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Newsletter
Dear Members,
This week’s newsletter bids, grants and Funds come to you in conjunction with our sponsors KPI
DEVELOPMENT Limited going forward. Exciting news on that next week with our newsletter going
out to some 3,133 professional’s in the industry. This week we have some 52 pages of information
News, Bids Grants and Funds.
Yes lots of Rumour’s around several items
1. 1 The ROTAP is supposed to open in September but also is said there will be a consultation.
2. 2 Also it is said that the ESFA will change to the SFA in September with no job losses.
3. 3 Stuart Pyle and Claire Pyle have emigrated no they are back soon
4. 4 Working Links have pulled out of Biding for SSU and SSW ESF this is correct.
What we do know is the ESFA always like to add a twist. As many of you will know, ESF bids need
to be submitted by Prime/Lead Contractors by 17th September. Thanks to Michael Schneider who is
the Commercial Director for Steadfast who put together some helpful instructions Mobile: 07487
643110 Tel: 0845 223 2401 However, whilst whoever (as the lead organisation) will develop and
submit a bidding proposal for the ESF skills programmes, potential delivery partners for each prime
are also required by the ESFA to complete certain sections on the BRAVO procurement portal. Just
to be clear – this means that ALL organisations (Prime/ Lead/Main Contractors and their essential
subcontractors) are expected to complete Parts 1 and 2 of the online Standard Selection
Questionnaire (SSQ) on the BRAVO portal.
For Part 3, only Prime/Lead/Main Contractors are to complete ALL of the questions in Part 3.
However, sub-contractors need to respond to some of the mandatory questions under Part 3 to
enable the submission of responses.
Please take the following actions for the mandatory questions under Part 3 (SUB-CONTRACTORS
ONLY):
SSQ 5.1 Answer this question;
SSQ 5.3 State Not applicable Sub Contractor to XXX organisation(s);
SSQ 6.1 Upload a sheet of paper stating Not applicable Sub Contractor to XXX organisations
SSQ 6.3 Add to the attachment provided Not applicable Sub Contractor to XXX organisation(s);
SSQ 7.1 Select No
SSQ 8.1(i) Answer this question
SSQ 8.1(iii) Answer this question
SSQ 8.2 Answer this question
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SSQ 8.2 (i) State Not applicable Sub Contractor to XXX organisation(s);
SSQ 8.3 Select No
SSQ 8.5 State Not applicable Sub Contractor to XXX organisation(s);
Please bear in mind that essential Subcontractors are to follow these instructions – regardless of
who the main/lead contractor is that they want to be working with (i.e. this is a requirement of the
ESFA of any organisation wanting to deliver activities under the ESF programme). Please do not
forget to press ‘save and exit’ and then ‘submit’ your responses, as only once that has been done will
they be visible to the ESFA.
If any of you have not yet registered on the BRAVO site, can I please ask them to do so ASAP. Please
find the link as follows - https://education.bravosolution.co.uk.
New Rules and the Handbook from Ofsted as from 1st of September Types of providers subject to
inspection 4. Under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and this handbook, Ofsted inspects the
following providers: further education colleges, sixth-form colleges and independent specialist
colleges, dance and drama colleges, independent learning providers, local authority providers,
specialist designated institutions and not-for-profit organisations.
Please note also Individuals and organisations have legal requirements to provide information to
Ofsted as part of inspections. Ofsted has powers under section 132 of the Education and Inspections
Act 2006 that relate to inspecting providers of further education and skills for learners aged 16 and
over. Inspectors can ‘inspect, take copies of, or take away any documents relating to the education
or training’ of students from those premises. These powers also enable our inspectors to inspect
computers and other devices that may hold such information.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file
/736569/Further_education_and_skills_inspection_handbook_290818.pdf
On the eve of the launch of the government’s first ever tender for a single awarding organisation
for a qualification, FE Week takes a look at the twists and turns of the tangled T-levels
procurement process to date.
The controversial full tender process to find awarding organisations to offer the first T-levels
qualifications is due to launch on Monday. It follows an open early engagement notice, published by
the Department for Education in late May, which closes on Sunday (September 2). According to that
notice, the purpose of the procurement will be to “select and appoint an AO to be responsible for
developing and delivering each of the wave one T-levels, under an exclusive licensing approach”.
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There are expected to be three separate tenders launched – one for each of the first pathways to be
delivered from 2020, in digital (digital production, design and development); childcare and
education; and construction (design, surveying and planning).
The development of these new qualifications has so far proved to be highly contentious.
https://feweek.co.uk/2018/08/31/on-the-eve-of-the-controversial-t-level-tender-when-how-and-
why/
We have been asked to inform people that in just two weeks’ time the nation’s favourite
community heroes and diversity ambassadors will gather in Liverpool for the 7th annual National
Diversity Awards. Taking place on Friday 14th September at the breath-taking Liverpool Cathedral,
the best of British diversity will unite for the country’s grandest celebration of inclusion. Good luck
to all of this year’s finalists!
DUE TO AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!
NEWS from Perry re FREE Training FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Perry Ingles Regional Account Manager
Work Based Learning, BTEC & Apprenticeships
Pearson is pleased to announce the first in a series of FREE webinar based training events in the
build up to the launch of the reformed Functional Skills:
Using ResultsPlus and ExamWizard to support your learners and develop their skills. This session will
show you how you can develop your learners' skills using Pearson's exclusive tools and improve their
success. Lasting for one hour, these sessions will run on the following dates: Tuesday 25th
September 4-5pm Wednesday 26th September 8-9am Thursday 27th September 4-5pm Attendees
can sign up using the link below https://lnkd.in/eBjMcjy or by visiting the Training from Pearson
webpage https://lnkd.in/ef2KYW6
It is concerning that on a register of 319 Apprenticeship Standards (downloaded this morning from
the ESFA part of the .gov website), there still appears to be 102 Standards (32% of Standards)
WITHOUT an End-point Assessment Organisation and 101 Standards with only 1 End-point
Assessment Organisation. Some people ask is it because the assessment plan is written in such a
way that only certain organisations can apply, therefore preventing any competition entering the
EPA market? Is it because there is a block of newly approved EPAOs not yet added ot the published
register? We hear from Chief Policy Officer at Association of Employment and Learning Providers –
AELP says there are more EPAOs being allowed onto the EPA register than was the case previously.
In fact some are being actively encouraged to apply to fill gaps where there are learners
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on programme but no EPAO on the register. Your concerns are all valid though especially around
sector expertise of assessors for EPA. For some EPAOs on the register the assumption about
numbers coming through and not being that in reality may mean some decide to pull out. Seen some
of that already, the current funding band review also impacts EPAOs too.
Skills for Care Individual employers – if you’re committed to developing your own and your PAs skills
and knowledge, enter the Accolades awards and get recognised for the great work you do. You can
enter yourself or be nominated by your PAs or others. You just need to tell us the things you do to
recruit the right PAs, how you manage them, and what you do to develop them and yourself. It’s a
great way to celebrate the hard work you and your team do every day.
Last year’s winner Christina Candey said: “I’m over the moon – this has given my team and I a real
boost. What a thrill to attend such a glamorous evening where we were honoured to be part of a big
team working together.”
If you support great individual employers you can nominate them for an award. The closing date for
entries is Friday 7 September 2018. Find out more and enter now on our website.
https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Getting-involved/Accolades-awards/Accolades-awards.aspx
This week lots of items from FE WEEK
IfA funding band review: Healthcare standard set for 67 per cent funding increase Read
more at https://feweek.co.uk/2018/08/30/ifa-funding-band-review-healthcare-standard-
set-for-67-per-cent-funding-increase/
Then we have Employers join forces to overturn ‘highly-damaging’ funding rate cuts for
popular management apprenticeships https://feweek.co.uk/2018/08/31/employers-join-
forces-to-overturn-highly-damaging-funding-rate-cuts-for-popular-management-
apprenticeships/
Also my Fav one which is Skills minister on hunt for apprentice but excludes applicants with
GCSE grade 4 (a pass)
https://feweek.co.uk/2018/08/30/skills-minister-on-hunt-for-apprentice-but-excludes-applicants-
with-gcse-grade-4-a-pass/
Also Students ‘distraught’ after college blames T -level preparation for last minute decision
to dump all A-level courses https://feweek.co.uk/2018/08/30/students-distraught-after-
college-blames-t-level-preparation-for-last-minute-decision-to-dump-all-a-level-courses/
ESFA investigation found college taking 25% subcontracting topslice did not know wher e
course for 16-19s took place for first 6 months
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https://feweek.co.uk/2018/08/29/esfa-investigation-found-college-taking-25-subcontracting-
topslice-did-not-know-where-course-for-16-19s-took-place-for-first-6-
months/?mc_cid=4c24484b6a&mc_eid=cd1924e753
The Construction Industry Training Board is trying to force colleges to enter “reverse
subcontracting” arrangements where it charges “unfair” top-slices of at least 28 per cent even
though it won’t be the prime.
https://feweek.co.uk/2018/08/31/colleges-in-uproar-as-citb-tries-to-protect-management-fees-
with-reverse-subcontracting-deal/
The Apprenticeships Conference 10th October, The Welcome Centre, Coventry.
We will be taking a 360 look at the apprenticeship Sector. Request to pay by invoice will end in the
next few days
We will only be accepting requests to pay by invoice for the next week: due to non-payment of
invoices so book now to get early bird prices
https://www.app4eng.info/tickets?utm_campaign=7911f1ee3e-
EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_23_10_21_COPY_08&utm_medium=email&utm_source=conference&
utm_term=0_300f514832-7911f1ee3e-8969809
Shaped by members and practitioner-led, the SET conference aims to provide practical guidance for
today’s busy teachers, trainers and educators.
With content streams covering topical and practical information, and dynamic workshops
throughout the day, teachers and trainers are being encouraged to hold this date in the diary.
Tom Bennett has just been confirmed as the final speaker at the conference. Tom is the founder of
researchED, a grassroots organisation that raises research literacy in education. Since 2013
researchED has visited three continents and six countries, attracting thousands of followers. In 2015
he became the UK government’s school ‘Behaviour Czar’, advising on behaviour policy. He has
written four books about teacher training, and in 2015 he was long listed as one of the world’s top
teachers in the GEMS Global Teacher Prize. In the same year he made the Huffington Post's 'Top Ten
Global Bloggers' list. His online resources have been viewed over 1,200,000 times. His behaviour
report for the DfE ‘Creating a Culture' is available to download.
Book your place at the conference or email Alana Horden for more information at
People from underrepresented groups with the potential to become tomorrow’s tech stars are set
to be given new digital skills as part of a push to improve diversity in the digital economy and
address local skills challenges.
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A new £1 million Digital Skills Innovation Fund is now open for bids from Local Enterprise
Partnerships (LEPs) and Combined Authorities for initiatives which specifically aim to help people
take up digital roles.
The funding will be used to help women, disabled people, people from minority backgrounds or
those living in lower socioeconomic areas to succeed in digital roles such as data analysts,
programmers, cyber security specialists, software developers and marketeers.
Research reveals 17 per cent of women make up the tech workforce and are underrepresented in
the uptake of digital qualifications. Unemployed adults are five per cent more likely to lack the basic
digital skills than the national average.
A new £400,000 Digital Inclusion Fund has also been launched to help older and disabled people
acquire digital skills. Innovative projects are expected to include the teaching of basic skills such as
booking GP appointments online, using apps to communicate with friends and family, and making
the most of search engines.
The fund, which opens in September, will also harness the power of tech to get people online and
support the Digital Strategy which sets out Government’s ambition to create a world-leading digital
economy that works for everyone.
Minister for Digital Margot James said:
“It is crucial everyone is able to take advantage of digital technology, whether it is to learn how to
use the internet or develop the skills to work in a tech role.
“If we want to maintain our position as a world-leading digital economy we need to work with
industry, local authorities and the voluntary sector to develop solutions so no-one is left behind.”
Local Enterprise Partnership Network chair and Digital Skills Partnership board member, Christine
Gaskell, said:
“As the rate of technological change and innovation continues, ‘tech’ is becoming increasingly
integrated within every sector and industry. We share the aspiration to ensure that more people
have the skills and creativity that will enable them to contribute to, and benefit from, new economic
opportunities and deliver more inclusive growth.
"There are huge opportunities for regions to benefit and Local Enterprise Partnerships have a vital
role to play in helping people and organisations develop the skills they need to realise their
potential. Any initiative with the aim to make more people tech savvy and to bring more women
and young people into the sector to create new start-ups and unearth the next digital superstars has
to be welcomed.
“As such, we are working with Government through the Digital Skills Partnership to
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bring together key partners at national and local level to close the digital skills gap that currently
exist.”
John Fisher, Chief Executive, Citizens Online said:
“We know it’s becoming increasingly important that everybody in our society has the skills and
confidence to be online; yet disabled people are four times more likely to lack essential digital skills
then the general population and 28% of those over 60 are offline. We’re delighted that this fund will
test new ways of offering support to these marginalised groups, often with complex needs, to
enable people to live better lives with the benefits that being online can offer.”
These initiatives will complement Government’s existing work to boost digital skills provision across
the country.
This includes £170,000 Government funding to support the Tech Talent Charter which is a
commitment to ensure greater diversity in the tech workforce of the UK and implement recruitment
and retention policies that will support women in digital and technology roles.
Our Digital Skills Partnership has seen Government, businesses, charities and voluntary organisations
joining forces to deliver over 2.5 million free training opportunities in areas such as basic online
skills, cybersecurity and coding.
In addition to this, the Government has established two Local Digital Skills Partnership pilots in
Lancashire and the Heart of the South West which brings together businesses, charities, the
education sector and public sector organisations to tackle local digital skills challenges to build
thriving and inclusive local economies.
The Digital Skills Innovation Fund opened on 27 August and bids need to be received by DCMS by
28 October 2018. Grants of between £200,000 and £500,000 will be available.
It also aims to encourage collaborative working between LEPs, local government, voluntary sector,
youth organisations, charities, employers and training providers to address local skills challenges and
share good practice.
Guidance on the Fund and the application template is available on the Digital Skills Partnership
GOV.UK page
The Digital Inclusion Fund is being managed by Citizens Online and will launch in September 2018.
The pilot projects will run up to January 2020.
The Women's Centre Cornwall has female mentors available to support women who have
offended or who are at risk of offending. The diverse group of mentors have all faced challenges in
their own lives and want to inspire others to move forwards in their lives. To find out more email
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The Healed Project is a six week business start-up course for women affected by the criminal justice
system. The course is designed to empower women, release them from guilt and shame, and
remove stigma. Find out more here https://www.angellawilliams.co.uk/the-healed-project.html
Tip of the week I: £4 discount on Deliveroo with £1 spend. Details
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/deliveroo-4
Tip of the week 2 : Kids eat for 25p at Byron burger. Details
You can get one kids’ meal at Byron for 25p (norm £6.50) per adult main purchased at full price (£6-
£12), valid when you dine in on weekdays until Fri 31 Aug.
There’s no voucher or app required – just mention the offer to staff before ordering. It can’t be used
in conjunction with any other offer, set menu, or the Qkr! with Masterpass app.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/byron/#38526
Tip of the week 3: Two-night mini-cruise for two to Amsterdam for £69. Details
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/ga-dfds-seaways-newcastle-ltd-32
From me Steve and from all the team have a great week and keep training
Non-Executive Director at Five Companies and MD of East Essex Vocational Training Ltd
East Essex Vocational Training Limited WWW.eevt.org
https://twitter.com/EevtSteve
Linked In Group 2020 Vision Group 2020 Vision Training Days and 2020 Vision Newsletter
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13583610
https://www.facebook.com/EEVTLtd/
Linked IN group BAME Business Essex
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13606776
BAME Apprenticeship Alliance Change-maker
http://bameaa.co.uk/changemaker/
Asian Apprenticeship Ambassador
http://asianapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/
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Bids, Grants & Funds
STUK
NEW PARTNERS SOUGHT FOR ESF 2014-2020
We have successfully delivered ESF 2014-2020 provision since 2016 and we are looking for new
partners to continue our expansion through an increase in funding from the Education and Skills
Funding Agency. We currently deliver contracts in the follow Local Enterprise Partnership regions:
• Black Country (Skills Support for the Unemployed, NEET IAG) • Enterprise M3 (Skills Support for the Unemployed) • London (Youth Talent) • South East – Kent and Essex (Skills Support for the Unemployed / Skills Support for the
Workforce) If you are interested in joining our successful supply chain in these regions, please download the EOI
form here. then complete and return it to [email protected]. Further
information will be requested for those organisations that are shortlisted for specific tenders.
We will also be bidding in the next ESF Opt-In bidding rounds which are due to commence in July
2018 nationally. If you would like to be considered for our supply chain in any Local Enterprise
Partnership region please download the EOI form here. then complete and return it
to [email protected]. We will be announcing specific calls for Partners
once full details of funding are released, however we are more than happy to consider all Partners
with a strong track record for any region in the UK.
Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Early Intervention Services
This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/2/EU Article 74 and
is for the provision of Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Early
Intervention (Tier 2) Services categorised as: Counselling, Group Based Therapeutic Activities,
Information Advice and Guidance, Training and Facilitation to Services.
The DPS commenced on the 1st of August 2015, this notice is to stimulate further competition
inviting new and emerging service providers to apply (via PQQ) to join the DPS.
Deadline: 20/07/2020
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Training Provider For Housing Benefit Assessors 2018
City Of Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council wishes to procure an on-site bespoke training package designed to
deliver effective learning for seven new Housing Benefit assessors. The training package will include
a detailed legislative, procedural and I.T. system based training in all key areas of the business and
the new assessors are required to be ready for full duties within 14 weeks of the contract start date.
For further information and a copy of the full quotation document please contact Kaye Holmes on
01782 234321.
Deadline: 14/09/2018
Learning from the Impact of Alcohol Programme
Big Lottery Fund
The Big Lottery Fund (the Fund) is seeking to procure expertise to capture the learning from the
Impact of Alcohol programme in a way that collates findings from individual evaluations, recognises
the complexity of the programme and allows the findings to be communicated to a wider audience.
It will also include a review of the grant funding approach to influence future delivery of funding.
Scaling up this learning will support the projects to engage with commissioners and stakeholders in
the health sector and also potentially support transformation of health and social care in Northern
Ireland.
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-BIG001-0957-Learning-from-the-Impact-
of-Alcohol-Programme/X8V473VM59
Deadline: 27/09/2018
Lincolnshire Learning Partnership: Scoping Project
Lincolnshire County Council
On behalf of the Lincolnshire Learning Partnership Board (LLPB) to undertake an initial scoping
project with key system stakeholders to identify where there are currently 'demand and supply gaps'
and make recommendations to the LLPB.
https://procontract.due-north.com/opportunities
Deadline: 14/09/2018
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Online Learning Provision (Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Skype for Business)
Cambridgeshire County Council
Cambridgeshire County Council invites quotations for the provision of Microsoft Office (2010, 2013,
2016, Office 365), SharePoint 2013 And Skype For Business 2015 Online Learning, Training Videos,
Tutorials, Toolkits Or Resources.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
Deadline: 14/09/2018
Greater Cambridgeshire Partnerships Apprenticeships Brokerage
LGSS Procurement on behalf of Greater Cambridge Partnership
It is envisaged that this service will work with employers to promote apprenticeships and provide
ongoing support. There is a need to help businesses develop a more detailed understanding of the
positive impact apprenticeship schemes can have on business and wider business growth.
In doing so, the service will work to provide practical examples of how employers have overcome
barriers and explain how apprenticeships can be designed around the skill needs of the business.
There will be a focus on working with existing educational establishments that are supporting young
people and local businesses.
The service will shape its programme of activity so as to directly support business, schools and
potential apprentices to actively engage in apprenticeship programmes and support them to
understand the benefits of doing so. As part of this, the service will operate across sectors vital to
the further growth of the Greater Cambridge economy and demonstrate the benefits
apprenticeships offer in supporting access to work, training and social mobility therefore
demonstrating what an important role apprenticeships play in supporting continued economic
growth
https://procontract.due-north.com
Deadline: 12/09/2018
Provision of General Data Protection Regulations Practitioner Qualification Training
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council requires a training provider to deliver GDPR qualification-level training as
part of its training plan to skill BCC staff in the knowledge and application of EU General
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Data Protection Regulations.
o A 4 day GDPR Practitioner training for up to 24 delegates
o A 1-day bespoke course covering Records Management for GDPR for up to 12 delegates
o A 1-day bespoke course covering Data Protection Impact Assessments and Audits for up to 12
delegates.
This contract will be for a period of 1 year commencing 1st October 2018.
Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via
the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email
us at [email protected] or call 0121 464 8000.
If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender
Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder.
We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation documentation.
Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon 11 September 2018 via the
'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
The Provision of Firearms Make Safe Training (Border Force)
Crown Commercial Service
Border Force, a department of the Home Office, has a requirement for the Provision of Firearms
Make Safe Training to Border Force Officers. This will allow officers to be trained in the principles of
safe practice for dealing with firearms and small arms ammunition, and where qualified, to enable
them to be deployed nationally to render safe, "live" firearms, encountered either, on detection, or
routinely at Airports and Ports across the country.
https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Deadline: 19/09/2018
Provision of Rehabilitation and Support to Adults with a Visual Impairment
Northumberland County Council
Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide a service to enable
people with loss of vision to maintain as much independence and autonomy as possible through a
range of tools such as rehabilitation, visual aids, emotional support and advice, depending on
individuals needs.
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This service will provide:
— An assessment and rehabilitation service offering advice, training and emotional support
— A floating support service to named people in their own homes
The annual contract value is a maximum of 200 000 GBP.
Further details of the Contracting Authority’s requirements under the contract and other relevant
information are given in the tender documentation.
https://procontract.due-north.com
Deadline: 28/09/2018
Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders (UK)
The Weavers' Company, a textile-related, charitable and sociable organisation, has announced that
the next closing date for its grants programme is the 31st July 2018. Small registered charities can
apply for grants of up to £15,000 for projects working with:
• Young offenders;
• Prisoners and ex-prisoners
• Young disadvantaged people at risk of criminal involvement.
To be eligible for funding, local organisations such as those working in a village, estate or small town
should normally have an income of less than £100,000. Those working across the UK or in larger
areas should normally have an income of not more than £250,000. Grants are usually given for one
year.
Applicants must show that they have investigated other sources of funding and made plans for the
future, which should include replacement funding if appropriate.
The closing date for applications is the 30th November 2018.
For further advice and information about the Company’s Charitable Grants or if you would like an
application form to be sent to you by e-mail, please contact Anne Howe, Charities Officer Tel: 020
7606 1155 / e-mail: [email protected]
http://www.weavers.org.uk/content/grant-application-guidelines
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Chairs Leadership Programme - Prior information notice
The Education and Training Foundation
The ETF has developed and continues to deliver a high profile, high quality programme through the
Oxford Saïd Business School. The programme contains high quality input from leading academics and
professionals in their fields including finance, governance, leadership and organisational culture. To
continue to support the development of high quality leadership in the FE and training sector the ETF
is looking to develop an equally high profile and high quality programme for those undertaking the
Chair role on FE boards.
The ETF are seeking a provider with an outstanding track record of delivery and impact in the field of
governance leadership training to co-design, develop and deliver a high profile, high quality chairs
leadership programme for Further Education College Chairs of Boards. In partnership with the ETF,
and using the new framework as the basis for the content of the programme, we would like to
deliver a series of high profile and outstanding Chair’s Leadership programmes for all Further
Education College Chairs.
The tender evaluation panel will judge past performance on the evidence provided of impact both
on the Chair, board and the organisation, reputation for excellence in design and delivery of
executive training and the ability to work flexibly with clients to meet their needs.
Value excluding VAT: 260 000.00 GBP
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768
Grants for Families Facing Financial Hardship Whilst Caring for a Child with a Serious Illness (UK)
Marvellous Family Grants are awarded to families facing financial hardship whilst caring for a child
with a serious illness. Grants of up to £1,000 can fund a variety of essential items and services
including (but not limited to) specialist equipment, creative therapies, hospital travel expenses,
everyday items to improve the child’s quality of life, attending medical/support group conference,
social activities and memberships.
Marvellous Family grants are open to any family residing in the UK with a child who has a serious
illness that could be life-limiting as described by the following criteria:
• Group 1 - Life threatening conditions for which curative treatment may be feasible but can
fail. (e.g. epilepsy, irreversible organ failures of heart, liver, kidneys.)
• Group 2 - Conditions where premature death is inevitable. (e.g. cystic fibrosis.)
• Group 3 - Progressive conditions without curative treatment options. (e.g.
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Batten disease, mucopolysaccharidoses, muscular dystrophy.)
• Group 4 - Irreversible but non-progressive conditions causing severe disability leading to
susceptibility to health complications and likelihood of premature death. (e.g. sickle cell
disease, cerebral palsy, multiple disabilities such as brain or spinal cord insult.)
• Group 5 - Syndromes without a name (SWAN) causing severe, chronic disability or illness.
Applications must be completed by health or social care professionals on behalf the family and are
considered at monthly meetings.
The deadline for the next meeting is 5pm on the 17th September 2018.
Useful Links:
Application Guidance
http://www.roalddahl.com/charity/family-grants?platform=hootsuite
DfE Invest NI — Export Skills Workshops Framework
Invest Northern Ireland
Invest NI’s International Trade Division seeks to appoint a framework of suitably experienced
Contractors to deliver its Export Workshops Programme. The Export Workshops Programme is a
capability development service comprising a series of training workshops aimed primarily but not
exclusively at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either selling outside NI for the
first time, entering new markets or growing export sales in GB and/or RoI and/or international
markets. Through participation in the Export Workshops Programme companies are provided with
practical training in export planning and exporting processes in order to develop their export
knowledge, skills, confidence and capability and ultimately to increase export sales.
Invest NI is seeking to appoint a maximum of 3 Contractors in each of 8 Lots comprising Lot 1
Essential Exporting FTE Programme and Lots 2-8 Essential Export Skills Workshops.
Lot No: 1
Essential Exporting First Time Exporter Programme
Lot No: 2
Developing a Compelling Sales and Value Proposition and Pitch Optimisation
Lot No: 3
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The Selling and Marketing Process
Lot No: 4
Sales Prospecting, Telesales and Successful Networking
Lot No: 5
Social Media for Sales Optimisation
Lot No: 6
Exhibiting with Impact
Lot No: 7
Export Documentation and Logistics-An Introduction
Lot No: 8
Getting Paid and Sources of Export Finance
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Deadline: 25/09/2018
Grants for Projects that Engage the Public with Engineers and Engineering (UK)
Supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Ingenious is an
awards scheme for projects that engage the public with engineers and engineering. The Ingenious
awards programme aims to:
• Inspire creative public engagement with engineering projects
• Motivate engineers to share their stories, passion and expertise with wider audiences and
develop their communication and engagement skills
• Raise awareness of the diversity, nature and impact of engineering among people of all ages
and backgrounds
• Provide opportunities for engineers to engage with members of the public from groups
currently underrepresented in engineering.
Grants of £3,000 to £30,000 are available to projects that involve engineers studying or employed in
the UK in the development or delivery of projects, enabling them to gain skills, knowledge and
experience in public engagement.
Applicants must be employed and based in the UK. Partnership applications between
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engineers and organisations specialising in communication/engagement with the public are
welcomed.
Priority is given to projects that reach diverse and underrepresented audiences including
communities in the top 25% most deprived neighbourhoods in England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland and that engage with engineers and people of different genders, ages and ethnic
backgrounds.
The submission deadline is 4pm on Monday 1 October 2018
Projects previously funded include:
• Foundation for jobs which received £25,000. The project recruited 47 engineers, 19 of which
were female and who took part in the design and delivery of the activities. 900 college,
secondary and primary aged children from the Darlington area took part in a variety of
engineering related events including hovercraft building and subsea engineering.
• Seeing Sound, Guerilla Science: £29,500 to design, prototype and build a gold-standard
multi-pipe Fire Organ and deliver a public performance that reached 880 festival goers at 3
festivals, for 240 east London school children at a workshop and 40 young people at a
community centre workshop.
Useful Links:
How to Apply
Frequently Asked Questions
Case Studies
https://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-prizes/ingenious-grant
Implementation of the Stopping Abuse and Female Exploitation (SAFE) Programme: Zimbabwe
Department for International Development
DFID Zimbabwe has designed a 4-year programme specifically to protect women and girls in
Zimbabwe from the most severe forms of violence, including child marriage and modern slavery.
The main objective of the programme is to reduce gender-based violence in Zimbabwe by
1. preventing and responding to violence against women and girls; and
2. improving the availability of and implementers’ capacity to use evaluation evidence,
research and data to optimise impact, deliver excellent value for money, and focussed
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targeting in programming.
The programme’s purpose is to:
a) Prevent violence by changing harmful attitudes and behaviours towards women and girls,
providing life skills training to confront abuse, providing advisory services to inform about
sexual and reproductive health and rights; providing community education and training on
violence prevention and response; and providing parenting support on non-violent
disciplining techniques.
b) Respond to violence by increasing service uptake by survivors, strengthening community
justice structures, providing rehabilitation and reintegration services for victims, and
providing relationship counselling to victims of child marriage and domestic abuse.
c) Increase the availability and use of evidence to better reach the most vulnerable people in
Zimbabwe by conducting an evaluation of violence prevention and response activities to
optimise activities’ cost-effectiveness, commissioning demand-led research on child
marriage, modern slavery and other topics with limited data, developing an open data
portal, and delivering capacity building activities to improve data use of implementing
partners.
Value excluding VAT: 7 600 000.00 GBP
To confirm, this is an EME and no tender documents available at this stage.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-
development/about/procurement
PEACE IV ‘Cross-Community Childrens’ Programme’
Derry City and Strabane District Council
This tender is a key Peace IV community based project to positively impact young people Age 8-11 (Key Stage 2/Upper Primary School) for peace and reconciliation. Please note that the awarding of this contract remains subject to final confirmation of Peace IV funding to Derry City and Strabane District Council from the SEUPB (Special European Union Programmes Body). Council have applied for the funding under a ‘modification request’ (re-bid process) and expect to have the outcome of that by end August 2018. As the tender process takes up to 4 months, council and the Peace IV Board have opted to advertise this tender now. Separated geographically into 3 lots, the tenders collectively cover the entire council area, with a deliberate over-representation in areas which need to maximise benefit from the Peace IV Programme as a whole. Cross-border participants and programming are welcomed, particularly from
those lots which geographically border County Donegal.
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Each lot in the tender has 3 key phases: Tender in each lot must deliver in phases over 6 months minimum but ideally 1 year with a finale event in 2020 (Approximately December 2018 – June 2020) as follows: Phase 1: Set up — Establish staffing and/or project management structures. — Finalise an agreed cross-community programme. This will include networking with local communities, relevant organisations and children to promote the project and finalise any tailoring of project (or sub-division of projects) to meet local needs and interests. — Launch the programme formally with appropriate community engagement, press release and publicity. — Recruit a minimum of 100 young people aged 8-11 to participate. Recruiting more than the minimum target will be a positive. The programme may have several elements, but each element must be cross-community and must ensure participants engage for a minimum of 26 hours spread over 6 months, ideally more. It is estimated however that to meet all the programme elements may require 48 hours contact time. The approach/methodology used within the programme is at the discretion of the tenderer but must ensure a positive impact on the 14 PEACE IV Specific Target Outcomes. The programme should build in at least a 15 % attrition rate (ie. Recruit a minimum of 116 participants to ensure at least 100 complete the full sustained programme 26 hour/6 month requirement). Please note that participants already registered with other projects on the council’s local peace programme are welcome to participate, but cannot be counted as participants as duplication is not allowed. These participants collectively must cover the cross-community requirement of reasonably balanced PUL/CNR/BME representation outlined below. Phase 2: Delivery — Manage, promote and deliver sustained cross-community programme with level of contact to SEUPB requirement and with content which clearly focuses on Peace and Reconciliation and establishing cross-community friendships. — Ensure target participants and cross-community targets are reached. — Ensure monitoring and evaluation requirements are met. — Ensure communications requirements are met. Phase 3: Completion — Monitor and evaluate the completed programme — Collate learning from the programme specific to their lot in a format which is useful to the local community for future work/sustainability as well as feedback to the funder. — Produce a short digital media element with appropriate consent in place for participants (eg. 3-5 minute film of project highlights and learning) which can be showcased at the end of the project and provided to the funder for communications purposes. — Delivery an end of project final event/celebration (which may or may not be the same as the ‘Family Celebration Day’) for participants to share their learning and achievements with a wider audience.
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Value excluding VAT: 166 803.00 GBP
http://www.derrystrabane.com/Business/Tenders
New Fund Launched to Boost Construction Skills (UK)
The UK Government has announced a new £22 million fund to help tackle the construction skills
shortage. The Construction Skills Fund will bring training to construction sites thus allowing learners
to apply their knowledge in a real-world environment. The aim of the fund is to help meet the needs
of employers while also supporting those who want to join the industry, particularly adult learners.
The scheme will run for 18 months, is funded by the Department for Education and will be
administered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The fund aims to support:
• 20 on-site training hubs
• Work experience and placements for people working to join the industry
• Entry pathways for those currently unemployed
• Pathways for career switchers.
Funding will be awarded to bids best able to deliver an on-site training hub; it is likely that a lead
organisation will apply to receive the funding on behalf of a collaboration that may include:
• Employer with large infrastructure or housing projects
• Local authorities
• Combined authorities
• LEPs
• Housing associations
• Other clients (e.g. HS2)
• Federations
• Training groups
• Colleges
• Higher education
• Private training
Funding will only support on-site training provision, and access to live construction projects is
essential to qualify. Grants could support, for example, the establishment of the hub’s training
facilities, a skills coordinator for each project, and the cost of training delivery and qualifications.
The closing date for expressions of interest is eight weeks from the launch date of 17th September
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2018.
Applicants selected to go forward to Stage 2 will then receive more information on the application
deadline.
Useful Links:
Expression of interest for Construction Skills Fund
https://www.citb.co.uk/funding/types-of-funding/structured-fund/construction-skills-fund/
Funding to Help Develop Community Businesses (UK)
Disadvantaged and under-represented communities that want to develop successful community
businesses by issuing community shares, can apply for development grants of up to £10,000 and
equity investments of up to £100,000.
The funding is available to both new and existing community businesses. The funding is however
not suitable for newly formed community groups that are in the early stages of developing a
community business proposal.
The funding is being made available through the Community Shares Booster Programme. The
funding will be in the form of equity held on equal terms with other community shareholders.
The programme is run by the Community Shares Unit, a joint initiative between Co-operatives UK
and Locality and applications can be submitted at any time.
Useful Links:
Community Shares Booster Programme Guidance
Submit and Expression of Interest Form
https://www.communitysharesbooster.org.uk/how-it-works
Funding for Sensory Equipment for Schools that Cater for Pupils with Special Education Needs
Schools (UK)
SEN Schools can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to enable them to purchase a range of
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sensory equipment to help enhance the pupils' experience at school. To be eligible schools need to
cater for young people under the age of 19 who have a physical/ sensory/ learning disability. Schools
that cater for socially disadvantaged children or mainstream schools for children with behavioural
problems are unable to apply.
The funding is being made available through the Lords Taverners, the UK's leading youth cricket and
disability sports charity. Schools are is required to pay a self-help contribution of around 25% of
the total cost of the package.
There are no application deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time.
Useful Links:
Application Form
To download a product brochure, please click here
Sensory Cabin officially opened at Thomas Wolsey School (Video)
https://www.lordstaverners.org/sensory-rooms
Funding for Projects that Encourage Learning from the Land (UK)
The Ernest Cook Trust has announced that from 2019, its grant making will be concentrated on
inspiring young people to achieve better educational and life outcomes by learning from the land.
Projects that fall within the categories of arts, literacy and STEM remain welcome, but must
demonstrate a clear link to learning from the land in their application.
Schools and not for profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £12,000 for projects that
encourage young people's interest in the countryside and that link in with either the National
Curriculum or with recognised qualifications.
Funding is available via two funding streams:
• The small grants programme awards up to £4,000 to support state schools and small
registered charities which require a small amount of pump-priming in order for projects to
take place. Most awards are for £1,500 to £2,500. This is a rolling programme with decisions
made at meetings taking place at roughly two-monthly intervals throughout the year.
• The large grants programme, for grants of £4,000 up to £12,000, is aimed at larger-scale
education programmes. The Trustees meet twice a year in the Spring and Autumn to
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applications for this programme.
Applications for the Spring meeting 2019 must be received by 31 January 2019.
Useful Links:
Standard Application Form
Schools Application Form
Reports on Grants Awarded
http://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/
Enterprise Fellowships Now Open for Applications (UK)
Researchers and innovators who have promising technology-based business ideas can apply for
funding through the Royal Society of Edinburgh Enterprise Fellowships programme. The funding is
designed to allow Researchers and innovators to concentrate solely on developing the commercial
potential of their proposal, whilst receiving one year's salary; up to £10,000 support funding; expert
training in entrepreneurship and mentoring.
Enterprise Fellowships are available to support business ideas across a wide range of commercial
sectors including:
• Aerospace, defense and marine
• Chemical sciences
• Construction
• Energy
• Food and drink
• Financial services
• Life sciences
• Enabling technologies
• Convergent areas.
The Fellowships are hosted by a university or research institute for the period of the award.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 31st October 2018.
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Useful Links:
Enterprise Fellowships (Video)
Enterprise Fellowship Brochure
https://www.rse.org.uk/awards/enterprise-fellowships/
Global Access to Reliable Energy: Apply for Funding (UK)
Innovate UK has up to £10 million to invest in innovative, market-focused energy technologies
through the Energy Catalyst funding programme. Round 6 of the programme will support energy
innovations across all technologies, sectors and international markets to help address the global
need for reliable energy.
Energy Catalyst is run by Innovate UK and co-funded by partners including the Department for
International Development (DFID) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
(EPSRC).
A share of up to £10 million is available to help bring clean, affordable and secure energy to sub-
Saharan Africa and South Asia. Funding is available through three strands to reflect different stages
of development:
• Early-stage project funding is designed for feasibility studies exploring the technical
potential of an idea. Projects can have total costs of £50,000 to £300,000 and last from 6 to
12 months
• Mid-stage funding is aimed at research and development. Projects costs can be £50,000 to
£1.5 million lasting 12 to 24 months
• Late stage funding will be awarded to projects that are ready to proceed with prototyping
and pilot testing. Project costs can be £50,000 to £3 million lasting 12 to 30 months.
All projects must start by 1 April 2019 and end by 30 Sept 2021. Applications for mid-stage or late-
stage funding will require some of the research, testing or demonstration to be carried out in sub-
Saharan Africa or South Asia by either a UK or international partner.
Eligible applicants to all three strands must be:
• A business, academic organisation, charity, public sector organisation or research and
technology organisation (RTO)
• Part of a collaboration with a UK organisation if based in sub-Saharan Africa or
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South Asia
• Planning to use the results to help deliver clean energy access in these regions
• Involving at least one micro, small or medium-sized enterprise
The competition opens on 20 August 2018; deadline for applications is midday, 14 November 2018.
Useful Links:
Competition Guidelines for Applicants
https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/221/overview
Grants for Organisations to Help Develop Film Audiences (UK)
The Audience Fund offered by the British Film Institute (BFI) is designed to support a range of
audience orientated activities such as film festivals, distribution releases, multiplatform distribution
proposals, touring film programmes, large scale and ambitious film programmes. The objectives of
the Fund are to:
• Grow the diversity of audiences engaging with film
• Develop the 16- to 30-year-old audience for film
• Increase access to independent British and international film for audiences, especially those
outside London
• Enhance confidence, best practice and capability of the sector
• Increase access to the UK’s screen heritage via the BFI’s National Archive of film and TV, and
those of the regions and nations
• Increase engagement with BFI-supported activities and cultural programmes across the UK,
and enhance the quality and cultural depth of audience experience
Organisations with proven sector experience of film distribution, exhibition and audience
development in the UK offering a range of year-round activity that meets the objectives of the fund
can apply for between £50,000 and £200,000. The size of the Award will depend on the scale and
ambition of the proposal with multi-year funding available subject to an annual performance review
and ongoing availability of National Lottery funds. Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate
national reach, significant cultural ambition, value for money and inclusivity.
Eligible applicant organisations include:
• Limited liability companies or partnerships
• Community interest companies registered
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• Local authority or statutory bodies
• Charities or trusts registered with the Charity Commission (including UK universities)
The closing date for Organisational Award applications for the 2019-20 financial year is 11:59pm, 5
November 2018.
Useful Links:
BFI Audience Fund Guidelines
Additional Guidance for Organisational Award applicants
http://www.bfi.org.uk/supporting-uk-film/distribution-exhibition-funding/bfi-audience-fund
Grants to Promote the Teaching of Greek (UK)
The Hellenic Society Schools Sub-Committee makes grants to schools and institutions to assist
projects concerned with the teaching of Greek or Greek civilization.
Applications from schools planning to start courses in Greek are especially welcome with grants to
schools typically made for:
• Books
• The development of new courses in Greek
• Teaching materials, classics days or conferences
• Greek plays by schools
• Summer schools for pupils
Applications on behalf of individual pupils or teachers are not normally considered, but a grant may
be made to an institution for use as bursaries to individuals at the discretion of that institution.
Grants to institutions can cover:
• Student bursary schemes for academic conferences
• Productions of Greek drama
• Hellenic events
• Student fieldwork bursaries
• Most grants are in the range £100-£500, but larger awards are occasionally made.
The next closing date for applications is the 1st October 2018.
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Examples of awards made in 2017 include:
• Birkdale School, Sheffield, £133 to purchase books
• Mandeville Primary School, £600 to fund 2 workshops for 2 Greek days
• Liverpool Classics project, £500 to purchase Greek GCSE books
http://www.hellenicsociety.org.uk/grants/
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (UK / Ireland)
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) has announced that it is now accepting applications for
the next round of its Northern Ireland programme. The programme aims to address the root causes
of violence and injustice and contributes to the ongoing transformation of the Northern Ireland
conflict. It is looking to support projects working on the following priorities:
• Strengthening human rights and equality;
• Supporting inclusive, non-sectarian and participatory politics;
• Supporting processes of demilitarisation;
• Dealing with the past.
JRCT is particularly interested in receiving applications related to women's participation in all of
these areas. Grants range from a few hundred pounds to £100,000+ and may be single payments or
spread over up to three years.
In addition to applications from Northern Ireland, it is open to receiving applications from Britain
and the Republic of Ireland for work related to the above areas, and for work with an all-Ireland
focus.
The closing date for applications to this funding round is noon on the 3rd December 2018.
Please note that this round is only open to existing grantees who wish to apply for further funding.
Useful Links:
Apply Online
https://www.jrct.org.uk/northern-ireland
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Funding to Tackle Isolation and Health in Sparsely Populated Areas (England, Scotland and Wales)
The Princes Countryside Fund’s Rural Four - Catalyst, Collaborate, Create and Champion - project is a
dedicated programme of support for community projects in England, Scotland and Wales that is
funded by Players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Charities, Community Benefit Societies, Community Interest Companies, Companies limited by
guarantee, not for profit organisations, Social enterprises and Unincorporated associations with
proven success of the community working together and a governance structure in place are eligible
to apply.
The Rural Four project aims to:
• Reinvigorate community networks by assisting with rebuilding community assets
• Improve the health and well-being of 200 socially isolated people through providing access
to improved community assets and a network of support
• Create a lasting legacy of support and community spirit in the areas supported.
Grants will be awarded to projects with a particular focus on tackling isolation and improving the
health and wellbeing of people living in sparsely populated areas.
Funding of up to £25,000 for up to 10 projects per year is available and applications are welcome at
any time.
Previous grants have been awarded to:
• Crowle (Worcestershire) Community Shop - £29,750 towards the construction of a timber-
clad building on the village hall site as a shop to be run entirely for the benefit of the local
community.
• Bird in Bush, Elsdon, Northumberland National Park - £25,635 to support a major
refurbishment of the kitchen, and improvements to the accommodation facilities. The pub
will provide several services including meeting space, a micro library, parcel drop facility,
board games club and a social club.
To find out more please contact Helen Aldis on 020 7566 6659 or email.
http://www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/grant-giving-programme/rural-four
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Funding To Help Fuel Poor Households Heat Their Homes (England, Scotland & Wales)
The Warm Homes Fund is a £150million fund funded by the National Grid and administered by
Affordable Warmth Solutions (AWS). The fund aims to help make households warmer, healthier and
cheaper to heat. Running over 3-years and providing capital funding for the installation of affordable
heating solutions in fuel poor households who do not use mains gas as their primary heating fuel.
This can include:
• Condensing Gas
• Oil and LPG boilers
• Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps
• Bio Mass Boilers; etc.
The Fund is open to bids from local authorities, housing associations and their partners and is split in
to three categories focusing on urban, rural and health-related solutions.
This funding round will focus on rural homes and communities – some of the most severely fuel poor
households are those without a mains gas connection in rural locations.
Successful proposals will highlight:
• The number of fuel poor households supported
• Strategic fit with the Governments Fuel Poverty Strategy
• Value for money
• The benefit created i.e. energy efficiency increases and bill savings
• Strength of delivery plans, project management and assurance of delivery.
The closing date for applications is the 28th September 2018.
Useful Documents:
Bidding Guidance
Application Form
Frequently Asked Questions
https://www.affordablewarmthsolutions.org.uk/warm-homes-fund/overview
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Funding to Tackle Youth Loneliness (England)
Charities and other not for profit organisations have until 5pm on the 26th September 2018 to apply
for grants of up to £80,000 to tackle youth loneliness in the 30% most deprived part of England.
Successful applicants will receive funding to explore youth loneliness in greater depth, test youth-led
innovations within their existing provision, and share their learning as part of a national network.
The funding is being made available through the Big Lottery Fund’s Building Connections Fund Youth
strand and will be delivered by the Co-op Foundation. The total amount of funding available is £2
million.
Grants can also support projects that mainly benefit young people with any one or more of the
following circumstances:
• Being a carer
• Being unemployed or precariously employed
• Experiencing bereavement
• Having a disability or long-term health condition
• Having been in the care system.
Organisations can apply for up to £80,000, as follows:
• Up to £10,000 (to be spent between December 2018 and March 2019) to engage young
people in co-designing innovations to improve the impact of existing provision on tackling
loneliness
• Up to £70,000 (to be spent between April 2019 and March 2021) to implement and evaluate
these innovations.
Successful applicants will be announced in December 2018.
Useful Links:
Full guidance notes
Application form
https://blog.coopfoundation.org.uk/index.php/2018/08/15/2-million-youth-strand-of-building-
connections-fund-open/
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New Fund Announced to Provide Move-On Accommodation for Rough Sleepers and Victims of
Domestic Abuse (England excl. London)
The Government is making available £50million across England (outside London) up to 2020/21
through the Move On Fund. The fund is part of a package of measures that have been announced
through the Government’s new Rough Sleeping Strategy.
The Move On Fund aims to free up hostel and refuge spaces by increasing the availability of
affordable move-on, or second stage housing, for rough sleepers and those in hostel
accommodation, and victims of domestic abuse currently living in refuges who are ready to leave
this type of provision but might otherwise not be in a position to access the next stage of housing.
The fund will provide capital grants contributing towards the costs of developing move-on
accommodation for the target cohort. Revenue funding will also be made available to be accessed by
successful bidders for the on-going tenancy support and facilitation costs to ensure that those
accessing the accommodation are able to sustain their housing.
Funding outside of London is being allocated by Homes England through a Continuous Market
Engagement (CME) process. There is no fixed bidding window for CME and the programme will
remain open to receive new applications throughout the funding period. This is in addition to
£50million that has already been made available for schemes in London through the Greater London
Authority (GLA). Full details of the fund and how to bid can be found in the prospectus. Online
bidding via Homes England’s Investment Management System (IMS) will open shortly.
If you have any questions regarding the Move On Fund please email
Organisations interested in applying for funding are invited to contact the Homes England area
investment teams to discuss their proposals. The aim is to support delivery of up to 879 bed spaces
in move-on housing across England (outside London). £44 million grant funding and £6 million
revenue funding for on-going tenancy support costs is being made available for this purpose from
2018/19 to 2020/21.
Bidding for the Move On Fund will go live from mid-September 2018, and will remain open to
receive new applications until 30 September 2020 or until funding is fully committed, whichever
occurs first.
Useful Links:
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Move On Prospectus
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/move-on-fund
Innovation Voucher Scheme - Follow on Funding (Scotland)
The Scottish Funding Council has announced that the next deadline for applications under its Follow
on Innovation Voucher Scheme is the 5th October 2018.
The awards are specifically intended to encourage existing partnerships that have previously
collaborated and jointly received funding. This can include the Scottish Funding Council Innovation
Voucher awards scheme or any other funded activity. Businesses in partnership with Higher
Education Institutes can apply for funding of up to £20,000. The grant requested must be matched in
cash by the company.
Applications for the follow on scheme can be submitted to continue a previous or to develop a
collaboration in a new area with a research group drawn from a different department or institution.
Useful Links:
Application Pack
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.interface-online.org.uk/how-we-can-help/funding/follow-innovation-vouchers
Funding to Develop Music Opportunities for Young People (Scotland)
The next deadline for applying to Creative Scotland Music Initiative (YMI) is the 14th November
2018. YMI provides funding to individuals, organisations and networks to develop opportunities in
the music sector for young people (aged 0 - 25 years).
There are 2 streams to apply under. These are:
• Access to Music Making (grants of £1,000 to £40,000 for extracurricular programmes); and
• Strengthening Youth Music (grants of £1,000 to £20,000 for training programmes).
YMI also provides funding through its School Based Music Making programme. The School Based
Music Making Programme is a targeted fund for Scotland's 32 Local Authorities and
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Jordanhill School.
Examples of projects funded include:
• Developing Potential which was set up by Drake Music Scotland, a charity which creates
music making opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Hear My Music is a community music organisation working specifically with young people
who have complex needs and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
http://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/targeted-funding/youth-music-
initiative%C2%A0
Grants to Support Touring for Theatre and Dance Performances (Scotland)
This new £2m Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance has been developed as a collaboration between
Creative Scotland, the Federation of Scottish Theatre and their members and is supported by
National Lottery.
This fund aims to change the way publicly funded theatre and dance productions are toured, to
support greater access to a variety of theatre and dance for a diverse audience and to provide
broader opportunities for a more diverse range of artists and producers. The Fund will support:
• High quality work to tour in in ways that improve the relationships between venues and
producers of touring work
• Work that will increase audiences across Scotland
• Work that increases the diversity of artists, producers and companies touring theatre and
dance across Scotland
• The creation of conditions where artists are recognised for their work and can retain a
proportion of the income their work creates to sustain their ongoing practice
• Work that helps venues to be more sustainable and give them the ability to invest more in
developing audiences
• The programming of work in venues or locations that would not otherwise present it.
All applicants must be based in Scotland and involved in the production, programming and/or
touring of theatre and dance, with applications accepted from:
• Individual dance and theatre artists, companies and organisations.
• Independent dance and theatre producers
• Consortia of venues
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The deadline for applications is Tuesday 6 November 2018.
Useful Links:
Funding Guidelines
Application Form
http://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/targeted-funding/touring-fund
Decommissioning Challenge Fund Expanded (Scotland)
Scottish oil and gas supply chain companies who are looking for opportunities in decommissioning
activities in the North Sea can now apply for a grant from the Decommissioning Challenge Fund
(DCF) following the Scottish Government’s announcement of additional funding. A further £5 million
has been made available to the supply chain in Scotland to help maximise the economic benefit from
the decommissioning of North Sea infrastructure.
Focusing on supporting innovation, promoting capability, helping develop new technologies and
ensuring that the right infrastructure is in place for Scotland to fully capitalise on this significant
opportunity, the new funding aims to help Scottish businesses to remain at the forefront of the oil
and gas industry. Grants will support infrastructure upgrades and innovation in salvage and
transport methods at Scotland's ports and harbours.
Previously supported projects of the DCF include:
• Hunterston Marine Yard feasibility studies
• 1,200 ton heavy-lift crane, OilMac, Port of Dundee
• Upgrade and improvements of dry dock gates and infrastructure facilities at Kishorn Port
• Going Full Circle – Dales Marine, new dry dock gates and operating system
• Energy Park Fife Decommissioning Facility at Methil
Applications must be received by 28 September 2018.
Useful Links:
Application Criteria
https://consult.gov.scot/dcf/00a17002/
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Grants for Communities Affected by Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh)
The Edinburgh Airport Community Board allocates around £120,000 per year to award to support
local sport, health and wellbeing, environment and educational initiatives, or a combination of
these. Priority will be given to proposals benefitting those living within the communities closest to
the airport or those most affected by aircraft noise.
Charities, community groups, social enterprises and other not for profit organisations can apply.
We are keen to support our local areas including gala days but these events are capped due to the
volume of requests received. As with other funding applications support for gala days will be
weighted towards communities closest to the airport or most affected by aircraft noise. Gala day
funding requests will also be considered alongside requests for other projects, therefore gala days
are not guaranteed funding.
• Sport, health and wellbeing schemes which encourage and enhance physical and mental
wellbeing
• Environment initiatives that improve the immediate environment of local areas, buildings, or
outdoor spaces, through practical work, or by environmental education
• Education projects that enhance the opportunity and ways of learning are outside education
authority funding and that may be new, different and exciting ways to learn
• Community pieces of work or projects falling outside mainstream local or Scottish
government service delivery, but which clearly benefit people in the communities around
the airport.
The application closing date is the 2nd November 2018
Useful Links:
Apply Online
https://www.edinburghairport.com/about-us/community-and-environment/community-board
Grants for Small Charities and Community Groups (South Wales)
Track 2000 Grant Legacy Fund offers grants to small to medium registered charities, community
voluntary groups and social enterprises with incomes of £50,000 or less and with less than 12
months running costs in reserve. Funded organisations will need vital grant support to
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help them to achieve organisations goals and aims in three key areas:
• Environmental Improvements to both inner town/cities and semi-rural areas led by pro-
active grass roots groups that include volunteers of all abilities and ages in full participation
in the activities being delivered.
• Training/Education, especially for disadvantaged youth/adults, individuals with special needs
or who are disabled for careers opportunities and overcoming barriers to mainstream
opportunities.
• Strengthening Disadvantaged Communities, this strand supports small charitable
organisations, community/voluntary groups and social enterprises, working at grassroots
level to improve quality of life for individuals and families and assisting community
regeneration in deprived areas.
Grants of £5,000 and up to £35,000 to cover revenue and capital cost are available for 1 – 2 years
work to small charities in South Wales. Grants can cover capital items (but not buildings), staff costs,
project costs or expansion due to demand for the project, operation or service.
Apply anytime as there are no deadlines.
Useful Links:
Apply Online
http://grantlegacyfund.org.uk/
Funding for the Provision of Free Legal Advice (North West)
Not for profit organisations in the North West of England have until the 19th October 2018 to apply
to the North West Legal Support Trust for grants of up to £4,000 for the provision of free legal advice
to members of the public who would otherwise be disadvantaged.
Applications for funding should meet the following key criteria:
• Support or enable the provision of free legal advice or advice in a legal context
• Focus on the most vulnerable people, and in particular families and individuals living in
poverty.
• Demonstrate effective use of resources
• Demonstrate sustainability through effective use of existing and future resources.
Projects are required to demonstrate how legal advice provision is supervised by or
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overseen by a legally qualified practitioner: whether employed or associated with the project.
Given the current environment and major reductions in advice delivery support, the Trustees are
giving priority to projects that increase the provision of legal advice. However, it will give
consideration to other projects, within the Trust aims and objectives, that promote Access to Justice.
Applications in this area must demonstrate, and describe examples of, qualitative and quantitative
results.
Useful Links:
Application Form
http://www.nwlst.org.uk/current-round.html
Small Revenue Grants Available for Charitable Organisations (West Midlands & London)
Charitable organisations working in the West Midlands and London (within the boundaries of the
M25) providing services for young people between the ages of 16 to 25 and the elderly and with an
annual income of under £1m can apply to the Field Family Trust for revenue funding. As a small
grant making trust, in 2017 the Trustees authorised grants of £19,980 for 8 organisations with the
average amount awarded being around £2,300. Grants are usually made for revenue costs such as
equipment, furnishings, running costs, helplines, etc. The Trustees do set aside a small amount of
their annual income for continuing grants for revenue funding of projects of which they have
personal knowledge and fall within their geographical area and criteria.
Applications can be submitted online at any time using the form available on the website.
Supporting information may be sent by post or email.
Previous grant recipients include:
• Nuneaton & N. Warwickshire Equestrian Centre Disabled Riding School - £2,325
• Salmon Youth Centre, Bermondsey - £3,000
The next deadline to apply is the 12th September 2018
All applications should be submitted online using the application form available on the website.
Supporting information may be sent by post or email.
http://www.pwwsolicitors.co.uk/charity-grants/9-the-field-family-charitable-trust
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Funding for Charity Building Projects (London)
The Rose Foundation has announced that its grant making programme has re-opened for
applications. Through its grant making programme, the Foundation provides financial assistance to
registered charities and exempt bodies undertaking building projects less than £200,000 in the
London area. Grants awarded are usually between £5,000 and £10,000. Eligible projects involve
anything involving the use of builders, it can be:
• A general refurbishment or a specific scheme
• A repair to a roof or windows
• The creation of a disabled access or the provision of new toilets
• To adapt or create a classroom or bedroom
• To extend a building or improve the landscaping
• The fulfilling of Health and Safety requirements or fire protection
• Just be a redecoration.
During this funding round, applications can be made at any time up until the 31st March 2019.
http://www.rosefoundation.co.uk/
Grants for Community and School Gardening Projects (London)
Community organisations and schools in London can apply for small gardening grants awarded by
the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association (MPGA), a charity that preserves and improves
gardens, neglected sites and green public open spaces in all 33 London Boroughs. The grants can be
used for a variety of projects, including planting, equipment purchase, benches and churchyard
refurbishments; etc.
Organisations that have been awarded funding in the past include Charlton Manor School
(Greenwich) funding for planting and hand tools; Christ Church Primary School (Wandsworth) plants
and mulch for raised beds; and Queen’s Park Gardens (Westminster) grant towards planting.
There is no minimum or maximum grant level given. Each case is considered on its merits.
The application process is ongoing and there are no application deadlines.
http://www.mpga.org.uk/grants.php
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Funding for Community Projects (Harlow, Essex)
The Harlow Recreation Trust and the Harlow Education Trust distributed grants totaling almost
£50,000 in 2017 and are now inviting more organisations to apply for funding in the latest round.
Both trusts are managed by Essex Community Foundation (ECF).
The two Trusts award grants to support the development of recreational skills, knowledge and talent
for the benefit of people living in Harlow. Funding will generally be for one year, but for exceptional
projects the panel may consider awarding funds for more than one year.
Previous beneficiaries of the Trusts include:
• The Livewire Trust, which received more than £8,000 to expand free drama workshops for
young people in Harlow.
• Rainbow Services was awarded more than £5,000 from the Harlow Education Trust to
extend a recycling workshop for youngsters in Harlow, aged 14 to 16, who are at risk of
exclusion from school.
• Action for Family Carers received £6,000 from the Harlow Recreation Trust to support a club
for young carers in Harlow and Harlow Arts Council was awarded £1,500 towards the cost of
The Art of the Garden Party Arts Festival this summer.
The deadline date for sending in applications is 14 September 2018.
http://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/about/news/funding-available-for-harlow-
community-projects
Grants for Education Projects with Young People (London Boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham)
The Drapers Company manage a small grant programme on behalf of the Sir William Boreman's
Foundation. The Foundation supports work with young people aged under 25 living in the London
Boroughs of Greenwich or Lewisham.
Registered charities and educational establishments can apply to the Fund for one-off grants of up to
£5,000 to support their work. Projects funded will have an educational focus and, ideally, focus on
inclusiveness.
Applicants are requested to write to The Drapers Company outlining the following:
• The projects or activities that funds are needed for
• How the project will benefit the education of young people living in Greenwich
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or Lewisham;
• The operational/project budget
• Any other funding applied for that relates to the project
Applicants are further requested to enclose the organisations most recent annual report and
accounts.
Applications for this round should be posted to arrive no later than the 6th November 2018 to:
The Clerk to the Governors
Sir William Boreman’s Foundation
Drapers’ Hall
Throgmorton Avenue
London
EC2N 2DQ
Further information can be found on The Drapers Company website:
Useful Links:
Application Guidelines
http://www.thedrapers.co.uk/Charities/Applying-For-A-Grant/List-of-Grants/SWBF.aspx
Small Grants Community Programme (Oxford)
The Oxford City Council Small Grants Community Programme for 2018-19 offers community and
voluntary organisations the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £5,000 for projects that:
• Meet the needs of the community in Oxford City.
• Meet the needs of the grants programme prospectus which consists of a list of Themes and
Objectives that the Council would like to achieve in partnership with community and
voluntary organisations.
• Meet the basic requirements and are from organisations with a good track record in terms
of service delivery, management and compliance with basic quality standards, or from new
organisations that can demonstrate the ability to meet the standards required.
• Can demonstrate that they are financially sustainable and will not rely on Oxford City Council
as their only source of income
• Can show that they have a commitment to ensuring that their activities support the
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sustainability of local communities and the environment.
The funding priorities that Oxford City Council has chosen are based on those published in Oxford
City Council’s Corporate Plan for 2016-2020 and are:
• Meeting Housing Need
• Strong, Active Communities
• Vibrant, Sustainable Economy
• Cleaner, Greener City
The closing date for applications is the 1st March 2019.
Small grants awarded in May 2018 included:
• The Leys Community Development Initiative, £4160 towards active and healthy activities for
young women
• Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre project, £660 as a contribution towards the
2018 summer mela
• Headington Action £850 towards Headington Festival
Useful Links:
Guidance Notes and Criteria
https://www.oxford.gov.uk/info/20044/grants/279/small_community_grants
Grants for Social Action Projects with Young People (Cambridgeshire)
#iwill is a UK-wide campaign that aims to make social action part of life for as many 10 to 20-year-
olds as possible by the year 2020. Run by national charity Step Up To Serve, Cambridgeshire
Community Foundation is managing the fund with the aim of make a positive difference to young
people in communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Grants, from £1,000 to £5,000, are available for groups working with young people between the
ages of 10 and 20 years old (or 25 for young people with learning disabilities.) Funded activities can
include campaigning, fundraising and volunteering, all of which enable participants to make a
positive difference to their communities.
Applications are welcomed from Charities, CIOs, Community Interest Companies and Social
Enterprises. Applicants must demonstrate that their project will meet the following
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quality principles of great youth social action:
• Socially Impactful: A clear intended benefit to a community, cause or social problem
• Challenging: Stretching and ambitious as well as enjoyable and enabling
• Youth-led: Owned and shaped by young people's needs, ideas and decision-making
• Progressive: Sustainable, and providing links to other activities and opportunities
• Embedded: Accessible to all, well-integrated to existing pathways to become a habit for life
• Reflective: Recognising contributions as well as valuing critical reflection and learning
The programme will fund:
• Staff costs i.e. full-time staff, part time staff and other related expenses
• Development and capacity building costs to help build capacity and sustainability of
organisation e.g. staff/volunteer training, external consultancy fees
• Volunteer costs for reimbursements of expenses, e.g. telephone calls, travel and meals
• Activity costs to cover resources to facilitate a project or activity that fall outside capital,
volunteer or staffing costs, e.g. catering, insurance
The deadline to apply is the 1st November 2018.
Useful Links:
Further Information on #iwill
https://www.cambscf.org.uk/iwill.html
Funding to Protect Cultural Heritage in Conflict Affected Countries (UK)
The British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund aims to protect cultural heritage in conflict-affected
countries. The Fund is for projects (work or activity that is defined at the outset and will contribute
to achieving the outcomes of the Fund) focusing on the protection of cultural heritage at risk due to
conflict in one or more of the Fund’s target countries. Cultural heritage encompasses:
• Archaeological sites and monuments
• Collections of objects, books or documents in museums, libraries or archives
• Historic buildings
• Cultural traditions such as stories, festivals, crafts, music, dance and costumes
• Histories of people, communities, places and events
• Heritage of languages and dialects
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• People’s memories and experiences (often recorded as ‘oral history’).
The Fund is designed with UK organisations in mind, but any organisation is eligible to apply.
Eligible organisations will be working, or in the process of developing partnerships, with local partner
organisations in one or more of the Fund's current target countries within the Middle East and North
Africa (MENA) region, specifically: Afghanistan, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Iraq, Palestinian
Territories, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and Yemen.
Small Grants of under £100,000 are available for projects lasting up to two years. Small grant
applications are assessed quarterly and will achieve three outcomes: Cultural heritage protection;
training and capacity building; and advocacy and education. Small grant applications are open until
10th August 2018.
Closing Round - large grants over £100,000 and up to £300,000 for projects being delivered up to
January 2020. There is a two-stage application process, with applicants being asked to complete an
Expression of Interest Form in order to confirm eligibility, before being invited to complete an
Application Form. It is possible to apply for multi-year grants, and the maximum for any such
application will be £3m. Applications must be submitted by one lead applicant organisation with up
to eight partner organisations. The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest form for Closing
Round Grants will be 24 August 2018 and the Full Application Deadline 30th September 2018.
Useful Links:
Eligibility Criteria
Small Grants Guidance
Closing Round Grants Guidance
https://www.britishcouncil.org/arts/culture-development/cultural-protection-fund/apply
War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)
The War Memorials Trust is providing grants for the repair and conservation of free-standing war
memorials in England.
These grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. The
grants support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, and to prevent the
decay of this important part of our built heritage. Grants will normally be for up to a maximum of
75% of eligible costs, with a maximum grant of £30,000.
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The fund is open to anyone to apply; individuals or organisations, including councils.
The next closing date for applications is the 30th September 2018.
http://www.warmemorials.org/grants/
NatWest Skills and Opportunities Fund to Re-open in September (UK)
The NatWest Bank has announced that its £2 million Skills and Opportunities Fund will re-open for
applications in early September. Charities, social enterprises, community groups, state-funded
schools and colleges across the UK and Ireland will be able to apply for funding of up to £35,000 to
help people in disadvantaged communities develop create or access the skills and opportunities they
need to help themselves and skills that will enable them to get into work or start a business.
When all applications have been received and reviewed, the NatWest will publish a shortlist of
projects being considered for funding in each region. Voting will then be open to the public. The
outcome of the public vote will be taken into consideration by the regional judging panels.
Previous winners included:
• John Hampden Grammar School which received funding towards a project aimed at young
adults who are struggling to reach the required standards or have behavioural issues and
come from deprived backgrounds.
• The Women's Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre which received funding for a Women Ex-
Offenders Peer Mentoring Programme which aims to improve the life chances of women ex-
offenders through educational and volunteering opportunities.
• St. Joseph's Primary School, in Northern Ireland received funding to become the first primary
school in the UK to promote enterprise by embedding design thinking and creativity into the
whole school curriculum.
Useful Links:
Previous Winners
NatWest Skills and Opportunities Fund (Video)
http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.natwest.com/
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Professional Development Grants for Teachers (UK)
The Goldsmiths Company offers Teachers and Head Teachers with a minimum of 5 years' practical
school teaching experience the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £3,000 to enhance their
personal and professional development. The offer includes and additional maximum payment of
£2,000 to fund supply cover to the school. Grants offer teachers the opportunity to take time out
from the classroom to undertake an original project in the UK or abroad.
Grants can cover the costs such as travel, accommodation and materials. Examples of projects that
may be supported include:
• Comparisons of best practice in teaching and school administration at home or abroad
• Personal development projects e.g. creative writing, arts, science, music, languages and
coaching.
Applications are assessed on their potential to enhance a teacher's professional life and benefit
his/her students on completion.
Applications must be submitted by 30 November 2018.
Useful Links:
Download the Application Form
https://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/charity/education/grants-teachers/
Funding to Support Vulnerable Young Migrants (UK)
Not for profit organisations and private law firms that work with young migrants can apply for grants
of through the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) for Vulnerable Young Migrants.
The maximum grant available is £30,000 but, in view of the limited funding available, lower
applications are encouraged. The average grant size is around £12,000. Grants are available to
undertake strategic legal work to benefit children and young people (under the age of 25) who are
significantly disadvantaged by migration status. The fund will accept applications in any area of law
that affects:
• Vulnerable young migrants including immigration
• Asylum and asylum support
• Human rights
• Education; etc.
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The SLF only funds two kinds of strategic legal action. These are pre-litigation research and "third
party intervention" in an existing case. The maximum grant length is 12 months, and most grants are
for around six months. For information on previously funded projects please click here.
The next closing date for applications is the 7th September 2018.
Useful Links:
Funding Guidelines
http://strategiclegalfund.org.uk/
Business and Academic Partnerships: Apply for Funding (UK)
Up to £40 million of funding has been allocated to support businesses in collaborating with an
academic or research organisation and a graduate on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). The
KTP scheme enables businesses in the UK to innovate and grow by linking them with an academic or
research organisation and a graduate.
A KTP enables an academic or research organisation as a partner to a business to recruit a suitable
graduate (an Associate) to work at the company for the duration of the KTP. The business is thus
able to access new skills and the latest academic thinking to deliver a specific, strategic innovation
project. KTPs can last between 12 and 36 months, depending on the project and the needs of the
business.
The KTP 3-way partnership will consist of:
• A UK-based business of any size or a not-for-profit organisation
• An academic or research organisation i.e. university, college or research and technology
organisation in the UK
• A suitably-qualified graduate with the capability to lead a strategic business project
The KTP can be part-funded by a grant from Innovate UK with the business partner contributing to
the salary of the Associate plus the cost of a supervisor who will oversee the scheme. Contributions
will depend on the scale and length of the project and the size of the company i.e.:
• Small to medium-sized enterprises (SME), will need to contribute a third of the costs with
the average annual contribution to a project around £30,000
• Larger businesses may need to contribute half the cost with the average annual contribution
to a project around £45,000
Applications may be submitted either via a KTP Adviser who will check the feasibility of
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the idea and find the right partner or, where there is already a partnership with an academic or
research organisation, via that organisation’s KTP office.
The deadline for applications to this round is the 19th September 2018.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/knowledge-transfer-partnerships-what-they-are-and-how-to-
apply#how-to-apply
Capital Grants of up to £1,000 Available to Arts and Heritage Organisations (UK)
Small charities and not for profit organisations working in the areas of local heritage and the
performing and visual arts can currently apply for funding through the Lady Neville Charity grants
programme.
Eligible organisations can apply for capital grants of up to £1,000 (e.g., equipment, capital building
works, etc). Trustees may also consider funding towards one-off anniversary events that are not part
of core activities.
In addition, the Skinners Company supports any charitable activity which takes place in communities
where the Skinners' Company has a presence. These areas are:
• The City of London;
• Camden (particularly Kings Cross);
• Enfield; Hackney;
• Hounslow;
• West Kent (particularly Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells).
To be eligible to apply for funding the applicant must be a registered charity or not-for-profit
organisation in the UK whose total annual income is less than £100,000, and the total project cost is
less than £10,000.
The next closing date for applications is the 14th September 2018.
Useful Links:
Lady Neville Guidelines and Application Form
http://www.theskinnerscompany.org.uk/grants-and-trusts/the-lady-neville-charity/
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Funding for the Provision of Clinical Care (UK)
The Wolfson Foundation has announced that the next closing date for stage 1 applications to its
Health and Disability Grants Programme is the 5th January 2019.
Through the programme, the Wolfson Foundation, makes grants of between £15,000 - £100,000 for
new buildings, refurbishments and equipment for a range of organisations delivering excellent care
and support. The funding is focused on:
• Palliative Care and Hospices
• Older People
• Transitions and Independence.
Match funding is required for projects over £50,000. The Foundation does not provide funding for
clinical care which might be considered the proper responsibility of the National Health Service (e.g.
refurbishment of hospital wards or other facilities, or provision of surgical equipment). The
Foundation also encourage applications from all parts of the UK, especially regions that have few
alternative sources of funding.
Useful Links:
Health and Disability Online Application Questions
Apply Online
http://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/health-and-disability
Grants for Schools and Young People's Projects (Southwark)
Schools and organisations working with schools and colleges in the London Borough of Southwark
have until 16th November 2018 to apply for a grant of up to £1,000 from the Newcomen Collet
Foundation.
Priority is given to assist schools and other groups to purchase equipment for the benefit of children;
support extra curricula activities (e.g. school trips, after school clubs, holiday clubs, uniformed
organisations) for children and young people; and assist organisations which provide educational
opportunities to schools and colleges in the Borough of Southwark (e.g. visiting theatre companies
and musicians).
It is unlikely that they will provide 100% of funding so applicants should also have additional funding
options in place.
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Funding for Development Music Making Projects For Young People in Challenging Circumstances
(England)
Schools as well as other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants to fund developmental
music-making projects for children and young people in challenging circumstances as well as for
projects that support the development of the workforce, organisations and the wider music making
sector. The funding is being made available through Youth Music, England's largest children's music
charity, which provides funding for music-making projects. Youth Making's funding programme is
made up of three separate funds.
These are Fund A which offers small grants (£2,000 to £30,000) for high quality music-making
projects; Fund B offers medium-sized grants (30,001 - £150,000 per year for up to two years) for
larger programmes of work; and Fund C offers grants (£50,000 to £180,000) for strategic
programmes to help embed sustainable, inclusive music-making across a local area. In applying for
funding schools will have to justify how the activities to be funded do not duplicate Department of
Education funding.
The closing dates for applications to Fund A is 5pm on the 7th December 2018 and Fund B the 9th
November 2018. Fund C is currently closed to new applications.
Funding to Celebrate Women Gaining the Right to Vote (England)
From the 4th September 2018 until the 16th October 2018, local community groups in England will
be able to apply for grants of between £300 to £2,000 to run small-scale events and activities to
celebrate the centenary of women gaining the vote. Approximately 150 grants will be awarded over
three funding rounds during 2018. This will be the third funding round. The funding is being made
available through the Government Equalities Office Women’s Vote Centenary Grant Scheme.
Funding for Community Sports (Perth, Fife, Dundee and Angus)
Grants of up to £500 are available to sports clubs, schools, religious organisations; and Scout and
Guides groups, etc in the Lothians and Scottish Borders to run sporting activities for the benefit of
people in the local community. The funding is being made available through the Aldi Scottish Sport
Fund and applicants need to be based in the vicinity of an Aldi supermarket. In 2017 the Fund
awarded a total of £50,000 to 115 projects. The Fund operates on a regional basis in Scotland with
each region having their own deadline.
Previous projects supported include Glasgow Panthers Wheelchair Sports Club, which promotes
Rugby 7’s to disabled and able-bodied players of all ages. With the help of the Aldi Scottish Sports
Fund, the club were able to pay their hall hire fees for 10 weeks and set out a 5-year plan for the
sport in Scotland. The deadline for this funding round is the 1st October 2018.
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Skills for Londoners Capital Fund Re-opens for Applications (London)
Training organisations and Further Education Colleges in London can now apply for funding through
the Skills for Londoners Capital Fund. This is the second funding round of a £72 million grant scheme
that will run over the next four years to respond to current and future skills requirements of
employers and learners, improve quality of provision and learner satisfaction, progression and
success rates; support increased levels of apprenticeship delivery and/or progression to the highest
levels of vocational and technical study; and establish strong and innovative partnerships with
employers and local stakeholders.
Training providers and Further Education Colleges can request up to £10 million in funding. The
closing date for applications is the 1st October 2018.
First Steps Enterprise Fund Launched to Support Community Organisations (England)
Community organisations (charities and social enterprises) based in England that are looking to take
on their first loan to help them grow and become more sustainable. Funding packages of up to
£30,000 are available (90% loan and 10% grant). Particular preference is given to organisations that
work in the following areas: Older people; Health and wellbeing; Employment for young people.
This programme is open to community organisations that are based and work in England; have been
operating for at least one year; and can provide evidence of need for and benefit to their local
community. Applications can be submitted at any time.
Lloyds Bank Foundation Announces Next Funding Round for its “Invest” Programme (England &
Wales)
The Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales, which provides core funding to charities for
projects to help people break their cycle of disadvantage, has announced that its "Invest" grants
programme has re-opened for applications and will close on the 5th October 2018. “Invest" is a
flexible, long term core funding programme for charities helping disadvantaged people. Invest grants
are from £30,000 up to maximum of £100,000 for projects lasting three years, with the opportunity
for continuation funding for a further period - up to six years in total. Invest grants fund core running
costs such as rent, heating, lighting and management costs etc, as well as project delivery costs such
as salaries, recruitment, volunteer expense and training, etc.
The Foundation also runs a smaller "Enable" programme which provides grants of up to £15,000 for
up to 2 years for activities relating to organisational development such as leadership and
governance, improved systems and demonstrating outcomes. Applications to the "Enable"
programme can be made at any time.
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Grants of £50,000 Available for the Repair and Adaptation of Scotland’s Historic Buildings (Scotland)
Not-for-profit organisations and Community Councils in Scotland have until the 29th October 2018
to apply for grants of up to £50,000 to take ownership, repair and adapt historic buildings and places
for new sustainable uses. The funding is being made available through the Scottish Community
Development Grant which aims to attract more investment for the conservation and sustainable re-
use of Scotland’s architectural heritage; to inspire the start-up and growth of new community
enterprises that utilise historic buildings and places for public benefit.
Projects that are interested in this fund should discuss their potential eligibility with the Support
Officer for Scotland prior to making an application.
Funding to Help Regenerate Historic Buildings (UK)
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) which supports the conservation and regeneration of historic
buildings, has announced that the next closing date for applications to its Project Development
Grant scheme (up to £25,000) is the 29th October 2018 to be considered at the 26th March Grant
Panel meeting. Charities, not for profit companies, CICs, Parish and Town councils can apply for
funding to assist with the costs of developing and co-ordinating a project which helps to find a
sustainable use for a historic building and takes it towards the start of work on site.
The grants are intended to support project development costs only and not for on-site capital works.
The AHF also makes Project Viability Grants (PVG) of up to £5,000 to fund studies to look at potential
uses for a building and at its current condition. Applications to the Project Viability grants as well as
Project Development grants of up to £5,000 can be submitted at any time and are considered on a
quarterly basis.
Grants of up to £15,000 Available to Support Artists and Bands (England)
PRS for Music Foundation has announced that the next application deadline for the Momentum
Music Fund is 6pm on the 5th November 2018. Artists or bands at a crucial tipping point in their
careers who are showing current progression and growth can apply for a grant of £5,000-£15,000 to
significantly develop their careers over the next two years.
Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing. Applications can be
submitted by the artists themselves or those who are working on their behalf, for example, a
manager, an independent label or publisher. Priority will be given to those that have not been
funded by PRS for Music Foundation in the previous 12 months.
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Grants of £15,000 Available for Community Energy Projects (London)
Grants of up to £15,000 are available to London based community groups to support the
development stages of a wide range of community energy projects. This can include both clean
generation and energy demand reduction. Funding could be used, for example, to carry out
preliminary viability studies or develop a financial business case.
The funding is being made available through the London Community Energy Fund and wants to fund
work required to get a community energy project ready to be financed by investors. The deadline for
applications in phase one is the 2nd November 2018 at 5pm.
New Wessex Water Community Fund opens in Somerset (South West)
Wessex Water, in partnership with Somerset Community Foundation, is offering financial support to
grassroots groups that bring people together in the county. Grants of up to £1,500 are available to
organisations that build cohesion in communities, with priority given to smaller groups that work in
areas of financial deprivation or rural isolation – and/or work to raise awareness of drinking water
for healthy living or saving water.
The deadline to apply is Friday 9th November 2018. The fund is also being delivered across other
parts of the West Country by Quartet, Dorset and Wiltshire Community Foundations.
Women’s Mental Health Peer Support Programme Launched (England and Wales)
Mental Health charity Mind and Agenda, the alliance for women and girls at risk, have announced
the launch of their £1.3m women’s mental health peer support grants programme. Grants of up to
£50,000 are available to fund a broad range of voluntary, predominantly women’s sector,
organisations.
All applicants will therefore need to demonstrate a track record of delivering services and
programmes developed specifically for women facing complex social issues. The closing date for
applications is the 15th October 2018.
