If you're looking for some funding for activities it might be worth checking out the following:
http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/england/index.html
http://www.foylefoundation.org.uk/small-grants-scheme/
https://www.giveachildabreakfast.co.uk/apply_for_funding.aspx
http://www.garfieldweston.org/
http://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/
http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/
Some specifically church focussed charities:
http://www.ccfund.org.uk/home/home
http://www.allchurches.co.uk/
http://www.churchcare.co.uk/
All trusts have specific targets so be sure to read all of the restrictions and information for applicants. You may find you can't apply but your local school or another partner might be able to.
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Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Friday, 18 May 2012
Funding Opportunity
Do you work with young people who have innovative, creative and exciting ideas for projects that will make their area a better place?
At Live UnLtd we provide the money and one-to-one support to make their ideas a reality... We are launching our Live UnLtd Summer of Great Ideas Campaign and are keen to receive applications from any young people who want to set up their own community impact project. The deadline for applications is 31st May 2012.
We back people aged 11-21 with cash & support to launch projects that can change their world for the better. Projects can be around any topic/issues that young people are interested in from the arts and sport to the environment or bullying. We have helped support inter-generational projects, start sports clubs, assist art and community projects and helped people start their own sustainable social enterprises.
All projects and enterprises are run by the young people themselves.
Support is available in the form of cash awards starting at around £500 which is used to start projects and pay for equipment etc.
You’ll also be given a dedicated Development Manager to help you with your project planning and budgeting. All of our support is free of charge.
Who can apply?
11+ yrs of age, Living in the UK
Applying as an individual or informal group, with your own idea.
This means that you cannot apply on behalf of an organisation. For example your school, youth club or youth centre.
Applications to UnLtd must meet the following criteria:
Tell us what specific activities your project/enterprise includes and what you hope to achieve Provide a learning experience or opportunity for you the applicant
How do people apply?
Applicants between 11-21 years old need to fill in an enquiry form.
This can be found here.
Applicants over the age of 21 years old can request an application form by calling our regional office on 0121 766 4570.
More information can also be found here .
CONTACT US:
If you’d like more information on what we do or would like us to come and talk to colleagues/young people you work with please get in touch. Midlands: Sarah Brent (sarahbrent@unltd.org.uk) 0121 766 4570 or 07540 413 909 UnLtd is a registered charity, number 1090393 and our company registration number is 4180639.
At Live UnLtd we provide the money and one-to-one support to make their ideas a reality... We are launching our Live UnLtd Summer of Great Ideas Campaign and are keen to receive applications from any young people who want to set up their own community impact project. The deadline for applications is 31st May 2012.
We back people aged 11-21 with cash & support to launch projects that can change their world for the better. Projects can be around any topic/issues that young people are interested in from the arts and sport to the environment or bullying. We have helped support inter-generational projects, start sports clubs, assist art and community projects and helped people start their own sustainable social enterprises.
All projects and enterprises are run by the young people themselves.
Support is available in the form of cash awards starting at around £500 which is used to start projects and pay for equipment etc.
You’ll also be given a dedicated Development Manager to help you with your project planning and budgeting. All of our support is free of charge.
Who can apply?
11+ yrs of age, Living in the UK
Applying as an individual or informal group, with your own idea.
This means that you cannot apply on behalf of an organisation. For example your school, youth club or youth centre.
Applications to UnLtd must meet the following criteria:
- Have a positive social impact on your community
- Demonstrate that you have identified a problem and can explain how your project would tackle the problem
Tell us what specific activities your project/enterprise includes and what you hope to achieve Provide a learning experience or opportunity for you the applicant
How do people apply?
Applicants between 11-21 years old need to fill in an enquiry form.
This can be found here.
Applicants over the age of 21 years old can request an application form by calling our regional office on 0121 766 4570.
More information can also be found here .
CONTACT US:
If you’d like more information on what we do or would like us to come and talk to colleagues/young people you work with please get in touch. Midlands: Sarah Brent (sarahbrent@unltd.org.uk) 0121 766 4570 or 07540 413 909 UnLtd is a registered charity, number 1090393 and our company registration number is 4180639.
Friday, 13 January 2012
SpiritED Fund
In the summer mailing I reminded you of our second round of the SpiritED fund. The successful bidders for round two were The Outer Limits group from Longdon who bid for £50 to buy Youth Bible Study Guides written by Chip and Helen Kendall and the Inspyre group from St Peter’s Ipsley who bid for £50 for resources to help them set up a new creative prayer space for young people.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) Dudley
There is still £18,000 available to be allocated through the Youth Opportunities Fund in January and February 2012 for projects and activities designed by and with young people aged 13 - 19 (or up to 25 for those with disabilities) who live in the Dudley Borough. The panel have decided to hold further road shows for applications of up to £750 in January and February to allocate the remaining funding which would need to spent and the scrap books returned by 31st March 2011.
Booking
In order to book a place to see the panel please contact the main youth service office on 01384 815173.
The next 2 dates which young people can meet with the panel are:
Monday 30th January - Venue to be confirmed - for projects that benefit young people in Stourbridge and Halesowen areas.
Saturday 11th February - Coseley Youth Centre for projects that benefit young people in Dudley North and Dudley Central areas.
For more details see their site
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Funding Sources
UnLtd - Live UnLtd
Financial assistance is available to young people between the ages of 11 and 21 who live in the UK for innovative projects that create a positive change within their community. Projects can help anyone working in music, sport, arts or traditional business to change the world around them for the better.
Maximum Value: £ 5,000 Average Value: £ 1,500
Successful applicants will receive the following: A cash grant of up to £5,000. The average grant is £1,500. Tailored support for one year from a development manager. Training opportunities.
The Live UnLtd programme is part-funded by the Big Lottery Fund, the Millennium Awards Trust and Comic Relief. Funding is intended to help young people start up their own businesses, sports teams, recreational groups and host events. They will also receive non-financial support from a designated development manager in their region.
Applicants can be between 11 and 21 years of age and must live in the UK. Applicants can apply as individuals or as a group with a lead individual, and must have an original idea.
Grants can be used for any purpose that helps the project in the long run. Examples of eligible activities include: Buying equipment. Producing promotional materials. Renting a space to work in. Insurance. Printing. Equipment Hire. Volunteer expenses. Travel (within the UK). Materials. IT equipment. Business start-up fees. Registration fees. Match Funding Restrictions Match funding is not a specified requirement for this scheme. Restrictions The following are not eligible for funding: Top up funding for an existing project. Formal academic qualifications. Payment of loss of earnings, payment for time, or other costs leading to personal financial gain. Payment for someone else to run the project. An award may be used to pay other people (such as a facilitator, or volunteer travel) however these costs should not be the entire budget. Training costs will be considered only if they are directly related to carrying out the project.
Funding will be paid in instalments into the bank account of either the applicant or a parent/guardian.
Applicants must first fill in the enquiry form available on the Live UnLtd website, and a response will be received by applicants within three working days. Applicants can expect to wait between four and seven weeks from making a full application to receiving a final decision. Addresses and contacts For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following: Contact details: Enquiries UnLtd 123 Whitecross Street Islington London EC1Y 8JJ
Laing Family Trusts
The Trusts support a diverse range of charitable purposes in the UK. The Trusts fund work that advances the Christian faith and its values, and the relief of poverty in the broadest sense.
Minimum Employees: 2
Funding varied between Trusts. Together, the Laing Family Trusts award a substantial number of grants each year. Most grants are for less than £5,000. These grants are awarded on a monthly basis. More substantial grants, above £5,000, are also available, but are awarded at biannual Trustees' meetings.
The Beatrice Laing Trust specifies that the following types of funding are available: Modest annual grants towards the core costs of selected national organisations working in the Trust's areas of interest. Small capital grants to local organisations working to relieve poverty in their local communities. Larger one-off or recurring project-based grants.
The Trusts support a diverse range of charitable purposes in the UK. The Trusts fund work that advances the Christian faith and its values, and the relief of poverty in the broadest sense.
Applications may be made at any time
The Trusts support registered charities and other charitable organisations in the UK.
The Trusts generally favour capital or project funding over revenue funding.
The Trusts are not able to provide support for: individuals seeking assistance with educational costs, overseas travel or medical costs; sponsorship appeals; the individual needs of volunteers; conference costs or overseas exchange programmes; children's summer holiday or activity projects; church restoration or repair. Grants are rarely made towards the running costs of local organisations.
Applications to the Trusts should be by letter, giving details of the project, its total cost, and the amount already raised. Applications should include a copy of the applicant's annual report and accounts.
Applicants should only send one application, which will be put to all three Trusts.
Each application should be simple and straightforward.
Addresses and contacts For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following: Contact details: The Administrator The Laing Family Foundation Laing Family Trusts 33 Bunns Lane Mill Hill London NW7 2DX Telephone: (020) 8238 8890
Financial assistance is available to young people between the ages of 11 and 21 who live in the UK for innovative projects that create a positive change within their community. Projects can help anyone working in music, sport, arts or traditional business to change the world around them for the better.
Maximum Value: £ 5,000 Average Value: £ 1,500
Successful applicants will receive the following: A cash grant of up to £5,000. The average grant is £1,500. Tailored support for one year from a development manager. Training opportunities.
The Live UnLtd programme is part-funded by the Big Lottery Fund, the Millennium Awards Trust and Comic Relief. Funding is intended to help young people start up their own businesses, sports teams, recreational groups and host events. They will also receive non-financial support from a designated development manager in their region.
Applicants can be between 11 and 21 years of age and must live in the UK. Applicants can apply as individuals or as a group with a lead individual, and must have an original idea.
Grants can be used for any purpose that helps the project in the long run. Examples of eligible activities include: Buying equipment. Producing promotional materials. Renting a space to work in. Insurance. Printing. Equipment Hire. Volunteer expenses. Travel (within the UK). Materials. IT equipment. Business start-up fees. Registration fees. Match Funding Restrictions Match funding is not a specified requirement for this scheme. Restrictions The following are not eligible for funding: Top up funding for an existing project. Formal academic qualifications. Payment of loss of earnings, payment for time, or other costs leading to personal financial gain. Payment for someone else to run the project. An award may be used to pay other people (such as a facilitator, or volunteer travel) however these costs should not be the entire budget. Training costs will be considered only if they are directly related to carrying out the project.
Funding will be paid in instalments into the bank account of either the applicant or a parent/guardian.
Applicants must first fill in the enquiry form available on the Live UnLtd website, and a response will be received by applicants within three working days. Applicants can expect to wait between four and seven weeks from making a full application to receiving a final decision. Addresses and contacts For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following: Contact details: Enquiries UnLtd 123 Whitecross Street Islington London EC1Y 8JJ
Laing Family Trusts
The Trusts support a diverse range of charitable purposes in the UK. The Trusts fund work that advances the Christian faith and its values, and the relief of poverty in the broadest sense.
Minimum Employees: 2
Funding varied between Trusts. Together, the Laing Family Trusts award a substantial number of grants each year. Most grants are for less than £5,000. These grants are awarded on a monthly basis. More substantial grants, above £5,000, are also available, but are awarded at biannual Trustees' meetings.
The Beatrice Laing Trust specifies that the following types of funding are available: Modest annual grants towards the core costs of selected national organisations working in the Trust's areas of interest. Small capital grants to local organisations working to relieve poverty in their local communities. Larger one-off or recurring project-based grants.
The Trusts support a diverse range of charitable purposes in the UK. The Trusts fund work that advances the Christian faith and its values, and the relief of poverty in the broadest sense.
Applications may be made at any time
The Trusts support registered charities and other charitable organisations in the UK.
The Trusts generally favour capital or project funding over revenue funding.
The Trusts are not able to provide support for: individuals seeking assistance with educational costs, overseas travel or medical costs; sponsorship appeals; the individual needs of volunteers; conference costs or overseas exchange programmes; children's summer holiday or activity projects; church restoration or repair. Grants are rarely made towards the running costs of local organisations.
Applications to the Trusts should be by letter, giving details of the project, its total cost, and the amount already raised. Applications should include a copy of the applicant's annual report and accounts.
Applicants should only send one application, which will be put to all three Trusts.
Each application should be simple and straightforward.
Addresses and contacts For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following: Contact details: The Administrator The Laing Family Foundation Laing Family Trusts 33 Bunns Lane Mill Hill London NW7 2DX Telephone: (020) 8238 8890
Monday, 17 October 2011
SpiritED Fund
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Applications Now Open For Community Grants
Round 8 of
Worcestershire County Council's Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) grants is
now open. This round of grants seeks applications from organisations which
develop diversity in the community, provide community based activities for older
people or are involved in the provision of community arts.
Celebrating Diversity A total of £7,000 is available for grants to help VCS organisations celebrate diversity through raising knowledge and understanding and encouraging interaction through a range of activities. The maximum to be applied for under this grant is £1,000.
First based Community Arts A total of £3,000 is available for grants to help VCS organisations to show how the arts can have a positive impact by bringing communities together and for communities to take an active and participatory role in the arts. The maximum to be applied for under this grant is £500.
Supporting Community Based Activities for Older People A total of £60,000 is available for grants to help voluntary and community sector organisations to provide activities to help meet the needs of older people in the community. The maximum to be applied for under this grant is £5,000.
The deadline for submitting applications is 4pm on Friday, October 28. For full details on how to apply for the grants.
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
County Council funding
Each Worcestershire County Councillor has £10,000 to give away to
local groups and projects in their areas. The money is to be used to
improve people's lives and so is available for a wide range of
activities.
This information has been supplied by the Diocesan Commission for Social Responsibility.
Worcestershire Councillors' Divisional Fund Scheme
This scheme allocates each Worcestershire County Councillor £10,000 per year, from 1st August 2011, to deploy for the benefit of their respective Divisions. It is intended that this money should be for the economic, social or environmental well-being of the Division, but there is a wide range of activities and services that can be supported.
It is important that this money should be used for the most deserving causes and, in consequence. While products and services may be purchased from commercial companies, they should be used for the benefit of the community as a whole or a group such as the Scouts, a sporting club or a charity or other voluntary group.
All the projects supported must conform to the Council's policies and the details of all grants made will published on the Council website, in accordance with the Council policy of transparency in financial dealings.
Cllr Hardman said: "The role of the local member is to lead their communities and this is a new and innovative way of embracing the principles of localism to support truly local initiatives.
Information on the details of the Fund will be made available on the County's website soon, but I would be happy to hear now of any person or group that had ideas for this expenditure. While it is possible for Councillors to pool their allocation of funds for group projects, the relative isolation of the Tenbury Division leads me to expect that I will not be getting involved in such joint enterprises.
Please use the application and guidance note below. Also attached is a list of County Councillors.
This information has been supplied by the Diocesan Commission for Social Responsibility.
Worcestershire Councillors' Divisional Fund Scheme
This scheme allocates each Worcestershire County Councillor £10,000 per year, from 1st August 2011, to deploy for the benefit of their respective Divisions. It is intended that this money should be for the economic, social or environmental well-being of the Division, but there is a wide range of activities and services that can be supported.
It is important that this money should be used for the most deserving causes and, in consequence. While products and services may be purchased from commercial companies, they should be used for the benefit of the community as a whole or a group such as the Scouts, a sporting club or a charity or other voluntary group.
All the projects supported must conform to the Council's policies and the details of all grants made will published on the Council website, in accordance with the Council policy of transparency in financial dealings.
Cllr Hardman said: "The role of the local member is to lead their communities and this is a new and innovative way of embracing the principles of localism to support truly local initiatives.
"I believe that giving them control over how they support local projects will assist them in that role and will help ensure the funding support the County Council provides is directed at those groups and projects which need it most."While the money is apportioned in twelve month periods, it does not have to be allocated all at the same time. Nevertheless it is likely that decisions will not be made early in the year for expensive projects, as other worthy ideas may arise in later months that might not otherwise be funded.
Information on the details of the Fund will be made available on the County's website soon, but I would be happy to hear now of any person or group that had ideas for this expenditure. While it is possible for Councillors to pool their allocation of funds for group projects, the relative isolation of the Tenbury Division leads me to expect that I will not be getting involved in such joint enterprises.
Please use the application and guidance note below. Also attached is a list of County Councillors.
- Councillors' Divisional Fund Payment Request (27 KB)
A copy of the proforma to be filled in by members wishing to authorise payment - Worcestershire Councillors' Divisional Fund Scheme (53 KB)
A copy of the agreed Scheme itself - WCDF guidance notes
Monday, 22 August 2011
Funding opportunities
W A Cadbury Charitable Trust:
Next Trustees meeting in October 2011
Size of grant available: £10,000-£20,000 (20 grants awarded every 6 months - only registered charities can apply)
Aims and outcomes of funder: Wide funding remit for projects dealing with communities, vulnerable people, education/training, advice, mediation and counseling, environment/conservation, health/medical and the arts
Additional information: Grants are normally “one off” for core costs or development/project funding. See their Web Site
Carpenters Company Charitable Trust:
October 1st annually
Size of grant available: Standard grant £5,000 per annum up to 3 years
Aims and outcomes of funder: Provide support in three categories – children/youth, homeless people and the aged
Additional information: Only registered charities can apply. If successful grant cheque will be received by the end of December. See their Web Site.
Next Trustees meeting in October 2011
Size of grant available: £10,000-£20,000 (20 grants awarded every 6 months - only registered charities can apply)
Aims and outcomes of funder: Wide funding remit for projects dealing with communities, vulnerable people, education/training, advice, mediation and counseling, environment/conservation, health/medical and the arts
Additional information: Grants are normally “one off” for core costs or development/project funding. See their Web Site
Carpenters Company Charitable Trust:
October 1st annually
Size of grant available: Standard grant £5,000 per annum up to 3 years
Aims and outcomes of funder: Provide support in three categories – children/youth, homeless people and the aged
Additional information: Only registered charities can apply. If successful grant cheque will be received by the end of December. See their Web Site.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Funding opportunities
Douglas Turner Trust:
Next trustees meeting September 2011 (quarterly)
Size of grant available: Single “one off” grants £1,000-£5,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Support a variety of causes such as young people/children, disabled/elderly, environmental/heritage and the arts
Additional information: Only registered charities operating in Birmingham and the Black Country can apply (by letter)
Contact details: Telephone Mr. T J Patrickson 01386 792014
Address: 3 Poplar Piece, Inkberrow, Worcester WR7 4JD
Ernest Cook Trust:
Size of grant available: Large grants £4,000-£10,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Encourage young people's interest either in the countryside/environment, the arts or aiming to raise levels of literacy and numeracy
Additional information: Two deadlines a year, the other one is 31st January for arts, crafts/architecture and literacy/numeracy projects
See their website for further details.
Sport England:
Small grants programme, apply anytime online
Size of grant available: £300-£10,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Will only fund new community projects that either grow or sustain participation in sport or supports talent development
Additional information: Organisations can work with sports clubs on a community project provided the sport chosen is recognised by Sport England
See their website for applications.
Biffaward Main Grants
Community strand, apply anytime, no deadlines
Size of grant available: £5,000-£50,000 http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Aims and outcomes of funder: Support site-based improvement work for projects that provide/improve community spaces, cultural facilities and places for outdoor recreation
Additional information: Project site must be within 10 miles of both a Biffa operation and a landfill site with a minimum of 104 days full public access per year
You need to check your proximity with their proximity checker
Foyle Foundation
Learning strand, apply anytime, no deadlines
Size of grant available: £10,000-£50,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Support projects facilitating acquisition of knowledge with a long-term strategic impact
Additional information: One of the three priority areas is supporting special educational needs and learning difficulties
Contact details: Telephone 020 7430 9119
E-mail: mgs@foylefoundation.org.uk
For more details see their website.
North Face Explore Fund:
Next deadline August 8th 2011
Size of grant available: Up to 2,500 Euros
Aims and outcomes of funder:
Support organisations encouraging youth outdoor participation, focusing primarily on increasing access to both front and back country recreation, as well as providing education for personal and environmental health
Additional information: Projects must encourage community involvement focusing on breaking down barriers to getting young people outdoors and reaching out to a specific community or place of interest
Check out their website for more details.
Next trustees meeting September 2011 (quarterly)
Size of grant available: Single “one off” grants £1,000-£5,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Support a variety of causes such as young people/children, disabled/elderly, environmental/heritage and the arts
Additional information: Only registered charities operating in Birmingham and the Black Country can apply (by letter)
Contact details: Telephone Mr. T J Patrickson 01386 792014
Address: 3 Poplar Piece, Inkberrow, Worcester WR7 4JD
Ernest Cook Trust:
Size of grant available: Large grants £4,000-£10,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Encourage young people's interest either in the countryside/environment, the arts or aiming to raise levels of literacy and numeracy
Additional information: Two deadlines a year, the other one is 31st January for arts, crafts/architecture and literacy/numeracy projects
See their website for further details.
Sport England:
Small grants programme, apply anytime online
Size of grant available: £300-£10,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Will only fund new community projects that either grow or sustain participation in sport or supports talent development
Additional information: Organisations can work with sports clubs on a community project provided the sport chosen is recognised by Sport England
See their website for applications.
Biffaward Main Grants
Community strand, apply anytime, no deadlines
Size of grant available: £5,000-£50,000 http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Aims and outcomes of funder: Support site-based improvement work for projects that provide/improve community spaces, cultural facilities and places for outdoor recreation
Additional information: Project site must be within 10 miles of both a Biffa operation and a landfill site with a minimum of 104 days full public access per year
You need to check your proximity with their proximity checker
Foyle Foundation
Learning strand, apply anytime, no deadlines
Size of grant available: £10,000-£50,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Support projects facilitating acquisition of knowledge with a long-term strategic impact
Additional information: One of the three priority areas is supporting special educational needs and learning difficulties
Contact details: Telephone 020 7430 9119
E-mail: mgs@foylefoundation.org.uk
For more details see their website.
North Face Explore Fund:
Next deadline August 8th 2011
Size of grant available: Up to 2,500 Euros
Aims and outcomes of funder:
Support organisations encouraging youth outdoor participation, focusing primarily on increasing access to both front and back country recreation, as well as providing education for personal and environmental health
Additional information: Projects must encourage community involvement focusing on breaking down barriers to getting young people outdoors and reaching out to a specific community or place of interest
Check out their website for more details.
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Bright Space 'Kindles' Bursary
Bright Space 'Kindles' Bursary scheme now open for applications!
Bright Space is launching a new creative and cultural bursary scheme for 16-19 year olds – ‘Kindles’. It’s open to young people in Birmingham, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Key information of the Kindle’s bursary scheme:
· The bursary is open to 16-19 year olds living in Birmingham, Herefordshire and Worcestershire
· 10 bursaries in total will be awarded, up to the value of £1,000 each to complete a creative/cultural short course or paid internship
· Successful applicants will also be offered opportunities to attend networking activities
· In return, successful applicants will need to complete a weekly diary.
· Recruitment is by application followed by an interview. The deadline date for applications is Wednesday 6 July – 5pm. Interviews will take place on the 18 and 19 July 2011 in Birmingham.
The application form and Frequently Asked Questions document for further information, plus a copy of the flyer can be downloaded at www.wcvys.co.uk/news
For further information you can contact me directly or visit our website
Key Contact; Marcia Springer MCIPR Communications Officer Bright Space
Bright Space is launching a new creative and cultural bursary scheme for 16-19 year olds – ‘Kindles’. It’s open to young people in Birmingham, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Key information of the Kindle’s bursary scheme:
· The bursary is open to 16-19 year olds living in Birmingham, Herefordshire and Worcestershire
· 10 bursaries in total will be awarded, up to the value of £1,000 each to complete a creative/cultural short course or paid internship
· Successful applicants will also be offered opportunities to attend networking activities
· In return, successful applicants will need to complete a weekly diary.
· Recruitment is by application followed by an interview. The deadline date for applications is Wednesday 6 July – 5pm. Interviews will take place on the 18 and 19 July 2011 in Birmingham.
The application form and Frequently Asked Questions document for further information, plus a copy of the flyer can be downloaded at www.wcvys.co.uk/news
For further information you can contact me directly or visit our website
Key Contact; Marcia Springer MCIPR Communications Officer Bright Space
Funding opportunities
BT Community Connections Awards
Application Deadline: 15 September 2011
Awards scheme that provides IT equipment and Internet access to voluntary and community groups in the UK.
The award will be 12 months’ free connection to BT Business Total Broadband Advance, which includes features described in the standard products and services terms. Award winners will be required to accept the standard terms and conditions for the service.
Where the award winner has a current connection with a different broadband supplier BT will not cover any costs which may be incurred for transferring to BT Business Total Broadband
Extended Description
The BT Community Connections Awards are provided and administered by British Telecom.
The awards scheme is intended to provide voluntary groups and charitable organisations working to benefit the community in the UK with IT equipment and Internet access. Successful applicants to the programme will receive a laptop and a year's free broadband Internet connection. In particular, the scheme is keen to target areas of deprivation which normally receive little or no funding and would otherwise have no IT provision.
Latest Information
The deadline is 15 September 2011.
Key Criteria
Applications are welcomed from any community group or charitable organisation working to benefit the community. Eligible areas of interest include:
Applications are welcomed from religious groups that want to carry out work in the community but groups that promote religion will not be considered.
Priority will be given to applications from community groups that operate in areas of deprivation and that have not previously won an award. However, previous award winners are eligible to apply and will be considered, providing they meet the application criteria.
Applicants must have a BT business landline.
Groups that promote political parties are not eligible to apply.
Restrictions
Funding is not available for:
Award Categories
There are no separate categories of award.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted online.
Submitted applications are shortlisted and reviewed by a panel of judges chaired by senior BT regional personnel.
Winners will be notified via email by 12 November 2011.
Contact BT Community Connections for further information.
For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following:
Contact details:
Enquiries
BT Community Connections
PO Box 6919
London
W1A 8UX
Application Deadline: 15 September 2011
Awards scheme that provides IT equipment and Internet access to voluntary and community groups in the UK.
The award will be 12 months’ free connection to BT Business Total Broadband Advance, which includes features described in the standard products and services terms. Award winners will be required to accept the standard terms and conditions for the service.
Where the award winner has a current connection with a different broadband supplier BT will not cover any costs which may be incurred for transferring to BT Business Total Broadband
Extended Description
The BT Community Connections Awards are provided and administered by British Telecom.
The awards scheme is intended to provide voluntary groups and charitable organisations working to benefit the community in the UK with IT equipment and Internet access. Successful applicants to the programme will receive a laptop and a year's free broadband Internet connection. In particular, the scheme is keen to target areas of deprivation which normally receive little or no funding and would otherwise have no IT provision.
Latest Information
The deadline is 15 September 2011.
Key Criteria
Applications are welcomed from any community group or charitable organisation working to benefit the community. Eligible areas of interest include:
- Animals.
- Older people.
- Environment.
- Family issues.
- Multi-cultural awareness.
- Wildlife.
- Youth groups.
Applications are welcomed from religious groups that want to carry out work in the community but groups that promote religion will not be considered.
Priority will be given to applications from community groups that operate in areas of deprivation and that have not previously won an award. However, previous award winners are eligible to apply and will be considered, providing they meet the application criteria.
Applicants must have a BT business landline.
Groups that promote political parties are not eligible to apply.
Restrictions
Funding is not available for:
- For-profit companies.
- Political organisations or activities.
- Organisations that do not operate in the UK.
- Previous BT Community Connections award winners.
- Employees of British Telecommunications.
Award Categories
There are no separate categories of award.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted online.
Submitted applications are shortlisted and reviewed by a panel of judges chaired by senior BT regional personnel.
Winners will be notified via email by 12 November 2011.
Contact BT Community Connections for further information.
For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following:
Contact details:
Enquiries
BT Community Connections
PO Box 6919
London
W1A 8UX
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Wychavon Community Grants Scheme 2011-2012
Wychavon Community Grants 2011-2012 are now available to local voluntary groups and charitable organisations that aim to:
· Support initiatives that improve services and facilities for the local community
· Encourage local action to improve quality of life
· Support activities in the local community that the council would like to do, but does not have the resources for
· Contribute towards the council’s priories.
To find out more about how to apply for the grant and general help and advice please follow this link .
To ensure that as many community projects in the Droitwich area as possible who meet the criteria apply for the grants, therefore there is a briefing session which will take place on Wednesday 25th May – 6pm at The Old Library Centre, 65 Ombersley Street East, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8QS with Jem Teal, Community Development Manager as the speaker.
If you are interested in attending this briefing then please ensure that you book a place, as the briefing will not go ahead if there is not enough interest.
Please note that if your group is intending to apply for a grant more than £1,000, you are required to attend a briefing session.
To book a place on the briefing session or for general help and advice in applying for a grant, please get in touch with Droitwich CVS on 01905 779115, or alternatively email outreachsouth (at) droitwichcvs.org.uk
· Support initiatives that improve services and facilities for the local community
· Encourage local action to improve quality of life
· Support activities in the local community that the council would like to do, but does not have the resources for
· Contribute towards the council’s priories.
To find out more about how to apply for the grant and general help and advice please follow this link .
To ensure that as many community projects in the Droitwich area as possible who meet the criteria apply for the grants, therefore there is a briefing session which will take place on Wednesday 25th May – 6pm at The Old Library Centre, 65 Ombersley Street East, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8QS with Jem Teal, Community Development Manager as the speaker.
If you are interested in attending this briefing then please ensure that you book a place, as the briefing will not go ahead if there is not enough interest.
Please note that if your group is intending to apply for a grant more than £1,000, you are required to attend a briefing session.
To book a place on the briefing session or for general help and advice in applying for a grant, please get in touch with Droitwich CVS on 01905 779115, or alternatively email outreachsouth (at) droitwichcvs.org.uk
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
SpiritED fund
Congratulations to St Mary’s Oldswinford, St John’s Greenland, St Matthew’s Worcester and St Mary’s Longdon Youth Choir who have all bid successfully for some of our SpiritED fund.
Between them they have secured funding for sheet music and Worship music CDS, books about faith for children at an afterschool club and printing costs for a new local church pilgrimage for schools visiting the parish.
Did you miss out this time?
Well look out for our second round of SpiritED funding later this year.
Between them they have secured funding for sheet music and Worship music CDS, books about faith for children at an afterschool club and printing costs for a new local church pilgrimage for schools visiting the parish.
Did you miss out this time?
Well look out for our second round of SpiritED funding later this year.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Funding opportunities
The 'Inspired? Small Gant Scheme
The 'Inspired?' Small Grant Scheme is continuing in 2011/12 and can help towards costs of staging your own Community Games. Awards are for amounts from £200 to £500 - it is open to any voluntary or community association, statutory body or educational establishment in Worcestershire.
For a copy of the Inspired? Small Grant Scheme Guidelines and an Application Form please contact Peter Turvey - Worcestershire Opportunities Coordinator 2012 Games: Email: pturvey@worcestershire.gov.uk
'Inspired?' Small Grant Scheme - Essential Criteria
· Your activity is inspired by the "Inspired?" toolkit (i.e. the Olympic and Paralympic Games)
· Your activity aims to increase participation in sport or physical activity
· You are able to demonstrate that your activity will not be a one off event ('Legacy')
The 'Inspired?' Small Grant Scheme is continuing in 2011/12 and can help towards costs of staging your own Community Games. Awards are for amounts from £200 to £500 - it is open to any voluntary or community association, statutory body or educational establishment in Worcestershire.
For a copy of the Inspired? Small Grant Scheme Guidelines and an Application Form please contact Peter Turvey - Worcestershire Opportunities Coordinator 2012 Games: Email: pturvey@worcestershire.gov.uk
'Inspired?' Small Grant Scheme - Essential Criteria
· Your activity is inspired by the "Inspired?" toolkit (i.e. the Olympic and Paralympic Games)
· Your activity aims to increase participation in sport or physical activity
· You are able to demonstrate that your activity will not be a one off event ('Legacy')
Monday, 11 April 2011
Funding opportunities
Lankelly Chase:
Summer activities, small grants, deadline 13th May 2011
Size of grant available: £500 (120 grants available in 2011)
Aims and outcomes of funder: Will support activities for children/young people who are living in refuges for families escaping domestic violence or young carers
Additional information: Funding available for summer activities organised to benefit children and young people aged 5-17 with strong volunteer support
For further details see their website.
Marsh Christian Trust:
No deadlines, apply anytime, trustees meet monthly
Size of grant available: £250-£4,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Will support a variety of causes such as social/welfare projects, education/training, healthcare and literature/arts/heritage/environmental work
Additional information: The trust engages in long-term core funding and prefers to build up the level of grant-making over time
Use contact form on website
Website: www.marshchristiantrust.org/default.asp?V_ITEM_ID=501
Hilden Charitable Fund:
Summer Play Schemes, application deadline 6th May 2011
Size of grant available: Up to £1,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Will support projects for children from refugee and ethnic minority families aged 5-18 lasting for 2-6 weeks with strong volunteer support
Additional information: Only organisations with income below £120,000 can apply
See website.
St James’s Place Foundation:
Small grants, no deadlines, apply anytime
Size of grant available: Up to £10,000 in any two-year period
Aims and outcomes of funder: “Cherishing the Children” theme aimed at supporting disadvantaged and disabled young people up to the age of 25
Additional information: Only organisations with income below £750,000 a year can apply for funding to purchase small capital items or staff costs working directly with beneficiaries
See their website
Sobell Foundation:
No deadlines, apply anytime
Size of grant available: Average grants £21,250
Aims and outcomes of funder: Amongst their many priorities is support for physically and mentally disabled adults/children through education/training focusing on learning disabilities
Additional information: Will also fund organisations working in the care and support of the elderly and children as well as projects addressing homelessness
See their website.
Summer activities, small grants, deadline 13th May 2011
Size of grant available: £500 (120 grants available in 2011)
Aims and outcomes of funder: Will support activities for children/young people who are living in refuges for families escaping domestic violence or young carers
Additional information: Funding available for summer activities organised to benefit children and young people aged 5-17 with strong volunteer support
For further details see their website.
Marsh Christian Trust:
No deadlines, apply anytime, trustees meet monthly
Size of grant available: £250-£4,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Will support a variety of causes such as social/welfare projects, education/training, healthcare and literature/arts/heritage/environmental work
Additional information: The trust engages in long-term core funding and prefers to build up the level of grant-making over time
Use contact form on website
Website: www.marshchristiantrust.org/default.asp?V_ITEM_ID=501
Hilden Charitable Fund:
Summer Play Schemes, application deadline 6th May 2011
Size of grant available: Up to £1,000
Aims and outcomes of funder: Will support projects for children from refugee and ethnic minority families aged 5-18 lasting for 2-6 weeks with strong volunteer support
Additional information: Only organisations with income below £120,000 can apply
See website.
St James’s Place Foundation:
Small grants, no deadlines, apply anytime
Size of grant available: Up to £10,000 in any two-year period
Aims and outcomes of funder: “Cherishing the Children” theme aimed at supporting disadvantaged and disabled young people up to the age of 25
Additional information: Only organisations with income below £750,000 a year can apply for funding to purchase small capital items or staff costs working directly with beneficiaries
See their website
Sobell Foundation:
No deadlines, apply anytime
Size of grant available: Average grants £21,250
Aims and outcomes of funder: Amongst their many priorities is support for physically and mentally disabled adults/children through education/training focusing on learning disabilities
Additional information: Will also fund organisations working in the care and support of the elderly and children as well as projects addressing homelessness
See their website.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Wychavon Community Grants
Financial assistance is available to local voluntary groups and charitable organisations for innovative new projects that make a lasting difference and improve the quality of life in Wychavon.
Details
Fund Value:
£ 80,000
Maximum Value:
£ 10,000
Minimum Value:
£ 250
Grants are for projects costing over £250 up to a maximum of £10,000, which will be the normal maximum amount. Larger grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Extended Description
The Community Grants scheme is provided and administered by Wychavon District Council.
Every year the scheme focuses on one element of community life. The theme for 2011 is "Play". Applications will also be considered for innovative, new projects that will make a lasting difference to the community and improve the quality of life within the district. Projects should address the theme set out for the year but may focus on other aspects of community life, such as community buildings, sports, and arts. Projects must benefit the community.
Latest Information
2011 deadline: 17 June 2011 (noon).
To be eligible, applicants must:
* Be a local voluntary group or charitable organisation from Wychavon District.
* Be a non-profit making organisation.
* Have a project within Wychavon District or for the benefit of Wychavon residents.
* Demonstrate that they can meet the full costs of the proposed project through grant aid and other contributions.
* Have the necessary permissions to carry out the project.
* Be able to take up the grant within 12 months of the grant offer.
To be eligible, projects must:
* Meet local needs and benefit local residents.
* Have community support.
* Be well planned and involve as many local people as possible.
Applications from a national organisation or local branch of a national organisation must be for a specific local project.
Applications from religious organisations must be for non-religious, community, leisure and recreational purposes only.
Applications from Parish or Town Councils must be for substantial projects only, such as village halls, land purchases or Lottery bids.
Applications from schools must be for projects with a wider community benefit that run outside of school hours. Curricular activities will not be funded.
Eligible Expenditure
Assistance is provided towards a wide range of projects that:
* Support initiatives that improve services and facilities for the local community.
* Encourage local action to improve quality of life.
* Support activities in the local community that the Council would like to support but for which it does not have the resources.
* Contribute towards the Council's priorities, as set out in the Wychavon Community Strategy.
Match Funding Restrictions
Applicants will be expected to show other sources of funding towards the total cost of the project. This could be from the local community or from other grant aid.
The Council is unlikely to fund 100% of any project and the more that can be raised by the applicant, the better the chance of success.
When applications are made in connection with Lottery-funded projects, the Council will only provide up to 50% of the minimum partnership funding required by the relevant Lottery body (except Awards for All).
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding:
* Individuals.
* Organisations that can fund the project themselves.
* Organisations whose liquid assets in hand exceed one year's revenue expenditures unless funds have been set aside specifically for a capital project.
* Organisations whose projects require year-on-year running costs, such as usual venue hire, refreshments, newsletters and administration. (Start-up costs would be eligible.)
* Projects that will have taken place by 31 July 2011.
* More than one project from the same organisation per year.
Grants are awarded once in a three year period. Recipients in 2011 may not apply again until 2014. Unsuccessful applicants may apply each year until successful.
Application Procedure
Application packs can be obtained by contacting Tracy Grubb. The closing date is 12.00 noon on 17 June 2011.
Applicants are strongly advised to approach their parish or town councillor and local district councillor about their application.
The following documents must be submitted along with the completed application form:
* A Community Strategy Form (if not applying under the 'Play' theme) or the Play Strategy form (if applying under the ‘Play’ theme)
* Evidence of local support for the project and how it meets community needs (for example, letters from local organisations or residents; petition).
* Audited, or independently verified, balance sheets and revenue accounts for the past two years. (If these are not yet available please supply interim accounts or balance sheets.)
* Copy of the organisation’s Rules and Regulations and/or Constitution.
* Copies of estimates relating to work for which a grant is sought.
* Plans of proposed work where appropriate.
A Grants Help Service is in operation during April and May. Applicants should contact Tracy Grubb with details of the project to arrange a discussion with one of the scheme managers.
Applicant’s Briefing Sessions have been arranged for:
* 20 April.
* 18 May.
* 01 June.
The briefing sessions will be held at 6.30 pm in the Conservatory, Civic Centre, Pershore. Applicants should use the Civic Suite entrance at the rear of the building for all briefing sessions.
Applicants that are applying for a grant in excess of £1,000 are expected to attend the Applicants Briefing Sessions; those that are unable to attend should contact Tracy Grubb prior to the briefing to discuss the application.
If a grant of £2,000 or more is requested, applicants may be called in to give a short presentation to the working group. This would allow more detailed questioning of the project, in addition to providing applicants an opportunity to clearly state the need and outline the benefits for the community.
Grant applications that meet all of the relevant criteria, will be considered by members of the Council during June, July and August 2011. They will make a decision about which projects to fund and what level of grant to allocate.
Contact Tracy Grubb for further information and an application pack.
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following:
Contact details:
Tracy Grubb
Wychavon District Council
Civic Centre
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
Worcs
WR10 1PT
Telephone:
01386 565168
Details
Fund Value:
£ 80,000
Maximum Value:
£ 10,000
Minimum Value:
£ 250
Grants are for projects costing over £250 up to a maximum of £10,000, which will be the normal maximum amount. Larger grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Extended Description
The Community Grants scheme is provided and administered by Wychavon District Council.
Every year the scheme focuses on one element of community life. The theme for 2011 is "Play". Applications will also be considered for innovative, new projects that will make a lasting difference to the community and improve the quality of life within the district. Projects should address the theme set out for the year but may focus on other aspects of community life, such as community buildings, sports, and arts. Projects must benefit the community.
Latest Information
2011 deadline: 17 June 2011 (noon).
To be eligible, applicants must:
* Be a local voluntary group or charitable organisation from Wychavon District.
* Be a non-profit making organisation.
* Have a project within Wychavon District or for the benefit of Wychavon residents.
* Demonstrate that they can meet the full costs of the proposed project through grant aid and other contributions.
* Have the necessary permissions to carry out the project.
* Be able to take up the grant within 12 months of the grant offer.
To be eligible, projects must:
* Meet local needs and benefit local residents.
* Have community support.
* Be well planned and involve as many local people as possible.
Applications from a national organisation or local branch of a national organisation must be for a specific local project.
Applications from religious organisations must be for non-religious, community, leisure and recreational purposes only.
Applications from Parish or Town Councils must be for substantial projects only, such as village halls, land purchases or Lottery bids.
Applications from schools must be for projects with a wider community benefit that run outside of school hours. Curricular activities will not be funded.
Eligible Expenditure
Assistance is provided towards a wide range of projects that:
* Support initiatives that improve services and facilities for the local community.
* Encourage local action to improve quality of life.
* Support activities in the local community that the Council would like to support but for which it does not have the resources.
* Contribute towards the Council's priorities, as set out in the Wychavon Community Strategy.
Match Funding Restrictions
Applicants will be expected to show other sources of funding towards the total cost of the project. This could be from the local community or from other grant aid.
The Council is unlikely to fund 100% of any project and the more that can be raised by the applicant, the better the chance of success.
When applications are made in connection with Lottery-funded projects, the Council will only provide up to 50% of the minimum partnership funding required by the relevant Lottery body (except Awards for All).
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding:
* Individuals.
* Organisations that can fund the project themselves.
* Organisations whose liquid assets in hand exceed one year's revenue expenditures unless funds have been set aside specifically for a capital project.
* Organisations whose projects require year-on-year running costs, such as usual venue hire, refreshments, newsletters and administration. (Start-up costs would be eligible.)
* Projects that will have taken place by 31 July 2011.
* More than one project from the same organisation per year.
Grants are awarded once in a three year period. Recipients in 2011 may not apply again until 2014. Unsuccessful applicants may apply each year until successful.
Application Procedure
Application packs can be obtained by contacting Tracy Grubb. The closing date is 12.00 noon on 17 June 2011.
Applicants are strongly advised to approach their parish or town councillor and local district councillor about their application.
The following documents must be submitted along with the completed application form:
* A Community Strategy Form (if not applying under the 'Play' theme) or the Play Strategy form (if applying under the ‘Play’ theme)
* Evidence of local support for the project and how it meets community needs (for example, letters from local organisations or residents; petition).
* Audited, or independently verified, balance sheets and revenue accounts for the past two years. (If these are not yet available please supply interim accounts or balance sheets.)
* Copy of the organisation’s Rules and Regulations and/or Constitution.
* Copies of estimates relating to work for which a grant is sought.
* Plans of proposed work where appropriate.
A Grants Help Service is in operation during April and May. Applicants should contact Tracy Grubb with details of the project to arrange a discussion with one of the scheme managers.
Applicant’s Briefing Sessions have been arranged for:
* 20 April.
* 18 May.
* 01 June.
The briefing sessions will be held at 6.30 pm in the Conservatory, Civic Centre, Pershore. Applicants should use the Civic Suite entrance at the rear of the building for all briefing sessions.
Applicants that are applying for a grant in excess of £1,000 are expected to attend the Applicants Briefing Sessions; those that are unable to attend should contact Tracy Grubb prior to the briefing to discuss the application.
If a grant of £2,000 or more is requested, applicants may be called in to give a short presentation to the working group. This would allow more detailed questioning of the project, in addition to providing applicants an opportunity to clearly state the need and outline the benefits for the community.
Grant applications that meet all of the relevant criteria, will be considered by members of the Council during June, July and August 2011. They will make a decision about which projects to fund and what level of grant to allocate.
Contact Tracy Grubb for further information and an application pack.
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following:
Contact details:
Tracy Grubb
Wychavon District Council
Civic Centre
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
Worcs
WR10 1PT
Telephone:
01386 565168
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Funding opportunities
Arla: Kids closer to nature grants, deadline 25th March 2011
Up to £1,500
Nature projects benefitting children/young people
Activities must benefit people in local communities getting them closer to nature and learning more about the great outdoors
Contact details:
E-mail: via website,
Wooden Spoon: No deadlines, apply anytime
£20,000-£100,000 representing 25%-100% of total project costs
Support projects benefiting children and young people who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially
Projects must normally be of a capital nature with a reasonably long-term prospective lifetime
Web Site
Woodward Charitable Trust
Deadline 1st April 2011
£500-£1,000
Summer Play-scheme projects for small organisations (maximum turnover £100,000 per annum)
30-40 grants made each year on a one-off basis
contact@woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk
Web Site
Red Nose Day Community Cash (Comic Relief)
Application deadline 15th March 2011
£500-£1,000
Projects relieving disadvantage, such as building skills/improving access to employment, healthy lifestyles, promoting community cohesion
Only available for small organisations (income below £50,000 per annum) in Birmingham and the Black Country
Web Site
Rosie’s Helping Hands:
Next trustee meeting in April, further meeting scheduled for October.
Grants below £1,000 assessed within 6 weeks, larger applications in April/October
Size of grant available: Up to £1,500. Average £800
Aims and outcomes of funder: Support for organisations working with children and young people up to the age of 25
Additional information: Will only provide funding for small registered charities (income below £150,000 per annum) located within 15 miles radius of Walsall
Web Site Address
Up to £1,500
Nature projects benefitting children/young people
Activities must benefit people in local communities getting them closer to nature and learning more about the great outdoors
Contact details:
E-mail: via website,
Wooden Spoon: No deadlines, apply anytime
£20,000-£100,000 representing 25%-100% of total project costs
Support projects benefiting children and young people who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially
Projects must normally be of a capital nature with a reasonably long-term prospective lifetime
Web Site
Woodward Charitable Trust
Deadline 1st April 2011
£500-£1,000
Summer Play-scheme projects for small organisations (maximum turnover £100,000 per annum)
30-40 grants made each year on a one-off basis
contact@woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk
Web Site
Red Nose Day Community Cash (Comic Relief)
Application deadline 15th March 2011
£500-£1,000
Projects relieving disadvantage, such as building skills/improving access to employment, healthy lifestyles, promoting community cohesion
Only available for small organisations (income below £50,000 per annum) in Birmingham and the Black Country
Web Site
Rosie’s Helping Hands:
Next trustee meeting in April, further meeting scheduled for October.
Grants below £1,000 assessed within 6 weeks, larger applications in April/October
Size of grant available: Up to £1,500. Average £800
Aims and outcomes of funder: Support for organisations working with children and young people up to the age of 25
Additional information: Will only provide funding for small registered charities (income below £150,000 per annum) located within 15 miles radius of Walsall
Web Site Address
Monday, 7 February 2011
SpiritED
The Department for Children Youth and Education put in a bid last year for a special fund to encourage churches, young people, children and youth groups to place a greater emphasis on spiritual activities with their groups. If you and your group are wanting to do something spiritual then we can encourage you with some funding to help with resources. Please note those churches with a Bronze, Silver or Gold Worcester Spirit Mark will get preference to ensure that the money goes, as a priority, to those churches which have demonstrated that they are Children and Youth friendly churches. If you would like to get the Worcester Spirit Mark, see our website or get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
About the Fund:
SpiritED is a fund from the Department for Children Youth and Education in the Diocese of Worcester to encourage churches in the Diocese of Worcester to help those under 18 explore spirituality and prayer.
If you are running a group with children and young people and want to add or improve the spiritual element of your work but need some help to resource that then this fund is for you!
You can apply for up to £50 simple funding or £100 matched funding (if the children/young people raise their own money).
Some preference will be given to new initiatives but existing projects can also receive funding.
Preference will be given to churches with the Worcester Spirit Mark as this demonstrates that they are a children and youth friendly church.
Any group within the Diocese of Worcester working with children or young people in an Anglican setting can apply.
Some preference will be given to new initiatives but existing projects can also receive funding.
Funding is conditional on completing feedback on how the money was spent.
All applications will be considered on Funding will be allocated on 4th April. All applications must be received by last post on FRIDAY 1st April.
For further information contact:
DCYE
The Old Palace,
Deansway,
Worcester WR1 2JE.
education(at)cofe-worcester.org.uk
01905 732825
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
First Light Youth Film Fund - Pilot Awards
Financial assistance is available to organisations to make a short film of less than five minutes. The film should be made by young people aged 5-18 years, collaborating with film professionals.
Up to £5,000 is available, covering 80% of total costs.
First Light was set up to provide funding and inspiration for the development, production and exhibition of short films made by young people across the UK - films that represent and embrace the diversity of their lives, stories and dreams.
Organisations can get funding to make a short film of less than five minutes long. The film should be made by the young people themselves, collaborating with film professionals. The intention is to encourage fruitful, creative partnerships between organisations that work with young people, filmmakers and the film industry.
Latest Information
The current deadline is 11 January 2011.
Eligible organisations include:
* Community or amateur groups.
* Colleges or universities.
* Schools.
* Trusts or foundations.
* Local authorities.
* Youth groups.
* Voluntary organisations.
Organisations must have:
* A written constitution.
* A dedicated bank account in the name of the organisation.
* A track record of working with 5-18 year olds.
* Film-making experience.
Applications should be able to demonstrate:
* A creative, innovative, imaginative filmmaking idea.
* How the project will reach young filmmakers who may not have previously had access to filmmaking opportunities.
* How young people will be involved at all stages of the project and what benefits they will gain including:
o Developing team work skills.
o Develop increased skills in filmmaking, information communication technology (ICT), literacy and communication.
o Learn transferable life skills and become more aware of their own learning.
o Gaining fun and enjoyment through working on a filmmaking project.
* Strength of support, including any collaborations or partnerships involved. Evidence should be provided that the project is suitably staffed and the organisation is capable of carrying out the idea.
* A well researched budget that shows value for money.
First Light will fund the following activities:
* Films where young people (aged 5 - 18 years) take a lead role in all aspects of the production process.
* Live action, animated fiction or creative documentaries.
* Films that explore and develop creative filmmaking techniques with people aged 5-18.
* Films that are under 5 minutes long.
* Films made in the UK, primarily involving young people who live in the UK.
The cost of buying equipment is eligible, but up to a limit of 10% of the total project cost.
Match Funding Restrictions
Up to 80% of overall costs will be covered to a maximum of £5,000. Applicants must demonstrate 20% of matched funding.
Restrictions
An organisation cannot have two First Light awards running at the same time.
The scheme will not fund:
* Films that promote an organisation or its activities, campaigning or fund-raising vehicles.
* Music promo videos.
* Training videos.
* Multimedia or web projects.
* 'Making of' documentaries.
* Straightforward recordings of arts (or other) events.
* TV style magazine programmes, video diaries or vox pops.
* Pilots for longer films.
* Films that are over five minutes long.
For further information email
Up to £5,000 is available, covering 80% of total costs.
First Light was set up to provide funding and inspiration for the development, production and exhibition of short films made by young people across the UK - films that represent and embrace the diversity of their lives, stories and dreams.
Organisations can get funding to make a short film of less than five minutes long. The film should be made by the young people themselves, collaborating with film professionals. The intention is to encourage fruitful, creative partnerships between organisations that work with young people, filmmakers and the film industry.
Latest Information
The current deadline is 11 January 2011.
Eligible organisations include:
* Community or amateur groups.
* Colleges or universities.
* Schools.
* Trusts or foundations.
* Local authorities.
* Youth groups.
* Voluntary organisations.
Organisations must have:
* A written constitution.
* A dedicated bank account in the name of the organisation.
* A track record of working with 5-18 year olds.
* Film-making experience.
Applications should be able to demonstrate:
* A creative, innovative, imaginative filmmaking idea.
* How the project will reach young filmmakers who may not have previously had access to filmmaking opportunities.
* How young people will be involved at all stages of the project and what benefits they will gain including:
o Developing team work skills.
o Develop increased skills in filmmaking, information communication technology (ICT), literacy and communication.
o Learn transferable life skills and become more aware of their own learning.
o Gaining fun and enjoyment through working on a filmmaking project.
* Strength of support, including any collaborations or partnerships involved. Evidence should be provided that the project is suitably staffed and the organisation is capable of carrying out the idea.
* A well researched budget that shows value for money.
First Light will fund the following activities:
* Films where young people (aged 5 - 18 years) take a lead role in all aspects of the production process.
* Live action, animated fiction or creative documentaries.
* Films that explore and develop creative filmmaking techniques with people aged 5-18.
* Films that are under 5 minutes long.
* Films made in the UK, primarily involving young people who live in the UK.
The cost of buying equipment is eligible, but up to a limit of 10% of the total project cost.
Match Funding Restrictions
Up to 80% of overall costs will be covered to a maximum of £5,000. Applicants must demonstrate 20% of matched funding.
Restrictions
An organisation cannot have two First Light awards running at the same time.
The scheme will not fund:
* Films that promote an organisation or its activities, campaigning or fund-raising vehicles.
* Music promo videos.
* Training videos.
* Multimedia or web projects.
* 'Making of' documentaries.
* Straightforward recordings of arts (or other) events.
* TV style magazine programmes, video diaries or vox pops.
* Pilots for longer films.
* Films that are over five minutes long.
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