Engage Update - Funding & Training Focus - 22 February
Engage Update - Funding & Training Focus - 22 February
22/02/2023
Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential
Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000. Of particular interest are projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential and educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills. Projects could, for example, support special educational needs; address behavioural problems or promote citizenship; and parenting or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches to disseminate the outcomes to a wider audience. The funding is being made available through the Ironmongers Company's grants programme. The next closing date for applications is 31 July 2023. Find out more here
The Charles Hayward Foundation
The Charles Hayward Foundation is inviting applications from UK registered charities operating within the fields of Heritage and Conservation, Social and Criminal Justice, and Overseas. Through the main grants programme, charities with an annual income of more than £350,000 may apply for grants of up to £25,000 for projects over one to three years. The next deadline for applications is 28 April 2023. A Small Grants Programme, which focuses on Social & Criminal Justice and Older People, will also award grants of up to £7,000 to charities with an annual income of less than £350,000. small grant programme is a rolling grant programme. Applications can be submitted at any time and are considered approximately every three months (usually in March, June, September and December). Find out more here
Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; support children through awful experiences; encourage achievement through adversity; purchase vital equipment; provide care; bolster existing initiatives; initiate brand new projects; and satisfy basic needs. Groups that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply. The next deadline to apply is mid-June 2023 for the March meeting of Trustees. Find out more here
Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Projects that Support Disadvantage People
From the 1st March 2023, UK-based registered charities will be able to apply for grants ranging from £1,000 to £10,000 to improve the lives of people facing social and economic challenges, especially among the sick, elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged populations in the UK. Grants will be awarded to fund special projects or purchase specific equipment, rather than funding general operating costs or salaries of the charity. The Foundation also considers supporting overseas projects, provided the applicant charity is UK-registered. The funding round will close once the Foundation has received 150 applications. Find out more here
Charities can apply for Grants of up to £50,000 per Year to Help Socially Excluded and Disadvantaged People
Charities working to tackle social exclusion and disadvantage can apply for funding from the Bank of Scotland Foundation's Invest programme. The funding ranges from £10,000 to £50,000 per year for a period of 2 to 5 years, aimed at supporting the core expenses of the charities and reducing financial uncertainty during high demand.
The Invest programme has two main themes: Disadvantage and Social Exclusion.
- Disadvantage covers charities addressing issues such as homelessness, abuse, mental health, and poverty,
- Social Exclusion covers charities working on exclusionary challenges faced by minorities, people with disabilities, LGBT people, drug users, care leavers, the elderly, and the young.
Charities can apply for support in areas such as project work, core costs, and capital costs. Project work refers to programs that have limited scope and aim to achieve specific outcomes, including funding for project costs, staff costs, and materials. Core costs refer to expenses such as salaries, utilities, and rent, while capital costs refer to expenses such as building projects, repairs, and equipment.
To be eligible for funding, the charity must be registered in Scotland, have an annual income between £50,000 and £1 million, and have 3 years of Annual Returns checked and approved by the OSCR.
The next funding round will open on 27 February 2023, and close for applications at noon on the 06 March 2023.
Funding to Help People Live Healthier Lives Through Walking & Cycling
Grants of up to £25,000 are available for facilities that will encourage social housing residents in Scotland to be healthier and more active through walking and cycling.
The Social Housing Partnership Fund offers grants to social housing providers in areas of high deprivation to improve cycle parking, storage, shelter, security and lighting at their properties. It also funds street furniture, planters, litter bins and community gardens to make it easier, more enjoyable and more accessible for people to walk, cycle and spend time.
The funding is being made available by Cycling Scotland and is financed by Transport Scotland.
The next assessment date for applications is Autumn 2022.
Creative Scotland Launches Two New Funding Programs for Scottish Cultural and Creative Organisations (Scotland)
Creative Scotland has launched two new funds supported by The National Lottery to help cultural and creative organisations in Scotland currently not in receipt of regular funding. The National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations offers funding of between £1,000 and £100,000 for projects or programmes lasting up to 18 months, while the National Lottery Extended Programme Fund provides funding of between £100,000 and £200,000 for programmes lasting between 18 and 24 months. The Extended Programme Fund will be available until November 2023, and applications can be submitted at any time. The funds are available for a wide range of projects, allowing creative and cultural organisations to plan their programmes for longer durations. Applications can be made through the Creative Scotland online portal. Find out more here