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Greggs Foundation community grants
The deadline for applications is Friday 22 August 2025The Greggs Foundation is offering grants of up to £20,000 to organisations working across areas in the Northeast and Midlands of England, as well as Belfast. You need to be working across one of four themes: addressing direct needs in the local community, providing food and support for individuals, reducing social isolation and widening…
150 years of changing charity: Then and now
In 1875, Nottingham’s newly founded Nottingham Society for Organising Charity (NSOC) had a bold goal: to bring order to local giving, prevent fraud, and support the 'deserving poor'.150 years on, we’ve come a long way, but the heart of our work remains the same: helping people through collective effort, compassion, and community. From 'deserving poor' to empowered communitiesSome of the…
The volunteer journey: Supporting and engaging volunteers
In this series of blogs, our Volunteering Development Officer, Dave Thomas, takes an overview of the five key steps of the volunteer journey. In the first one, he emphasises that leaders of volunteers need to be thinking from the perspective of a brand-new volunteer who has never heard of your organisation. In the second, he encourages them to act quickly and decisively to harness the new…
Does it matter if our charity doesn’t submit our accounts on time?
In this Frequently Asked Friday blog, Helen Oparinde, our Sector Growth Coordinator, tackles a question that comes up more often than you'd think. She explains why missing your charity’s accounting deadlines can have bigger consequences than expected – from official warnings to funding knockbacks – and shares what trustees can do to stay on top of their financial responsibilities without getting…
Parkinson's UK: Marginalised communities grant
The deadline to apply is Sunday 10 August 2025Parkinson’s UK has launched a new small grants scheme to help people from marginalised communities get active and take part in local exercise sessions.Community organisations can apply for up to £3,000 to support physical activity and community engagement. This could include running exercise classes, holding events, or consulting with the Parkinson’s…
Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme
This is a rolling programme and will close once all of the funding has been awarded.Being active can have a significant impact on living well with Parkinson’s, regardless of symptoms or time since diagnosis. The Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme supports activity providers, communities, networks, organisations, and others to develop opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to…
JustGiving: Digital Learning Grant
The deadline for applications is Friday 12 September 2025, 5pmNeed help with digital fundraising?You’re not alone - more than half of charities say digital fundraising is a top priority, but 41% don’t feel confident in their skills.That’s where the Digital Learning Grant comes in. It’s fully funded, so there’s no cost to you, and it’s designed to help you grow your digital skills and confidence.…
Henry Smith Foundation: Shout! fund
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 20 August 2025A new funding opportunity is offering up to £240,000 over four years (that’s £60,000 per year) to organisations that support young people aged 14 to 25.The focus is on young people who:have experience of the care systemare LGBT+have a learning disability or are neurodivergentThe funding is for services that help young people speak up,…
Screwfix Foundation
The deadline for applications is Sunday 10 August 2025Funding of up to £5,000 is available to support projects that improve, fix, and repair buildings, homes, and facilities specifically used by people in need throughout the UK. Prioritising those that will create a longer-term difference and where our donation will make an impact and fund the total cost (or the majority) of a project.Your…
Know Your Numbers Community Engagement Fund
The deadline for applications is Friday 8 August 2025Nottingham City Place-Based Partnership (PBP) has secured funding as part of the Nottingham City Know Your Numbers campaign – and local community and voluntary organisations are invited to take part!Organisations can apply for up to £200 to run local activities that support Know Your Numbers Week, a national campaign focused on raising…