Funding & Training Focus - 30 October

Hello and happy Halloween  

If you would like to add some magic to your fundraising, I invite you to sign up for our Human Rights and Equalities First Approach to Funding and Fundraising training on Tuesday 05 November, 1pm – 3pm, online. Follow this link to sign up - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1034875459357?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Anyone wishing to apply to the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Renfrewshire, please note the closing date is midnight tomorrow – Thursday 31 October. If you need some last minute support or guidance please contact Jane – jhamilton@engagerenfreshire.com 

• ASN
• Mental Health
• Miscellaneous 
• Music and Arts 
• Net Zero
• Older People and adults with disabilities
• Schools 
• Social Enterprise 
• Young People 

Events/Training

• THRE - Funding and Fundraising with Human Rights and Equalities (Engage Members) - 05 November
• OSCR Information Sessions - Changes to Charity Law in Scotland
• Nehemiah 12 week Course

Funding

Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities 
UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to help children and adults suffering from severe learning difficulties and autism. The funding is being made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works as well and cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools; employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture; play schemes and play therapy schemes; day and social activities centres; support for families, including respite schemes; independent living schemes; support in the community schemes; and Snoezelen rooms. The next deadline for applications seeking funding over £9,000 is 01 December 2024. Applications for £9,000 and below can be submitted at any time. Find out more here 

Funding to Support the Mental Health of UK Armed Forces
UK-based registered charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) with significant recent experience supporting Armed Forces communities can apply for grants of up to £20,000 to support the mental health and well-being needs of marginalised groups within Armed Forces communities. The funding is available through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s Hidden Voices Programme 2024/25. The programme aims to identify and fill gaps in service provision and foster collaborative partnerships between Armed Forces organisations and specialist non-armed Forces organisations. The programme supports projects lasting up to 12 months. Applications must be submitted by 12 noon on 08 January 2025 to receive a decision by the end of April 2025. Find out more here 

Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Projects Addressing Urban and Rural Deprivation
Charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for small grants of up to £10,000 to address urban and rural deprivation in the UK. The grants can be used to help cover their for core costs, salaries, running and project costs to deliver essential services. The funding is being provided by the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation’s small grants programme and to be eligible for a grant, charities and not for profit organisations must have an annual income of less than £250,000. Applicants need to match fund 50% of the project costs. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a clear need for funding and how the grant will be used to make a difference. There is no deadline and applications can be submitted at any time. Find out more here 
 

Grants to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged People
Registered charities in the UK working to reduce poverty and improve the health of disadvantaged people can apply for funding from the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation's Small Change Big Difference Fund. Organisations nominated by the Society's members and colleagues will receive grants of up to £2,500 to support initiatives that benefit vulnerable groups, including children, the seriously ill, the elderly, the homeless, and people with disabilities. Funding can be used for projects or items that make a positive difference, such as sensory toys for children with special needs, social activities for the elderly, or staff training for programme delivery. Priority will be given to organisations with an annual income under £100,000 and those supporting marginalised communities. The next application deadline is 31 December 2024. Find out more here 
 

Co-operative Bank - Customer Donation Fund
Organisations with a Community Directplus account at the Co-operative Bank, such as registered charities, co-operatives, and credit unions, can apply for up to £1,000 from the Customer Donation Fund. Since 2003, the Co-operative Bank Donation Fund has donated over £1,000,000 to more than 1,100 local causes. The funds can support special projects and fundraising activities and all Community Directplus account holders are eligible to apply. Previous projects supported include Digital Life Skills CIC which works to give children and young people a better digital future by empowering them to navigate the growing online world: and funding for a non-profit organisation to purchase new tools, boots, hard hats, and high-visibility jackets for their workers. Applications are open all year round and can be submitted anytime. Find out more here 

Grants to Support Music Making 
Music for All, a UK charity that promotes music making, has launched a new round of its Community Project Funding Programme. Grants are available to community groups, schools and individuals under a number of different categories, each with their own criteria and award amounts. This round will support projects working with people with learning and cognitive challenges, individuals facing financial hardship, underprivileged children aged 0-4, and community initiatives for those with mobility and accessibility needs. It will also fund choral singing opportunities for underprivileged groups, as well as the Learn to Play Award for those who either attended a Music for All’s Learn to Play event in October 2023 or were inspired by a Learn to Play tutorial on Music for All’s YouTube channel. The closing date for applications is the 13 January 2025. Find out more here 
 

Funding to Support Traditional Arts
Creative Scotland has launched the latest round of its Tasgadh—Small Grants for Traditional Arts fund, which provides support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour, and showcase their work. The Fund, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal, will provide grants of between £250 and £1,000 to organisations and individuals involved in Scottish Traditional Arts, including dance, music, and storytelling. The fund can also support professional development and learning projects. The next deadline for applications is 31 January 2025. Find out more here 
 

Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation
The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation has announced that the next application deadline for their grants programme is 5pm on 22 November 2024. The programme is open to small UK-registered charities working in music, the performing arts, and Jewish life and learning. The Foundation will also accept applications which seek to defuse tension and promote peaceful coexistence between Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel, tackle antisemitism and Islamophobia in the UK, and promote peaceful co-existence and understanding between the UK’s Jewish and Muslim communities. The Foundation aims to support initiatives that significantly impact individuals and/or communities and leave a lasting legacy. Large charities will not be considered. Medical Research Travel grants of up to £1,000 are also available. Find out more here 
 

Funding to Improve Young People’s Lives Through Music & the Creative Arts
Funding is available for organisations that use the power of music and the creative arts to improve the lives of young people of all backgrounds across the UK. Since its inception in 1989, the Brit Trust has distributed over £28 million to various organisations through funds raised primarily from the BRIT Awards and the Music Industry Trusts Award events. This funding supports music and arts initiatives that promote education, wellbeing, and community engagement, helping individuals realise their full potential, regardless of ability, ethnicity, gender, or sexuality. Applications are open to registered charities until 30April 2025. Applicants must have the support of a Music Industry contact to apply. Find out more here 

New £5 Million Fund To Promote a Just Transition to Net Zero
Charities and community energy groups can apply for grants of £20,000 to £250,000 to support renewable energy projects in England, Scotland, and Wales. The funding is being made available through the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme's new Just Transition Fund. With a total of £5 million available, this initiative aims to assist those most in need by enhancing the capacity of the community energy sector and promoting a just transition to net zero. Organisations eligible to apply include charities, Community Interest Companies, Co-operative Societies, and Community Benefit Societies. Applications for the first round are currently open and will close at 5 pm on 19 November 2024. Interested parties must register on the Energy Redress website at least ten working days before the deadline to complete eligibility checks and submit their applications. Find out more here 
 

Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change 
One of the UK’s largest grant making programmes dedicated to tackling climate change, is set to close in early 2025. With over £20 million in funding available, the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund - Our Shared Future programme supports community-led initiatives that integrate climate action into the everyday lives of local communities. Eligible projects may include using other community engagement activities such as the arts and sports to tackle climate change, policy influence, and innovative approaches to involving underrepresented groups in tackling climate change. Grants range from £500,000 to £1.5 million, with a few larger projects considered. Up to 25 projects will be funded, and applications must come from partnerships, including a mix of organisations, such as charities, not-for-profits, and public sector bodies. Find out more here 

Grants to Help Older People and Adults with Disabilities Lead More Fulfilling Lives
Funding of between £100 and £2,500 is available for individuals and small community groups to help older people and other adults with a disability across England, Scotland & Wales lead more fulfilled lives and reach their full potential. The funding which is being made through the Barchester's Charitable Foundation focuses on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community, helping combat isolation and loneliness and enabling people to be active and engaged. Individual applications must be completed by a third-party sponsor such as a health care professional, social worker or charity/support group representative. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis, with funds allocated to those who demonstrate greatest need. Applications can be submitted at any time. Find out more here 

Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme re-opens for Applications
The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme has reopened for applications.   The programme offers grants of up to £1,000 to primary and secondary schools in the UK to set up Breakfast clubs for those children in most need.   To qualify for the programme the breakfast club must be based in a school in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland and priority will be given to schools that have 35% and above of children eligible for pupil premium funding and / or eligible for free school meals or that are based in an area which is classified as falling in the 10% of most deprived areas according to the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Only one grant per school in each academic year will be available. Find out more here 
 

Funding for School Climate & Biodiversity Projects
Primary and secondary schools in the UK can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support projects and activities addressing climate change and biodiversity issues. The funding is available through the Royal Society’s Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme and is an extension of the Society's Partnership Grants Programme. The primary purpose of the funding is to facilitate the purchase of necessary equipment for these projects. The Partnership Grants scheme operates annually and follows a two-stage application process. There are three possible submission deadlines this year and the next application deadline is 30 November 2024. Find out more here 

Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential
Registered charities (including Schools registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under 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, promote citizenship, 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 the next deadline for applications is 15 December 2024. Find out more here 

Additional Support/Training

THRE

Tuesday 05 November 1pm to 3pm 
Our workshop will introduce you to THRE's Human Rights and Equalities First Approach and provide practical steps to start or continue your human rights and equalities journey. In this session we unpack concepts relating to human rights and equalities to give you the tools to speak about your organisation's work through a human rights and equalities framework. This session is for Engage Renfrewshire members only. This session will be hosted online, we will send you the Zoom link to join 2 days before the event. Book here

• TSI Networks Session 1 – Tuesday 19 November at 2pm 
• TSI Networks Session 2 – Wednesday 04 December at 10am 
• TSI Networks Session 3 – Thursday 05 December at 6.30pm 

These sessions will run for 1.5 hours, but we have allotted 2 hours for the TSI staff session to allow plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Nehemiah 12-week Course

Nehemiah are again running their 12-week Foundation groupwork programme starting Monday 4^th November.  It is a rolling programme so individuals may join at any point.  It is aimed at individuals who experience some stability in relation to their illicit drug / alcohol use and who are able to attend the groups free from the influence of illicit drugs / alcohol.  The groups will run 2-4pm on Monday and Wednesday afternoons in the Board Room at the Tannahill Centre, 76 Blackstoun Road, Ferguslie, Paisley, PA3 1NT.  Individuals are welcome to try a couple of ‘taster’ groups before committing to the full programme.
 There will also be the option for individuals attending the Foundation group to attend Nehemiah’s Wild and Free outdoor group on a Tuesday morning. Nehemiah’s Recovery Café also continues to run on a Friday morning between 10am and 12 noon in the Community Rooms at the Tannahill Centre. If you would like more information or know someone who might be interested, please don’t hesitate to be in touch!  Text / ring Susan on 0774 860 5854 or email susan.logan@nehemiah.org.uk