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Comic Relief Local Communities Programme

There are still many communities in the UK that suffer from economic and social deprivation and the current economic climate may make this situation worse.
For this reason, Comic Relief has decided that £4.5 million should be available to fund projects across the UK which are addressing these issues through the 'Local Communities' programme.

The Local Communities programme will run for two years and during this time, grants of between £1000 and £10,000 will be available.

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Viridor Credits Funding

Constituted non-profit organisations in eligible areas in England can apply now for capital funding for community, biodiversity or heritage projects that benefit their local community.

Viridor Credits provides funding for a huge range of projects and will consider eligible applications on their merits and in light of the funding available.

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Manchester Women’s Aid have received funding to expand their domestic violence project

Manchester Women’s Aid have received a Big Lottery grant to expand a project helping women and children from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities which are experiencing or escaping from domestic violence.

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The Type and Quantity of Funding from Manchester City Council for Voluntary and Community Organisations

Manchester City Council have published a list of their funding for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations totalling over £46 million.

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Finance Scrutiny Committee Considers VCS Grants and Commissioning

The Financial Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council met on Thursday 9th Jan. The two main items under consideration were reports on "Commissioning of Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations" and an "Update of Progress in Developing the Commissioning Hub".

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Investment and Contract Readiness Fund to support arts ventures to access new social investment fund

Arts ventures looking to raise investment can apply for an investment readiness grant as part of a new initiative to bring more capital into the arts sector.

Investing for Good and Cabinet Office are developing a new social investment fund for the arts sector. The Arts Ventures Fund will open in 2014 and aims to increase access to and participation in arts and culture amongst older people, establish education projects for young people and support projects in the wider community.

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Arts & culture