROVE ON THE 4TH MAY AT THE RYLAND CENTRE BETWEEN 10AM AND 12PM TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE CONTACT ANN SOWTON ann@barn.org.uk 01527 60282.
As always you are very welcome to access the counties NUMBER ONE Grant Finder Funding Portal which will enable yourselves to identify more specific funding according to your organisations Outcome this can be accessed Via the Worcestershire Partnership Website following this link www.worcestershirepartnership.org.uk