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NLCF Solidarity Fund

There is an ongoing deadline and groups are advised to apply as soon as possibleThe National Lottery Community Fund is offering large-scale funding for organisations in England tackling the root causes of inequality, including poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. Grants of between £1 million and £5 million are available to be spent over five to ten years.This funding is aimed at supporting…

Grants for Good

Funds are awarded on a rolling basis, with the next deadline for applications being Monday 15 September 2025.The Matthew Good Foundation has grants available to support small organisations. Grants for Good, funded by the John Good Group, provides unrestricted funding to small and growing local charities, voluntary groups, and social enterprises that significantly impact communities, people, or…

Safer Nottinghamshire Together Grants

The deadline for application is Tuesday 15 July 2025, 9amPolice and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden has launched the Safer Nottinghamshire Together Grants, offering funding to voluntary and community organisations that support the priorities in his Police and Crime Plan.Two types of funding are available:1. Multi-Year Funding: for longer-term projectsUp to £75,000 per application over the funding…

National Energy Action webinar: Understanding the RTS switch off

Thursday 19 June 2025, 10am to 11amOnline via Microsoft TeamsWith the Radio Teleswitch (RTS) service due to be retired at the end of June 2025, it is important for frontline organisations to understand what this means for the people they support and how they can help them take action before the switch-off date. Importantly, anyone with an RTS meter should contact their energy supplier as soon as…

What to do if you have concerns about a charity

‘I’m worried that a charity might not be operating as it should - what should I do?’ It’s a question no one wants to ask, but sometimes we must. Whether you're a member of the public, a volunteer, or a staff member, Helen Oparinde, NCVS Sector Growth Coordinator, guides you through the process, including the latest guidance (released today, Monday 6 June), to support you through what can be a…

Helen Oparinde, NCVS Group Support Coordinator
Celebrating volunteers, one brilliant conversation at a time

NCVS Volunteering Development Officer, Dave Thomas has had a busy Volunteers' Week and has sent this detailed report:Last week’s Volunteers Week was, again, a very busy and very positive week for us at NCVS. We hosted an online Leaders of Volunteers Network, the first face-to-face training in about five years, and I went to talk to students at a volunteering event where I was invited by the…

Dave Thomas Volunteering Development Officer at NCVS with Volunteers' Week logo
Thomas Wall Trust

The deadline for applications is Monday 22 September 2025The Thomas Wall Trust gives money to help adults who find life a bit harder, especially if they are not in work, education or training. They believe learning how to talk and listen well is really important for getting jobs and feeling more confident.Charities in the UK can ask for up to £5,000 to run special projects that help adults (aged…

The Woodward Charitable Trust

The deadline for applications is Thursday 31 July 2025, 12 noonThe Woodward Charitable Trust has money to help small organisations that support children aged 0 to 11 and their families. Groups can ask for up to £10,000 each year to help with their everyday running costs. To get the money, the group must be small (earning less than £200,000 a year) and most of their work (about 75%) must match the…

New Ministry of Justice funding boosts partnership support for people facing severe and multiple disadvantage

Changing Futures Nottingham has announced a new funding partnership with the Ministry of Justice that will strengthen ongoing collaborative work with the probation service in Nottingham. The 18-month investment will support efforts to reduce reoffending, improve rehabilitation, and enhance resettlement pathways for individuals experiencing multiple disadvantage.As part of this initiative, an…

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Green travel funding for organisations in Nottingham

There is no stated deadline, groups are advised to apply ASAPNottingham City Council has grant funding, through UK Government Funding, of up to £25,000 for organisations in Nottingham city looking to make green travel improvements. Grant funding can be used to pay for:Electric vehicle charging points and installation costsCycle parking and sheltersShower, changing or drying facilitiesE-cargo…