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AI and how it can support organisations to identify grants and apply for them
Qlic IT in association with Charity Digital have shared a useful session on YouTube on how AI can support not for profit organisations identify grant funds and then applying to them. Click here to view the short 25 minute video. More than a third of charities (36%) are currently using AI to support their grant fundraising, according to…
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Meet the Funder Session with the National Lottery Community Fund – 17th June 2026
We hosted a “Meet the Funder” Lunch and Learn session with Marc Lupson, the local manager from the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF). The online session took place on Wednesday 17th June 2026. Marc gave an overview of NLCF programmes, including Awards for All and Reaching Communities. He also advised attendees about: Whether your organisation is new to NLCF funding, or you are looking to improve…
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ukactive Launches Defibrillator Guidance for Fitness and Leisure Facilities
ukactive has published new defibrillator guidance to help fitness and leisure operators provide life-saving support when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. Developed with the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the guidance aims to help gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres, and other fitness facilities strengthen safety standards and emergency response plans. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates in…
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Bupa Foundation Offers Green Community Grants
The Bupa Foundation offers Green Community Grants through Bupa’s Healthy Cities campaign to support practical projects that benefit people and the planet. Applicants can apply for grants of up to £2,000. Schools, registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, local authorities, and social housing providers across the UK and Republic of Ireland can apply. The Foundation will prioritise…
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Mayor Claire’s Summer of Sport
This summer, Mayor Claire is bringing the East Midlands to life, making it easier for people to see what’s happening, step outside, and feel part of their community. Across our towns, cities, villages and neighbourhoods, there are already thousands of activities taking place. But too often, people simply don’t know they’re there. Mayor Claire’s Summer…
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AD Trust Grants
The Trust accepts applications year-round and makes decisions annually in December. The AD Trust funds charities that support disadvantaged people in the UK, with a specific focus on projects that build confidence and self-esteem, promote self-help and help people reach their potential. The Trust typically supports smaller charities and projects that would benefit from practical…
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Erewash Voluntary Action Hosts Meet the Funders Event – Tuesday 30th June 2026
Erewash Voluntary Action will host a Meet the Funders event on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at Erewash Voluntary Action from 10am to 2pm. Do You Need Funding? Several grant-giving organisations will attend the event and talk with you, offer advice, and answer questions about your ideas and projects. Clubs, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and charities…
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Lunch and Learn Session with the National Lottery Community Fund – Sign up Now!
We are hosting a “Meet the Funder” Lunch and Learn session with the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF). The online session takes place on Wednesday 17th June 2026 from midday. The informal session lets local groups hear directly from the NLCF including an overview of NLFC programmes, such as Awards for All. Other areas of…
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£1 billion investment to end the fitness postcode lottery
The Department for Education has pledged £1 billion to support PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children and young people can access equal opportunities for physical activity. The new Partnerships Network will replace the existing PE and Sport Premium and put an end to the one-size fits all model that has…
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Unlocking community potential: NEW National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund, has announced the Change Makers Partnership, a fund that will support community leaders and enable partners to develop systems that meet their needs. The programme will partner with up to 12 organisations, offering significant long term funding between £1 million and £5 million over five years. The NLCF welcomes applications…
