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Buddle launch aims to broaden reach of support for volunteers
Formerly Club Matters, Buddle is the new name for Sport England’s programme to recognise, support and champion volunteers delivering sport and physical activity in England. Following extensive consultation with partners and community organisations, the rebrand aims to broaden the reach of support to a wider range of volunteers regardless of the type of organisation they…
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Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity
We visited Derbyshire Refuge Solidarity recently who we’ve been partnering with to enable Refugees and Asylum Seekers to access a variety of physical activities, such as football, walking, swimming and music. Physical activity is an incredibly useful outlet for people to help bring a sense of normality and familiarity back into their lives. It can…
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Community Ownership Fund – Round 3 bidding window now open
Applications must be submitted by 11.59am (before noon) on Wednesday 31 January 2024. The government is providing funding over four years (ending in March 2025) to support community groups to take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of being lost. Examples include community centres, parks, pubs and post office buildings. Eligible community projects should…
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Howdens’ Game Changer Programme (Football)
Howdens’ Game Changer Programme in partnership with England Football will see the kitchen company aim to fund £3m worth of kitchens over three years for England Football Accredited grassroots clubs. The Programme has already provided better kitchen facilities to help clubs make their matchday experience more enjoyable and increase revenue opportunities. Find out if your…
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Arnold Clark Community Fund – 2024
The Arnold Clark Community Fund helps registered UK charities and community groups close to their branches build stronger communities. They plan to reopen our Community Fund in early 2024 and aim to support a wide range of charities and community groups. Depending on which funding you apply for, successful applicants can receive a funding amount of up…
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McCarthy Stone Foundation – Community Grants 2024
McCarthy Stone Foundations’ Our Community Awards will open again for applications in Spring 2024 where they will be focusing on organisations offering befriending and companionship to older people. Organisations must have a turnover under £250,000 p.a. to apply. More details will follow in January 2024. McCarthy Stone Foundation usually offers grants around £1K. Their funds…
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Support available for flood-damaged facilities
Sport England’s Small Grants Programme is now open to applications for storm relief funding from organisations in the areas most affected. The available funding will be focused on those areas most badly affected, and they will prioritise sports and activities that need to return quickly. Applicants will need to submit evidence of damage which is…
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Energy Efficiency Scheme for Community Organisations
A funding scheme will soon be opening to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency. The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is part of a package of over £100 million of support being delivered by the Government to help frontline delivery organisations with the increased cost of living. This…
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Crowdfund Nottingham – Match Funding of up to £15K for Community Projects
Nottingham City Council in partnership with community fundraising platform Spacehive have launched an opportunity to empower local people to fundraise to develop capital projects across Nottingham communities. Nottingham City Council is looking to use capital funding from its UK Shared Prosperity Fund to improve venues, facilities or premises. Venues supported will be used to support…
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Newark and Sherwood Community Grant Scheme – Deadline 22nd December 23
The Newark and Sherwood Community Grant Scheme aims to support a variety of district based registered not-for-profit organisations. Projects should lign to the Council’s Community Plan objectives. Grants of up to £20,000 are available. Any grant awarded over £5,000 will need to demonstrate match funding at 50% above the £5,000 threshold.Applications will be assessed a…
