Funding Bulletin February 2017

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1 the hub your community action centre Funding Bulletin February 2017 News CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund 2017 YouthLink Scotland has been fortunate to secure a further three years programme of funding through the CashBack for Communities programme. CashBack Phase 4 will focus on young people aged 10 to 24 years old who are disadvantaged by: Living in areas of deprivation; and/or Being unemployed, not in education or training; and/or Being excluded, or at risk of exclusion from school; and/or Being at risk of being involved in antisocial behaviour, offending/re-offending They are currently preparing the guidance materials and online application and assessment system and all going well they hope to launch the new fund towards the end of February/early March. Further information will be published as it becomes available. Link: FUNDING APPLICATIONS WITH CLOSING DATES RS MacDonald Charitable Trust This scheme makes funding available for registered charities in Scotland in the following areas: child welfare, visual impairment, neurological conditions, medical research and animal welfare. Deadline: 31st March 2017 Max Grant: Discretionary Link: The Weaver s Company This scheme makes grants available for organisations undertaking projects involving young people who are vulnerable or may become involved in crime in the UK. Deadline: 31st March 2017 Max Grant: 15,000 Link: Faiths in Scotland Community Action Fund (FiSCAF) This scheme is a partnership between Faiths in Scotland Community Action Fund and the STV Appeal, which will result in more funding being awarded to develop the work of faith groups tackling poverty amongst children, young people and families living in poverty. FiSCAF awards two types of grants. Faith projects who are tackling poverty can apply for either a major grant of up to 15,000 over two to three years or for a small grant between 500 and 2,000 to be used within a year. Major grants are accepted four times a year. Eligible projects must meet the normal FiSCAF criteria: identify a particular need of children and/or young people up to the age of 18 and/or their families; encourage the widest possible participation; and build real and meaningful relationships with the wider community. the hub your community action centre Friars Vennel, Dumfries DG1 2RL tel: info@thehubdg.org.uk web: the hub Dumfries and Galloway a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation Scottish Charity Number SC We receive funding from Dumfries and Galloway Council

2 To register interest in this new round of grants focusing on children, young people and families, please FiSCAF with the name of your organisation, contact details and a description in no more than 100 words of what you want to apply for, how much you think you will need, and what a difference it will make in your community. They will be in touch thereafter with details of how to make a formal application. The remaining deadlines are 7 April 2017 (decisions by start of June) and 29 September 2017 (decisions by start of December). Link: Hospital Saturday Fund This scheme provides one-off grants to registered health charities in the UK and Republic of Ireland for medical capital projects, medical care or research, medical training and running costs. Deadline: 10th April 2017 Max Grant: 10,000 Link: On Organ Fund This scheme makes funding available for the provision and restoration of pipe organs in the British Isles. Deadline: 30th April 2017 Max Grant: 1,000 Link: Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust This scheme makes grants available for projects or activities in the UK which benefit and protect animals, relieve the suffering of animals, address the conservation of wildlife or encourage a greater understanding of animals. Deadline: 1st May 2017 Max Grant: 10,000 Link: Wessex Youth Trust This scheme provides funding for projects that provide opportunities to help support and advance children and young people up to the age of 21 years in the UK. Deadline: 1st May 2017 Max Grant: Discretionary Link: The National Churches Trust Maintenance Grants This scheme makes grants available for small, urgent maintenance issues or repairs which reduce the need for - and long-term costs of - building repairs to churches, chapels and meeting houses that are open for regular public worship in the UK. Deadline: 10th May 2017 Max Grant: 2,500 Link: The MacRobert Trust This scheme makes grants available for UK registered charities with preference for organisations based in Scotland. Projects should address the themes and sub-themes as set out by The MacRobert Trust. The following levels of funding are available: Small Grants of up to 10,000. Medium Grants of between 10,000 and 50,000. Large Grants of more than 50,000. Awards in this level are rare. Charities registered in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland may apply; Although the trust s area of preference is charities registered in Scotland. Organisations which are unsuccessful should wait at least one year from the date of decision before applying again, and successful organisations should wait at least two years from receipt of a donation before re-applying. The trustees look for clear, realistic and attainable aims when considering applications. Progress reports on the use of the donation are required along with copies of the latest accounts for as long as a particular donation is valid. Page 2 of 6

3 Funding is available for activities relating to the trust s major themes, which are: Services and Sea. Education and Training. Children and Youth. Science, Engineering and Technology. Agriculture and Horticulture. Tarland and the Local Area. These major themes are further divided into sub-themes and applicants are urged to visit the MacRobert Trust website for current details of both the themes and sub-themes. Application forms are available to download from the trust s website. Applicants are asked to note that whilst the trustees are prepared to make core/revenue grants they favour projects. The deadlines for receipt of applications are as follows: Small Grants: applications may be submitted at any time. Medium Grants annual deadlines for application: 31 May and 31 October. Large Grants annual deadline for application: 31 May. Link: Greggs Foundation s Environmental Grants Scheme This scheme is using money from the 5p levy on carrier bag sales in Greggs shops, the Greggs Foundation set up the Environmental Grants scheme which aims to improve people s lives by improving the environment. The programme is administered by seven charity committees throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Organisations may only apply once per calendar year for this funding. Grants of up to 2,000 are available for projects that deliver a real benefit to the environment. Priority will be given to projects which include one or more of the following: Improving the local environment. Insuring involvement of local communities. Delivering a sustainable and measurable difference. Supporting people in need. The funding can be used to cover the purchase of equipment, sessional salary costs, purchase of trees/plants, small capital projects and learning activities. The Greggs Foundation is also interested in new approaches and innovative ideas as well as sustainable approaches to supporting local environments. Not-for-profit organisations with a turnover of 300,000 or less as well as schools in England, Scotland and Wales can apply. Organisations that are based near Greggs shops will be given priority. The deadline for applications is 24 June Link: Scotch Whisky Action Fund This scheme is looking to support and develop a range of projects/initiatives which will deliver targeted interventions designed to tackle alcohol-related harms across three themes: Young people (aged under 18) Families Communities Awards of up to 25,000 for a one year period can be made through this Fund. There are two categories of award as follows: Seedcorn funding Awards made under this category could fund new initiatives and test out innovative approaches designed to reduce alcohol-related harm. Awards could also be used to fund existing smaller scale projects that are seeking to expand or develop their services. You must tell them how you plan to evaluate your project if seeking an award under this category. Please note that whilst you can apply for up to 25,000 under this strand, an award of this level would only be granted in exceptional circumstances. In practice, we would expect to make awards in the region of 10,000 for new or innovative projects. Growth and Development Awards made under this category could fund projects that are seeking to consolidate and build on emerging, successful practice in relation to the reduction of alcoholrelated harm. You must be able to provide evidence of any evaluation of your work to date. Page 3 of 6

4 We will look for evidence that the project is needed and that the approach taken has proven to be effective. All potential applicants to the Fund should ensure that they read the Fund profile prior to making an application to the Fund as this contains further details on the types of organisations, activities and costs that could be supported through the programme. Applicants should also ensure that they submit the appropriate supporting documentation with their application as not doing so could lead to delays in the processing of your application. We would greatly appreciate it if you could pass this information on to other colleagues and organisations to let them know that the Fund has now re-opened. For further details about the Fund, including the fund profile and guidance notes, and to access the online application form please see their website. The deadline for receipt of applications will be 30 June Link: HLF Parks for People This scheme helps to conserve the heritage that makes both historic parks and cemeteries special, and it gives local people a say in how they are managed in the future. Projects improve people s wellbeing and knowledge of their area, and make communities better places to live, work and visit. Grants of between 100,000 and 5 million are available to support the following: Landscape design layout. Surviving or lost historic features or buildings. Natural heritage including priority habitats and species. Archaeological sites, earthworks or features from an earlier phase of design. Collections of plants, trees, objects or documents. Cultural traditions such as stories, festivals, fairs and crafts. People s memories and experiences of the park or cemetery. The history associated with individual features such as memorials or veteran trees. There is a two-round application process. Applications can be made at an early stage of planning in order to get a good idea of whether the project will receive funding. The second round application will require greater detail and must be received up to 26 months after the first round decision. The next deadline for first-round applications is 12pm on Friday 1 September Link: Wolfson Foundation and Theatres Trust Urgent Repairs Scheme This scheme provides funding for UK theatres in need of immediate repair and maintenance that would otherwise face closure. Grants of up to 15,000 are available for urgent building repairs only. To be eligible applicants must demonstrate that they: Own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than 15 years on buildings in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Run a year-round programme of live performance, of no less than 30 performances a year. 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. Operate theatres that are statutory listed or which are otherwise of architectural significance. The following are not eligible for funding: Repairs to equipment, fixtures and fittings and plant except where a major failure is proving a significant risk to the theatre s continued operation. Projects which are in receipt of other funding from either the Theatres Trust or the Wolfson Foundation. Application forms and further terms and conditions are available to download on the Theatres Trust website. Potential applicants are advised to contact the Theatre Trust before submitting their application. The 2017 deadlines for receipt of applications is 16 September. Link: Page 4 of 6

5 FUNDING APPLICATIONS WITH NO CLOSING DATES Armed Forces Covenant Fund: Local Grants Scheme (UK) This scheme is currently accepting applications for grants of up to 20,000 for projects in the UK that support the armed forces community and meet MoD priorities. The funding is for projects that respond to the local needs of the Armed Forces Community and improve recognition of the Armed Forces Covenant, and: Help integrate Armed Forces and civilian communities across the UK; and/or Deliver valuable local services to the armed forces community. The grants will pay for most of the things needed for the project whether it is people s time, buying or hiring equipment, or minor improvements to land or buildings. This is not a general fund for organisations to support their core activities simply by adding members of the armed forces community to their beneficiary group in order to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted throughout 2017 and will be considered four times over the next 12 months. There are no published deadlines. Link: The Andy Fanshaw Memorial Trust This scheme exists to fund projects that allow disadvantaged young people in the UK to take up opportunities to develop an exciting interest in the great outdoors. The trust funds projects that allow disadvantaged young people to take up opportunities to further develop an existing interest in the great outdoors. No minimum and maximum levels of support are outlined by the trust; instead, each project will be judged and awarded on merit. Generally, the trust funds organisations such as schools and youth groups in the UK, rather than individuals, but the trust does occasionally fund an individual the committee feels would benefit from support, if they have a referee. Funding is available for projects that allow disadvantaged young people to take up opportunities to further develop their interest in the great outdoors. Eligible outdoor activities include walking, climbing, cycling, kayaking, sailing, horse riding and residential courses at outdoor centres. Applications should be made via if possible, but written applications are acceptable. Applications should include the following: Who is applying? What does the project propose to do, and where? Who will benefit? Why do they deserve the trust s support? What fund raising has been done or is planned? What is the overall budget? How much is being applied for? What are the plans for supporting the individual or group to continue this type of activity and further develop their skills or interest? What has been done before? If an individual is applying for a grant, a reference should be obtained from a teacher or care-worker. Applications may be submitted at anytime. Link: Page 5 of 6

6 Identifying sources of funding If you are looking for funding you may find these other links helpful: the hub your community action centre does not independently verify the accuracy of this information and does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Information provided within the bulletin may have expired, may have changed, or may not be available anymore at the time you receive the bulletin. The information provided in this may include inaccuracies and typographical errors. Page 6 of 6