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Manchester-based Biomass Energy Co-op has launched a scheme to promote the uptake of renewable heat technologies. Aimed specifically at community buildings, co-ops, charities and churches, the scheme offers brand new serviced biomass boiler systems to the end user who just pays for the heat they use. 
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust gives grants to registered charities that work in the UK. In 2016 the Trust is focussing on Children and Youth. Priority will be given to projects focussing on homelessness, domestic abuse, prisoners/offenders, training and education, counselling and support, and activities for those with limited access or opportunities. Grants of 
£3,000 or £1,000 are available.
Small Charity Week celebrates and raises awareness of the essential work of the UK’s small charity sector who make an invaluable contribution to the lives of millions of individuals, communities and causes across the UK and the rest of the world. 
Small Charity Week is brought to you by the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI), who with the support of partner organisations ensure the work of small charities is recognised and celebrated.
Power to Change only funds community businesses. A community business is often set up to tackle a local issue that the community faces together. There are many types of community business. What they all have in common is that they are accountable to their local community and that the profits they generate flow back into the community to deliver positive local impact. 
People’s Postcode Trust exists to try to make the world a better place through short-term, designated funding for projects that focus on the prevention of poverty, support healthy living initiatives and uphold human rights for some of society’s most vulnerable groups. It will also consider projects which help different communities come together for the benefit of their local area. 
Postcode Community Trust is a grant-giving body funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Postcode Community Trust provides funding opportunities to community groups and charities in Scotland, England and Wales, through grants ranging from £500 - £20,000. 
Postcode Community Trust provides short-term, designated funding to good causes that promote community development and demonstrate positive change through access and engagement.
Invest grants provide longer term core or direct delivery funding for eligible charities that are delivering clear outcomes as a result of their work. These grants are from £10,000 up to a maximum of £25,000 per year for two or three years, with the opportunity for continuation funding for a further period – up to six years in total. 
The Equity Foundation connects donors and supporters with local causes to help customers to feel proud to call their community home. 
The model of community investment is different. The Equity Foundation believes that great ideas already exist within communities, and by sharing commitment and resources The Equity Foundation know that they can achieve far more than if they worked in isolation.
Macc has published a report which outlines its recent response to the Cabinet Office’s Local Sustainability Fund (LSF) and its subsequent efforts to support Manchester based groups engaged in the application process. Macc’s overall aim was to increase the groups chances of being successful and therefore being awarded much needed funding.
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