The Cash for Kids Sports Challenge is a fundraising competition for grassroots sports groups. The funds support initiatives to encourage the participation of disadvantaged or disabled children and young people in sports.
The following organisations who work for the benefit of disadvantaged or disabled young people (up to and including the age of 18) may apply:
The Leeds Building Society Foundation offers grants to UK registered charities for projects which address one or more of the following themes:
Applications are welcome from those who take a Housing First and/or relationship-based approach. Applications should show evidence of:
Choosing the right bank account is an important decision and the multitude of options available can be overwhelming. The Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide was developed by UK Finance to support charities opening and managing bank accounts after many reported experiencing difficulties with financial services.
The new website features a free account finder tool, step-by-step guide and frequently asked questions to help charities find the best account for their needs.
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has launched its largest Heart of the Community Awards round ever with £250,000 available for ‘stronger communities’ initiatives.
The fund aims to empower local charities and not-for-profit causes working tirelessly to make a positive impact.
The theme for Round 9 is ‘stronger communities’ which reflects MADL's commitment to helping communities tackle pressing local issues and build brighter futures.
7Stars Foundation is offering grants of up to £2,500 for registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1.5 million across the UK to deliver projects and activities that support young people aged 16 years and under across the priority themes of abuse, addiction, child carers, and homelessness.
Funding for offered across the following streams:
The History in the Making initiative provided by Historic England is seeking to fund around 15 projects with grants of between £10,000 and £15,000.
The initiative is intended to enable underrepresented young people (aged 13-25) to research, discover and commemorate local histories, fostering a sense of belonging through exploring local identity and stories.
Applications will be accepted from organisations of all types including community interest groups, charities and local authorities. Individuals can apply if they are registered as sole traders.
The LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund offers grants of up to £25,000 to support user-led LGBT+ organisations based in England, who are working with targeted under-represented and under-resourced communities in England.
The aims of the fund are to:
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them.
The VAT Registration Estimator has been developed after feedback from small businesses suggested an online tool would be helpful to show when their turnover could require businesses to register for VAT and its effect on profits.
A business must register for VAT if:
There’s funding available for non-profits in the New Makers Yard area in Manchester. Get Living has launched a £20,000 fund to support community projects working on supporting skills, enterprise and employment; connecting people to nature and sustainable behaviours; enhancing health and wellbeing; and celebrating arts and culture.
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for community groups and charities of all shapes and sizes.
The Fore’s Autumn 2024 Funding Round offers unrestricted grants to help small charities and social enterprises grow, strengthen, become more efficient or resilient.
Successful applicants will receive: