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Getting involved with Neurodiversity Awareness Week
This Neurodiversity Awareness Week (18-24 March 2024), Laura, our Active Travel Social Prescribing (ATSP) Community Development Coordinator here at NCVS, went to a Neuro-inclusive Language and Communications discussion held on Monday 18 March 2024.Neurodiversity is a relatively new term, and cultural and personal understandings of neurodiversity have changed significantly, especially around…
How do you know that volunteers really make a difference?
Dave Thomas, Volunteering Development Officer at NCVS, continues his series of articles in support of Leaders of Volunteers. This time, Dave looks into how you can measure the difference volunteers make to your organisation. Measuring the impact of involving volunteers can be crucial for understanding the effectiveness of their contributions and ensuring that their efforts align with…
The East Midlands Airport (EMA) Community Fund
This fund closed for applications on Sunday 31 March 2024, 5pm. The EMA Community Fund has ring-fenced funding for an ‘Eco-Garden Fund’. Grants of up to £10,000 are available for schools, charities, and other not-for-profit organisations within the EMA area of benefit looking to turn their Eco-Garden dream into a reality. Successful applications will incorporate clever and innovative…
Cycling UK
This fund closed for applications on Monday 25 June 2024 Cycling UK has opened applications for its Big Bike Revival Fund, an intervention aimed at getting more adults involved in cycling. Organisations can apply for up to £3,500 in funding to deliver free community events and activities that motivate adults to start or return to cycling. Events should be social and inclusive, encouraging…
Out and about for International Women's Day 2024
Our Projects Support Administrator, Davia, had a busy few days last week when she represented NCVS at three important events. Thursday 7 March 2024 Nottingham City Council held an event at the Council House to celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March). It was great to see a full house, with over 300 people in attendance—many more than was expected! As well as enjoying a…
Nottingham Internship Scheme - Summer 2024
The fund closed for applications on Wednesday 3 April 2024The University of Nottingham is opening its internship scheme for summer 2024. Since its inception in 2014, the scheme has benefited hundreds of organisations. Successful charitable organisations will receive a grant to fully cover the employment of an intern from the university for four weeks. Internships will commence on Monday 3 June…
Community Nature Fund
The fund is closed for applications on Thursday 14 March 2024, 11.45pmHubbub is providing funding of up to £5,000 for 13 groups across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to create or enhance existing green spaces.Projects should:Be community-led.Be publicly accessible.Increase access to nature.Bring people together.Upskill the community.Promote climate resilience.Be committed to…
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Refurbishment Grants Programme
This fund closed for applications on Wednesday 19 June 2024 The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has opened its Refurbishment Grants Programme for organisations assisting veterans with housing. Grants of up to £75,000 are available for registered charities and registered social housing providers that can show it works with veterans. The grant will provide capital funding for refurbishment…
Celebrating International Women's Day 2024 in Nottingham
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day to celebrate the women of the world, past and present, and their achievements, as well as act as inspiration for future generations. On the note of inspiration, this year's theme is Inspire Inclusion. People are invited to use #InspireInclusion and #EmbraceEquity to honour this theme. The IWD was first held in New York City on 28 February 1909; then known…
Volunteers' Week 2024 - Now's the time to plan
Dave Thomas, Volunteering Development Officer at NCVS, continues his series of articles in support of Leaders of Volunteers. This time, Dave looks into what local groups can do to celebrate their volunteers during Volunteers' Week. Volunteers' Week serves as a platform to celebrate, promote, and support volunteering, recognising it as a fundamental pillar of social cohesion, community…
