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  • ONE STOP – Community Partnership Programme

    ONE STOP – Community Partnership Programme

    Community groups and other not for profit organisations within a two-mile radius of a One Stop shop can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stop Community Partnership programme. This programme supports projects and initiatives that are:• Tackling food poverty• Supporting the vulnerable• Supporting the elderly• Supporting low-income families• Supporting a healthier…

  • Transitioning Sports Organisations to Sustainable Trading Models

    Transitioning Sports Organisations to Sustainable Trading Models

    Are you a sports organisation or charity looking to reduce your reliance on grant funding and build a more sustainable financial future? Join The School for Social Entrepreneurs for an insightful panel discussion on how sports organisations can shift to traded income models, leveraging assets and resources they already own to create lasting impact. The…

  • Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant Fund – Derbyshire

    Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant Fund – Derbyshire

    Community groups across Derbyshire are invited to apply for funding to set up ‘warm and welcoming spaces’ to help local residents. Grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 are available to a range of community organisations. Funding is to set up new warm hubs or contribute towards the costs of existing spaces. The Warm and Welcoming…

  • Funding to Support Core Costs of Small Charities

    Funding to Support Core Costs of Small Charities

    Charities and social enterprises supporting children and young people, disadvantaged families, prisoners, and ex-offenders can apply for funding to help cover their core costs. Two types of grants are available: The funding will support small-scale, local initiatives.  Priorities include effective use of volunteers and encouraging past and current users to participate.  And ensuring that funds…

  • Defibrillator Funding for Community Spaces

    Defibrillator Funding for Community Spaces

    The Department of Health and Social Care is currently running a £1 million match funded Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund. The funding is aimed at increasing the number of AEDs in public places where they are most needed and to help save lives. All types of organisations may apply. To be eligible, applicants must: The funding…

  • Rowing Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for Spring 2025 Projects

    Rowing Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for Spring 2025 Projects

    The Rowing Foundation is offering grants to clubs, schools and community organisations who are involved in rowing and need help in buying equipment or refurbishing a boat. Any club or organisation involved in ‘on water rowing-type’ activities can apply. Please note grants do not support kayaking, sailing or swimming. The funding should either be for…

  • New National Lottery Community Funding Programmes

    New National Lottery Community Funding Programmes

    The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) are looking for partners to work with them in the development stage of their new funding programmes including the Community Power fund. By community power, they mean local communities being able to influence and change the places they live. As well as the services they use, and decisions that…

  • Nottinghamshire’s Talented Athletes Fund

    Nottinghamshire’s Talented Athletes Fund

    Nottinghamshire County Council is expanding on its previous Talented Athletes programme to: Eligible athletes can be awarded grants of up to £1,000 over 12 months to help support the costs of entering sports competitions including: The closing date for the 2024/25 application window is 2 December 2024. Click here for more information.

  • The Derby Community Lottery is now approaching its fourth draw. Do you have your tickets?

    The Derby Community Lottery is now approaching its fourth draw. Do you have your tickets?

    Derby Community Lottery is a weekly lottery that directly supports local good causes and community initiatives. Through getting more people on board, the Derby Community Lottery raises funds and awareness of local good cause. When you play Derby Community Lottery you know that 60% of your ticket price goes to good causes. This is more…

  • Get Fishing Fund Reopens for 2025

    Get Fishing Fund Reopens for 2025

    The Get Fishing Fund supports organisations to deliver a programme of angling activities.  Supported activities should aim to help get more people into fishing and retain them within the sport. Building on the success of the original launch of the fund four years ago, the Environment Agency and Angling Trust have announced an additional £150,000 of investment. This is to encourage more people…