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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Prevention Programme – Youth Endowment Fund
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) backs projects that help practitioners spot and address inappropriate or problematic attitudes and behaviours linked to gender norms and relationships among young people before they develop into more serious harm. Programmes should mainly take place in educational settings and support children and young people to build healthy, respectful relationships. Applicants…
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Funding for community projects that reduce waste and promote recycling
Nottinghamshire County Council, in partnership with Veolia, are inviting community groups, schools, and charities to apply for a share of their Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Fund. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to organisations across Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, and Rushcliffe. Applications that demonstrate innovative and creative ways to promote reducing,…
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Local Events Can Receive up to £5,000 – Worksop Together Events Grant!
Funding is available to deliver cultural initiatives, festivals, and community events in the Worksop Pride in Place designated area for Voluntary Groups, Businesses and Local Organisations. Applicants can request up to £5,000 per application from a total funding pot of £40,000. They must deliver events between now and 31 March 2027. Applicants do not need…
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Volunteers sought for British Wheelchair Basketball Home Nations Cup
British Wheelchair Basketball has launched the new Home Nations Cup, a flagship event bringing together the refreshed National Junior Championships and Celtic Cup, taking place at the David Ross Sports Village, University of Nottingham. It will be held on August 8 and 9 across three courts and include U14, U18 and Adult competitions, with teams…
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Community-led fund to improve the National Cycle Network
A new pilot scheme will support community groups to improve their local National Cycle Network and help more people walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys. Active Travel England funds the Community-led National Cycle Network Improvement Fund through Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. The Trust will support two community groups to progress infrastructure-focused projects that, when…
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Girls Active Celebration Day
More than 200 girls from seven schools in Nottingham and Derby took part in a Girls Active Celebration Day earlier this month. Co-designed by Girls Active Leaders, the day started with an inspirational speech from the amazing Sunshine Sam. The girls then took part in a choice of a wide range of activities including skateboarding,…
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Green Community Grants
The Wildlife Trust, with funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery and Postcode Green Trust, have established the Green Community Grants scheme. Grants of up to £25,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations whose works supports nature recovery, responds to climate emergency, improves nature-rich spaces, or helps more people access their services. Funds granted can be used…
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Cardfactory Foundation Community Fund
The Cardfactory Foundation Community Fund provides unrestricted grants of £10,000 to UK registered charities. The fund has several priorities including vulnerable children and young people. Within this priority area, the fund supports organisations working with young people aged 0–25 who are facing circumstances that threaten their safety, wellbeing, or development. The aim is to protect…
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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…
