Education & learning
Civil Society - Charity Awards
The Charity Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in the leadership and management of charities across the UK. UK charities of any size are eligible to apply under a number of broad categories of activity, as follows: advice, support and advocacy; arts, culture and heritage; children and youth; disability; education and training; environment and conservation; grantmaking and funding; healthcare and medical research; international aid and development; social care and welfare. The deadline for applications is 9 March 2012.
(Source: Grantfinder Newsflash, 5/12/11)
Technology for Learning Small Project Grant Programme
JISC RSC Wales is pleased to announce a Technology for Learning Small Project Grant Programme. Funding is available for up to 10 projects worth £2,500 each. This programme is aimed at supporting the provision of technology to enhance quality of business whilst also generating overall cost savings for the provider. Applications are welcome from all JISC RSC Wales supported sectors ie HE institutions in Wales and WG funded post 16 education and skills sectors, and are expected to focus on a range of learner cohorts and contexts. A Technology for Learning Small Grant Programme Outline can be found at http://moodle.rsc-wales.ac.uk/tfl/ along with the application form, useful contact information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation has advised that some of the guidelines for the ‘supplementary education’ theme under its Education and Learning Programme Open Grants Scheme have been updated. The update aims to provide greater detail on the specific interests of the work the Foundation would like to fund in supplementary schools. The changes indicate that the programme wishes to support proposals for the development of strong, sustainable partnerships between supplementary and mainstream schools. Applications may be submitted at any time.
(Source: Grantfinder Newsflash, 19/10/11)
EMI – Instrument and Equipment Awards
The EMI Music Sound Foundation Instrument and Equipment Awards provide grants to schools and individuals in full-time education to help towards the purchase of musical instruments and/or equipment for those who require the equipment to fund music education. The Foundation also funds courses and training opportunities for music teachers who work within schools. Eligible applicants include: schools to fund music education (with the exception of statutory national curriculum music teaching); individuals in full time education to fund musical instrument/equipment purchase (preference is given to under 25s); music teachers working within schools to fund courses and training). Grants of up to £2,000 are available. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 February 2012.
(Source: Grantfinder Newsflash, 19/9/11)
Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund
The Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund is designed to help bridge the gap between formal education and becoming a working artist. Five bursaries of £30,000 are available to individual artists to fund their work for a full year. Applicants must be: working in visual art, theatre, performance art, film, music, dance or literature; an IdeasTap member (membership is free); aged 18-30 on 19 September 2011; and based in either the UK or Ireland. A minimum of one third of the funding awarded must be used solely on the project outcome which could include an event, production, exhibition, performance or publication. The remaining fund may be used as the artist sees fit. Two winners will be selected during this round of funding. The next round will open in early 2012 from which three further winners will be chosen.
(Source: Grantfinder Update, 13/7/11)
Co-operative enterprise hub doubles funding for community business
The Co-operative Enterprise Hub works with regional and national groups of experts to bring organisations in the UK the best advice, training and consultancy on how to set up, run and grow a sustainable co-operative business. The Hub aims to expand the co-operative economy in the UK by creating strong, ethically-led businesses with a deep sense of social responsibility. The initiative includes both grant and loan assistance.
Grants
- Up to £5,000.
- Only considered in conjunction with a loan application.
- Grant recipients must have received advice and training through the Enterprise Hub.
Loans
- Unsecured loans through the Co-operative Loan Fund.
- Loans can range from £5,000 to £75,000.
- Low interest rates.
- Repaid over ten years.
- Loans are available for co-operatives that require finance to: set up a new enterprise; expand an existing enterprise; assist employee buyouts or company successions; purchase a property or business; and purchase capital equipment or create working capital.
To qualify for support, applicants must have their registered office in the UK and be either a co-operative, or soon to be a co-operative; or an incorporated body or soon to be incorporated. Applications for assistance can be submitted at any time.
(Source: Grantfinder Newsflash, 11/6/11)
O2 ‘Think Big’ Project
Youth Cymru has up to £30,000 to give away to young people in Wales who want to put something back into their communities. They are a national partner with O2 and Youth Cymru is able to provide easier access for young people to funding for their projects. Youth Cymru will approve £300 project funding and give a mobile phone to any project that meets the criteria. Think Big funds all sorts of things. The only limit is young people’s imagination. There are six project categories: think campaigning – make a stand and push for change; think neighbourhood – improve the local area; think planet – work for a better environment; think learning – share knowledge and ideas; think expression – help people discover their artistic talents; think well-being – inspire people to lead a healthier life. Further details are available from Keith Thomas via email keith@youthcymru.org.uk or visit www.O2.co.uk/thinkbig
Clore Social Leadership Programme
The Clore Social Leadership Programme is now looking for its third cohort of Fellows, who will be recruited through an open application process. To be eligible, applicants must be working in or closely with the wider social sector and will have demonstrated leadership potential in some of the work they have already undertaken.
Each Fellow benefits from a personalised programme which provides challenging opportunities for development, and is tailored to meet their individual needs.
For more details about how to apply, and to find out more about the current Fellows, visit: www.cloresocialleadership.org.uk
CAFOD: Development Education Fund
Applications are being invited to CAFOD’s Development Education Fund. CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales and small grants of up to £3,000 and large grants above £3,000 are available for projects within England and Wales that provide global justice education work within CAFOD’s own priorities. The overall objectives of the programme are to: increase awareness of poverty and injustice in the world and the structures that cause them; discern how our lifestyles contribute to injustice and how this can be changed so that we are free to live more justly; encourage individuals in their social, political and economic choices to make an option for the poor; foster partnership between people in countries of the North and the South, through which we can all recognise how much we have to give and to receive; celebrate the Christian vision of human solidarity, development and the integrity of creation. Further information and the application forms are available from www.cafod.org.uk/uk/uk-funding.
(Source: fundinginformation.org, 16/3/11)
Events marketing support scheme
This scheme offers funding to support the marketing activities of events that are large enough to attract visitors from outside Wales. Grants, generally capped at £5,000, are available towards 50 per cent of the total project costs of new or existing events that demonstrate additionality or new activities. Higher awards may be made for exceptional events or those with great potential for future development. Public, private and voluntary organisations may apply, providing they are formally and properly constituted and are planning events in the South East region of Wales.
(Source: Grantfinder Update Bulletin, 23/2/11)
European Refugee Fund – launch of call for UK actions
The UK Border Agency has issued a call for proposals under the European Refugee Fund. NGOs, charities, academic institutions, local government, intergovernmental organisations, limited companies and any partnership made of these organisations can apply for projects lasting a maximum of three years. Project proposals from local, regional or national organisations will be considered in the following areas:
- Innovative refugee specific entry level English language provision, in particular the need to provide alternative or supplementary English language provision at an early stage which allows them to meet requirements for support.
- Innovative solutions to housing for newly granted refugees including housing support especially to allow independent living for refugees and entry into private housing sector accommodation.
The minimum grant that can be applied for is £75,000 per year and the maximum is restricted to £350,000 per year.
(Source: Grantfinder Newsflash, 17/2/11)
The Woodward Charitable Trust
Grants are generally in the £100 to £5,000 range. It is also seeking applications to its Summer Playscheme Grants programme, which makes grants of between £500 and £1,000 to organisations with incomes below £100,000. A separate application process exists for children’s summer playscheme grants. Playschemes should be inclusive and encourage integration both by accepting those of differing abilities as well as different social and racial backgrounds. Projects that encourage past playscheme users to return as volunteers are particularly encouraged. The application form is available via a download at www.woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk/guidelines.html. For further information, email contact@woodwardcharitabletrust.org.
(Source: fundinginformation.org, 1/4/11)
Ministry of Justice: national infrastructure grants to reduce re-offending 2011-14
The Government’s Ministry of Justice is seeking applicants for three-year grants covering 2011-14 that have the capacity nationally to represent and support diverse front line voluntary organisations and social enterprises working to reduce re-offending in England and Wales. Applications are welcome from single organisations or partnerships. £700,000 is available each year and the Ministry of Justice anticipates making more than one grant from this sum. Applications are welcome from national infrastructure organisations (or partnerships) able to provide support to frontline third sector organisations throughout England and Wales working to frontline third sector organisations throughout England and Wales working to reduce re-offending amongst young people and/or adults.
There are four operating/function areas that the Government is interested in and each has its desired outcomes: social action, volunteering and mentoring; representation and voice; communication and partnership working; capacity building. The full application guidance and the application form are available by emailing voluntarysector@justice.gsi.gov.uk, marking the email for the attention of Paula Waldron.
(Source: fundinginformation.org, 28/1/11)
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation supports the charitable activities of organisations throughout the UK that have the ideas and ability to achieve change for the better. The Foundation likes to support work which others may find hard to fund, because it breaks new ground, appears too risky, requires core funding, or needs a more unusual form of financial help such as a loan. The Main Fund will accept applications for work across four subject areas: the arts; education and learning; the environment; enabling disadvantaged people to participate fully in society. Applications are accepted at any time. First stage applications can be made online at www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/apply-online.html. The updated guidance is available at www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/2011-guidelines.pdf.
(Source: fundinginformation.org, 20/1/11)
The Bromley Trust
The Bromley Trust supports charities in the UK that promote sustainability and help develop responsible knowledge and use of the world's resources and projects that deal with climate change. For further details please visit: http://digbig.com/5bamyw
(Source: CCW Funding Newsletter, Jan 11)
The Rayne Foundation
The foundation offers financial assistance within the sectors of art, education, health and medicine, and social welfare and development. Special areas of interest for the foundation include: achieving learning outcomes via the work of artists and arts organisations; developing numeracy skills; and improving the quality of life for older people. Applications for grants outside these areas are also welcomed by the foundation. An application form is available to download from the foundation’s website and may be submitted by email or post at any time. Further details are available from www.raynefoundation.org.uk.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 105)
The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust
The trust assists projects supporting educational and development initiatives, including the promotion of world peace and development run by registered charities based either in the UK or overseas. For overseas projects the trustees will consider funding aid projects eg water treatment, food and medical supplies or the provision of basic facilities that are the pre-requisite of an educational or development initiative. Charitable grants are given on a matching funding basis only. The trust will consider matching funding up to a maximum of 50 per cent. Further details are available from www.fergusontrust.co.uk.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 103)
The Tree Council
The Tree Council’s Tree Futures Project offers help for tree planting. Any school or community group within the UK that is planning a project that actively involves children under 16 is encouraged to draw on the fund to plant trees and make a greener future. The Tree Council’s National Tree Week is the focus for these projects. The Council is able to fund projects between £100 and £700 and successful applicants will receive up to 75 per cent towards their planting costs. For further details please visit www.treecouncil.org.uk/?q=grants.
The Weavers’ Company Benevolent Fund
The charity awards grants within two priority areas: helping young people (aged between 5 and 30) suffering from disadvantages in order that they may fulfil their potential and therefore being able to participate fully in society; and support for offenders and ex-offenders (preferably under the age of 30) so that they are able to re-integrate back into and make a positive contribution towards society. The charity funds work that aims to address the social and economic problems faced by these individuals and their families along with the provision of support, life skills and a way back into employment or education. Further details are available from www.weavers.org.uk.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 102)
Life Skills Project
A £4.3 million funding package to help people aged over 50 in Wales return to training and work has been announced as new figures reveal that more older workers are suffering long term unemployment. The £4.3 million from the Big Lottery Fund will be awarded through the £14 million Life Skills project – a funding stream, which matches the Lottery money with support from the European Social Fund through the Welsh Assembly Government. Until 16 September 2010 groups in Wales that help people aged over 50 who face multiple barriers improve their Life Skills and increase their confidence by re-engaging them in education, learning, volunteering and employment, can bid for a share of £4.3 million. Applications for the rest of the money, nearly £1 million, can be made between 25 August and 1 October. For more information about how to apply or for information about other funding streams delivered by the Big Lottery Fund visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/wales or phone the BIG advice line on 01686 611700 (text phone 0845 602 1659).
British Record Industry Trust
The Trust supports young people to express their musical creativity regardless of race, class, sex or ability. This is achieved through working with organisations that encourage young people in the exploration and pursuit of educational, cultural or therapeutic benefits emanating from music. These objectives are met through making grants to organisations undertaking activities aligned with the mission of the trust. Further details are available from www.brittrust.co.uk.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 102)
Michael Sacher Charitable Trust
The trust aims to apply its funds towards a diverse range of general charitable purposes. The causes supported by the trust fall within the following funding categories: arts culture & heritage; education, science & technology; community & welfare; children & youth; medical & disability; overseas aid; and religion. Further details are available from 020 7289 5873.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 101)
Marsh Christian Trust
The trust aims to support general charitable institutions. The causes usually supported by the trust fall broadly with the following categories: social welfare; literature, arts and heritage; environmental causes; conservation and animal welfare; healthcare and medical research; education and training; miscellaneous; and overseas appeals. Grants are only made to registered charities that are experienced in their chosen field of work with particular consideration given towards charities displaying a Christian emphasis. Further details are available from www.marshchristiantrust.org.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 100)
The Foyle Foundation
The foundation supports registered charities whose dominant purpose is either of these two different areas of benefit: learning – where the main priorities of support are libraries, museums & archives and special educational needs and learning difficulties. State funded and special schools also supported; arts – the foundation seeks applications that make a strong artistic case for support in either the performing or visual arts. The main priorities are to help make the arts more accessible by developing new audiences, supporting tours, festivals & arts educational projects, and to encourage new work and support young and emerging artists. Building and infrastructure projects to construct new arts facilities, improve or re-equip existing venues will also be considered. The small grants scheme is also available for the support of smaller UK charities that work at grass roots and local community level. Further details are available from www.foylefoundation.org.uk.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 100)
The Dulverton Trust
The trust awards grants to registered national, regional and local charities in the UK. Priority is given to charities that work in areas where there is severe deprivation and/or isolation. Grants are awarded to organisations under the following categories: youth and education; general welfare; conservation; preservation; peace and humanitarian support; and Africa. Further details are available from www.dulverton.org.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 100)
The Beatrice Laing Trust
The trust makes grants in the following categories: children & youth – child welfare, education, youth development; health & medicine – addiction/ rehabilitation, disability/physical handicap, emergency services, medical welfare & research, mental health/mental handicap; overseas aid – development projects, relief projects; religion – community outreach, religion: home, religion: individuals, religion: overseas; and social welfare – armed Services, community projects, crime reduction/prison welfare, elderly, housing, welfare projects. Further details are available from Elizabeth A Harley, Administrator, tel 020 8238 8890.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 100)
CLA charitable trust
The CLA (County and Land Association) Trust awards grant funding in support of disabled people in England and Wales. The Trust's aims are to: encourage education about the countryside for those who are disabled or disadvantaged, particularly youngsters from urban areas; provide facilities for those with disabilities to have access to recreation in the countryside; and promote education in agriculture, horticulture and conservation for those who are disabled or disadvantaged. The Trust focuses on smaller projects where the grant makes a real contribution to the success of that project. Applications should be for a specific project or item of capital equipment rather than on-going running costs. Grants rarely exceed £2,000 and the Trustees do not give grants to individuals. Applications can be made at any time.
(Source: Grantfinder Update, April 10)
Peter Cruddas Foundation
The Peter Cruddas Foundation awards grants to UK registered charities for programmes designed to help disadvantaged and disengaged young people to pursue their education, and more generally develop their potential whether through sport or recreation, voluntary programmes or otherwise. There is no minimum or maximum level of grant, and projects can be funded for more than one year.
Idlewild Trust
The Idlewild Trust awards around £120,000 each year in support of the following activities in the United Kingdom: the advancement of education; the encouragement of the performing and fine arts; the preservation for the benefit of the public of lands, buildings and other objects of beauty or historic interest. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities in the UK. The trustees meet to consider applications in May and November each year.
Hedley Foundation
The Hedley Foundation awards grants to registered charities in the UK. Its main objective is to support projects concerned with the education, training and health and welfare of young people in the UK. It also funds projects providing support for carers of disabled people and the terminally ill, and provides funding for the purchase of specialist medical equipment. The average grant awarded is £3,000. Grants are awarded on a one-off basis and may only be used to cover project costs rather than core, revenue, salary or transport costs. The Trustees meet six times a year to consider grant applications. Applications must be received at least three weeks prior to a meeting to be eligible for consideration.
(Source: Grantfinder Update Jan 10)
The Taylor Family Foundation
The objects of the foundation are to help and support children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in the areas of education, health, recreation and the performing arts. Further details are available from www.thetaylorfamilyfoundation.co.uk.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, issue 91)
BT Community Connections
The BT Community Connections IT award scheme is once again open for applications from community and charitable organisations which want to get online. Groups from anywhere in the UK or Republic of Ireland, able to demonstrate how an award will benefit their work and the local community, can apply for a laptop and a year's worth of broadband connection.
(Source: VolResource News No 401)
Porticus UK/The Waterside Trust
The Waterside Trust/Porticus UK is inviting applications from organisations within England, Scotland or Wales seeking to strengthen family relationships, enrich education and promote the ethics and social teaching of the Roman Catholic Church in practice. Though the Catholic faith is central to the work of the Trust, and the role of the laity a particular priority, applications are accepted from organisations of any faith, or none. Grants tend to range from £10,000 to £25,000. There is four programme areas: strengthening family values; enriching education; transformation through faith; and ethics in practice. Applications are accepted as received. Applications are available here.
(Source: fundinginformation.org, 26/8/09)
Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation
The Foundation awards grants to a variety of categories including: education; youth; community; environment/conservation; health and welfare. Generally grants awarded will range from between £200 and £5,000. Grants will only be made to registered charities including schools in the UK. There is no application form – all submissions should be made in the form of a covering letter to the Director. Further details are available from Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation, 20 Berkley Square, London W1J 6LH. Tel: 020 7408 2198, fax: 020 7499 5859, email office@sunleyfoundation.com.
British Council - English Language Teaching Research (Eltra) Awards
This new scheme aims to fund a number of awards to facilitate the production of innovative research designed to benefit the learning and teaching of English around the world. Any person resident in the UK with an affiliation to a UK educational institution is eligible to apply. Further details are available from the British Council’s website.
The Joshua Trust Group
The Trust supports religious organisations, institutions of higher and further education, and institutions caring for the poor and sick. The Trust supports organisations in both the United Kingdom and abroad. Further details are available from R Grussgott, tel 020 8238 2888, email info@shearsandpartners.co.uk.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 87)
The Equitable Charitable Trust
The aim of the Trust is the advancement of the education of young persons under 25 years, in particular for those who are mentally or physically disabled or disadvantaged in some way. Grants fall into three broad categories: projects or services of an educational nature that supports the learning and development of disabled children and young people in the UK; projects of an educational nature for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK, particularly those that support the delivery of the national curriculum or vocational learning opportunities; and overseas projects that will help increase participation in, or improve the quality of, education for disadvantaged or disabled children and young people in developing countries. Grants made by the trust can be allocated towards project costs, capital expenditure, equipment and/or the salary costs of a post. Further details are available from here.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 87)
Nominet Trust
Applications are being invited to support UK-based and international Internet-related initiatives in the sectors of education, research and development, safety and social inclusion. Projects should meet the needs of the Trust’s target groups, which are young people, older people, people with disabilities, people with illnesses, and generally those that are disadvantaged or vulnerable. As you might expect, applications are taken online. There is an initial eligibility questionnaire available. The Trust’s website is at www.nominettrust.org.uk.
(Source: fundinginformation.org, 1 May 09)
Additional events £500 grant!
Additional Youth Work Week Events 20 projects will be selected by an independent judging panel, with a grant of up to £500 to help pay for the costs associated with setting up and promoting special events that are being organised in addition to those that would normally take place.
The Sobell Foundation
The Foundation will support applications from registered charities in the following areas: medical care and treatment, including respite care and hospices; care for physically and mentally disabled adults and children; education and training for adults and children with physical and learning disabilities; care and support of the elderly; care and support for children; homelessness. Further details are available from www.sobellfoundation.org.uk or email enquiries@sobellfoundation.org.uk.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 85)
Margaret Davies Charity
Registered charitable organisations, which benefit the people of Wales, are supported in the following areas: the visual arts; the performing arts; education; health and social; and provision for youth. Further details are available from Margaret Davies Charity, The Offices, Plas Dinam, Llandinam, Powys SY17 5DQ. Tel 01686 689172.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 86)
Legacy Trust UK
The aims of the trust are to make awards to individuals or organisations for charitable purposes including the following areas: cultural; educational; health sporting; and other charitable activities for the benefit of the community. The Trust aims to fund a range of cultural and sporting activities with the hope to leave a lasting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games in communities throughout the UK. Further details are available from here.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 86)
The Djanogly Foundation
The Foundation will support developments in: medicine, education, social welfare and the arts. Grants are also made to fund projects that relieve distress and promote the welfare of the aged and the young. Further details are available from The Djanogly Foundation, tel 020 7930 9845.
(Source: Charity Funding Report, Issue 85)
Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards (UK)
The Tesco Charity Trust has announced that it is now accepting applications for projects that support children and their education and welfare. The funding is available to schools, community and voluntary groups who can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £4,000. The Tesco Charity Trust has been in existence since 1987 and aims to provide approximately £600,000 in grants each year. Previous projects supported have included a sensory garden; outdoor classrooms; breakfast and after school clubs; holiday play-schemes; and part funding to purchase minibuses.
(Source: Grants Online, June 10)
