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Funding

Here we share funding opportunities for that our local community might find useful! Want further support around funding for your East Durham based group or organisation?
​Contact Colin on 01915693511 or [email protected]

Family Action Welfare Grants

17/8/2018

 
Family Action’s Welfare Grants programme aims to help prevent an immediate crisis from spiralling and threatening the stability of families and individuals.

A broken washing machine for example would for many of us be a financial burden to replace; for a family with three children and a very low income however it may mean taking out a high-street loan and plunging further debt.

Welfare grants are an integral part of our whole family approach to finding solutions for those who need it the most. Coupled with emotional and practical support, grants help us to create a safety net for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our society.

​In addition to living on a low income and having right of residency in the UK welfare grant applicants must fall into one or more of the following “priority areas” listed below to be eligible to apply for a grant.
Priority Areas
Grant available nationally (including London).
  • Older People:  Support to promote independence; improve the quality of life and isolation for those aged 60 and over.
  • Disability/Sickness:  Support to pay for disability aids that will benefit the applicant in their home.  Please note, we do not fund ordinary personal and household needs under this category such as cookers or clothing unless a clear case is made that they have to be specially adapted to meet the applicants needs and we may require additional information before a grants is made to support the application.
  • Mental Health:  Support for adults (over the age of 18) with a clinical diagnosis of a mental health problem.
  • Domestic Abuse:  Support for families or individuals who have recently experienced domestic abuse.

https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/grants/welfare-grants/

Community Arts & Culture Small Grants Scheme

17/8/2018

 
The aim of the Community Arts & Culture Grants Scheme is to support community organisations in County Durham seeking to develop and deliver high quality cultural experiences, which increase participation in the arts.
The project is an initiative by Durham County Council (DCC) Culture & Sport service which is match funded by the County Durham Community Foundation (CDCF). All applications are required to fit with CDCF funding criteria and demonstrate that they meet the DCC objective of more people of all ages and abilities engaging and participating in cultural experiences. In addition all projects will need to demonstrate impact against one or more of the following outcomes:
  • Enhanced opportunities for children & young people
  • Improved levels of wellbeing through engagement in community arts
  • Prioritise work with disadvantaged communities, and underrepresented groups e.g. disability, BAME, LGBT
  • Improved and enhanced skills for grant recipients to improve capacity, quality and sustainability of activity
Size of Grant Available
  • Grants of between £500 and £2,000 are available
  • You can hold more than one grant from this fund, up to a maximum of £2000
  • Organisations should not expect to receive repeat funding from the Grants Scheme
When to Apply – Application Deadlines
  • Applications can be submitted at any time. There are no closing dates for applications.
  • The panel will meet four times a year in March, June, October, January
  • You will receive a decision within 2 weeks after the panel meetings
http://www.cdcf.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/grants-for-groups/community-arts-and-culture-small-grants-scheme-

The Hospital of God Grants

6/8/2018

 
The Hospital of God is currently accepting applications for the latest round of grants funding in May. Grants are available from 1 to 3 years for amounts of £1000-£3000 per annum for charities based in the ancient diocese of Durham which consists of Hartlepool, Stockton, Darlington, County Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland. 

We aim to support charities working in lower profile areas of work that reach people who are on the edges of society. 

For more information please visit our website: http://www.hospitalofgod.org.uk/page/grants

Applications are considered three times a year with the next deadline  Friday 31st August 2018

The Hilden Charitable Trust

6/8/2018

 
Average £5,000. VCSE (preference for small community organisations, income less than £500k). 

The Hilden Charitable Fund makes grants to projects that address disadvantage and by supporting causes which are less popular. In particular, the Fund wants to support projects that
  • address homelessness.
  • supports asylum seekers and refugees.
  • support community-based initiatives for disadvantaged young people 16 – 25.
  • deal with penal affairs.
The Fund will consider supporting project costs as well as core running costs of organisations.

Rolling but deadline for next meeting is 11th September 2018.

http://www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk/​

Persimmon Community Champions

6/8/2018

 
One-off grants are available for local community organisations and charities that have already secured matched funding for local community initiatives across England, Scotland and Wales.

​Up to £1,000.

https://www.persimmonhomes.com/charity 

Help the Homeless grants

6/8/2018

 
Help The Homeless makes grants to charitable organisations with the aim of helping homeless people return to the community and enabling them to resume a normal life. Grants are available to small and medium-sized charitable organisations to fund the capital costs of projects with grants of up to £5,000. The quarterly deadlines for grant applications each year are: 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December.
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http://www.help-the-homeless.org.uk/

BlueSpark Foundation grants

6/8/2018

 
Schools, colleges and community groups in England can apply for grants to Blue Spark Foundation for a wide range of projects. The Foundation value academic, vocational, artistic and sporting endeavour in equal measure but are particularly keen to support projects which will help enhance the self-confidence, team working skills and future employability of children and young people.

Many grants will be under £2,000, most will be under £5,000 and only in a few cases will grants exceed £10,000.

Projects which could be supported include drama, music, sport, art and design, debating, public speaking, academic education, vocational training, community projects, enterprise projects and educational excursions. This list is illustrative and not exclusive as to the types of project that the Foundation support.
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http://bluesparkfoundation.org.uk/

Screwfix Foundation

6/8/2018

 
The Screwfix Foundation raises funds to support projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for those in need throughout the UK.  They work with both national and local charities, donating much needed funds to help all sorts of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas, to decorating the homes of people living with sickness and disabilities.

The Screwfix Foundation currently offers local registered charities and not for profit organisations funding of up to £5,000. All applications are reviewed individually on a quarterly basis – the review dates are in February, May, August and November.
​
https://www.screwfix.com/help/screwfixfoundation/

Central Social Recreational Trust

6/8/2018

 
Grants are available for sports clubs and organisations in England to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for the benefit of disadvantaged children who are under the age of 21 years.

​Up to £1000


​Website

Magic Little Grants

6/8/2018

 
Localgiving has teamed up with the Postcode Community Trust to provide over 400 grants of £500 to small charities and community groups. Thanks to support from the players of People's Postcode Lottery, the Magic Little Grants Fund provides small charities and community groups the opportunity to access funding to deliver engaging physical activities, which help to overcome barriers to participation.
To benefit from funding, projects need to meet either of the following themes:
  • Overcoming barriers to participation in physical activities in creative ways
  • Increasing social cohesion through developing access to sports and other recreational activities

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Deadline: 31 October 2018

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East Durham Trust is a flagship VCSE organisation for the 27 villages and 2 towns on the East Durham Coast. We are the 'go to' organisation in our community delivering a range of projects and services from crisis support  to art engagement. 
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East Durham Trust’s operates on a ‘hub and spoke’ approach through well-established partnerships with our communities. We work directly with community members and partners to facilitate prevention, intervention and crisis support services delivered in our communities, for our communities and by our communities.

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