Funding News - 16.01.2008
16 January 2008
Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards
The Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards allocates grants to organisations that support children's welfare and education (including special needs schools). The closing date for the current round is 31 January 2008.
http://www.tescocorporate.com/charitablegiving.htm
Harvest Trust
Harvest Trust is a national UK charity which organises simple seaside holidays for disadvantaged children. The holidays take place between April and October each year and are especially for groups of 8 to 11 year olds who really need a week away. Based at the Trust’s own Holiday Centre near Cardigan Bay in West Wales, the holidays are arranged in partnership with schools, youth and community groups. Harvest Trust specialises in simple, ‘no pressure’ holidays which particularly benefit withdrawn children with low self esteem who need space and encouragement to build confidence. Please send your application to them as soon as you can. Final Closing date for holiday applications is 31 January 2008 Harvest Trust, Penboyr, Llandysul, SA44 5JE Tel: 01559 371190 Email:
office@harvesttrust.com Website:
http://www.hartrust.vispa.com/whatisharvesttru.html
vcashpoint
vcashpoint is a funding initiative for young people who want to set up a voluntary project in their own community. By providing grants of up to £2,500, vcashpoint can help young people turn their ideas for voluntary projects into reality. The next deadline is 1 February.
http://www.wearev.com
Legacy Trust UK
The City of London has launched a new £40m trust to support cultural, artistic, educational and sporting activities for young people and communities on the back of the 2012 Olympic Games. Projects are planned across the UK and the trust will be able to raise extra funds from public and philanthropic sources and partnerships with organisations able to bring extra resources to the trust's programmes.
http://www.legacytrustuk.org
Wakeham Trust
The trust provides grants to help people rebuild their communities. It is particularly interested in neighbourhood projects, community arts projects, projects involving community service by young people, or projects set up by those who are socially excluded.
http://www.wakehamtrust.org
Big Give Website- where major donors can find your charity
The Big Give is a free to use website that helps major donors find high level charity projects in their field of interest. The Big Give is the brainchild of Alec Reed, founder of Reed Recruitment Group and a number of international charities. The Big Give is fully funded by the Reed Foundation, the charitable arm of the Reed Recruitment Group. The Big Give is free to users, and any registered UK charity may register and post their projects on the site.By registering with The Big Give, you agree to share your success stories with them. Please let them know when a donor contacts you through this website. Website:
http://www.thebiggive.org.uk
The Interim Funding programme
The Interim Funding programme is an important part of the Commission’s work to promote equality and human rights in Britain. Three broad Priority Areas have been developed to offer the flexibility applicants may need to cater for particular local needs and demands. The funding Priority Areas for 2008/09 are: Promoting Good Relations, Promoting Equality and Human Rights and Casework. The Interim Funding programme from the Equality and Human Rights Commission for 2008/09 and how to apply are now available:
http://digbig.com/4wfag
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 4 February 2008.
