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Donate your blood plasma and help save a life

20 May 2021 - 15:24 by michelle.foster

donate plasma imageNHS Blood and Transplant is asking for men between the ages of 17 and 66 to consider donating their blood plasma which is used in the production of life-saving medicines. Thousands of patients rely on these antibody-based medicines called immunoglobulins, which are used for short-term treatment or lifelong diseases, they help people with weak immune systems and a variety of other rare disorders.

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Funding for Black-led organisations in the UK

14 May 2021 - 08:59 by michelle.foster

common call fundDo it Now Now (DINN) is delighted to have received funding from Comic Relief’s Global Majority Fund to provide, through a Common Call grant fund, financial support to Black-led charities and social enterprises disproportionately impacted by Covid-19 in the UK. The £300,000 fund includes contributions from Barclays, National Emergencies Trust, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, The Clothworkers’ Foundation and Comic Relief.

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Jigsaw Foundation

13 May 2021 - 15:23 by michelle.foster

jigsaw foundationJigsaw Foundation offers funds for projects which make a difference to the lives of their residents and their communities. The fund is open to charities, residents and community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and local partner agencies.

All projects must positively impact at least one of the themes:

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Windrush Community Fund phase 2 open for applications

13 May 2021 - 15:21 by michelle.foster

gov.ukThe Windrush Community Fund is up to £500,000 of financial support available to charity, community or grassroots organisations across the UK to fund projects which raise awareness of the Windrush Scheme (documentation), the Windrush Compensation Scheme or both.

This support is available to fund activities across the UK. Awards range from a minimum of £2,500 to a maximum of £25,000.

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Pandemic Pressures: How Greater Manchester equalities organisations have responded to the needs of older people during the Covid-19 crisis

13 May 2021 - 15:19 by michelle.foster

ambition for ageingPandemic Pressures summarises Ambition for Ageing’s research into how Greater Manchester equalities organisations have responded to the needs of older people during the Covid-19 crisis. The report and supporting briefing highlight a number of recommendations for service commissioners, funders and contractors to contribute to future emergency planning and responses:

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Odd Arts Chair of Trustees

13 May 2021 - 15:17 by michelle.foster

odd artsOdd Arts is an innovative charity that uses theatre and the arts to transform the lives of people facing the greatest levels of barriers, vulnerabilities and inequalities. Odd Arts are looking for an exceptional individual who shares their passion for social justice to become the Chair of Trustees at a time of real growth and innovation.

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Youth Opportunity with the Lancashire Wildlife Trust

13 May 2021 - 15:15 by michelle.foster

widlife trustThe Lancashire Wildlife Trust Youth Council is a group of 15 inspiring young people aged between 13-24 who want to aid in nature's recovery, gain valuable job experience, engage with senior management teams to have young people's voices heard, and to meet like-minded people who want to protect the environment.

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