An introduction to finding and bidding for external funding

Education and training - This could be any activity disadvantaged people undertake where they improve their confidence in a skill or their understanding of a subject. This does not have to be formal training or lead to a qualification, although those activities would be eligible too.
Examples could include independent living skills, anger management, or improving self esteem. Other examples could include reminiscence projects for older people and art and craft sessions for disadvantaged children. These are just a few examples and should not be regarded as a definitive list.

Financial capability - This priority covers activities which help disadvantaged people understand how to manage their money. It could include budgeting skills, accessing affordable credit as well as managing the challenges that arise from being a carer, unemployment, disability or relationship break up.

All funding is for one off donations. They do not offer multi-year funding.

UnLtd support social entrepreneurs. These are all sorts of different people who have set up their own project or business which has ultimately helped other people. UnLtd provides funding and support to those individuals as well as providing legal and financial help if needed.

Live UnLtd is the name for all of the work UnLtd undertakes with young people under the age of 25. It includes their competition ‘Big Challenge‘ and ‘UnLtd Sport Relief.’

These young social entrepreneurs are awarded funding of up to £5,000 to start up their own social venture; from sports teams and recreational groups to hosting events, which is then coupled with non-financial support from a designated Live UnLtd Development Manager in their region.

The programme also gives young people the opportunity to erase the negative stereotypes associated with ‘youth culture’ in the media today and show that with the right financial and non-financial support, young people can become catalysts for positive social change within their community.

Application Form: Applying is quite simple and you have 2 ways to do so. The first is to apply online via the online application form. The second is by downloading the application form and being all retro and filling it in and sending it into their offices.

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time. Contact: UnLtd Tel: 0845 850 1122 and ask for your nearest office and they will be happy to help you.

More at: http://www.liveunltd.com

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Information on all their funds and how to apply is broken down into six parts:

Grants are available for the repair and conservation of some of England's most significant historic buildings, monuments and designed landscapes.

To find out whether your project might be eligible for a grant, please read the Guidance Notes available from website below. All applications are assessed against English Heritage's National and Regional Priorities.

In most cases as a condition of the grant, you will need to provide access for the general public to see the completed work. The access arrangements will reflect the nature of the site. You will also be required to develop and implement a maintenance plan. You will also be required to follow the Public Procurement Regulations. In most cases you will have to demonstrate that you have appointed any professional advisors and contractors in a competitive way.

The Caron Keating Foundation makes a considerable difference to many individuals and families affected by cancer. It targets and financially assists small but significant cancer charities, professional carers and support groups. It is a family run Foundation with Gloria Hunniford as the administrator. The Foundation’s only cost is one part-time secretary, with all the money raised going to cancer charities.

In the Beneficiaries section there is a list detailing some of those charities we have given grants to since inception in October 2004. This will give you a guide about what sort of work they will support.

Application Form: Apply in writing to the address below.

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.

Contact: Gloria Hunniford, PO Box 122, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1UB or use their online form.

More at: http://www.caronkeating.org/

Grants for Scouting groups

Over the years The Scout Association has been extremely fortunate to receive generous donations from many individuals and organisations who wish to support our work at a national and local level. The result of these donations is that there are a range of funds available, particularly to support local groups/units and individual members who require financial assistance in undertaking their scouting.

Grants are available for: Opening or re-opening new sections Starting a new group (min. two sections) in a recognised area of social deprivation Local development planning events; capital equipment for promoting Scouting; adult recruitment events; youth recruitment events aimed at the cub and network sections; training adviser recruitment and retention Employment of local development staff Non-wood badge leader training; capital equipment for the delivery of adult training; young leader training; activity assessor training and assessment; activity permit assessments; DofE asessments; trustee/executive training; trainer training; minibus training and assessment Air and sea scout training and capital equipment purchase Support for members 'in financial hardship' - volunteer expenses, uniforms, camp and activity costs Members with special needs and the development of special needs scouting, including small scale building works to ensure accessibility for all

Trustees of the Trust are committed to supporting a large number of excellent local organisations and projects that support disabled children and their families on a daily basis. The Trust has a small grants programme, open to application at any time, which provides grants of up to £10,000, usually for one-off purposes, to help smaller organisations develop and deliver programmes for children, their siblings and families.

The Trustees are particularly keen to support:

Hydrotherapy pools Multi sensory rooms Mini buses Young carers projects Sibling projects Bereavement support

The Trust's main aim has always been to fund well managed projects which help to relieve poverty, support disadvantaged people, and effect long-term change where help is not readily available from the public or private purse. The Trust also provides funding for the arts, and towards the conservation of the natural and built environment.

In accordance with the expressed wishes of Sir Paul, it is the intention of the trustees to wind down the Trust within the next four years. It is likely that the Trust will close to new applications at the end of 2012.

Main grants can be between £10,000 and £250,000 over a period of 1 to 3 years. Multi-year grants will often be paid as a single instalment. On average it takes approximately 6 months to award a main grant, so please allow plenty of time when making your application.

Small grants of up to £5,000 are also available for smaller charities. Applications are made in exactly the same way as for their main grants programme. However, if you are successful, your grant may be awarded in as little as 3 to 6 months.

They are currently inviting applications from registered charities in the following areas:

The aim of the Sustainable Routes scheme is to encourage companies in the South East to think about their travel decisions in a more sustainable way.

The maximum grant assistance available is £1,000. All grants must be matched by an equivalent amount from the applicant, although an applicant's match can equal more than £1,000.

Grants can be used to support costs associated with the following: The use of video/teleconferencing facilities and training on how best to use them. Consultancy on how to implement smarter working and/or develop related policies. Conversion to alternative fuels. The purchase of equipment for smarter working. Purchase of management software.

The grant can be used to implement the following: Flexible working practices, including employees working from home, reducing the need for face-to-face meetings with clients and customers and cutting business travel as well as office space requirements. Technological alternatives to travel, such as web conferencing, video conferencing or teleconferencing.

Businesses must be a small and medium-sized, employing between one and 250 people.

The business must be based in the South East region (excluding London).

Application Form: via an online registration form on the website.

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.

Contact: Email: info@sustainableroutes.co.uk Tel: 01494 568956

More at: www.sustainableroutes.co.uk

Community Challenge Fund 2012 - Hampshire

Rural communities in Hampshire may apply for one-off grants to help with projects that improve local life in rural areas.

Community organisations and parish councils working in rural Hampshire may apply for grants of up to £2,500. Match funding is required; some of which can be in-kind.

Projects must take place within rural Hampshire and meet at least one of the following priorities:

Supporting sustainable rural communities (including affordable housing, rural broadband, access to services, supporting volunteering and community engagement). Providing effective rural transport. Farming, food and access to the countryside. Economic prosperity. Climate change, including renewable energy, and making better use of the county's wood-fuel resource.

Application Form: Apply via an online form on the website or available to download.

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time until funds are exhausted.

Contact: CCBS Grants, Hampshire County Council, Castle Avenue
Winchester, SO23 8ZF Telephone 01962 845390 Email ccbsgrants@hants.gov.uk

More at: www3.hants.gov.uk/grants/ccbs-grants/community-challenge-fund.htm

Allchurches Trust

Funding in support of churches, church establishments, religious charities, charities preserving UK heritage, theological colleges, schools promoting Christian religion, charities sponsored or recommended by the church, the local community and those concerned with the welfare of the disadvantaged and disabled.

Applications should be submitted in writing, detailing the objectives of the project, the appeal target, how the funds will be utilised, funds raised to date and any previous support received from the Trust. Additional information maybe requested for large applications including submission of annual accounts

Application Form: Available to download from the website.

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.

Contact: Allchurches Trust Limited, Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1JZ

More at: www.allchurches.co.uk/applications/index.aspx

National Churches Trust

The National Churches Trust has supported important projects at a wide range of places of worship through its grants programmes. They consider applications from listed and unlisted Christian places of worship throughout the UK. The Trust currently invites applications for the following grants programmes:

Repair Grants: The trust is offering a number of grants of £10,000 and above towards urgent structural repair projects. In 2012 the Trust will concentrate on projects involving urgent repairs to roof and rainwater goods with estimated costs of at least £50,000 (including VAT and fees).

Community Grants: There are a number of grants from £5,000 to £25,000 available towards installing facilities such as toilets and catering facilities to benefit your place of worship and local community. Please note that heating and lighting projects do not qualify.

If you are considering applying for a grant please download the National Churches Trust Grant Guidance Notes available from the website below, and complete the online grant enquiry form. Should you have any queries, please check the guidance notes and take a look at the FAQ page for a list of commonly asked questions and answers.

Application Form: Initial enquiries via on-line grant enquiry form.

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.

Contact: email grants@nationalchurchestrust.org or call on 020 7600 6090

More at: http://nationalchurchestrust.org/supporting-you/grants/welcome-new.php

Alec Dickson Trust

The Trust is passionate about volunteering and about young people making a difference. Grants of up to £500 are available.

Grants are available for projects in the applicant's local area that involve local people and can demonstrate that through volunteering or community service they can enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society.

Preference is given to supporting innovative projects.

Applications are invited from individuals aged 30 and under and from small groups of young people in the UK.

Recipients are expected to report on how any support was used and how it helped to fulfil the aims of the project.

The Cathedral and Church Buildings Division (which supports both the Church Buildings Council and the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England) administers a number of grants schemes. These support PCCs, Chapters and Friends groups in the conservation of churches, cathedrals and their historic contents.

Their aim is to ensure that conservation projects in Anglican churches and cathedrals are carried out to the highest standards. Their grants programmes provide, in addition to financial support, expert conservation advice to ensure that repairs follow best practice. Grants are assessed by expert committees which bring together professionals from various national institutions.

If you are a Church here are grants for:- the conservation of historic furnishings and artworks and for fabric repairs

If you are a greater church you may also be eligible for the Cathedral Amenities Fund grant scheme.

If you are a cathedral - Cathedral Chapters can apply for: English Cathedrals Repair Fund (repairs and works to fabric and contents of cathedrals) Cathedral Amenities Fund (preservation and improvements to the visual amenity of ancient cathedrals, abbeys and greater churches in the U.K.) The Joint Cathedral Repair Fund (major repairs to historic fabric in Church of England cathedrals)

Please note that they cannot consider applications for work that has already started or been completed.

Application Form: applications are made via an online process on the website. Deadline: There are various deadlines for different funds so please check the website. Contact: Cathedral and Church Buildings Division, Church House, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3AZ Tel: 0207 898 1866 More at: www.churchcare.co.uk/funding.php

National Hockey Foundation

The Trustees see their role being to encourage the development and growth of hockey by providing capital and operational funding to the sport through clubs and educational establishments and by support to England Hockey's youth development activities.

Grants are awarded wholly at the discretion of the Trustees.

The Foundation primarily makes grants to a wide range of organisations that meet one of our chosen areas of focus:

• Young people and hockey.

• Young people and sport in Milton Keynes.

• Enabling the development of hockey at youth or community level.

• Smaller Charities.

Grants are generally awarded quarterly. There is no deadline for grant applications but applications intended for the next meeting must be received five weeks before that meeting. Once the application has been received it will be reviewed by the Secretary (and possibly a committee) and if considered complete it will be presented to the next Trustee's meeting on a rolling basis.

There is no limit on the amount of money that an organisation can request. However, the Foundation does not generally award grants for less than £10,000 or more than £75,000.

The AFMT funds projects that give disadvantaged young people the chance to develop an existing interest in the great outdoors. The AFMT supports projects taking place within the United Kingdom, for reasons of cost-effectiveness.

They prefer that applicants have done some fund-raising and usually support organisations, but if an individual wants to apply, we need a referee.

The AFMT doesn’t fund taster sessions or one-off residential trips and are unlikely to support environmental organisations, unless there is a strong outdoor element to the application. They are unlikely to support foreign trips and don’t support capital projects.

Mostly, they are looking for enthusiasm and imagination.

The AFMT does not have an application form. Each application should answer the following questions. Applications should be made via email if possible, but written applications are acceptable.

Who is applying? What do you propose to do? And where? Who will benefit? Why do they deserve our support? What is the overall budget? How much are you applying for? What are your plans for continuing this type of activity? What have you done before?

Application Form: Apply in writing preferably by email answering the questions above. Written applications will be acceptable.

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at anytime.

Contact: Email: edward.douglas@btinternet.com Ed Douglas, 181 Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S7 2QW

More at: www.andyfanshawe.org/information_for_applicants.php


TeenBiz

The scheme aims to provide teenage entrepreneurs with the tools needed to start their own businesses. It is designed to ignite an entrepreneurial interest among students who want to take their ideas to the next step and require assistance to make this happen. The objective is to help 100 young people who have fresh ideas, hunger and drive, to commence business operations over the next three years.

Every month one student will receive up to £500 of funding. The money can be used towards a range of start-up costs, primarily equipment required in the early stages of setting up a new business. Additionally, successful applicants will receive a mentor and a 'Business in a Box' start-up pack - including a virtual PA service, business cards and the loan of office space. Sponsors of the scheme have also donated vouchers for stationery and a website.

TeenBiz is now open to all students, of all academic levels - from 13 to 18-years-old, all over the UK.

Once this is completed, you will need to complete a from on the Teenbiz website.

Applicants are reviewed by the TeenBiz team on a monthly basis and five short listed applicants are passed to the sponsor who will then choose the winner. Awards started in January 2012.

The NHMF can provide grants and sometimes loans which help with the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of land, buildings and works of art and other objects which are of outstanding importance to the national heritage. This must be under some threat of loss or damage, or relate to the original purpose of the Fund – to commemorate those who gave their lives.

The greater part of their funding goes towards buying items which might otherwise be lost from public museums or archive collections in the UK. If you apply, you need to show how your proposed purchase is of outstanding importance and interest, the extent to which it is at risk, and why you need funds from the NHMF to secure it.

Charities (voluntary and public) and not-for-profit organisations of all sizes, whose main purposes include preserving cultural or built heritage or conserving the natural heritage, can apply for grants. Private individuals and commercial businesses cannot apply. The owner or potential owner of the items must be either the person applying or willing to be involved in the grant contract.

The Fund can help buy: historic buildings and land; works of fine and decorative art; museum collections; archives; manuscripts; and items of transport and industrial history

With the exception of historic buildings and structures (because there are already sources of funding available) they can sometimes help with conserving and restoring a heritage asset which is at risk. This however is not a priority for the Fund.

They will not fund: yearly revenue funding; day-to-day running costs or maintenance; the costs of payroll staff; development studies; research projects; costs which have already been spent; costs of general furniture, fittings and equipment.

In very exceptional cases of need, they may consider endowment funding.

For application enquiries Fiona Talbott, Head of Museums, Libraries and Archives Phone: 020 7591 6008 Email: fionat@hlf.org.uk

Variety believe that a key way of helping disadvantaged youngsters to achieve their ambitions is through supporting youth clubs. These facilities give children the activities and interests which will keep them from resorting to crime, anti-social behaviour and drugs at such a vulnerable stage of their lives.

Their work through youth groups and community projects helps to open doors for so many children and young people whom would not otherwise be encouraged to develop their skills and their social networks.

Application Form: Available to download from the website along with guidelines.

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.

Contact: The Variety Youth Clubs and Grants Manager, Julie Thomas on 020 7428 8120 or email: grants@variety.org.uk.

More at: www.varietyclub.org.uk/section.php?id=34

Theatres Protection Fund

The Small Grants Scheme aims to target theatres run by charities and not-for-profit groups that can clearly demonstrate the value capital improvements to their theatres would make to their work with local communities.

Small capital projects that address urgent building repairs, improve operational viability, introduce environmental improvements, and which enhance physical accessibility will be prioritised.

Applicants have to own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than 5 years on buildings in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Applicants also need to demonstrate that they run a regular theatre programme of professional, community and/or amateur work presenting no less than 30 performances a year. Applicants must have a bona fide UK charitable or not-for-profit legal structure and be able to provide certified or audited accounts for at least two years.

Applicants that are eligible for the ‘Challenge Fund for Historic Buildings at Risk’ run through the Architectural Heritage Fund with funds from English Heritage and the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation will not be a priority for the Theatres Protection Fund Small Grants Scheme.

The Sir James Knott Trust is a registered charitable trust which supports community projects to help improve the conditions of people living and working in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham including Hartlepool.

Small grants for activities: arts and culture, community, conservation and the environment, Education, Health and Sport, Heritage and historic buildings, Housing, Maritime, Public service and service charities.

In order to support and assist you with your application, the Trust Secretary recommends that you send in your application well in advance of the deadline of your funding requirements (please allow 3-4 months, taking into account the Trust's meeting schedule above). The Trust tries to be flexible as they can but are not able to consider applications if they arrive immediately before a scheduled meeting.

If your application is for funding under £1,000 this can be processed outside of scheduled meeting dates and usually within 4-6 weeks.

The Trust welcomes telephone or email enquiries.

The British Heart Foundation have Help a Heart Grants for between £300 and £2,000 available for voluntary and community groups that want to make a real difference in their area.

Can you think of a way to help improve the quality of life for heart patients or their carers?

Or a project that would help promote healthier lifestyles? Anything that promotes heart health may be eligible for a Help a Heart Grant. They are particularly interested in original and creative ideas. Projects must be patient led. The more evidence of patient involvement and need you can provide, the stronger your group's application will be.

You can find out more by ordering a copy of the Help a Heart Grant leaflet.

Application Form: available to download along with guidance from the website. Or you can phone the BHF Orderline on 0870 600 6566, or email them and ask for a Help a Heart Grant application pack, quoting code number G248. Deadlines for 2012: Friday 20 April, Friday 20 July, Friday 19 October

Contact: Help a Heart Grant team on 0207 554 0396

More at: http://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/how-we-help/funding/help-a-heart-grants.aspx?utm_source=LINX+217+-+23+February+2012&utm_campaign=linx217&utm_medium=email

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group has launched a new three-year funding programme week which will focus on young people, women and social entrepreneurs in the UK. RBS will provide a funding pot of £1.5 million over the next three years for the Youth Enterprise programme, which is the first programme to open for applications

Inspiring Youth Enterprise will invest in both new and existing programmes, led by not-for-profit organisations, supporting young people aged 13 to 30 years.

RBS are looking to support organisations that are helping young people on their enterprise journey. This might be helping them to set up in business, delivering enterprise education, innovative networking events, developing entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, and more. They will be open to applications twice a year for the annual funding pot of £500,000.

All successful applicants will be given the opportunity to take advantage of a range of additional benefits including accessing network and partnership events, and working with the Inspiring Enterprise team to help promote our partnership and the impact it’s making.

Application Form: Complete an on-line eligibility check which will then take you to the on-line Application System.

Deadline: Round 1 - 19th October 2012

Contact: RBS Group Inspiring Enterprise, 1st Floor, House F, Gogarburn, Edinburgh, EH12 1HQ or email them via the on-line contact form on the website.

More at: www.inspiringenterprise.rbs.com/inspiring-youth/apply-funding

2012, 31 December 2012, 28 January 2013

A new Call for Proposals has been published by the European Commission which aims to support preparatory actions for Youth Guarantee schemes in Member States.

The European Commission has called on Member States to ensure that all young people are in a job, further education or activation measures within four months of leaving school and to provide this as a 'Youth Guarantee'. In addition, Member States have been invited to strengthen cooperation with social partners, employment services and education and training bodies to target young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs), promoting their return to education, training or the labour market.

A budget of €4 million is now available to support a preparatory action for supporting the setting-up of Youth Guarantees in Member States. Activation measures targeting young people (aged 15-24) through projects at national, regional or local level will be supported.

National, regional or local authorities, social partners and public employment services are eligible to apply. Grants are expected to be between €100,000 and €250,000 for up to 95% of total eligible costs.

Application Form: Via an online process on the website

Deadline: 22 October 2012

Contact: email: empl-vp-2012-012@ec.europa.eu

More at: http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=630&langId=en&callId=362&furtherCalls=yes

Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF)

There is an additional AHF grant scheme which is only available to building preservation trusts (a charity whose main aims include the preservation and regeneration of historic buildings): to qualify the Trust must have demonstrated that the end use for the project is likely to be feasible and have decided to take the project forward.

Items covered by these grants could include, for example: Administration costs: any reasonable administrative costs relevant to the project (e.g printing and copying, photography, telephone etc) may be claimed, up to a maximum of £4,000; The costs of a suitably qualified project organiser to develop and co-ordinate a viable project and take it towards the point at which work starts on site. The project organiser is usually someone appointed for a fee from outside, but could be an employee; the grant will not normally exceed 75% of the project organiser's total cost, up to a maximum of £15,000; Other development costs: a BPT can apply for assistance towards development costs of an eligible project that cannot be recovered from other funders, e.g. the fee cost of business plans. BPTs with paid staff may claim for their own staff time and overheads to produce such items at cost, up to a maximum of £7,500; The costs of a Mentor to work with a less experienced BPT to help them move their project forward up to a maximum of £7,500; in some cases this help may be available before an options appraisal is commissioned. Please speak to a member of the AHF's Projects Team for more information.

Applications may be submitted at any time but will be considered by the Council of Management, which meets quarterly in March, June, September and December. Applications to go to the Council of Management should be submitted no later than six weeks before the date of the meeting: the deadlines are published on the AHF’s website: www.ahfund.org.uk. Applicants will be informed in writing of the decision as soon as possible after the meeting has taken place. Any charity wishing to apply for loans and grants in 2012 should note the application deadlines for the quarterly meetings which are as follows: 8 February, 9 May, 15 August and 24 October 2012. The Architectural Heritage Fund, Alhambra House, 27-31 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0AU Tel: 020 7925 0199 Fax: 020 7930 0295 Email: ahf@ahfund.org.uk

W: http://www.ahfund.org.uk/finance_addgrants.html

Wellcome Trust - Arts Awards

Wellcome believe the arts are an effective way of stimulating debate and engaging people with biomedical science. Visual art, music, moving image, creative writing and performance can reach new audiences which may not traditionally be interested in science and provide new ways of thinking about the social, cultural and ethical issues around contemporary science. Collaborative and interdisciplinary practice across the arts and sciences can help to provide new perspectives on both fields. The arts can also provide imaginative ways of engaging and educating young people in the field of science.

The scheme aims to: stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through the arts examine the social, cultural, and ethical impact of biomedical science support formal and informal learning encourage new ways of thinking encourage high quality interdisciplinary practice and collaborative partnerships in arts, science and/or education practice.

All art forms are covered by the programme: dance, drama, performance arts, visual arts, music, film, craft, photography, creative writing or digital media. The Trust invites applications for projects which engage adult audiences and/or young people.

Arts Awards, Wellcome Trust, Gibbs Building, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE Tel: 020 7611 7222 Fax: 020 7611 8269 Email: arts@wellcome.ac.uk

More at: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Public-engagement/Grants/Arts-Awards/index.htm

Wellcome Trust's Engaging Science

Biomedical science is part of every day life. The Welcome Trust want to encourage people of all ages and from all walks of life to consider, question and debate the key issues of now and the future.

Their Engaging Science grants programme offers over £3 million per year to support projects that aim to inform and inspire the public about biomedical science and its social contexts. Their funded activities also include directly commissioned work and partnerships with other organisations to reach broader audiences and support innovative practice.

People Awards - People Awards enable you to explore the impact of biomedical science on society, its historical roots, effects on different cultures, or the ethical questions that it brings, by supporting activities such as events, debates, exhibitions, art projects and drama productions related to biomedical science. They aim to encourage people of all ages and from all walks of life to consider, question and debate the key issues of now and the future. They want people to be informed, inspired and involved.

People Awards support projects that aim to achieve at least one of the following: stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through various methods; support formal and informal learning about biomedical science; reach new audiences not normally engaged with biomedical science, as well as continuing to target existing audiences; examine the social, cultural, historical and ethical impact of biomedical science; encourage new ways of thinking about biomedical science; encourage high quality interdisciplinary practice and collaborative partnerships; investigate and test new methods of engagement, participation and education.

Decisions are normally made 2-4 months after deadline.

Arts Awards - The Wellcome Trust believes the arts are an effective way of stimulating debate and engaging people with biomedical science. Visual art, music, moving image, creative writing and performance can reach new audiences which may not traditionally be interested in science and provide new ways of thinking about the social, cultural and ethical issues around contemporary science. Collaborative and interdisciplinary practice across the arts and sciences can help to provide new perspectives on both fields. The arts can also provide imaginative ways of engaging and educating young people in the field of science.

Arts Awards support imaginative and experimental arts projects that investigate biomedical science. The scheme aims to: stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through the arts examine the social, cultural, and ethical impact of biomedical science support formal and informal learning encourage new ways of thinking encourage high quality interdisciplinary practice and collaborative partnerships in arts, science and/or education practice.

All art forms are covered by the programme: dance, drama, performance arts, visual arts, music, film, craft, photography, creative writing or digital media. The Trust invites applications for projects which engage adult audiences and/or young people.

For small to medium-sized projects (up to and including £30 000) upcoming deadlines27 April, 27 July & 26 October 2012

for the People Awards are: Decisions are normally made 2-4 months after deadline.

For large projects (over £30 000) the deadline for preliminary applications is in March. Decisions will be made approximately six months after the deadline.

Broadcast Development Awards support the development of broadcast proposals in any genre that engages the audience with issues around biomedical science in an innovative, entertaining and accessible way. They are interested in funding individuals and organisations with brilliant early-stage ideas for TV, radio or new media projects. Their funding will enable these ideas to be developed into high impact, well-researched proposals to be utilised in securing a broadcast platform and/or further funding. A successful project would primarily be aimed at a mainstream UK and/or Republic of Ireland audience in the first instance, although the subject matter can be international.

Upcoming deadlines for the Broadcast Awards are: 27 April, 27 July & 26 October 2012

Contact: Wellcome Trust, Gibbs Building, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE Tel: 020 7611 8888 Fax: 020 7611 8545 Email: grantenquiries@wellcome.ac.uk

More at: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/index.htm

Cash 4 Clubs

Sport in the community is about local people, local facilities, local groups and organisations working together to provide opportunities to enjoy sport. Betfair and SportsAid recognise the importance of community sport, so Cash 4 Clubs has been set up to facilitate fundraising for community sports clubs throughout the country. Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants ranging from £250 to £1000. It is a simple scheme aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provide the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club.

Clubs can apply for a Cash 4 Clubs Sports Grant by filling out the online application form at anytime, available at website below.

Any sports club can apply as long as they are registered with their sport's National Governing Body or local authority. Funding can be requested for anything that will add to the sustainability and

Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis after selection by our committee. The judges include representatives from Betfair, SportsAid, and other independent and sports committee members.

The John Spedan Lewis Foundation was set up in 1964, instigated by the Central (now Partnership) Council, to commemorate the life of the Founder, John Spedan Lewis.

Over 10 years, the Council contributed £15,000 per year to form a trust fund. The income from the fund supports charitable causes which reflect Spedan's particular interests, most notably horticulture, ornithology, entomology and associated research and educational projects.

The fund is administered by five Trustees, two of whom are ex-officio, one is elected by the Partnership Council and the other two are elected by the Trustees.

Further information about the Foundation can be obtained by emailing JSLF@johnlewis.co.uk or from the Foundation's Charity Commission web page (www.charity-commission.gov.uk).

Applications to the Foundation are considered twice a year, normally in June and November. Deadline: 30 October 2012

The main objective of the Trustees' grant-making is to assist and encourage development and change. It follows that most grants will be of capital or one-off nature, but the Trustees sometimes agree to help fund the introduction of new and innovative projects with a series of up to 3 annual grants. Few grants exceed £5,000 and most of them go to charities where they can make an impact. They do not support large or national appeals.

Grants for specific projects only, mostly one-off, but no core revenue, salary or transport funding. The Foundation makes a limited number of recurring grants for up to three years.

The Golsoncott Foundation aims to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts generally and in particular the fine arts and music. This includes providing access to the arts for young people and developing new audiences. Grants vary according to context and are not subject to an inflexible limit, but they are unlikely to exceed £5,000 and are normally given on a non-recurrent basis. The Trustees meet on a quarterly basis (February, May, August and November) to determine applications.

All applications for awards should be sent by post by the end of the month preceding the month of the Trustees meeting, and should include the following:

a clear and concise statement of the project; whether the award sought will be for the whole project or a component part; whether the applicant organisation is of charitable status; evidence that there is a clear benefit to the public; the amount requested should be specified; whether this is the only source of funding being sought (if not, all other sources of funding should be indicated, including those that have refused funding).

Wherever possible an annual report and accounts should accompany the application along with any other supporting information deemed relevant.

Contact: Golsoncott Foundation, 53 St Leonards Road, Exeter EX2 4LS or phone 01392 252855 For more detailed guidelines please visit:-

More at: http://www.golsoncott.org.uk/guidelines.html

Deadline: 31 October 2012

Most monetary awards usually lie between £5,000 and £10,000 but larger awards, including capital grants, are sometimes given. A small grants programme facilitates awards of up to £5,000. Occasionally recurring grants are made for periods of up to three years. The Administrator also operates a small fund from which he can make immediate smaller donations with an upper limit of £1,000 per application.

Please note that The MacRobert Trust receives an extremely high volume of applications and there is a limit to the funds we have available. They reserve the right at all times to exercise discretion when considering which applications will be successful.

Grants are only given in response to applications made through the correct channels, so please read the relevant section of the website in detail if you are considering making an application for a monetary award. The themes and sub-themes define the scope of The Trust’s charitable work under its Charitable Donations Policy. The themes are listed below. The sub-themes are detailed separately in the document available on the website and are not listed in any priority order.

Donations are given only to organisations registered as charities and are always dependent on funding availability. Trustees reserve the right to make changes to the themes and sub-themes and to make judgements on applications which do not qualify for support.

Theme 1: Services and Sea

Theme 2: Education and Training

Theme 3: Children and Youth

Theme 4: Science, Engineering and Technology

Theme 5: Agriculture and Horticulture

Theme 6: Tarland and the Local Area

For the most up-to-date information about what falls under each theme please visit the website below:

Applications for the March Trustees’ meeting must be submitted by 31st October of the previous year Applications for the November Trustees’ meeting must be submitted by 31st May Late submissions will not be considered.

Please address all correspondence to: PA to the Administrator, The MacRobert Trust, Cromar, Tarland, Aberdeenshire AB34 4UD Tel: 013398 81444 Email: vicky@themacroberttrust.org.uk

More at: http://www.themacroberttrust.org.uk/

Deadline: 31 October 2012

D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

The Trustees have continued their commitment to make grants to charities that do not enjoy a high profile in order to create significant impact on the work of the charity concerned, and, recognising the day-to-day funding needs of charities, the Trustees continue to consider applications for core costs.

The Trust accepts applications from registered charities whose operational area is within the United Kingdom.

The majority of grants are made on a one-off basis although long-term grants are also agreed from time to time for a maximum of three years, particularly in respect of educational establishments mainly in the arts sector, and to help newly created charities to become established.

The vast majority of grants are for between £1,000 and £5,000 though occasionally more is granted.

The Arts
• promotion of access, education and excellence in the arts for young people to increase their opportunities to become involved outside of school and to build future audiences
• access to the arts for people who have least access to them
• performance development of graduates to encourage their involvement in community through performances

Application Form & Deadline:
The majority of applications are considered by Trustees in March, July and November. Charities wishing to apply for a grant should write to the Secretary with an outline proposal or telephone if guidance is required.

Contact
Mrs Jane Thorne
Secretary
Address: 1 Savoy Hill London WC2R 0BP Tel:020 7420 2600

Deadline: 31 October 2012

Ford are committed to supporting the communities they work and live in. That’s why they created the Ford Britain Trust in April 1975 to help fund the education and advancement of our neighbours.

They pay special attention to projects focusing on education, environment, children, the disabled, youth activities and projects that provide clear benefits to the local communities close to our UK locations. The Ford Britain Trust particularly encourages applications from Ford employees, but is open to all, provided that the qualifying organisations meet our selection criteria.

There are two types of grants to apply for: Small grants for amounts up to £250, available four times each year. Large grants for amounts over £250 and usually up to a maximum of £3,000. Large grants are considered by the Trustees twice a year.

Founded in June 1999 shortly before the wedding of HRH The Prince Edward and Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones, The Wessex Youth Trust (formerly known as The Earl and Countess of Wessex Charitable Trust - registered number 1076003) is a regular grant-making trust. The Trust's primary aim is to assist other registered charities and charitable causes and in particular those with which TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex have personal connections or interests.

The Wessex Youth Trust ('the Trust') is interested in supporting projects which provide opportunities to help, support and advance children and young people grants are generally made by means of single payments only the Trust does not accept invitations to appoint representatives to serve on the controlling bodies of organisations and objects to which charitable assistance has been given acknowledgement of the Trust benefactions by means of publicity is permitted if carried out in a discreet and unobtrusive way so long as there is no mention of the sum involved in general the Trust does not involve itself in directly financing projects for which very substantial government funding and/or grants from a number of trusts are available. However, limited financial support is given for small specific projects undertaken in various institutions and by certain specialist charitable organisations preferential consideration is given to appeals received from self-help organisations and to charities requiring support to 'prime the pumps' for development and more extensive fund-raising initiatives. Also specific project funding requests are preferred to more general 'pot-filling' subject to these guidelines the Trustees retain the flexibility to support a wide range of charitable endeavours

There are two annual deadlines for the applications to be returned, 1st May and 1st November.

For more detailed information and to apply please visit:- http://wessexyouthtrust.org.uk/grant-applications.php#p04

The Law Society Charity

The Law Society Charity supports organisations whose work is related to the law and the legal profession, and whose activities would be likely to benefit from funds made available on behalf of solicitors.

Projects will be considered for support if they help meet the charity's aims and objectives criteria.

Application Form: Available to download from the website along with guidance.

Deadline: 3 July (applications by 1 June), 25 September (applications by 24 August), 4 December (applications by 2 November)

Contact: The Law Society's Hall, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL General enquiries line 020 7242 1222
More at: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/aboutlawsociety/charity/apply.page?utm_source=Linx+218+-+1+March+2012&utm_campaign=linx218&utm_medium=email

BT Internet Ranger Schools Award

The aim of the BT Internet Ranger Schools Award is to encourage schools or a group of schools to organise events where young people, up to the age of 16, use their ICT skills to help other people learn about computers and how to surf the internet.

The winning secondary school will receive a cash prize of £4,000, a winning primary/middle school will receive £3,000 and two runner-up schools will each receive a cash prize of £2,500! The teachers who submit the applications for each of the winning schools will each receive £250 worth of IT vouchers. One teacher selected at random from the schools applications will also receive this prize. The prize money can be used to purchase IT equipment for the school and to loan out to local residents. Schools or groups of schools throughout the UK are eligible to apply.

Application Form: apply via an on-line process on the website.

Deadline: Friday 2 November 2012

More at: www.btplc.com/Responsiblebusiness/Supportingourcommunities/Digitalinclusion/Majorprogrammes/BTInternetRangers/awards/school.aspx

Community Radio Fund for Ofcom licensed community radio stations

The Fund has been established to help fund the core costs of running Ofcom licensed community radio stations. These not-for-profit radio stations have a social purpose, and work to involve their target community in running the service. While some of the activities undertaken by a station, such as training, may attract funding more easily, it is recognised that the essential core work involved in running a station is the most difficult for which to find funding. The Community Radio Fund has been set up to provide help with such costs. The core functions might include, for example: fundraising to support the station (e.g. grants, commercial funding); management; administration; financial management & reporting; community outreach; volunteer organisation and support.

The Community Radio Fund Panel reviews the applications to the fund and makes the award decisions. The Panel considers promoting long-term sustainability a critical, core activity, and will take special note of innovative proposals that have this aim, such as those focussing on business development and fund-raising. The Panel also believes there is scope for more collaborative working or joint applications from stations. A list of items that the Fund will not support is in the guidance document on Ofcom's website (see link below).

The second round for funding applications in 2012/13 will open on 10 October 2012 and close at 5pm on 7 November 2012. The Community Radio Fund Panel will meet to consider applications on 14 January 2013.

Grants can only be made to community radio licensees who are broadcasting under a community radio licence (and not an RSL, for example). The latest application form and guidance notes are available from the website below. Please also see statements detailing the outcome of previous Panel meetings.

Application Form: Available to download from the website along with the guidance.

Deadline: 7 November 2012

Contact: email: community.radio@ofcom.org.uk or by telephone 020 7981 3870

More at: www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/Communityfund/

People's Postcode Trust

The People’s Postcode Trust is the grant giving independent charitable trust of People’s Postcode Lottery. We distribute funds to small organisations, community groups and registered charities. Funding is available for 3-month projects ranging from £500 up to £10,000 in Scotland and England, and up to £5,000 in Wales.