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Grab a Grant for Autumn!

(adapted from an email from Edinburgh Council)

Grab a Grant for Autumn!

Action Earth is helping to get people and communities busy outdoors.  The campaign has grants to give to groups of volunteers who are carrying out environmental projects in Scotland.

Grants from £50 to £250 are available for practical activities that involve volunteers in improving outdoor spaces or creating habitats for wildlife. Grants can be used to purchase plants, tools and materials or to cover volunteer expenses.

The campaign is run by Volunteering Matters (formerly known as CSV) from April to December each year and is supported by Scottish Natural Heritage.

If you have any questions contact Robert Henderson on T: 0131 622 7766 or  robert.henderson@volunteeringmatters.org.uk

For more information and to apply online go to www.volunteeringmatters.org.uk/actionearth

 

Meet the funders!

(adapted from a flyer and email from Edinburgh Council)

Do you have a community project? Does it need funds? If so, this event is for you!

When: Thursday 23 April 2015, 1.00 – 4.00pm
Where: The Central Library,George IV Bridge Edinburgh
What: ‘Meet the Funders is a free public marketplace event providing access to funding information for community projects.’

See below the cut for more details.

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Funding sources newsflash

(adapted from an email from Maureen Thompson of Local Community Planning)

Please see below our January Newsflash focussing on grants for groups supporting women and children/young people. We are also promoting the excellent edinburgh4community website which helps show funding sources relevant to your own projects. This is provided  by our Libraries Service.

There is a short YouTube video showing how to do a search.

You may also be interested in looking at previous monthly Newsflashes. Please have a look at http://www.edinburghnp.org.uk/about-nps/funding/external-funding-updates/

Maureen Thompson | Policy Assistant | Local Community Planning | Services for Communities | The City of Edinburgh Council | The Drum Brae Library Hub, 81 Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 7FE | Phone 0131 469 3595

Source Themes Minima and maxima Eligibility Contact Deadlines
Women’s Projects
Women’s Fund for Scotland

Foundation Scotland

 Supporting women’s development, self sufficiency and social /economic equality.
Current priorities building skills & confidence, health/well being/social networks, moving on from violence.		 £250 to £2,000 Voluntary groups Shona Blakeley
Development Manager
Foundation Scotland
0131 524 0353
shona@foundationscotland.org.ukwebsite		 No deadlines: rolling programme
Children & Young People
Victoria & David Beckham Children’s Charity Children with disabilities or illnesses. Not stated Voluntary organisations Mrs Jacqueline Adams
Victoria & David Beckham Children’s Charity
Old School House
St James Road
Goffs Oak
Waltham Cross
EN7 6TP		 No deadlines
Weavers Company Benevolent Fund Disadvantaged young people(5 to 30) & those at risk of offending. Max £15,000 pa for 3 years Voluntary organisations income under £100k website 30/3/15
The Kids Fund Developing environmental understanding for disadvantaged young people through provision of Field Study courses. Provides max 80% of course fees Voluntary groups or schools website 1/3/15

Funding newsflash

Spring 2014

Prepared by Maureen Thompson, Policy Assistant, City Of Edinburgh Council, The Drumbrae Library Hub, 81 Drum Brae Drive, Eh4 7fe

You may also be interested in looking at previous monthly Newsflashes. Please have a look at our website: http://www.edinburghnp.org.uk/about-nps/funding/external-funding-updates/

You can also access a free online database of funding sources, Edinburgh4Community. All you need is a library number to log in: http://www.open4community.info/edinburgh/Default.aspx
Source Themes Min/Max Eligibility Contact Deadlines
Sport
£1m Legacy 2014 Sustainable Scottish Sport for Communities Fund Increase sustainable community ownership of sports facilities Up to £25k Social enterprises http://www.legacy2014.co.uk/be-part-of-it/funding 23/5/14
Health
Comic Relief Give It Up Grants Addiction Two grants

  • Small grants for activities: Up to £5k
  • Large for three year recovery communities: Up to £70,000
 Not for profit organisations http://www.comicrelief.com/giveitup 25/6/14
Youth
Hilden Charitable Fund Summer playschemes for refugee and ethnic minority familes £500 to £1,500 Community groups http://www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk/ 18/5/14
Community
Science & Society Community Challenge Grant Scheme Taking science to diverse audiences £10k to £20k or £40k Schools, community groups, churches etc https://www.gov.uk/science-and-society-community-challenge-grant-scheme#who-is-eligible-to-apply 16/5/14
OFcom Community Radio Fund Community Radio Stations Support for core running costs Average grant £15,000 Community radio licensees http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/radio/community-radio-fund/ 7/5/14

 

Meet the funders

Does your community group need funds? If so, why not go to

Meet the Funders

Thursday 1 May 2014

The Ballroom, Assembly Rooms , 50, George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LR

This is a free and  informal market place event where you can meet many different organisations which  offer grants /other support to community groups. Just drop in between 1pm & 4pm!

Here is the current list of exhibitors. 

For further information, contact

Maureen Thompson | Policy Assistant | Local Community Planning | Services for Communities | The City of Edinburgh Council | The Drum Brae Library Hub, 81 Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 7FE | Phone 0131 469 3595