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Foundation Derbyshire will hold its second and final 2026 Funding Support Day on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Visit the Foundation Derbyshire offices for bespoke 1:1 support from the Grants team. You can also join the online Unlocking Philanthropy Workshop. The workshop shows how to craft bids with Foundation Derbyshire’s specific donors in mind. 1:1 Sessions…

GrantNest is offering a trial for September’s Premium grant pack, with eligibility checks, priority notes and weekly funding emails. After then there will be a £5/month charge. Free to cancel the grant pack at any time. CICs looking for funding opportunities can use GrantNest to research and filter available grants. This helps identify more relevant opportunities that CICs are eligible…

New guidance has been published in June 2026 by the Charity Commission -Raising Money for Charity: Public Guidance. This is aimed at helping members of the public understand their responsibilities when fundraising. It is written for fundraisers, charities, and organisations. The guidance will help them back supporters and avoid the common pitfalls that they may…

This workshop will help community groups, charities, and small organisations understand the grant funding process. Nottinghamshire County Council’s free funding workshops will help community groups and charities understand the grant funding process. More dates have been added due to organisations missing previous sessions. From this workshop, groups and organisations will learn how to: Sessions include…

Applications are now open for community groups, sports clubs, disability organisations, and individuals for grants of up to £5,000. This is to support projects that make community spaces and experiences more accessible, wheelchair-friendly, and inclusive. Applicants can use The Sunrise Medical Community Fund to deliver projects such as: The deadline for applications is 30th September…

Not-for-profit organisations, including CICs, can apply for grants of £10,000 to £100,000 for healthcare delivery projects planned for 2027. The fund supports healthcare delivery rather than general wellbeing projects. The fund will support projects that tackle acute conditions, including pre-hospital care, life-saving equipment, training or intervention, and suicide prevention services. Organisations can also apply for…

In this interactive workshop, attendees will build the core skills they need to lead effectively within their organisation or club. They will explore important leadership and management principles, review how well their committee currently works, and learn practical approaches to good governance. Attendees will take part in guided discussions and practical activities that help them…

Buddle’s “Exploring Legal Structures” webinar helps community and sports organisations understand the different legal structures available. It highlights the key considerations for any group looking to establish itself or change its existing structure. The session also signposts participants to further resources to help them decide which model best suits their needs. Buddle delivers this session as a pre-recorded webinar, so you can watch…

The Let’s Celebrate Towns competition has opened for entries from towns across the country. The joint initiative by Visa and Nationwide recognises projects that are helping towns become stronger, more resilient and vibrant. The competition covers five categories: Five winning towns will each receive a £20,000 grant towards a community project or initiative. Funding can…