Thursday 3 December 2020
The Nottinghamshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner has released information about its Community Safety and Violence Reduction Unit Fund for 2021-22.
The fund will provide grants of up to £25,000 to third sector community-based organisations (for example registered charities and social enterprises) to enable delivery against the Police and Crime Plan and support the purpose and vision... Read More
Wednesday 2 December 2020
Stonebridge City Farm has launched a Winter Appeal to urgently replace some of its lost income due to Covid-19.
The farm, which is a registered charity located in the heart of Nottingham City, estimates that it has lost over £75,000 in expected income as a direct result of the coronavirus crisis.
In a message posted on their fundraising page, a spokesperson for the farm said:
It has been... Read More
Wednesday 2 December 2020
A hospital letter writing scheme, set-up in response to the Covid-19 crisis, is being re-launched to bring some festive cheer to patients this Christmas.
The 'Dear Friend' scheme was originally set up in April by Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in partnership with Nottinghamshire Healthcare (NHS Foundation Trust), to help patients at Lings Bar Hospital, West Bridgford, feel less isolated... Read More
Tuesday 24 November 2020
Small Steps Big Changes (SSBC) is inviting Nottingham organisations with a focus in early years development to tender for a brand new Parent-Infant Relationship Team. This new service will be commissioned city-wide for the next three years with an annual grant of £350,000.
SSBC has identified the need to support infant mental health (0-2 years) by strengthening the bond between an infant and ... Read More
Tuesday 24 November 2020
The community Swap Shop initiative is going national. Following great success in the East Midlands, the creators behind the platform have made the decision to launch a UK-wide version.
The free-platform will enable charities and small businesses to swap services and support each other during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
The original idea for the venture comes from the much-loved Multi-... Read More
Tuesday 24 November 2020
This Disability History Month (18 November- 20 December), Disability Support, in partnership with the Community Cohesion team at Nottingham City Council, wants to celebrate disabled people's lives and achievements through their new Positive Voices campaign.
The charity is looking for people with any impairment or disability, of any age and from all communities to get involved, by sending a video... Read More
Friday 20 November 2020
Local charity Equation has launched a new campaign to tackle domestic abuse and mental health issues facing men in Nottinghamshire. The #SpeakOutToHelpOut campaign went live on International Men's Day (19 November 2020).
Equation’s Domestic Abuse Service for Men, which serves Nottingham City and County, launched the campaign after noticing that many of their referrals were coming through from... Read More
Friday 20 November 2020
Wednesday 25 November is #WhiteRibbonDay2020 - an opportunity to stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women.
According to Nottingham charity Equation, the local organisers of White Ribbon Day, while anyone can experience domestic abuse or sexual violence regardless of their age, race, sex, gender identity, sexuality, disability, wealth or lifestyle, the majority of victims/survivors... Read More
Thursday 19 November 2020
Nottingham's creative community has joined forces to launch Emmanuel House's Winter Appeal.
Emmanuel House services, and the Winter Shelter they co-ordinate, are an integral part of the plan to reduce homelessness in the city of Nottingham.
Their appeal this year includes the release of Lone, a new short film based on the lived experiences of homeless people in Nottingham.
More about 'Lone'
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Thursday 19 November 2020
The Mojatu Foundation is urgently appealing for funds to help transport clothing pallets to refugees in Lesvos, Greece, at the end of November.
The Nottingham-based charity is working alongside The Unheard Refugees to support refugees in the area and document their experiences.
Refugees and asylum seekers in Lesvos have recently been moved to a new camp near the sea, so they are more exposed to... Read More