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Grants, Funding & Advice I thought it could be useful to help you identify some of the sources of Grants for businesses, charities & good causes.   In the first instance it’s worth contacting your County, Borough or District Council as they may have specific Grants for businesses or for non-profits.   You may have access to a Community Foundation that will have its own pot of money & will manage schemes for others. For example, the Sussex Community Foundation delivers a programme for Rampion Wind Farm. You can find your local Community Foundation through https://lnkd.in/eA8WmEpd You may have a large scale utility provider in your area. Western Power Distribution provides Grants across the Midlands, South West & Wales.  (https://lnkd.in/ePvzikXM) All major airports will have a Community Fund or Foundation to support their local community. Just search for "xxxx Airport Community Fund" to find them. And remember, you may well have been too late for the latest round of applications, so bookmark the providers you could apply to & then add their timetable to your diary. You will need time to build your application so read all of the entry criteria & use your time wisely to build an application that answers the questions & builds the best possible case for you to win that grant ... or work with a professional Grant Writer (if you can find one!)   If you would like help in deciding what's right for you, talk to me about a Grant Readiness Review to find the right fund for your business or organisation's growth plans.   Follow me for more tips & guidance on Grant Writing or book a Discovery Call at https://lnkd.in/d_urzqG #grants #funding #grantwriting  

Capital grants of up to £250k are available to extend the capacity of UK charities working to improve the quality of life for people in need The funding is available from The Edward Gosling Foundation’s Capital Grant Programme and is to expand the capacity of UK-registered charities and CIOs working to improve the quality of life for people in need, particularly those living on very low incomes who have a disability or long-term illness. It is for major capital projects that align with one or more of the Foundation’s funding themes: Health and wellbeing Independent living at home Respite Transition Projects should also build new capacity, promote sustainability, and significantly change the way care is delivered. Decisions under this programme can take 90 days, and grants of up to £250K are available, but amounts will vary depending on the size and scope of the project. Trustees may award more for projects they believe are truly innovative. https://lnkd.in/e7eExKQj

This #FAQFriday we're exploring why we fund organisations at One World Together, not projects. Project-based funding is at the heart of many of the problems we see in the charity and international charity sector. A range of external donors decide on the thematic priorities that communities have to work towards on, whether or not these match their own priorities at the time. Funding is provided on a short-term, project-basis and spending can only be oriented towards certain deliverables that they must report on. As conditions change, there is no flexibility to enable organisations to rise to new challenges and meet new, unaddressed needs. Often funding does not cover the organisational overheads that they need to pay staff and keep things running. So at One World Together we’ve gone for a drastically different approach that funds organisations, rather than projects. Because it is through longer-term investments in strength and stability that organisations can design strategies and projects that work for them, can invest in the right things that ensure their sustainability, and can remain agile and move in new directions as the conditions around them change. You can sign up to our Solidarity Fund here for as little as £1.25 a month, with every penny (minus the transaction fee) reaching our four partners: https://lnkd.in/eBpfGqts

#grantalert #ngofunding #developmentpartners #funding #aid Leeds Building Society Foundation is offering small and large scale grants upto GBP 100k under following themes for #UK #charities Financial stress - projects that help with bills or debt stress. Security and refuge - projects that support emergency accommodation. Quality and suitability of housing. Health and wellbeing support for those experiencing homelessness. https://lnkd.in/eMz_ycv2

Is your nonprofit prepared for the unexpected? A robust reserve fund is essential for organisational stability. Unexpected challenges like economic downturns, natural disasters, or even staffing shortages can significantly impact a nonprofit's operations. A reserve fund acts as a financial safety net, allowing you to maintain critical programs and services during tough times. Here are four ways to build your reserve fund:  1.) Budget strategically: Allocate a portion of your annual revenue to the reserve fund. Even small, consistent contributions can make a big difference over time.    2.) Diversify income streams: Explore additional revenue sources beyond grants and donations, such as earned income or fee-based services. This can help stabilise your overall financial position.   3.) Engage your supporters: Communicate the importance of building a reserve fund to your donors and encourage them to support this initiative.   4.) Pursue award opportunities: Research and apply for awards that offer cash prizes. These can provide a significant boost to your reserve fund while also recognising your organisation's achievements. Building a reserve fund may seem challenging, but it's a crucial investment in your nonprofit's long-term sustainability. #nonprofit #fundraising #financialmanagement #nonprofitexpert #southafrica

Grant Opportunity: QBE Foundation Local Grants Open 03/06/24; close 03/07/24; $40,000; National The grants are a way for QBE Foundation to provide meaningful support for community initiatives addressing specific areas of need. Multiple grants of $40,000 will be awarded per category in 2024. They have three categories: -Climate resilience -Inclusion -QBE Employee Choice Eligibility: -Must be a registered NFP -Must have Australian Tax Office endorsement of DGR 1 or 2 status -Must not be affiliated with a political party or union, or take an overtly political stance in the focus of their work -May have a religious basis, but any program or initiative supported by QBE must not incorporate religious teaching into the delivery of the program or initiative #pruesgold #grants #grantwriting

We have signed up to the platform 'Together for Good' who support third sector organisations and non-profits to promote opportunities they have where businesses, via their employees, can provide support on a voluntary basis. The platform helps to raise the visibility of what support is needed in our community and also supports businesses to achieve their commitment to make a positive impact in our communities. Businesses can be based anywhere in the world, but the positive impact will be within West Cumberland or Warrington. There will be opportunities that can be done face to face or remotely to make it accessible to all. Our opportunity/ask: Hospice at Home West Cumbria is a registered charity and has set up a separate trading company to provide income generation. We are looking for people with expertise in commercial business development and enterprise, to join a task and finish group to help us identify and plan opportunities for growth. The commitment will be for approximately two to three hours per month for a period of 3-4 months. If you are able to support this opportunity or would like further information, please register through the platform here: https://lnkd.in/dHg5a5-4. #Togetherforgood #Charity #businessdevelopment #volunteering #Cumbria

🔍Where are the “bright spots” and gaps in #PlaceBased #funding? While London and the Northwest see a high concentration of projects, regions like the East of England, East Midlands, and Northern Ireland attract significantly less investment in this work. 💡 Key Insight: It is important to address the issue of regional disparities and consider why these areas don’t attract funding for this type of work to the same extent. Perhaps some places have local charities that are better at making the case for funding? Or, does local political leadership and mayoral authorities make a difference to where funds are allocated by philanthropy? It all leads to the question, what can be done to make funding distribution more equitable across our diverse range of communities. Read our full report to dive deeper into these insights https://buff.ly/4ekP09L

We have signed up to the platform 'Together for Good' who support third sector organisations and non-profits to promote opportunities they have where businesses, via their employees, can provide support on a voluntary basis. The platform helps to raise the visibility of what support is needed in our community and also supports businesses to achieve their commitment to make a positive impact in our communities. Businesses can be based anywhere in the world, but the positive impact will be within West Cumberland or Warrington. There will be opportunities that can be done face to face or remotely to make it accessible to all. Our opportunity/ask: Hospice at Home West Cumbria is a registered charity and has set up a separate trading company to provide income generation. We are looking for people with expertise in commercial business development and enterprise, to join a task and finish group to help us identify and plan opportunities for growth. The commitment will be for approximately two to three hours per month for a period of 3-4 months. If you are able to support this opportunity or would like further information, please register through the platform here: https://lnkd.in/eFH_Wffm. #Togetherforgood #Charity #businessdevelopment #volunteering #Cumbria

Charities and voluntary organisations carry a heavy load for society. All too often we are the ones who pick up the pieces left by poorly resourced statutory services in times of crisis and disaster - whether for individuals or entire communities. Whoever forms the next government, it is imperative for them to work with the 3rd Sector/VCSE Sector to ensure sustainability, so that we can continue to deliver life-saving services. Please read the Charity Sector Manifesto produced by NCVO and ACEVO and bear these in mind when deciding who to vote for. https://lnkd.in/dbm3PTNh #VoluntarySectorManifesto #GeneralElection