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Dear Members.
This week we have 43 pages of news and views and bids, grants and funds going out
to over 3,000 people and Organizations. Thanks to our sponsor Richard at Net
Security Training who can be contacted at [email protected]
Pearson Webinar Making 20% off-the-job work; approaches to delivery, impact
and compliance Wednesday 25th September 2019, 11:00am -12:00pm
20% off-the-job training requirement continues to be a hot topic for debate. But
with the levy now in place for over two years:
How have employers implemented this requirement across different sectors and
standards?
What impact have some of these approaches had to-date and are there better
ways to implement this key requirement?
If employers had an opportunity to change this requirement, what advice would
they give to policy makers?
Join our webinar to hear our panel of employers share their experiences and
insights on challenges and approaches to delivering 20% off the job requirement.
Chaired by Rohini Bhattacharya, Director of Apprenticeships at Pearson, the
employer panel includes: Claire Lish, Director of HR, Pepper UK, Darren Avery,
Apprenticeship Lead, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Dave Bevan, Training &
Development Specialist, Blue Chip
Book your place
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• Training Provider Potential Fraud
• Hull College Group to offload one of its three
colleges
• Groundwork - 3.7m available in grants for charities
• Jamie’s jobs
• Update – fraud in the UK student visa system
• Free digital courses announced
• Sam’s Wall
• Pearson launches new portal
• Key 7 self-employed tax changes for 2019
• Sam’s wall update
this issue
• Pearson Webinar- Making 20% off-the-job work
• Grants of Up to £100,000 Available for Cyber
Skills Training (England)
• Pearson FUNCTIONAL SKILLS SURVEY
• New review into how DfE monitors college
finances and financial management
• New amendment to the Technical and Further
Education Bill
• Sam’s Wall
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The UK Government has launched the third round of funding through the Cyber Skills Immediate
Impact Fund (CSIIF). Through the CSIIF Training providers and charities in England can apply for
grants of up to £100,000 to work with employers to increase the diversity and numbers of those
working in the UK’s cyber security sector.
The CSIIF already provides funding to a number of training programmes targeting groups
underrepresented in the cyber security sector. A number of previously funded initiatives have
developed new and inventive ways of reaching a wider range of candidates and offer flexible
learning opportunities to fit different lifestyles.
This is one of a range of initiatives designed in support of the National Cyber Security Strategy aim of
developing a sustainable supply of home-grown cyber security talent in the UK. Questions about the
CSIIF, should be emailed to [email protected]
The deadline for applications is the 27th September 2019.
Application Form
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-immediate-impact-fund
Pearson FUNCTIONAL SKILLS SURVEY
With the reformed Functional Skills qualifications due to start teaching on the 1st September,
Pearson would like to take this opportunity to ask a few questions about which qualifications your
learners will sit. Please would you complete this short questionaire:
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Tutor Assesor Trainer Highly organised and dedicated individual holding a L4 Certificate in Leading
the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (Lead IQA) and L3 NVQ
Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. Extensive work experience in Education
Management and Professional Training including; designing and delivering high quality training and
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education in line with statutory requirements, creating and conducting regular standardisation and
supervision meetings with assessors. Implemented new processes and procedures using various
databases to ensure smooth running of office and cut down on manual input, therefore saving time.
Delivering the Traineeship. Supporting candidates with job search techniques and CV writing.
Delivering AIG and employability services to clients affected by a wide range of disabilities. Essex and
east London Part Time email me for CV
The Government today announced Dame Mary Ney will lead a review into the way the
Department for Education monitors college finances and financial management.
In May the then Skills Minister, Anne Milton, told Association of College conference delegates that
there would be an “external review to look at the systems within the DfE, so that problems with
financial management are identified at the earliest possible stage.” Milton said at the time that: “I
want to be able to show Treasury that every penny put into further education is spent wisely.”
The announcement today comes less than a month after the National Audit Office said they were
also preparing to launch a value for money review on the management of colleges’ financial
sustainability, as reported by FE Week.
Dame Mary Ney, according to the Government, has “been appointed to conduct the review given
her extensive experience in local government, serving as Chief Executive of the Royal Borough of
Greenwich and a government appointed commissioner to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough
Council.” https://feweek.co.uk/2019/08/30/meet-the-governments-college-finance-tsar-who-like-
the-nao-will-review-esfa-and-fe-commissioner-monitoring/
Peers have passed an amendment to the Technical and Further Education Bill, which would extend
child benefit and financial support available to higher education students to make it accessible to
apprentices.
The amendment – passed this week at reporting stage – is designed to ensure that any person taking
an apprenticeship can apply to qualify for child benefit or access a one-off bursary of £2,000 for care
leavers.
It was moved this week by Lord Watson and Lord Hunt, opposition education spokesmen, during the
House of Lords reporting stage on the bill, which still needs to go back to the House of Commons for
third reading approval.
The peer insisted during the debate that if the government’s target of three million new
apprenticeship starts by 2020 is to be reached “it cannot be in anyone’s interest for doors to be
closed to young people keen to embark on an apprenticeship”.
He added: “In some circumstances, parents may prevent young people taking up apprenticeships
because the economic consequences for the family of loss of benefit payments in various forms
could be considerable.”
This comes after the Liberal Democrats’ House of Lords education spokesperson Lord Storey tabled
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an amendment to the bill to protect future learners from being left with huge debts but no
qualifications – a key aim of FE Week’s #SaveOurAdultEducation campaign.
https://feweek.co.uk/2017/03/29/lords-amendment-to-extend-child-benefit-entitlement-for-
apprentices/
Welcome to Sam’s Wall, so we’ve reached September and I can’t believe how quickly the year has
gone!!
The children are going back to school and there’s a new influx of students starting at universities
up and down the country.
Let’s get into some news of events coming up (and a quick reminder from last week due to the
importance of it).
Last week I mentioned that a friend of mine Carol Ann Whitehead who does much by way of
campaigning for women’s and racial equality had been nominated for the Northern Power Women
List 2020, she’s constantly holding incredible events across Manchester supporting gender and racial
equality and one event I highlighted which is coming up in September helps to raise money for The
Pankhurst Trust, The Pankhurst Trust Charity provides support for women and children and those
who are in poverty, raising awareness on domestic violence, it also runs a museum of women’s
suffrage, providing space for social engagement. I’m looking forward to attending the following
event and was asked to mention it again, the more support and exposure it gets the better!
Here’s a quick reminder about who Carol is and the event that’s coming up:
Carol is co-founder of the global Ada Lovelace Wikieditathon at the Pankhurst Centre in Manchester,
Director at The Zebra Partnership (Campaign, Events & Publishing Specialist), Women's Rights,
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Campaigner, 50:50 Parliament Ambassador, United Nations SDG
Advocate for The People’s Hub, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts., Guest Lecturer at The University
of Manchester, Event Management Consultant for FiLiA and Director Of External Relations for The
Peoples Hub UN.
The event takes place at the Chancellors Hotel Manchester, University of Manchester at 3.30pm,
Friday 20th September 2019.
Championing SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 10 (Reduce Inequalities) The Zebra Partnership and
The Peoples Hub hosted by Chancellors Hotel Manchester will join the international mobilisation
around the 4th anniversary of the Sustainable Development Goals.
This will help to amplify, connect and map SDG actions and send a strong message that people, and
organisations everywhere are helping to make the SDGs a reality and that they need leaders to stand
behind their commitment to the goals.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pankhurst-afternoon-tea-tickets-
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Global Wikieditathon Here’s an annual event I’m looking forward to again this year which Carol Ann
Whitehead and Susan Dolan run, it sees hubs worldwide joining forces for a communal updating of
Wikipedia entries on subjects related to women and diversity in science, technology, art, business
and more. London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Milton Keynes and Stockport in the UK to New
Zealand, Germany, New Mexico and Dubai.
Carol Ann’s company, The Zebra Partnership joined forces with a variety of organisations to host a
communal wiki update on ADA Lovelace Day last October 2018 to improve the coverage of women
and diversity on Wikipedia. The Pankhurst Centre kindly agreed to be the Zebra Hub on 9th October
2018. Ada was a woman of STEM who was written out of history. Wikipedia is the first to admit that
they have some huge gender and diversity gaps. In 2011 only 10% of wiki contributors were female
and in 2018 only 17% of entries are about women. Watch the history pin and read the article from
last year:
https://www.historypin.org/…/53.463164,-2.228519,5…/paging/1
Carol Ann supported the first United Nations Youth Association Wikieditathon in Denmark for
International Women’s Day 2019. For 2019 they have a London Hub at the ADA, National College
for Digital Skills. Google Expert and The People’s Hub Founder and Ethical Director Susan Dolan and
Carol Ann Whitehead FRSA is co-Founder of Wiki Women In Red and the event will be run with
Global Wiki Equality Advocate Roger Bamkin and Information and knowledge expert Dr Marianne
Bamkin.
Book your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-wikieditathon-2019-manchester-and-
london-2019-zebra-hub-hq-the-tickets-
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The event is free however a donation to the amazing work the Pankhurst Trust does will
be greatly appreciated https://www.pankhursttrust.org/ “What price would you put on
equality?” Gail Heath, CEO, The Pankhurst Trust That’s all from me! See you next week, I hope
you have a fabulous and positive week ahead! Sam
Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: Temporary Active Recovery Co-ordinator
with Humankind [Leeds], Membership and Projects Officer with The Howard League for Penal
Reform [London], Family Support Worker with Jigsaw Visitors’ Centre[Leeds], Diversion Worker
with Changing Lives [Newcastle upon Tyne], Women’s Support Centre Manager with Women in
Prison [Woking], Administrator with Shelter [HMP Forest Bank], Lecturer in English with Weston
College Offender Learning [HMP Bristol], Criminal Justice Worker with Kaleidoscope
Project [Llanelli], Trusts and Statutory Income Manager with Leap – Confronting Conflict [London],
Recovery Support Housing Worker with Changing Lives [Sunderland], Trustee at Prisoners’ Advice
Service [London], Head of Finance and Operations with Switchback [London], Education Policy and
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Campaigns Officer with The Traveller Movement [London]. For more information about these
vacancies, and many more, click here
https://www.clinks.org/vacancies?utm_source=Light%20Lunch&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaig
n=lightlunch599
The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a call for evidence for
views on the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The Act included prisons,
probation providers and young offender institutions as specified public authorities subject to the
duty to refer. Clinks will send criminal justice specific information to Homeless Link to inform its
response to this consultation. We’re looking for information or case study examples about the
impact of the Act, including: the experience of people approaching local authorities for help; what
elements of the act are working well and what might need adjustment; and how the implementation
of the Act has been resourced. Please send these to Nicola Drinkwater
[email protected] by Monday 23rd September.
Organisations working in Berkshire can apply for a Berkshire Community Foundation Grant. Not
for profit organisations, voluntary or community groups, social enterprise/CICs or registered
charities may apply. There are several funding streams available with varied grant sizes,
requirements and deadlines. Find out more and apply here
http://www.berkshirecf.org/grants/
Tip of the week I: A two-course meal for two at Chiquito. Up to 54% off. Details
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/chiquito-9
Tip of the week 2: Take part in The Colour Run in London and Manchester. Up to 25% off. Details
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/gl-the-color-run-113
Tip of the week 3: See Dinosaur World Live at Wembley Park Theatre. Up to 27% off. Details
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/gl-dinosaur-world-live-4
All from me Steve and from all the team have a great week and keep training
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Bids, Grants & Funds
Sculpture in the City (Education and Community Outreach Programme) City of London Corporation The City of London Corporation (the City) invites Tenders for the provision of the Sculpture in the City (Education & Community Outreach Programme Services) Contract. The scope for this contract is for a consultancy service to develop and implement an education and community outreach programme which offers exciting opportunities for young people to engage with Sculpture in the City, and creatively respond to its public spaces, sculptures and architecture. The duration of the contract is 1 year, subject to the right of the Authority (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 1 year. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 2 years. The estimated budget for this contract is £120,000 (i.e. £60,000 per annum) over the full contract term (2 years). http://www.capitalesourcing.com/
Deadline: 20/09/2019
Operational Training Animal Rescue and Heavy Rescue
Royal Berkshire Fire Authority This Tender documents sets out the statement of requirements for the provision of Operational Animal Rescue/Heavy Rescue and Related Training for the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. The Authority shall evaluate the Tenders in accordance with the approach to evaluation described in this document to award the contract(s) to the Bidder(s) providing the most economically advantageous tender (i.e. the Preferred Bidder). As part of our collaborative programme, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority of Stocklake, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1BD and the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service section of Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND, are named in this Tender so they have an option to join this contract on the same Terms and Conditions on their written request to do so. Our workforce development is an integral part of the strategic planning process for RBFA to ensure that our staff are suitably trained and developed for their roles. The majority of our staff work in operational roles and we provide a full range of courses, including working at height, fire compartment behaviour, fire investigation, blue light and specialist vehicle driver training, hazardous materials, building regulations, incident command and management qualifications, together with specialist training for roles such as water and animal rescue. The Authority is committed to enabling the people of the Thames Valley to be able to lead safe and
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fulfilling lives. The reactive, responsive and proactive work carried out by the service to prevent fires and respond to emergencies requires world class training tuition and the application of that training. The Authority has its own training centre with capability to undertake some essential training however there are a number of key training courses where we rely on specialist training providers to deliver. https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29919&B=BLUELIGHT Deadline: 27/09/2019
Taxi Driver Safeguard Training
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Southampton City Council wish to appoint a contractor to undertake safeguarding training for taxi drivers, as detailed within the Invitation to quote document. https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/ Deadline:13/09/2019 Supply of Careers Advice and Guidance Services UNIVERSITY OF DERBY UoD is inviting tenders for the supply of personalised careers advice and guidance and career
coaching in target schools and sixth forms across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to inspire young
people and support applications to higher education in (up to) 25 DANCOP schools per academic
year.
In those (up to) 25 institutions, the provider must deliver 10 days of careers guidance and coaching
to target DANCOP learners. These learners will also receive support directly from the organisation to
support progression to Higher Education. The activities will primarily be delivered on-site at the
schools.
The selected third party provider must have a proven track record in delivering career guidance and
career coaching programmes with learners in schools across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. They
must have be able to provide level 6/7 qualified career guidance practitioners to deliver the
programme.
Careers sessions could be delivered as small group sessions or individual 1:1 sessions.
The following are within scope of this procurement:
• Execution and delivery of the Careers Guidance Services
• Knowledge, training and skills transfer as required
• Ongoing support service
• Account management including attendance at review meetings and provision of management and
reporting information
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• Future development opportunities within the scope of this tender to allow the University to take
advantage ofany developments in this area of work which may assist in improving operational
performance.
The selected third party provider must have a proven track record in delivering career guidance and
career coaching programmes with learners in schools across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. They
must have be able to provide level 6/7 qualified career guidance practitioners to deliver the
programme.
https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/ Deadline: 01/10/2019
ELPF 2019/20
Essex County Council
Education and training services. ECC has allocated funding to the Essex Learning Partnership Fund
(ELPF) to deliver training which support its strategic aims. This funding draws on ECC's Adult
Education Budget funding allocation from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). There is a
maximum of £101,000 available. The maximum funding that organisations may bid for is £50,500.
Projects must deliver a minimum of 250 enrolments.
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Chelmsford:-0779A-ELPF-2019/20/9TK2P2QGDM Deadline: 20/09/2019
£100 Million National Lottery Climate Action Fund Launched (UK)
The National Lottery Community Fund has launched a new £100 million Climate Action Fund that will
enable people and communities to take the lead in tackling the climate emergency.
The new fund will build a network of people and communities, well-placed to drive change within,
between and beyond their community.
Whilst the types of activities will differ from place to place it is expected that all funded projects will
have one thing in common: the ability to deliver high impact community-led climate action. This
includes in areas such as sustainable energy, sustainable transport, consumption, food and
protecting and regenerating spaces and habitats.
The National Lottery Community Fund is also exploring ways to support the wider sector and its
grantees to help them mitigate their impact on the climate, for example via its Climate Action Top-
up scheme – which will soon be piloted in Wales.
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https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/press-releases/2019-07-18/100million-national-
lottery-climate-action-fund-launched-for-communities-across-the-uk
£3 Million Available for Developing Components for Smart Energy Systems (UK)
UK businesses and researchers can apply for a share of up to £3 million to support projects to
develop important technology components that improve the efficiency of local energy systems. The
funding is available through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund’s Prospering from the Energy
Revolution Challenge.
The competition aims to fund projects that investigate innovative components that would improve
the efficiency of local energy systems.
Areas supported could include:
• applications for monitoring gas and electricity hardware and software
• improving integration between local and national electricity networks and markets
• optimisation of generation in real time across many sites, operators and aggregators
• improving efficiency of heat networks
• heating and cold storage, especially inter-seasonal
• optimising the coupling of electricity, heat and transport
Funding is available for feasibility studies and for larger research and development projects.
The deadline for applications is at midday on 9 October 2019.
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https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/397/overview#summary
Grants to Support Children’s Health and Education (UK and Ireland)
The next deadline to apply to the DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme is the 8th
October 2019. The Foundation distributes a total of around £200,000 per quarter.
Grants of up to £30,000 are available per year for up to two years to registered charities for projects
that improve education and health for young people in three key areas:
• Children and young people with disabilities
• Children and young people who are sick in hospital
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• Children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care)
The Foundation is a small charity and generally will not make awards of over £30,000 (per year).
Funding can be requested for one-off projects or for up to 2 years work.
Applications from schools and hospitals are welcomed as long as they are made through an
appropriate registered charity.
If favoured, grant applications for up to £5,000 can be approved by the Director, up to £10,000 can
be approved by the Grants Committee, and applications for more than £10,000 are recommended to
the Trustees for final approval.
Additional Information:
Application Guidelines
Previous Grants Awarded
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https://dmthomasfoundation.org/what-we-do/grants/dmtf-central-grants/
Funding to Enhance the Quality of Life for People in Need (UK)
Registered charities, Hospices and state schools catering wholly for students with additional needs,
can apply for grants to support their work that enhances the quality of life for people in need,
specifically the mentally and physically disabled. Priority is given to small and medium size charities
making a significant impact in their community and who may lack the time and resources to be able
to focus on their fundraising.
The Edward Gostling Foundation's grants are awarded to projects that have a significant impact
across one or more of four life “themes” and priority is given to organisations that clearly
demonstrate this within their application for grant funding, these are: Health and Wellbeing;
Independent Living at Home; Respite; and Transition.
Grants can support:
• Modifications to homes, state schools (wholly for students with additional needs), hospices
etc
• The provision of specialist equipment such as the provision of specialised wheelchairs, other
mobility aids and equipment including medical equipment to assist independent living
• Financial assistance towards the cost of short-term respite breaks at a registered respite
centre.
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Grants are awarded through two programmes:
• A fast-track Small Grants Programme for applications under £5,000
• A Large Grants Programme for applications of £5,000 or over.
There are no application deadlines; applications can be submitted at any time.
Useful Links:
FAQs
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https://www.edwardgostlingfoundation.org.uk/
Grants to Cover Running Costs for Small Charities (UK)
The Marsh Christian Trust was founded in 1981 with the sum of £75,000 by its current Chairman, Mr
Brian Marsh OBE. His aim was to create a sustainable way to give something back to society by
supporting organisations and people who are making a difference.
The Trust supports around 300 charities every year and focuses on providing funding which could
help small organisations pay for various running costs, such as volunteer expenses, training days,
equipment maintenance and other core outgoings. The Trust aims to build long-standing
relationships with successful applicants and, subject to an annual review, continue its support over
time.
Applicants must be a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. This does not include Community Interest Companies (CICs).
Charities will be working in the areas of:
• Arts and heritage
• Social welfare
• Environmental causes and animal welfare
• Education and training
• Healthcare
Charities must have been established for more than one financial year and able to provide a full set
of their most recent Annual Report and Accounts, or the equivalent financial information if their
annual income is under £25,000.
Grants are unrestricted and range from £300 to £2,000 with new applications at the lower end of
this scale.
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Applications are considered on the basis of the organisation’s financial position, performance against
charitable aims and objectives and the ratio of voluntary income against fundraising expenses.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
Examples of the support given include:
• Core costs for Compaid, a digital skills centre in Kent that supports people with disabilities
and sensory impairments
• Glassdoor, an organisation that offers shelter to the homeless in London.
More information on the Trust and projects supported can be found in the Annual Review 2017-18
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https://www.marshchristiantrust.org/grants/
Greenhall Community Fund to Re-open for Applications (UK)
The next round of funding from the Greenhall Community Fund will re-open for applications on 1st
September 2019.
The objectives of the fund are to improve lives: among the sick, the elderly, the disabled and the
disadvantaged particularly in the UK. Overseas project are also supported provided that the
applicant charity is registered in the UK. Only the first 100 applications received will be forwarded to
the trustee board for consideration and they will meet in November 2019 to allocate the funds.
The grants of £1,000 to £10,000 are only available to UK registered charities. Preference will be
given to applications for specific projects rather than to supplement funds used for general
purposes. In this funding round grants will be awarded to charities with a turnover of £250,000 or
less.
Useful Links:
Frequently Asked Questions
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https://greenhallfoundation.org/
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Funding to Mark the International Year of the Periodic Table (UK)
The Royal Society for Chemistry is making grants of up to £1,000 available to its Network Members
to run a project for the International Year of the Periodic Table in 2019. To be eligible, applicants
should demonstrate:
• that the project supports the celebration of the International Year of Periodic Table
• that the project has a significant aspect which is related to the chemical sciences
• that the project has a clearly identified target audience
• that the intended impact on the audience has been defined
• that projects are planned to take place during 2019, the International Year of the Periodic
Table
Funding is open all year round and will considered at three checkpoints in the year with the next
deadline for applications being the 14th October 2019. There are limited funds available and
applications will be considered until all funds have been allocated.
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http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/PGPET/
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
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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 and medium-sized enterprises contribute around £35,000 per year, about one-third of
the project costs
• Large businesses contribute around £55,000 per year, or half of the project costs
Applications may be submitted either via a KTP Adviser who will check the feasibility of 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 2nd October 2019.
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Centre for Social Justice Awards 2020 (UK)
Charities, grassroots organisations and social enterprises tackling social issues at the local level are
invited to apply for the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards 2020.
The annual CSJ Awards programme recognises local groups that address a range of entrenched social
issues.
This year's categories are:
• Maxi Richards Addiction Award
• The Family Award
• The Work Award
• The Education Award
• The Criminal Justice Award
• The Financial Inclusion Award
Six winners will receive cash prizes of £10,000 to scale their impact and puts them in the spotlight
for senior politicians, philanthropists and business and charity leaders to be inspired by and learn
from.
The closing date for entries is the 7th October 2019.
Useful Links:
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Seafood Innovation Fund Opens for Applications (UK)
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a new £10 million research and
development fund to encourage innovation in the UK fishing and seafood industries.
The Seafood Innovation Fund will provide grants to foster, encourage and financially support
innovative technologies and methods to support more sustainable and productive fisheries and
seafood production.
There are two options for applicants: smaller feasibility studies, or larger full R&D projects.
Feasibility studies are designed to test new ideas (proof of concept) and can be up to a maximum
£50,000 over 3 months in duration.
• Full R&D projects are for more developed ideas that can be delivered in up to a maximum of
£250,000 over 18 months.
• Feasibility studies will be expected to apply for full R&D funding if a successful outcome is
delivered at the end of the feasibility stage
The focus will be on supporting projects that deliver longer-term, cutting-edge innovation in all areas
of the seafood sector from catch techniques and fish feed to the management of fisheries.
Applications for collaborative projects that include both seafood sector organisations and
technology businesses are encouraged.
The closing date for applications is noon on the 12th September 2019.
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Funding Available to Support Schools Facing Unexpected or Imminent Failure (England)
Teaching schools, national support schools and multi-academy trusts can apply for funding through
the Emergency School Improvement fund to support schools facing unexpected or imminent failure.
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This can include primary schools; secondary schools; middle schools; all-through schools; alternative
provision and special academies; maintained schools; and pupil referral units.
Applications can be made for short-term support while a longer-term sustainable solution is
developed, for example through the support of a new academy sponsor. Applications can also be
made for longer-term whole school support where no other sustainable solution can be found to
address the school failure.
Schools or academy trusts seeking support through the emergency school improvement fund,
should contact the relevant local authority or regional schools commissioner. If they agree that
support through the emergency school improvement fund is necessary, they will agree which
teaching schools, national support school or multi-academy trust should lead that support and
submit an emergency funding application on their behalf.
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£33.5 Million to Support Schools to Improve (England)
A new £17 million Trust Capacity Fund will be launched in September to encourage high-performing
academy trusts to provide assistance to schools that are most in need of school improvement. The
funding will be available until the end of the financial year.
The Fund will also be available to:
• Provide high-potential academy trusts, who have emerging capacity to improve other
schools, with funding to meet challenges associated with taking on more schools in different
contexts as they develop, deploy school improvement support quickly across a trust, and
support collaboration between schools.
• Support smaller academy trusts that wish to merge into existing or new academy trusts,
creating new clusters of schools.
In addition, the Government is setting out more details on a new package of support, worth an
estimated £16.5million, to support 2,400 underperforming schools to improve their leadership. Up
to £16,000 in support, will be available to schools with two consecutive ‘requires improvement’
judgements from Ofsted, to help them improve in a sustainable way.
The Department will be contacting schools throughout the 2019/20 academic year to offer this
support package.
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Funding to Increase the Recycle Rates for Non-Household Municipal Waste (England)
Environmental Charity WRAP has announced that grants of between £25,000 to £170,000 are
available to increase recycling rate for non-household municipal business waste (NHM) which is
generated by sectors such as hospitality and food service, education, health, transport, retail,
wholesale and offices.
A total of £1million capital funding is available to organisations that either collect or facilitate
collection of this waste to:
• Provide new or improved recycling services/operations.
• Provide new infrastructure and better access to services targeting/benefiting Small and
Medium Business Enterprises (SMEs).
Project proposals will need to demonstrate a level of innovation that goes beyond the current
industry norm and offer effective communication approaches to guide and support SMEs who are
signing up to the new services.
For example, project proposals could include:
• Alterations to Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs) to provide new or increased capacity for
NHM waste materials
• Alterations to existing site or new bring sites allowing NHM waste
• Dedicated micro bring sites located on the likes of business parks
The closing date for applications is the 4th September 2019.
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Funding Available to Councils to Help them Meet their Local Housing Needs (England)
Local Authorities in England can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to help them meet their local
housing need. The funding which is being made available through the Local Government
Association’s Housing Advisers Programme 2019/20 is available to councils to help the them
procure the provision of bespoke expert support to transform the delivery of homes and places, the
quality and security of existing homes, and/or to prevent and reduce homelessness.
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The programme will fund ambitious projects seeking to improve outcomes. This might involve
looking at:
• strategy
• service design
• delivery operations
• workforce
• partnership.
The projects might focus on opportunities to:
• meet housing and wider support needs of low-income families
• refresh homelessness services and partnerships to focus on prevention
• sustainably provide temporary accommodation
• meet needs of groups at risk of homelessness to prevent it happening
• support improvements in the private rented sector
• improve the quality of existing housing
• reform the end to end planning process and the relations hip with developers
• achieve fair returns to communities from planning gain
• proactively enable the development of the types of homes
• directly build homes of the right mix of products, tenures and techniques
• empower council housing tenants.
The deadline for submission of your expression of interest is 5.00 pm on 19 September 2019.
The Housing Advisers programme is now open for expressions of interest. Please email
[email protected] to request a form.
Useful Links:
Housing Advisers Programme 2019/20 - Prospectus
Housing Advisers Programme case studies
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Grant Programme Now Open for Projects Benefiting Clarion Housing Group Residents (England –
Various Locations)
Not for profit organisations such as constituted community groups, registered charities, companies
limited by guarantee, PTA or Friends of School groups, social enterprises or Community Interest
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Companies working primarily for the benefit of Clarion Housing Group residents have until noon on
13th September 2019 to apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 for projects supporting
residents, delivering local initiatives and improving neighbourhoods.
Clarion Housing Group is the largest housing association in Europe, with 125,000 properties across
more than 170 local authorities in England.
The funding is available to eligible groups with an annual income of less than £500,000 where
projects can be completed within 12 months.
The funding is available for projects that:
• encourage community engagement and cohesion
• promote health and wellbeing
• engage young people or older people in positive activities
• improve spaces, places and estate regeneration
• reduce social isolation
• improve access to training and educational activities
• support work and activities in our community centres
• find new ways of reaching Clarion Housing residents and the wider community.
For help, or to find out how to best engage residents, please email the Clarion Futures Communities
Team.
Useful Links:
Application Guidance
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communities/grants/community-grants/
Grants to Encourage Sustainable Travel (Scotland)
Grants of between £5000 and £50,000 are available through the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places
(SCSP) Open Fund to encourage people in Scotland to walk and cycle or to use sustainable travel
choices, including buses, trams, trains and car share clubs for longer journeys. The Fund is available
to support public, third and community sector organisations that want to changes people's everyday
travel behaviour and aims to help cut Scotland's carbon emissions and improve our air quality. It also
aims to reverse the trend towards sedentary lifestyles and will tackle health inequalities.
Funded activities could include, but are not limited to:
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• Producing local maps showing walkable routes
• Holding car-free days
• Taking part in active travel challenges
• Organising led walks
• Providing information on pedestrian and cycle friendly routes
• Activities that support sustainable travel to clubs, societies and gatherings
• Making walking and cycling routes more attractive and friendly
• Community-based active travel information hubs
• Car-sharing and car clubs
• Improvements to Bus services
• Incentives for travelling by public transport
• Improving health conditions through active travel
• Sustainable travel festivals
• Feasibility studies
Grants need to be match funded.
The funding is being made available through the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) Open Fund
and expression of interest can be submitted at any time.
Grants awarded previously include:
Gaydio (Glasgow) - £10,000
Travel Smart in Glasgow: Radio broadcast and mini-activities campaign targeted at LGBT people to
encourage uptake of walking, cycling (including e-bikes) and public transport for everyday journeys.
Incentivised through a travel miles bank and encouraging listeners to build up travel miles through
active and sustainable modes.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Countryside Trust (The Trossachs) - £30,000
Trossachs Rural eBike Demo (TRED): Phase one of a bike share demonstration within the National
Park to encourage the use of e-bikes for active travel in rural areas and reduce transport poverty.
Employment of a project officer to raise awareness, collate baseline information and change
attitudes around the use of e-bikes for everyday journeys.
Scottish Borders Council (Scottish Borders) - £25,000
Borders Buses Web App: Working in partnership with Borders Buses to develop a real time and
travel planning website app to encourage more public transport use for the over 60’s population
throughout the Scottish Borders. Real time option designed to take away uncertainty of whether a
bus is on route and provide more confidence to some reluctant users.
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Paths for All also offer Our Community Active Travel Grants of up to £3,000 that are available to
communities for small
capital improvements that:
• Promote and signpost active travel routes;
• Improve and develop routes that will make it easier to walk and cycle when making short
everyday journeys;
• Maintain active travel routes and ensuring that they are accessible.
Useful Links:
Grant Guidance
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https://www.pathsforall.org.uk/open-fund
Grants of up to £3,000 Available to Improve Cycle Facilities within Secondary Schools (Scotland)
Cycling Scotland has announced that its Cycling Friendly Secondary Schools Development Fund will
re-open for applications in August 2019. The fund will be open to applications from Secondary
Schools in Scotland who can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to improve their cycling facilities and
opportunities for pupils and staff to travel to school by bike.
Previous projects funded include bike maintenance equipment and training (SCQF qualifications
available), bike recycling and providing bikes where there is a need, usually in areas of deprivation or
remote locations with wide catchments.
Please contact [email protected] to express your interest.
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Grants for Climate Action Projects (Scotland)
The Scottish Government has announced that community groups can apply for grants through the
Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) to tackle climate change by running projects that reduce local carbon
emissions. CCF Development Grants are available in 2019/20 to help Scottish community-led
organisations to scope out a potential climate action project.
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Grants of up to £500 (per organisation) can be used to:
• Enable community-led organisations to develop ideas for a climate change action project
which would support low-carbon behaviour changes, increase climate literacy and reduce
carbon emissions.
• Assist in progressing to a full CCF Grant application or similar activities for another funder.
• Organise a community consultation event and survey work.
• Engage a consultant or advisor to support project development.
• Cover expenses associated with visit(s) to other projects/organisations within Scotland
(flights excluded)
• Develop a low-carbon project idea
• Host an event using the Scottish Government's Climate Conversation toolkit.
Eligible applicants will be Scottish based, legally constituted, community-led organisations who
operate on a not-for-profit basis, or a trading company wholly owned by a not-for-profit
organisation.
Applicant organisations must not currently in receipt of a full CCF Grant Award. Organisations that
received a CCF Development Grant previously can apply but their proposal must be substantially
different from the previously funded grant.
The next application deadline is the 16th August 2019.
Useful Links:
Terms and Conditions of the Grant
Application Form
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fund/applying-for-ccf-funding/development-grants/
Funding Available to Enable Young Scots to Reach Their Potential (Scotland)
Third Sector organisations including voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, housing
associations, sports organisations, co-operatives and charities; etc can apply for grants of between
£10,000 and £100,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund - Young Start programme for
projects that help young people aged between 8 and 24 overcome barriers and to realise their
ambition and potential.
Projects should relate to at least one of the following;
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children and young people have better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
children and young people have better connections with the wider community
children and young people get access to new skills and training opportunities which will help them to
get a new job or start a business.
The type of project costs that can be funded include:
• staff
• activity costs
• training
• volunteer expenses
• equipment
• premises costs
• evaluation
• overheads
• minor building refurbishment or landscaping work as part of your overall activity
Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Funding of up to £500 for Community Sports Projects (Perth, Fife, Dundee & Angus)
The Aldi Scottish Sport Fund awards grants of up to £500 to eligible sports focused community
groups 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. This call is for organisations in the Perth, Fife, Dundee and Angus region of Scotland.
Organisations supported will be:
• Local community focused sports focused clubs
• Registered community amateur sports clubs
• A school or educational organisation
• A religious organisation
• A Scout of Guide group
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• A charitable service fund of the Armed Forces
• A Registered Community Interest Company
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.
• Special Olympics Grampian Area Ski Group, which provides weekly ski instruction to athletes
with learning disabilities. The club used their Aldi Scottish Sports Fund contribution to
subsidise travel costs for the yearly regional skiing competition in Birmingham.
The deadline for this funding round is the 26th August 2019.
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FAQs
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Small Grants for Community Sports (Wales)
The Sport Wales Community Chest Scheme awards grants of up to £1,500 in any 12 months towards
community sports and physical recreation projects.
Any group that holds an account e.g. Bank, Building Society or Credit Union account in the name of
the organisation can apply including: Sports Clubs or Associations; Youth Clubs and Community
Groups. Sport Wales also recommends that applicants be affiliated to their National Governing Body
of Sport.
Projects supported will deliver increased participation and improve standards with grants covering,
for example:
• Additional equipment to support growth in membership or increasing standards
• Coach education and volunteer development
• Initial facility hire and instructor costs for new sessions i.e. up to 20 weeks or sessions
Projects previously funded include:
• Diva Sport – Start-Up help for this female focused, family-friendly fitness venture
• Cardiff Dragons FC – Funding for volunteer training for this LGB&T football club
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• Ruthin Tri-Stars - Funding to support the development and qualification of their coaches
Apply anytime through the online portal.
Useful Links:
Guidance Notes
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Funding Available to Address Local Health Needs (Northern Ireland)
The Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) has announced that grants are available
to promote and support local communities to work in partnership with community pharmacists.
The funding which is being made available through the Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP)
aims to promote and support local communities to work in partnership with community pharmacists
to address identified local health and social wellbeing needs.
Projects could for example focus on addressing a wide range of health and social wellbeing needs in
villages or in urban housing estates. The funding is available to pharmacists who have commitment
and support from a pharmacy contractor or a constituted community group or voluntary
organisation. Statutory organisations e.g. HSS Trusts, Councils etc cannot apply but can support
applications and be involved in developing projects.
Two levels of funding are available:
• Level 1 funding (up to £2,500 for projects lasting up to 6 months)
• Level 2 funding (up to £10,000 for projects lasting up to 1 year).
The closing date for Level 1 applications is the 3rd October 2019. The next closing date for Level 2
applications is the 7th November 2019.
Useful Links:
BCPP Leaflet
Projects
FAQs
Level 1 Guidance Notes
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Funding for Local Employment and Training Projects (North East)
Third sector and small organisations in Tees Valley are invited to apply to a new £2.7 million grants
programme aimed at improving employment and social inclusion.
The Tees Valley Community Grants Programme offers grants of between £10,000 and £20,000 to run
projects, which must support unemployed or inactive people aged 16 and above to enable them to
progress towards employment, education or training.
Applications are accessed on a monthly basis until the 30th October 2020.
Useful Links:
Application Guidance
Eligibility Form
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https://www.hartlepool.gov.uk/esf-community-grants
Hadrian Trust (North East of England)
The next closing date for applications to the Hadrian Trust is 3rd October 2019. This small Charitable
Trust aims to improve the lives of people living and working in the North East of England by
awarding grants on a quarterly basis to charities and groups working for the benefit of people and
the environment. Grants are allocated to charities and groups working across Tyne and Wear,
Northumberland and Durham, including Hartlepool. Applications are considered for running costs,
project costs, part salaries and basic equipment.
The Trust mainly makes grants for projects working in the fields of social welfare; youth; disability;
the elderly; women; ethnic minorities; education; arts; and the environment.
In 2018, the Trust awarded 198 grants totalling £208,500 across all its areas of interest with the
minimum grant being £500 and the maximum £2,000.
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Grants can cover running costs, project costs, part salaries and basic equipment.
Detailed application notes can be found on the ‘How to Apply’ page of the website.
The next closing date for applications is the 3rd October 2019.
Apply online or by post.
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Grants Available to Tackle Loneliness and Social Isolation (London)
Team London has announced that grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 are available to small
charities and voluntary organisations that help Londoners who are experiencing loneliness and social
isolation. These Londoners are sometimes referred through social prescribing to small charities and
voluntary sector organisations. The grants will help to develop the grantees’ ability to engage
sustainably with social prescribing.
The funding is available to organisations with a turnover of less than £500,000 per year. This year’s
Team London Small Grants will fund projects that:
• Help people who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation, for whatever reason, who
have been referred to a local voluntary sector organisation through social prescribing
• Support small organisations that are established and experienced in delivering support to
their local community to help address loneliness and social isolation issues
• Support small organisations that are yet to connect to their local social prescribing networks
or are already connected to social prescribing and will use the grant to add value to the work
they are already doing
• Help to develop the organisation’s capacity to engage sustainably with the social prescribing
model and develop new ways of working
• Recruit and support volunteers to deliver the project
The closing date for applications is the 13th September 2019.
Useful Links:
Team London Small Grants Guidance 2019/20
2018 Small Grants Recipients
Application Form
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Funding to Overcome Severe and Multiple and Severe Disadvantage (Southward and Lambeth)
The Peter Minet Trust which is an independent place-based funder in Southwark and Lambeth is
open for applications. The Trust distributes around £200,000 a year in grants to charities for
projects that bring communities together, helping residents overcome severe and multiple
challenges. Charities operating in Southwark and Lambeth with a turnover of between £25,000 and
£300,000 can apply for grants of up to £30,000 a year for up to three years.
Grants are unrestricted and can be used by the charity in a way they choose.
There are two application deadlines per year and the next deadline to submit an application is the
26th September 2019.
For further questions, contact Rachel, our Director, with any questions on [email protected]
Useful Links:
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply Online
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http://www.peterminet.org.uk/grants/open-grants-fund
The Open Fund for Music Creators (UK)
Songwriters, composers, and artists, bands, producers and performers who are writing their own
music or commissioning other songwriters or composers can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to
support the:
• Creation, performance and promotion of outstanding new music in any genre
• Enable the UK’s most talented music creators to realise their potential
• Reaching new audiences
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The funding is being made available through the PRS Foundation’s Open Fund for Music Creators
and can support activities such as:
• touring
• music creator residencies
• promotion and marketing
• commissions of new music by UK-based creators
• exciting community projects involving high-quality music creators
• recording
• live performances featuring new UK music.
The closing date for applications is 6pm on the 1st October 2019.
Useful Links:
Funding Criteria
Apply
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fund-for-music-creators/
Funding for Schools to Purchase Musical Equipment (UK)
Schools, teachers and individuals in full time education in the UK, that wish to purchase musical
instruments and equipment or to fund music courses and training can apply for funding of up to
£1,500 through the Universal Music UK Sound Foundation's Instrument and/or Equipment Awards.
To date the Foundations (formerly known as the EMI Music Sound Foundation) has made awards to
over two thousand schools, individual students and teachers improve their access to music through
the purchase or upgrade of musical instruments and equipment. The funding has to be made for
music education that is beyond statutory national curriculum music teaching. The Foundation cannot
fund retrospectively and schools are not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme if they
have already purchased their instruments or if they do so before their application has been
approved. The Foundation also fund courses and training opportunities for music teachers who work
within schools.
The closing date for applications is the 11th September 2019.
Useful Links:
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School Application Form
Individual Application Form
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Science and Chemistry Equipment Grants for Schools (UK)
Teachers at primary or secondary schools can apply for a grant of up to £1,000 towards the purchase
of equipment to support the delivery of Primary Science or Chemistry lessons. Bids are invited for
the purchase of items of equipment that cannot be purchased through a school’s mainstream
teaching budget and which would enrich the learning experience of students.
The Royal Society of Chemistry aims to support schools in presenting Chemistry lessons that enrich
the learning experience of students in either primary (science) or secondary (chemistry) studies. The
Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Sector (BMCS) of the Society awards Enhanced Equipment grants
towards the purchase of equipment that supports delivery of the practical aspect of chemistry
education. Applications will be enhanced by a demonstration of the diversity of application of the
equipment within and between student cohorts.
A teacher at a primary or secondary school should make the application.
The funding is being made available through the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Enhanced Equipment
grant scheme and applications to the scheme can be made at any time.
Useful Links:
Application Form
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Enterprise Hub Launchpad Competition Opens for Applications (UK)
The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced that the Enterprise Hub Launch Pad competition
is open for applications. The Enterprise Hub Launchpad Competition will award entrepreneurs in the
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UK aged 18-25 with a cash prize and bespoke support to start a business based on an innovative
idea.
The winner will receive:
• The JC Gammon Award
• £15,000 equity-free seed funding
• Lifetime membership of the Enterprise Hub
In addition successful applicants will receive:
• Training on how to establish a business and build a team.
• Tailored mentoring from successful entrepreneurs.
To date the Royal Academy of Engineering has supported 94 Entrepreneurs with £4.5 million of seed
funding. They have raised over £83 million in further funding, and now employ over 400 staff.
There is a 3-stage application process. The closing date for stage-1 applications is the 2nd September
2019. Ten applicants will be selected with an opportunity to go through to stage 2 and 3 of the
competition.
Useful Links:
Guidance Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
Previous Winners
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https://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-prizes/grants/enterprise-hub-support-for-
entrepreneurs/launchpad-competition
Collaborative Research and Development Grants for Emerging Artists (UK)
Help Musicians UK is looking for exciting collaborations that create work across art forms, creative
sectors and other disciplines. Applications to the Fusion Fund must be music-focused and projects
should include contributions from at least one non-music discipline for example storytellers, lighting
designers, choreographers, technologists, scientists, gaming designers, theatre directors, visual
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artists etc. Applications that consider unusual and extraordinary spaces to show work to new
audiences are also of interest.
There should be tangible results of the collaboration, such as a body of work created for an
upcoming recording or a new performance. Overall, the project should push the boundaries of what
the artist does as a music creator or performer, exploring or testing something that they are not
currently able to achieve without support.
Grants of £2,000 to £5,000 can cover reasonable costs associated with the project including:
• Venue and rehearsal space costs
• Recording costs (live or documentation)
• Travel costs
• Access costs
• Accommodation costs
• Subsistence
• Fees for musicians, artists or collaborators time to allow for the project to happen
The fund is open to professional and emerging professional musicians of all genres and disciplines
with an active career including: Solo instrumentalists, conductors, composers, vocalists, singer
songwriters or multidisciplinary artists. Bands or ensembles with six members or less can also apply.
Applicants must be:
• Aged over 18 (no upper age limit)
• Based primarily in the UK and be eligible to work here
• Have been resident in the UK for at least three consecutive years
• In financial need and without significant backing
The closing date for this round is 9am on the 2nd September 2019.
Applicants that have an idea that they think fits with the scheme, they can find out more by booking
a Skype or phone advice session with Creative Programme Officer Bex. Please read through the
guidelines before the session.
To secure a place for a 15-minute discussion of an idea please email [email protected]
or call 0207 239 9119.
Useful Links:
Application Guidelines
Online Application Form
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/creative-programme/current-opportunities/fusion-fund
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Call for Proposals - The Networks of Towns (UK / EU)
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals under Networks of Towns initiative.
This is part of the European Commission's new Citizens for Europe Programme.
Through the Networks of Towns initiative grants are available for towns with existing town twinning
links to come together in thematic networks that address issues of common concern. This
Programme provides financial support for conferences and workshops that address specific themes,
involving towns from four eligible countries of which one must be an EU country. These events
should be the starting point for future joint initiatives between the twinned towns. The maximum
grant to be awarded is €150,000.
Applications are accepted from municipalities and twinning committees, local and regional
governments and associations representing local authorities. A project must involve municipalities
from at least 4 eligible countries of which at least one is an EU Member State and the maximum
project duration is 24 months.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd September 2019.
Useful Links:
Programme Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
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https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/europe-for-citizens/funding/networks-towns-2019-round-2_en
Masonic Charitable Foundation Programme to Support Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Older
People (England and Wales)
Local and national charities in England and Wales can apply to the Later Life Inclusions grants
programme run by the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The Later Life Inclusion grants programme is
open to charities working to reduce loneliness and isolation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people
over 50.
Grants can be offered to charities that provide:
• Mental and physical health support
• Gateway and access to service, e.g. transport and technology
• Community based approaches, i.e. volunteering, positive ageing and neighbourhood support
• Advocacy, social and welfare support
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The type of activities that could be funded include:
• Support for emotional and psychological planning for later life
• Digital inclusion sessions to enable older people to access services
• Activities and clubs enabling older people to remain active and make friends
• Providing companionship and befriending schemes for periods of transition
• Advice and information on options for those with health conditions
• Carers and respite support
The programme offers both small grants of up to £15,000 to charities with an annual income of up to
£500,000 for projects lasting up to three years; and grants of between £10,000 and £150,000 to
charities with an annual income of above £500,000 for projects lasting up to three years.
The next closing date for the large grants programme is the 19th August 2019 (Stage 1 applications).
The small grants programme has re-opened for applications with a closing date of the 27th
September 2019.
Useful Links:
Eligibility Guidelines: Small Grants
Eligibility Guidelines: Large Grants
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https://mcf.org.uk/apply-later-life/%C2%A0
Funding to Enhance the Cultural Impact of Arts Organisations (England)
Arts, cultural and creative organisations in England can apply for small-scale repayable finance from
the Cultural Impact Development Fund to enhance their social impact and help them to become
more resilient. The aim of this £3.7 million Fund is to enable risk-taking, ambitious organisations in
the arts and cultural sector to take on small-scale repayable finance in order to achieve social
outcomes and increase their capability to articulate, achieve, monitor and evaluate their intended
social impact. Loans of £25,000 to £150,000 are available at repayment terms of one to five years
and interest rates ranging between 5.5% and 8.5%.
The Cultural Impact Development Fund is pioneering the use of financial incentives to drive the
achievement of social impact targets in its investment portfolio, making it one of the few impact
investment funds with a clear trade-off of financial return for the attainment of social outcomes. The
financial incentive takes the form of a reduction to the headline interest on a given loan in cases
where the total loan term is 36 months or more. Managed by Nesta and funded by Access – The
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Foundation for Social Investment, the finance is provided by its partners Big Lottery Fund and Big
Society Capital.
Unsecured loans (and revenue participation agreements, where appropriate) of between £25,000
and £150,000 with repayment term of one to five years and interest rates ranging between 5.5% and
8.5% are offered to socially-driven arts and cultural organisations operating in England – these
include:
• Arts and cultural venues
• Museums, libraries and archives
• Non-venue based organisations (e.g. touring organisations, production companies, festivals,
etc.)
• Sector support organisations (e.g. development agencies, workspace providers, cultural
education organisations).
Applications to the fund can be made at any time. For fund-specific enquiries, please contact Trishna
Nath.
Useful Links:
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https://www.artsculturefinance.org/our-funds/cultural-impact-development-fund/
Mandarin Excellence Programme - Funding Available for Schools (England)
Applications are now invited from state schools in England to join the Mandarin Excellence
Programme for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Programme aims to deliver a minimum of 5,000
speakers of Mandarin on their way to a high level of fluency by 2020. Grants of a minimum of
£20,000 per year are available to state-funded secondary schools in England.
In order to take part in the programme, it is highly desirable that schools should:
• have an Ofsted rating in your most recent inspection of 1 (outstanding) or 2 (good)
• already be committed to a strong presence of two or more languages on curriculum
• be committed to teaching Mandarin Chinese to MEP pupils for whom that is not their first
language
Schools on the programme should also be able to do the following:
• provide a programme of at least eight hours a week, made up of a combination of class-time
teaching, extra-curricular teaching, self-study and intensive language courses in China and
the UK. This should include four hours of teacher-taught classroom lessons, ensuring a
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rigorous programme of study for all pupils in the programme.
• act as or work with a hub school, growing the number of schools and pupils in the local area
on the programme, to contribute towards meeting the national minimum target of 5,000
Mandarin pupils on track to a high level of fluency by 2020. This includes retaining pupils on
the programme so that they reach a high level of fluency, through the delivery of the
rigorous programme of study and other activities.
• work to ensure that pupils will be on course to complete HSK IV and V exams within 6 years
of starting the programme. Pupils should also be on course to complete Chinese GCSE and A
Level, IB or Pre-U qualifications during and beyond the programme lifespan.
Some pupils will have the chance to visit China.
The next intake of Mandarin Excellence Programme schools will need to start delivering the
programme in September 2019.
Schools interested in taking part in the programme should download and complete an Expression of
Interest form. This document outlines the key programme requirements, funding arrangements, and
allows schools to explain how the programme could work at their school.
Once complete, please email the completed Expression of Interest to [email protected]
.
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https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/schools/support-for-languages/partnerships-courses-
resources/mandarin-excellence-programme
Grants for Projects Aiming to Strengthen Communities (Scotland)
The Robertson Trust aims to improve the quality of life and realise the potential of people and
communities in Scotland by recognising and responding to need and disadvantage building the
capacity and sustainability of charitable organisations to achieve positive change. Priority is given to
work that reduces inequalities by responding to identified needs and disadvantage and involves
direct delivery of services and activities.
Main and Major revenue and capital grants are awarded under the theme of Strengthening
Communities with grants supporting work that directly addresses one of the following three themes:
• Reducing health and social inequalities;
• Supporting people and communities to find routes out of poverty;
• Empowering communities.
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Organisations registered with OSCR/Charity Commission/Office of the Regulator of Community
Interest Companies and Community Interest Companies Limited by Guarantee are eligible to apply.
Revenue grants of £500 to £20,000 per annum may be awarded for core or project funding for a
maximum of 3 years.
Main Capital Awards of £500 upwards are awarded towards the upgrading of buildings, equipment
or refurbishment costs to a maximum of 25% of total project costs. Match funding of 30 – 40% of
project income should be secured before applying. Further information on match funding
requirements can be found in the Guidelines.
Major Capital Awards in excess of £250,000 may be made to projects taking innovative approaches
with bids going through a two-stage process. Potential applicants are advised to call a member of
the Trust’s Giving Team to discuss their project before applying. Further information can be found in
the Major Capital Guidelines.
The closing date for the next Giving Committee meeting is midday on the 13th September 2019.
Useful Links:
Apply for Funding
Frequently Asked Questions
Recent Awards
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http://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/important-update-regarding-new-deadlines-for-
applying-for-funding
Small Project Grants for Museums (Scotland)
The Small Project Fund from Museums and Galleries Scotland is designed to support museums to
carry out small discrete projects in line with their own continuous improvement goals and the aims
of the National Strategy.
Projects should demonstrate one of the following:
• An enterprising approach, an innovative or new way of solving a problem or income
generation strategy
• Skills development (for staff and or volunteers)
• Advocacy – helping to raise the profile of the museum
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Any organisation that runs an Accredited Museum in Scotland can apply for a grant of between £500
and £5,000 for up to 75% of the costs of a small, discrete project.
There are three funding rounds each year. The next application deadline is the 26th September
2019.
Apply online. To discuss any potential applications please contact the Investment Manager at
Previous projects funded include:
• Linlithgow Heritage Trust - Capacity Building Project to increase the resilience of the Trust.
• Fife Folk Museum - 'Things We Love' a new exhibition where the museum volunteers
themselves were the focus.
Useful Links:
Application Form
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https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/funding/small-project-fund/
Late additions Sustainable Development Fund (Brecon Beacons) Charities and community groups are amongst the organisations invited to apply for funding for sustainable development projects that build capacity and genuinely support or involve communities within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Grants of up to £10,000 for up to 50% of project costs are available. The Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) has been allocated £200,000 for 2018/19 to support projects which bring organisations together in partnership to improve quality of life for communities in the National Park. Apply initially by Expression of Interest to the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and submit a full application by the 30th October 2019. Masonic Charitable Foundation Programme to Support Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Older People (England and Wales) Local and national charities in England and Wales can apply to the Later Life Grant programme run by the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The Later Life Grant programme is open to charities working to reduce loneliness and isolation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people over 50. The Later Life Grant programme offers both small grants of between £500 and £15,000 to charities with an income of below £500,000 and grants of between £10,000 and £150,000 to charities with an annual income of above £500,000 for projects that support disadvantaged and vulnerable older people over 50 years.
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The next application window for small grants will re-open on the 14th October 2019 until the 3rd January 2020. For large grants the application timeframe will be from the 16th September until the 4th November 2019. Masonic Charitable Foundation - Early Years Opportunities Grants Programme (England and Wales) Charities in England and Wales can apply for Early Years Opportunities Grants through the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The Early Years Opportunities programme is open to charities that help disadvantaged children and young people (up to the age of 25 years) overcome the barriers they face to achieve the best possible start in life. The programme offers both small grants of up to £15,000 to charities with an annual income of up to £500,000 for projects lasting up to three years; and grants of between £10,000 and £150,000 to charities with an annual income of above £500,000 for projects lasting up to three years. The next application window for small grants will re-open on the 14th October 2019 until the 3rd January 2020. For large grants the application timeframe will be from the 16th September until the 4th November 2019. Grants to Enrich the Quality of Life of Sick Children in Hospitals (UK) Registered charitable hospitals and hospices across the UK working to enhance and enrich the quality of life of sick children in hospitals have until 18th October 2019 to apply for grants of between £100 and £10,000. Projects funded could include providing life-saving medical equipment, free family accommodation, arts, music and play therapy programmes, sensory equipment and facilities and respite care. Organisations working within hospitals and hospices are also eligible to apply to the Wallace & Gromit's Children's Charity where they have a supporting reference from the hospital/hospice itself Funding for Local Projects and Good Causes (Glasgow) Community groups and charities that are committed to improving the opportunities, facilities and services available to local people living around Glasgow Airport can apply for project grants to support their work. Grants are made for projects falling with three key areas, employment, environment and education. The next application deadline for the Glasgow Airports FlightPath Fund is the 11th October 2019. Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Sustainable Futures Fund (UK) Organisations, individuals and charities have until the 2nd December 2019 to apply for funding to support projects that develop and promote sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to the current consumerist and growth-based model. Through this round of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable grants are available for projects lasting up to three years. Previous projects have included grants ranging from a few hundred pounds to grants in excess of £100,000. The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust – Sustainable Futures programme will fund campaigns, initiatives and projects that promote alternatives to consumerism and give a voice to young activists and marginalised groups on issues of economic and environmental justice.
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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 the 15th November 2019 to apply for a grant from the Newcomen Collet Foundation. Priority is given to assisting schools and other groups to purchase equipment for the benefit of children; supporting extra curricula activities (e.g. school trips, after school clubs, holiday clubs, uniformed organisations) for children and young people; and assisting 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. Each year the Foundation awards £100,000 in grants. Funding for International School Exchanges (England) Schools in England can apply for grants of up to £16,5000 to take pupils aged 11 and above overseas. The funding is aimed at schools with a high proportion of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and with above-average numbers of pupil premium students. Young people are encouraged to stay with host families where possible, giving them the best opportunity to practise their language skills and be fully immersed in another culture. The funding is being made available through the British Council’s International Exchanges programme and visit can take place any time up until 19th April 2020. Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust - Power and Accountability (UK) The next closing date for applications to the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust - Power and Accountability Fund is the 2nd December 2019. The funding is available to support projects that challenge how power is concentrated, shared and used and how it is changing through globalisation, new technology, new channels of communication, extreme inequality and other factors. Specifically, the Trust wants to support people to create a world in which power is more equally shared, and in which powerful institutions are responsive and accountable to wider society and aligned with the long-term public interest. Funding for Projects That Contribute to the Ongoing Transformation of the Northern Ireland Conflict (UK) Registered, excepted or exempt charities based within any of the four jurisdictions of the UK can apply for programme or project funding or for unrestricted or core support for work which will contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Northern Ireland conflict. The grants available range from a few hundred pounds to £100,000+ and may be single payments or spread over up to three years and are awarded by the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. The next deadline for applications is 12 noon on the 2nd December 2019. Travel Grants for International School Visits (England) Travel grants are now available to enable groups of secondary school pupils to visit a partner school in any country (Europe, or wider World) for a minimum of four nights. Visits can be used to enhance curriculum teaching, improve language learning or help build soft skills. Priority is given to applications that feature young people from disadvantaged backgrounds as visitors or hosts. Offered through a new £2.5 million Department for Education programme in partnership with the British
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Council, it is anticipated that the visits will offer up to 20 students at a time per school a truly intercultural experience. Visits must be started by 31st May 2020; the last date for applications is the 14th February 2020. Grants of Up to £10,000 Available to Organisations Delivering Projects that Support Women and Girls (London) Grants of up to £10,000 are available to charities and community organisations delivering projects that support women and girls to build skills and confidence, improve their health and wellbeing, and build social networks. The funding is being made available through the Tampon Tax Community Fund in London, which is being administered by the London Community Foundation. The Tampon Tax Fund allocates funds generated from the VAT on sanitary products to projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and girls. The fund is open to applications from organisations operating in any London Borough with the exception of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham or the City of London. This is because East End Community Foundation are accepting applications from organisations working within those boroughs and groups should apply through them. The closing date for applications is the 11th October 2019. Funding for School and Youth Residential Trips (Scotland) Youth Groups, Schools, Colleges, and registered charities in Scotland working with young people aged 8 to 25 years can apply for funding through the Scottish Youth Hostelling Association (SYHA) Explorer Fund. The fund aims to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds take part in a school or youth group residential trip to build confidence, resilience, social and employability skills. The fund will cover the cost of accommodation as well as the cost of catering, depending on the hostel and group size. The closing date for applications is the 27th September 2019 and trips can take place any time until 30th June 2020. Successful groups will be required to pay a small contribution of £100 per group. This may be waived depending on the circumstance. Applying for the 5G Rural Connected Communities Project (UK) The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has launched a new £30 million competition to test 5G applications in rural areas, along with plans to improve and extend mobile coverage. The Rural Connected Communities (RCC) competition will fund up to 10 5G research and development projects to run over the course of two years. These projects will trial innovative use cases and technical solutions to build the business case for investment in rural connectivity and explore the capabilities of 5G to benefit rural communities. They will also help demonstrate demand from a variety of economic sectors and rural communities for 5G technologies. This competition is open to applications from consortia from across the UK. Consortia are likely to consist of a mixture of organisations including the public, private and third sectors, and academia. The competition closes midday on the 25th October 2019
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Outdoor Learning Officer Grant Scheme Opens for Applications (UK) The Ernest Cook Trust has announced that it is accepting applications for funding through its Outdoor Learning Officer Grant scheme. The Trust believes that inspirational educators and mentors are key to engaging people with the environment. The scheme provides funding to charities and not for profit organisations that want to employ learning officers/outdoor educators. The Trust will provide up to £15,000 per year (estimated as 50% of a full-time salary including on costs) for up to three years. Priority will be given to applications from urban and rural deprived areas and applications that include disadvantaged members of society. The closing date for applications is the 27th September 2019.
