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Volunteer Management Software Review
Dave Thomas, Volunteering Development Officer at NCVS, continues his series of articles in support of Leaders of Volunteers. This time, Dave looks into different Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems that could be used by organisations to manage their volunteer programme.While many of us are still using old-school solutions such as Excel and Google Sheets to manage our volunteer…
B&Q Foundation grant funding 2024
The fund will be open from Monday 29 April 2024, 9.30am to Friday 17 May 2024, 6pmThe B&Q Foundation has funding of £10,000 for internal projects and £5,000 for garden projects available for charities only who are supporting people in need in the UK—those experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, impacted by health, disability, or other disadvantage or distress.The B&Q Foundation is…
Groundwork - VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme
Applications will close in August 2024The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme will help voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across England deliver more efficient services for people and communities by saving money on their energy bills. The scheme is funded as part of a package of over £100 million of support being delivered by the Government to help frontline delivery…
Women's Health Community Fund
The deadline for applications is Sunday 19 May 2024Wellbeing of Women has partnered with Holland and Barrett to offer grants of up to £5,000 to small, grassroots organisations and community groups to support women, girls and people from underrepresented groups.They are seeking projects that cover the following areas:Projects that aim to improve information, education and support for menstrual…
Building Resilience in Ethnically Diverse Communities: what we've learned
There are definite inequalities within our communities. Breaking down barriers and stigma is fundamental to people engaging. Better health outcomes for people and less demand on health services. In early 2023, NCVS engaged with community organisations to understand why some communities (especially those from South Asian backgrounds) were not accessing NHS Talk Therapy services. Based on…
Aviva Community Fund
There is no deadline, organisations are encouraged to apply at any timeAviva has partnered with Crowdfunder to give charities and social enterprises the opportunity to raise up to £500,000. Organisations can submit an application at any time; once approved, they can then create a page detailing the project and start collecting donations. Aviva will match each individual donation up to £250. Their…
Schroder Charity Trust
There is no deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the Schroder Charity Trust to support UK-registered charities with their core and project costs.In order for a charity to be eligible, their work must feature within any of the following categories:Arts, culture and heritageEducation, training and employment Environment…
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, there are no deadlines. Funding of up to £150,000 spread over three years i.e. up to £50,000 per year is available for organisations whose main purpose is working with and for young people, aged 14 to 25, who face complex transitions to adulthood. The Youth Fund is designed to be a strategic investment in your organisation, so they only fund…
The Leche Trust Heritage Conservation grants
The deadline for applications is Friday 3 May 2024 The Leche Trust has grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 available for projects that support the conservation of historically, artistically and culturally significant buildings and objects dating from before 1837 that are in urgent need of remedial treatment. Items must be in public or charitable ownership and accessible to the public. The…
The Leche Trust Performing Arts grant
The deadline for applications is Friday 3 May 2024. The Leche Trust has grants of up to £4,000 for projects that support work that is original and nurtures artists and their creativity. The funder is keen to support smaller projects and organisations with an annual turnover of less than £1.5 million. Applicants must be UK registered charities or public authorities; Community Interest…