Funding 4 Sports newsletter - Top 80 Sports Funding Streams for 2012
Biffa Awards - Often groups only need a small amount of money to make a difference
to a local facility. The Small Grants Scheme offers quicker access to lower levels
of funding to make these projects happen. More info here
Co-operative Community Fund - Grants between £100 and £2,000 for community, voluntary,
or self-help groups working in the community. Contact details: Help line: 0844 262
4001 E-mail More info here
Grants to Help Disadvantaged Young People Participate in Sports (UK)
Disadvantaged young people under the age of 18 who do not have the financial means
to participate in sport can apply for financial support from the Dickie Bird Foundation.
The foundation aims to help disadvantaged young people to participate to the best
of their ability in the sport of their choice irrespective of their social circumstances,
culture or ethnicity. The Foundation grants can help with the cost of clothing and
equipment and make a small contribution towards travel expenses within the UK. The
Foundation will only accept applications from individuals not organisations.
Applications can be submitted at any time and will be considered at Trustees meeting
in February, May, August, October and December.
www.thedickiebirdfoundation.co.uk
Autumn Schedule of Funding Training Courses
Includes a Bid Writing Workshop, and a number of European-focused training courses, particularly for anyone who is considering putting a bid together for the EC's Lifelong Learning Programme or FP7, as well as an Introduction to Tenders course. Details here
Grant Aid
Hertsmere Borough Council offers small-scale financial support (maximum of £3,000) to local voluntary groups and organisations to help them in providing a range of community services to the residents of Hertsmere.
The aim is to help a cross-section of the community and to consider each application fairly and openly.
The community grant scheme has reopened for applications. The deadline for applications is 21 September 2012. The applications will be considered in October 2012. Find out more here
Your Chance to be on TV & Raise Funds
Silver River Productions are producing a new documentary series for BBC Television which will help small UK-based charities and community voluntary groups raise funding.
They are looking for community and voluntary groups that are local, volunteer-run organisations. Your group will need to have an income of £10,000 or less per year and be struggling to raise funds. If your community voluntary group fits these criteria and you would be happy to appear within the series, please contact charity@silverriver.tv for an application form.
Due to editorial time constraints, the deadline for applications is the 22nd of August 2012. They can only consider the first 1000 applications so hurry!!
Please let Isobel know if you are going to apply for this fantastic opportunity!
Hertfordshire Funding Fair 2012
The Hertfordshire Funding Fair 2012 is taking place on Wednesday, 17th October at the Fielder Conference Centre, Hatfield, Herts. This FREE, all day event, attended by numerous funders and specialist advisors, is aimed at Herts based groups and includes:
informative exhibitions and stands
workshops on various funding topics
key note speakers
one to one funding surgeries
Please mark 17th October in your diaries for this excellent event, and watch this space for more information in the near future.