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Volunteer application forms
NCVS Volunteering Development Officer Dave Thomas muses about a topic that has been around for a long time: are volunteer application forms an essential part of our recruitment process, or are they too much like job application forms? From conversations with leaders of volunteers, I found very mixed views about using application forms as part of the volunteer recruitment and on-boarding…
National Lottery Awards for All England
The fund has an ongoing deadline, it is recommended to apply at least 16 weeks before you wish to start any activities or spend the grant moneySocial connections and community activities are essential for creating healthier, happier lives and a thriving society. The National Lottery Community Fund supports community and voluntary projects with grants ranging from £300 to £20,000, available for up…
Energy Redress Scheme
The deadline for applications is Monday 8 July 2024Ofgem’s Energy Redress Scheme offers four funding streams, providing grants ranging from £20,000 to £1.5 million. Funded by voluntary payments from companies that may have breached Ofgem rules, the scheme has been managed by the Energy Saving Trust for five years. The scheme prioritises support for vulnerable energy consumers, the development of…
Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants
This fund closed for applications on Sunday 30 June 2024The Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants, part of Bupa’s Healthy Cities campaign, support practical projects benefiting both people and the planet with grants of up to £2,000. The scheme is open to schools, registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, local authorities, and social housing providers across the UK and Republic of…
Out and about at the Feelgood Festival
On Sunday 1 June 2024, Kate, our Active Travel Social Prescribing (ATSP) Community Development Coordinator, went to Renewal Trust’s Feel Good Festival with Charlotte Moran, Active Travel Project Manager, on behalf of the Travel Well project.It was great to be involved with The Renewal Trust’s Feel Good Festival last week and to see so many people enjoying the day and getting involved with the…
Heritage in Mind: showcasing archaeology's impact on wellbeing
The York Archaeology (YA) Nottingham Office has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to host a series of hands-on sessions designed to engage Nottingham City and County residents in archaeological and heritage-based activities. They want to showcase how such activities can improve health and well-being, foster new social connections, and improve self-esteem and confidence…
Adapt and Thrive: the power of enterprising thinking
Jules Sebelin, NCVS CEO, shares her thoughts on why a new way of thinking might be the best thing you can do. When we launched the Social Enterprise Accelerator programme last week in partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) VCSE Data and Insights Observatory, it gave me a moment to think back to the start of my career at NCVS. Over the course of about three years, we trained over…
Lloyds Bank Foundation: Deaf and Disabled people's organisations
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 28 August 2024, 5pmLloyds Bank Foundation has grants available for small and local charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) with an income between £25,000 and £500,000. These organisations must be led by and work with Deaf and Disabled people experiencing poverty. Eligible organisations can apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000,…
The Hedley Foundation
There are multiple deadlines throughout the yearThe Hedley Foundation has grants of up to £5,000 for UK-registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1 million that are dedicated to improving lives. Larger grants may be awarded to charities capable of achieving a significant impact.Projects can fall into the following categories:Youth SupportProjects that help disadvantaged young…
Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme
There is no set deadline. However, the Foyle Foundation will stop accepting applications for the Small Grants Scheme on Friday 31 January 2025 and all projects must be completed before the end of 2025.Grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 are available for grassroots charities registered in the UK that are active in their communities and currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable,…