Funding info for Lambeth & Wandsworth communities
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Future Learn
Free online educational courses: www.futurelearn.com
Arts Council National Lottery project grants
More details here: www.artscouncil.org.uk/projectgrants
Baring Foundation
Launches first funding round to support arts and mental health organisations, see here.
Lloyds Bank Foundation – COVID Recovery Fund
On 3rd August, Lloyds Bank Foundation will open new COVID-19 funding to support charities to recover beyond the immediate crisis. Find out more here.
BBC Children in Need
Click here for announcement of new funding to support young Black talent.
Grants up to £80,000 available from £6m Inspiring Futures programme, see www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/grants/inspiring-futures/
Wandsworth Grant Fund
Opens to support the recovery of the impact of COVID-19. Second of three application deadlines: 17 August 2020. See here for details.
[CLOSED] We Rise: Successful Interviews
FREE 45 minute online mini-masterclass, supporting young people to discover successful tips and techniques to build confidence and communication skills for interviews. Date: Thursday 30th July @ 2.00pm on Zoom.
Coronavirus: Guidance for Better Mental Health
www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/coronavirus/mental-health-coronavirus
Covid-19 Community-led Organisations Recovery Scheme
For community organisations in England who are facing difficulties caused by Covid-19: www.powertochange.org.uk/get-support/programmes/covid-19-community-led-organisations-recovery-scheme/
London Community Response, new funding available
londoncommunityresponsefund.org.uk/?mc_cid=0351ed8fd8&mc_eid=b092c1dffe
Unlock Summer Programme for 15-18 year olds who live in Lambeth
Click for more details: https://lambethmade.org/unlock/
Big Local SW11 Alliance Covid 19 Community Support Fund – Relaunched
Our Covid-19 fund, launched on the 2nd April 2020, was aimed to support local organisations operating on the frontline to assist the vulnerable in our community. To date we have had 16 applications and approved 11 projects totalling £39,375 and estimates that 250 people/families, supported by around 60 volunteers have directly benefitted from our funding! See here for more information.
[CLOSED] CAST Explore
Grant funding and a 12 week support programme available for charities and not-for-profit organisations to explore digital service delivery challenges. More info at: wearecast.org.uk/explore. Applications close on 22nd June.
ROSA’s Covid-19 Response Fund (Small Grants)
Now open and will provide grants of up to £10,000 for specialist women’s organisations across the UK. More info at: rosauk.org/2020/06/02/coronavirus-funding-resources-and-updates-from-rosa/
London Community Response funding – update
See here for the latest news from London Community Response and here for the original post with details of how to apply.
BBC Children in Need Covid-19 Response Grant Programmes – update
www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/grants/
The Government’s new Coronavirus Community Support Fund
Open for applications; details can be found here.
Lambeth Funding Opportunity for 2020 Summer Holiday Activities and Food
Lambeth Council in partnership with Kitchen Social, and Southwark Council, have secured funding to run holiday programmes this summer in the two boroughs. If your organisation wish to apply to deliver one or more programmes, please email: VCunningham@lambeth.gov.uk for more details.
[CLOSED] Details of Lambeth CLIPs Funding
[Co-operative Local Investment Plan]. Opens on Monday 25th May at midday and closes on July 6th at midday sharp. All info here: https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/apply-for-clips-funding
Integrate Agency, supported by Lambeth Council
Sharing regular updates with the latest funding opportunities as they become available and also running online workshops to help VCS groups through this challenging time. You can sign up to their newsletter on their website (scroll to the bottom) and see their latest events on Eventbrite.
National Lottery Community Fund – updated…
Youth Music Emergency Fund
network.youthmusic.org.uk/youth-music-emergency-fund
[CLOSED] Lambeth Fund for VCS Organisations
Up to £10k grants available from Lambeth Covid-19 Fund, open for applications.
Wandsworth COVID-19 Direct Relief Fund
Volunteer expenses & food items www.goodfoodwandsworth.com/covid-19-direct-relief-fund
Co-Op Foundation
A limited number of grants are available for not-for-profit organisations to deliver peer support and/or youth led advocacy projects to help young people up to the age of 20 experiencing bereavement. The deadline for expressions of interest is the 31st July 2020. www.coopfoundation.org.uk/funding_support/iwill-fund-bereavement/
Hope for the Young
Small grants available to support young refugees and asylum seekers during the coronavirus pandemic. hopefortheyoung.org.uk/covid-19-emergency-relief-fund/
Government guidance on technology support for children and schools
www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-with-technology-for-remote-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Good Things Foundation
twitter.com/goodthingsfdn/status/1252205685204549632
[CLOSED] NHS Wandsworth
Now inviting grant applications for up to £2,500 from small and developing, community organisations within the Wandsworth voluntary sector to help them participate and participate in their local NHS. The deadline for completed applications is Monday 4th May 2020.
For more information please email Naomi.good@swlondon.nhs.uk. Successful applicants will be notified on Monday 11th May. All projects must be completed by July 2021.
Battersea Power Station with Wandsworth Council
Power to Connect: supporting local families who are struggling to stay digitally connected during the COVID-19 crisis, hundreds of vouchers are being distributed to schools who will distribute them to those households in need of a data boost. See batterseapowerstation.co.uk/whats-on/detail/power-to-connect
King’s College, London
Offering volunteers and assistance to organisations, see www.kcl.ac.uk/service/service-in-action
Charity Bank
COVID-19 Emergency Funding for Charities and Social Sector Organisations: updated funding opportunities.
Emergency funders list
www.linkedin.com/pulse/coronavirus-charity-funding-announcements-ian-mclintock/
Wandsworth response to Coronavirus
See details here.
For Lambeth support
www.lambeth.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/get-support-for-yourself-or-a-vulnerable-person
Educational grants from Woodward Charitable Trust
woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk/coronavirus-reassurance-for-those-we-fund/
Emergency heritage fund
www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/coronavirus-update
Wandsworth Big Local funding
Champions for Children
www.childhoodtrust.org.uk/champions-for-children?mc_cid=3a76dab3f1&mc_eid=b092c1dffe
National Lottery Community Fund frees up £300m to help charities with Covid-19 crisis
CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund now open
Details of how to apply here:
London funders
New emergency support fund announced to help community and voluntary organisations
National Emergencies Trust
The National Emergencies Trust (NET) was set up after Grenfell Tower to co-ordinate donations after disasters, and has now launched a Coronavirus Appeal. It will raise funds for local charities and grassroots organisations that can provide vital support to people in the quickest way possible. The fundraising appeal administration is being run by the British Red Cross, and funds will be distributed to local charities through UK’s network of Community Foundations.
The National Emergencies Trust coronavirus appeal has raised £11m for charities working directly on the response to the pandemic in just one week.
More info here: nationalemergenciestrust.org.uk/
Crowdfund Lambeth
Lambeth Council support for communities during COVID-19 pandemic…
To find out more about crowdfunding in Lambeth visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/lambeth. To apply for a match fund as part of the crowdfunding www.crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/lambeth/apply.
Gaia Centre
The Gaia Centre which supports Lambeth residents who are survivors of gender based violence, including domestic and sexual violence, are open and accepting referrals. They are providing 1:1 support via telephone and email during a time where survivors may feel additionally isolated and at risk due to coronavirus.
To make a referral or for a survivor to self-refer call: 020 7733 8724 or email lambethvawg@refuge.org.uk
For more information please see the Gaia Centre website: www.refuge.org.uk/our-work/our-services/one-stop-shop-services/the-gaia-centre/
Useful info for charities (source CAFbank)
Guidance for charities – The Charity Commission and OSCR have updated their guidance for charities at this time. NCVO, SCVO and the Charity Tax Group have set up dedicated information hubs highlighting support available for the sector and practical steps for charities to consider;
Coronavirus Appeal – The National Emergencies Trust (NET), in partnership with the British Red Cross, has launched a fundraising appeal to help those most affected by the outbreak;
[CLOSED] Martin Lewis has launched a separate £1m fund, with applications closing at 11.59pm on Wednesday 25 March 2020 for small frontline charities working on the impact of COVID-19. UPDATE 26th May: see here for how this fund has been utilised (£3.4 million to 415 charities).
Worldwide COVID-19 Fund – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a fund through which individuals and organisations can support at-risk communities;
Informal groups – There are a number of helpful informal groups to be found on social media. As always, please check the information, but these can offer real help and ways to connect with other charities; and,
CAF is working to develop a specific small grants fund. They are finalising the details and will be able to confirm more information this week. Please follow them on Twitter @CAF in order to find out at the earliest possible point when the fund is launched.
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