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Bursary available for BAME Fundraisers and Charity Leaders

25 Nov 2020 - 15:34 by michelle.foster

fsiThe FSI have a small number of bursary places to support applicants who are from groups under-represented to access their SQA-accredited qualification in Fundraising Practice (Equivalent to QCF Level 3).

To be eligible to receive the bursary you must be a member of the FSI and your charity must have an annual income (as shown in your most recent annual accounts) of less than £250,000. You can register to become a member for free.

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Sole fundraiser support and development sessions

25 Nov 2020 - 15:32 by michelle.foster

fsiThe FSI are launching a new, free programme supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, providing specific and tailored support for sole fundraisers in small charities (organisations with a turnover under £1 million). Join the FSI for a series of 90-minute support sessions covering a range of topics to meet your specific needs.

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Alternative Funding Sources

20 Nov 2020 - 15:30 by millie.brown

Beyond Covid emergency response: planning for funding in 2021

Funding throughout 2020/21 has focused on emergency Covid-19 response. This has been welcomed and much needed. However, many organisations are now looking for longer-term funding opportunities to ensure they can continue operating for the sake of their users when the emergency funding ends. This is due to be exacerbated as local councils who have invested in the VCSE sector are forced to make unavoidable cuts. 

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UK Youth Fund – Covid relief

20 Nov 2020 - 11:37 by michelle.foster

uk youthThe UK Youth Fund – Covid Relief has been created to support youth organisations who have not had access to the crisis funding they require to survive the Covid pandemic. Youth organisations with an income of under £250,000 that are based in, and deliver their work in England are eligible to apply for up to £50,000.

Complete an online questionnaire and the responses will be used as your funding application.

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Catalyst’s Sector Challenge Programme

20 Nov 2020 - 11:35 by michelle.foster

catalystGrants of up to £10,000 for organisations working in early years; financial wellbeing; mental health and wellbeing; and sexual abuse and domestic violence.

There are 12 Sector Challenges across four sectors most affected by COVID-19: early years; financial wellbeing; mental health and wellbeing; and sexual abuse and domestic violence.

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Asda Foundation – Feeding Communities Grant

20 Nov 2020 - 11:32 by michelle.foster

asda foundationFeeding Communities Grant has been designed to help provide meals to anyone in need in the lead up to Christmas. With more local and national lockdowns in place and changes anticipated to the coming weeks, supporting those with food provision is needed more than ever. Communities are struggling, charities are feeling the pressure, Asda Foundation is providing support.

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Lankelly Chase Spaces – Greater Manchester Local Fund

20 Nov 2020 - 11:31 by michelle.foster

spaces GM fundLankelly Chase has a Greater Manchester Local Fund to engage groups and organisations led by marginalised women and marginalised young people. Funding will go primarily to communities of colour, but not exclusively.

£250,000 in total is available to support around 30 projects. Grants of up to £5,000 for smaller spaces and up to £8,000 for larger spaces are available.

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Thriving Communities Fund

20 Nov 2020 - 11:18 by michelle.foster

fundingThe Thriving Communities Fund will support local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise projects that bring together place-based partnerships to improve and increase the range and reach of available social prescribing community activities – especially for those people most impacted by Covid-19 and health inequalities.

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History Makers: making smoking a thing of the past

20 Nov 2020 - 11:02 by michelle.foster

history makersVoluntary Sector North West (VSNW) are working in partnership with the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership to recruit young people living in Greater Manchester as Digital History Makers who will support their campaign to make smoking history in Greater Manchester. VSNW are particularly looking for people who are creative, passionate and engaging.

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Pilotlight – help to develop the strategic future of you organisation

20 Nov 2020 - 11:00 by michelle.foster

pilotlightDo you need research and analysis to help solve a specific challenge or opportunity? Would you benefit from actionable recommendations on a strategic issue? Your organisation could benefit from Pilotlight’s Setting Directions or Unlocking Insights programme.

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