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The Albert Hunt Trust
There is no deadline. however, the trust does want to use up all of its available funding before January 2029The Albert Hunt Trust provides core funding to registered charities that are working in the health and welfare sector, specifically:Hospice care—grants to support the running costs of hospices are typically in the range of £10,000 to £30,000. Support for the homeless—typical core…
McCarthy Stone Foundation
This fund is now closedMcCarthy Stone Foundation is offering around 20 grants of up to £7,500 each to help with the project costs of running dementia clubs and memory cafes run by organisations that are working with adults over 65 years of age. The funding is for groups providing services that assist people with dementia and/or their carers, such as memory cafes, dementia clubs, and courses for…
Accelerating Action: Celebrating a very special woman
Since its earliest reported version in 1909, International Women’s Day is a time to recognise and celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped our communities, championed social change, and continued to make a difference today. In 2025, we’re marking International Women’s Day by celebrating the incredible women who have shaped Nottingham’s past and are driving change in the present. With this…
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme
This fund is now closedFunding of up to £300,000 is available for registered charities, registered social housing providers, and local authorities that work to reduce veteran homelessness and end rough sleeping. This new round of the programme will provide funds to further improve the capacity of services in supported housing to meet the needs of vulnerable veterans.You can also apply for an…
Exploring the volunteer journey vs. the customer journey
In this blog, NCVS Volunteering Development Officer, Dave Thomas, takes a sideways look at the Volunteer Journey and highlights that there are many similarities to product marketing.In putting this blog together, I had a conversation with Amanda Chambers, NCVS Interim Deputy CEO and manager of our Communications Team. In particular, she pointed me towards the important role that volunteers play…
Lloyds Bank funding for local collaborations
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 30 April 2025, 5pmLloyds Bank Foundation is welcoming applications from collaborations led by small and local charities pushing for long-lasting change.Key themes are:Making the social security system work better for those facing the greatest challengesMaking sure people facing complex issues have access to suitable accommodationImproving support and…
How to raise funds to keep your community active with Crowdfunder
Monday 10 March 2025, 12 noon to 1pmOnline through ZoomUnlock up to £15,000 in match funding for your community project!Are you part of a not-for-profit group keeping your community active? Why not join Crowdfunder's free online workshop with Sport England.You'll learn:How to set a crowdfunder successfullyTips on how to access up to £15,000 in match fundingUse real-life insights from successful…
LoVN extra came to Beeston
The Leaders of Volunteers Network (LoVN) is both a face-to-face and online network run by NCVS’s Volunteering Development Officer Dave Thomas, where at each meeting there is discussion about different aspects of volunteer management, as well as sharing best practice and information. As part of the Broxtowe project, Helen Oparinde, NCVS Group Support Coordinator, arranged with Dave to take LoVN…
SOS Charity Fashion Shows - A new way to fundraise
Are you looking for a new way to refresh your fundraising efforts? Look no further than this very fashionable idea.SOS Charity Fashion Shows is an East Midlands-based company that hosts fashion shows designed to help you raise money for your charity or voluntary group.So what do you need?Have a suitable location to host the event (must be ground floor access only), willing volunteers, and at…
Defra - Tackling food surplus at the farm gate
This fund is now closedFood redistribution charities can now submit applications for a new £15 million government scheme, which is helping to ensure surplus food is delivered to those who need it. The new Tackling Food Surplus at the Farm Gate scheme will strengthen links between farms and charities to help solve the problem of food surplus on farms, with grants starting from £20,000 to help…