Carers Covid-19 peer support group
If you are an unwaged carer recovering from Covid-19 or supporting someone recovering from Covid-19, there is a weekly peer support group that can provide you with help and support.
The peer support group
0333 321 3021
If you are an unwaged carer recovering from Covid-19 or supporting someone recovering from Covid-19, there is a weekly peer support group that can provide you with help and support.
The peer support group
The 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.
The 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.
Brighter Sound are working with YouTube Music to offer artists from the North of England one-to-one mentoring from established musicians and music business professionals.
Wild Awake Mindfulness in partnership with the Natural and Cultural Health Service and the Whitworth are offering these online meditate with nature sessions on 2 December, 2pm-2.45pm and 23 December, 9am-9.45am.
Find a quiet spot in your garden, balcony, local green space, by a window and enjoy guided meditation accompanied by the sounds of nature.
Gambling with Lives would like to speak to people based in Greater Manchester with experience of harm from gambling, including close family and partners affected by it.
They are running a focus group on 25 November at 5.30pm for around two hours via Zoom. Participants will receive £60 as a thank you and play a valuable role in improving things for all people affected by gambling disorder.
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.
The 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.
Grants 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.
Feeding 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.