Together in Service is a new programme supported by the Department for Communities and Local Government. Its objectives are:
• to celebrate the practical contribution that faith communities make to society through social action
• to support faith groups in undertaking new multi-faith volunteering projects at local level
FaithAction will be administering a pot of £160,000 over 2 years. This is available as 1:1 match-funding for small grants of £2,000 and £5,000 – the Together in Service Fund – to facilitate new multi-faith social action projects at a local level, where there is often a lack of confidence in undertaking volunteering work in a multi-faith way.
Grants will be given to constituted bodies, not to individuals. Grants are only available in England.
FaithAction wishes to support a wide range of activities aimed at improving the quality of life for local people. Through their grant making, they aim to:
• Target community need that is informed by local research and local consultation
• Focus support to achieve maximum effectiveness
• Enhance community and voluntary activity
• Encourage best practice among community and voluntary groups
• Give help where it is needed most
For further information and to apply, visit: www.togetherinservice.net/funding/, or email: [email protected]
Deadline: Thursday 28 August 2014, 5pm