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South Ayrshire Council
External Funding Alert Issue 115 – April 2020 The external funding alert from South Ayrshire Council provides details on new funding opportunities available and approaching deadlines of various programmes. More detail on these opportunities can be obtained by clicking on the links provided or by contacting the External Funding Team. If you wish to be added to our mailing list, email: [email protected] You can also conduct your own external funding search at: www.open4community.info/southayrshire/Default.aspx Team contacts: Anne-Marie Steele T: 01292 616652 Marion Young T: 01292 612626
NEWS
Scottish Funders Forum (SFF) SFF members appreciate and are quickly recognising that the Coronavirus situation will have a big impact on communities and are taking action to support organisations who need flexibility and surety. Therefore if you are worried about your next grant instalment, if you think you will struggle to meet reporting requirements or you are struggling with your agreed budget you should contact your existing funders directly and discuss your situation either by email, telephone or visit their website. SFF members are still open, they may be working differently i.e. digitally but all contact telephone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. Their IT systems enable them to work from home with no risk to data security and limited disruption to services. We have not been made aware of any known plans to suspend grants or delay decisions at present therefore you if you are currently working on a funding submission you should continue you to do so and submit online where possible or contact the funder directly to discuss how you should proceed. Please note that the situation is changing on a daily basis and we will continue to post updates as soon as we become aware of them.
Third Sector Resilience Fund (TRSF) Launched This scheme is part of a £350m support package by the Scottish Government for the sector in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Third Sector Resilience Fund will support organisations across the third sector who are at risk of closure due to a sharp decrease in income or that are unable to deliver their services directly as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The fund’s primary intention is to help these organisations to stabilise and manage cash-flows over this difficult period. The TSRF is delivered by Firstport, Social Investment Scotland and Corra Foundation and it offers charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises grants of £5,000-£100,000. In addition there will be up to a further £5m available in fully flexible, 0% interest loans starting at £50,000.
For more information and to apply, visit SCVO's Coronavirus Third Sector Information Hub which has lots of useful information on funding for voluntary sector organisations during the coronavirus pandemic. This is the first of a number of funds that will be available to support third sector organisations over the coming weeks. Other funding will become available to support organisations to adapt or grow services to meet new needs arising from the pandemic. Applications may be submitted at any time. Link: https://scvo.org/support/coronavirus/funding/for-organisations/third-sector-resilience-fund
PROGRAMME UPDATES
Corra Foundation - Henry Duncan Grants: Micro Grants This scheme has been re-launched with changes including a move to multi-year grants, unrestricted grants, and a rolling programme of micro grants. The fund will focus on a different theme each year. For 2020 this is - Enabling families to cope with the impacts of poverty. See website for future themes. The fund is open to charities registered in Scotland with an income of up to £50,000. Applicants should note that an online application form is available from the Corra Foundation website. Further information and guidance is available by contacting the team at [email protected] or call 0131 444 4020. This fund lists a large number of exclusions: check the website for more details. Applications may be submitted at any time. Link: https://www.corra.scot/grants/henry-duncan-grants/
Henry Duncan Grants This scheme was re-launched in 2020 with changes including a move to multi-year grants, unrestricted grants, and a rolling programme of micro grants. The fund will focus on a different theme each year. For 2020 this is - Enabling families to cope with the impacts of poverty. See website for future themes. Open to charities registered in Scotland with an income of up to £500,000 to apply for up to £8,000 a year up to five years. Applicants should note that an online application form is available from the Corra Foundation website. Further information and guidance is available by contacting the team at [email protected] or call 0131 444 4020. The 2020 deadlines for receipt of applications are 1 Jun 2020 (for decision 6 August) and 21 September (for decision 10 December). Link: https://www.corra.scot/grants/henry-duncan-grants/
Tampon Tax Fund opens for applications This scheme invites Charities who support women and girls to apply for a share of £15 million. The money is being made available from the Tampon Tax Fund, raised through VAT on sanitary products. This tax will come to an end in January 2021 following the UK’s exit from the European Union and the proposed legislation in Scotland that will make sanitary products free. As in previous rounds, charities can apply for grants of £1 million or more for projects which directly benefit disadvantaged women and girls, tackle violence and support mental health and wellbeing. This year, applicants can also use part of their funding to improve organisational sustainability.
Grants can be for projects lasting one or two years and all activities must be concluded by 30 June 2022. The fund is open to individual and consortias of charitable, benevolent and philanthropic organisations from across the UK. For more information and to apply visit the UK Government website. The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 May 2020. Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tampon-tax-fund-application-form-2020-2021-funding-round
RESOURCES/INFORMATION/PUBLICATIONS
RESOURCES
BT - Community Web Kit This scheme is open to small charitable voluntary and community groups in the UK that provide a clear benefit to the local community. A simple-to-build website may be constructed from simple on-screen instructions on the Internet. As part of the BT Community Web Kit applicants will receive the following:
Free website hosting.
Free website addresses.
The choice of eight templates with five or 15 colour themes depending on the template selected.
One free format template.
Enough space for unlimited pages and up to 500 pictures.
Templates and colour options for all content.
An easy-to-use Page Editor or an HTML Editor for technically minded applicants.
Free technical support.
Welsh language options.
To qualify, organisations must be based in the United Kingdom and provide a clear benefit to the local community. They should be registered charities, non-profit-making groups or volunteer-led organisations. Users are advised to contact the sponsor for details of any specific criteria that may apply. Applications may be submitted at any time. Link: http://www.btck.co.uk/Default.aspx
WEB RESOURCES Identifying other sources of funding If you are looking for funding you may also find these other links helpful: 1. www.guidestar.org.uk
2. www.fundingcentral.org.uk
3. www.charitycommission.gov.uk/SHOWCHARITY/RegisterOfCharities/RegisterHomePage.aspx
4. www.family-action.org.uk/section.aspx?id=1037
(Educational Grants Advisory Service: for post-16 students studying at specific colleges or universities)
5. Sources of Guidance and Advice
Cranfield Trust
Link: http://www.cranfieldtrust.org
Pilot light
Link: http://pilotlight.org.uk
6. Networking/Advocacy Support
Social Enterprise Scotland
Link: http://www.socialenterprisescotland.org.uk/ Link: https://www.facebook.com/socialenterprisescotland Link: https://mobile.twitter.com/signup
SENSCOT Link: http://www.senscot.net Link: http://www.facebook.com/ThematicSENs Link: https://twitter.com/senscot Link: http://www.senscot.net/networks1st/notices.php
Community Recycling Network Link: http://www.crns.org.uk/
LinkedIn Link: https://uk.linkedin.com 7. Capacity Building
Firstport
Link: http://www.firstport.org.uk/ Link: https://www.facebook.com/FirstportScotland Link: https://mobile.twitter.com/Firstport
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuEdRHIy5hI8FVplnrWmuQ?view_as=subscriber
CEIS Link: http://ceis.org.uk/
Development Trust Association Link: http://www.dtascot.org.uk/
Just Enterprise Link: http://justenterprise.org/
Unit
Link: http://unltd.org.uk/path/ 8. Training
Social Enterprise Academy Link: http://www.theacademy-ssea.org/ Link: https://mobile.twitter.com/signup Link: https://www.facebook.com/SocEntAcademy?sk=wall 9. Tendering Opportunities
Supplier Development Programme Link: http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk
Public Contracts Scotland Link: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
10. Industry Trends
The Guardian
Link: http://www.theguardian.com/social-enterprise-network Link: https://twitter.com/GuardianSocEnt
Glasgow Social Enterprise Network Link: http://www.gsen.org.uk/
Third Force News Link: http://thirdforcenews.org.uk/
Link: http://thirdforcenews.org.uk/
INFORMATION Just Giving
Online fundraising platform Just Giving is expanding its services to enable any business to fundraise online for charity. This will enable businesses to showcase their employees’ achievements, and match their donations with company funds if they choose. The new tools offer:
branded company fundraising pages to showcase all a business' employee fundraising activity in one place
running totals of all donations raised by employees
the facility for employees to form teams to compete against each other and link their Just Giving individual fundraising pages to their company page
leader boards featuring the most successful fundraising staff to encourage competition and reward success
the option for companies to match-fund the sums raised by their employees and to display this total publicly on their company profile
measurement and reporting of fundraising data Perhaps you know of a local company that would like to raise funds for your group in this way. Further details are available via the web link below. Link: http://www.justgiving.com/companies
Resource Efficient Scotland
This scheme is a Scottish Government funded programme delivered by Zero Waste Scotland. It works to engage Scottish business, the public sector including local authorities and housing associations and third sector organisations on the benefits of using resources more efficiently and to help them implement resource efficiency actions within their organisation. There are three main elements to the programme: 1. Advice and support service:
(Tel: 0808 808 2268) this service provides free advice, support, training and access to funding to help organisations implement resource efficiency measures.
2. Sector Programmes: These programmes provide a strategic sector focused approach with activities tailored around specific resource-use ‘hotspots’
3. Innovation: This area of work involves the development of new resource efficient products and technologies, business models, working practices and de-centralised renewable energy infrastructure – providing solutions for the sector support and advice services.
Support for local authorities is provided through one of the sector programmes. For more information contact Warren McIntyre, Programme Area Manager - Public Sector Resource Efficient Scotland, 01786 433930 or email [email protected] Link: http://www.resourceefficientscotland.com/
PUBLICATIONS
Event Organisers’ Guide
The Can-Do guide is an interactive guide to organising community events. Published by the Cabinet Office the guide aims to dispel a raft of inaccurate myths leading, it is hoped, to a surge in community events over the coming year. Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/can-do-guide-for-organisers-of-voluntary-events Get your Cash for Culture guide Cash for Culture from Voluntary Arts Scotland was created to help voluntary-led cultural groups navigate the funding landscape.
The publication has been updated for 2019. Download a free copy at voluntaryarts.org/cash-for-culture or email [email protected] to request a hard copy.
NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE NESTA - Arts & Culture Impact Fund This scheme is a new £20 million impact investment fund for the UK's arts, culture and heritage social enterprises. The fund offers loans between £150,000 and £1 million repayable over a period of up to ten years. The fund offers organisation's whose primary activity is in arts, culture and heritage repayable finance ranging from £150,000 to £1,000,000 with a repayment term of one to ten years and interest rates ranging between 3% and 10%. Applicants are asked to contact Seva Phillips at [email protected] There are no published deadlines. Link: https://www.nesta.org.uk/project/arts-culture-impact-fund/
The Mushroom Trust This scheme’s charitable purposes are the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, the advancement of citizenship and community development and the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. The trustees’ main focus is on protecting and enhancing green spaces in and around Edinburgh, Scotland and beyond. In particular they wish to support projects that enhance the public's enjoyment and appreciation of green spaces including the horticultural and aesthetic enhancement of green spaces. Grants are usually between £1000 and £10,000 but exceptionally the trustees may give more. Further informaiton and guidance is available by contacting Mark Stewart at [email protected] or call 01224 392 242. Applications should be submitted in writing to The Mushroom Trust, Brodies House, 31 - 33 Union Grove, Aberdeen AB10 6SD There are no published deadlines. Link: None given
Coronavirus Financial Hardship Fund
HMUK has launched the Coronavirus Financial Hardship Fund specifically to alleviate some of the immediate
financial pressures that many professional musicians may currently be facing.
HMUK recognises that the impact of the coronavirus on musicians’ lives and careers is unprecedented, and
the charity’s normal person-centred approach of health and welfare support needs to be boosted in this
exceptional period to give as many musicians as possible immediate financial relief.
HMUK encourages musicians only to apply if they are indeed suffering significant financial hardship to enable
the charity to provide help quickly to those who need it the most.
The Fund has a total budget of £5 million. Musicians can apply for a one-off payment of £500 to alleviate some
of their immediate money worries about their mounting household expenses.
The Fund is open to anyone who satisfies HMUK’s general criteria for support:
A professional working musician (performer, composer/creator or directly involved in the production of music, or in
work for which the main qualification is a high level of musical training).
Self-employed or currently unemployed.
In need of financial help.
Applications should be submitted at the applicants’ earliest opportunity.
Those who are successful will be notified by email within 10 working days of the submission of their application. The funds
will be transferred directly to applicants’ bank accounts.
HMUK is unable to take telephone calls or correspond about individual applications due to the high level of demand for its
services. Those who have any issues in filling out the application form should email [email protected]
Because of the demand anticipated, HMUK cannot at this stage commit to making more than one payment to any
individual from this temporary financial hardship fund as a result of the coronavirus.
Useful links: Help Musicians Coronavirus Financial Hardship Fund
Help Musicians UK
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
1. Enquiries
Help Musicians UK (HMUK)
7 - 11 Britannia Street
London
WC1X 9JS
Tel: 020 7239 9100
Email: [email protected]
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE Stanley Morrison Trust This scheme considers the main categories to be supported are: sporting activities in Scotland, with a particular emphasis on the encouragement of youth involvement; charities which have their principal base of operation and benefit the West Coast of Scotland, and in particular, the Glasgow and Ayrshire area; charities whose funds arise from or assistance is provided to persons having connection with the licensed trades and in particular the whisky industry; Scottish educational establishments. Further information is available by contacting the Trust on 0141 221 2984. Applications should be submitted, in writing, to The Grant Administrator, Stanley Morrison Trust, c/o French Duncan Chartered Accountants 133 Finnieston Street, Glasgow, G3 8HB. There are no published deadlines. Link: None given
Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd This scheme provides support in a variety of ways and to organisations linked to deaf young people. The Trust gives grants to organisations and individuals to advance the education of children and young people with a hearing impairment. The young people will be up to an age in their mid-twenties resident in the UK. They can provide assistance with the purchase of specialist hearing equipment or other aids which will benefit an individual or organisation. They will also support the provision of funding for special courses or individual tuition or speech therapy, professional assessments and advice or support, appeals against, local authorities and the financial support of another charity for hearing impaired. Fund award sizes Annual total and average for organisations from 2019 accounts. In 2019 the Trust awarded grants to organisations ranging from £500 to £5,000 but over half of the value of the grants were to individuals (269 people). Further information, guidance and application forms are available from the Trust’s website. There are no published deadlines. Link: http://www.grantsforthedeaf.co.uk/
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Chance to Connect This scheme is funded through the Scottish Children’s Lottery. It supports projects working in the areas of community development and citizenship, helping develop young strong adults. Projects or activities will work with the most vulnerable families and their communities, who are at a demonstrably high risk of being negatively impacted by poverty. Examples of projects or activities aimed at young people they may fund include: support for community libraries and learning spaces; community based leisure and sporting programmes; local youth clubs and recreational activities; local community projects physically enhancing the area and encouraging social inclusion and citizenship. Registered Charities in Scotland can apply for two levels of grants: Small grant (up to £5,000); or Large grant (up to £25,000). Online application forms are available on the website. Applications that are received not less than four weeks before the quarterly funding award meeting of the Board of Trustees (“the quarterly deadline”) will be considered in that four week period. Applications received after the quarterly deadline will be carried over for consideration in the following period. Applications may be submitted at any time. Link: http://www.chancetoconnect.co.uk/our-lottery
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation - Small Grants This scheme provides grants for running costs or one-off capital costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations under the overarching themes are Rural Issues and Urban Deprivation. Rural communities will have a population of under 10,000 and be based in a remote, rural, economically deprived area where there are few local facilities, transport may be an issue, incomes are low and there are limited opportunities for fundraising. Typical projects are village halls, projects for young and older people and community transport. Urban areas will have a population of more than 10,000. Projects must be based in areas of extreme urban deprivation and your postcode must be ranked within the most deprived 20% of the latest Index of Multiple Deprivation. Local issues are likely to include multigenerational unemployment, poor educational attainment, poor quality and overcrowded housing, tensions between different generations and/or ethnic communities, a culture of low aspirations and achievement. Within the overarching themes, they are interested in projects which fall roughly into two categories: Community Support; Arts, Education & Heritage. The maximum grant available is £7,500 and applicants cannot apply for more than 50% of the total cost of the project, and grants will not be paid until the remaining 50% has been secured.
Eligible organisations include Charitable organisations (including CICs, social enterprises, not-for-profit registered companies and voluntary organisations) based in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with a total annual income under £250,000. All applicants should complete the eligibility check on the website. If you are eligible, you will be asked to create an account and directed to the appropriate on-line application form. Small Grants will usually receive a final decision within 6 weeks of their receipt of your application.
Applications may be submitted at any time. Link: http://www.trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/
The Stations Community Regeneration Fund This scheme enables business and community groups to transform redundant station rooms into facilities to benefit local people. Any projects that will aid communities or rail passengers will be considered for grants of between £5,000 and £75,000. Bids may also be made for larger sums, dependent on in-depth feasibility studies. Grants can be used to contribute towards the costs of any structural repairs and to assist with the costs of fitting out station premises for their intended use. Your organisation should be a business meeting the needs of passengers or the local community, or a community based project which contributes to the local community. Applicants should download the Phase 1 application form and guidance notes from the website. Further information is available from their website, email them at [email protected] or call 0845 601 5929. Applications may be submitted at any time. Link: https://senscot.net/funding/stations-community-regeneration-fund/
ENVIRONMENT The Cycle Friendly Development Fund This scheme, financed by Transport Scotland, is awarded to organisations to develop projects that encourage staff and visitors to travel by bike. Funding can provide the installation of cycle parking, upgrading of minor workplace specific pedestrian / cyclist access routes, upgrading of facilities such as changing areas, showers, lockers and drying areas as well as bike pools, hire fleets or creating maintenance areas and tools. The fund is open to businesses and organisations in Scotland who are working towards achieving or maintaining Cycling Friendly Employer status. To apply for funding, a workplace must be registered for the Cycling Friendly Employer Award. Download an application pack from their website. Applications may be submitted at any time. Link: https://www.cycling.scot/our-programmes/cycle-friendly/employer
MISCELLANEOUS
The DWF Foundation This scheme supports homelessness, health and wellbeing, employability and education. It particularly helps with initiatives that develop and improve local communities by: tackling a specific community issue; helping voluntary and community groups become more effective and efficient; encouraging the involvement in the community of those too often excluded; and enabling young people to develop skills for the benefit of the community. According to their 2018 accounts the Foundation does not have a minimum grant size but most grants will fall under £5,000 and they do not fund multiyear grants.
Registered charities can get further information, guidance and applications forms from the Foundation’s website or by contacting them on [email protected] or call her on 07736 121 0146. The committee meet in March, September and November. March meeting - applications received 1 October - 31 January; September meeting - 1 February - 31 July; November meeting - applications received 1 August - 31 September. Applications may be accepted at any time. Link: https://www.dwf.law/en/About-Us/DWF-Foundation
OFFENDERS & EX OFFENDERS
The Triangle Trust 1949 Trust – Development Grants (RehabilitationFund) This scheme enables organisations supporting the rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders to undertake a progressive development to improve future resilience. The fund supports core costs to support the development of a solid foundation for the long-term. They would like to see applicants use these grants to develop sustainable income sources, so that when the grant comes to end your organisation's income will not be reduced. They expect to see the amount requested each year tapering down as applicants develop other income streams to replace the grant income. They particularly welcome applications from organisations working in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales. Grants are available for up to £80,000 over three years with a maximum of £35,000 in year one. Please note that all organisations must be working in the UK with a UK office and have an annual income of less than £1 million to be eligible to apply. Further information is available by contacting the Trust direct on [email protected] or 01707 707 078. Online application forms and guidance are available from the Trust website via the link. The deadline for receipt of applications is 4 May 2020.
Link: https://www.triangletrust.org.uk/
SCHOOLS
The Institute of Physics School Grants Scheme This scheme is a small grants scheme designed specifically for schools and colleges. The scheme is run by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (formerly PPARC and CCLRC), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Physics and provides schools with grants of up to £600 for projects or events linked to the teaching or promotion of physics or engineering. Grants can be used to support a range of projects. Projects linked to astronomy, space and particle physics are particularly encouraged, as are those relating to engineering in areas such as energy, transport, information and communications, design and production and the built environment. The scheme is open to all UK educational institutions (schools and colleges) catering for pupils/students in the age range 5-19. Applicant organisations are asked to read the guidance notes and complete the application form online, and submit it by email to [email protected]. Applications will only be accepted by email. There are three deadlines per year: 1 June for projects taking place in autumn term; 1 November for projects taking place in spring term; and 1 February for projects taking place in summer term. Link: http://www.iop.org/about/grants/school/page_38824.html
Teddy Bear Foundation This scheme provides small grants available for schools and organisations working to improve the lives of children with special needs in Scotland. They have funded a major sports event for children in the Highlands, paid for panto trips, bikes and computers. For the Teddy Bear Foundation, there are no complicated forms to fill in. Just email with details of what the funding is for to [email protected] Applications may be submitted at any time. Link: http://www.theteddybearfoundation.org/
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Co-operative & Community Finance Limited This scheme makes loans to employee or community owned social enterprises, including co-operatives, community businesses, development trusts and businesses developed from the charitable and voluntary sector. They welcome applications from new enterprises, workers' co-operatives, employee buyouts, housing and renewable energy co-operatives, community owned shops, pubs and facilities and community shares issues. They only lend to incorporated bodies such as registered companies and industrial & provident societies. Loans from £10,000 to £75,000 are normally available and by using other funds that they manage they may be able to lend up to £150,000. Further information and guidance is available by contacting [email protected] or call 0117 916 6750. Applications may be submitted at any time. Link: https://fundingscotland.com/fund/a0Rb0000000Ng5MEAS/co-operative-community-finance-limited?page=11
Start Up - Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programme This scheme will help you if you have a new charity, social enterprise or impact project or are in the early stages of setting up one. There are 180 places available across nine Start Up locations. This programme could help you: learn how to set up and run your organisation or project with 12 - 14 learning days, spread over a year; fund your project with a £1,000 grant; get to know other social entrepreneurs, who’ll support your plans and help you through tough times; get support from a one-to-one mentor. All students on the Start Up programme receive a grant of up to £1,000, thanks to funding from National Lottery Community Fund. Support also includes; A free learning programme (14 learning days, spread over a year); A support network; and Mentoring Eligible applicants are individuals who are committed to making a social or environmental impact, in a disadvantaged area or with people in need. You must already be leading a project, or have realistic and tested plans and be ready to start. Project or organisation income must be less then £15,000 per year. Further information, guidance and application forms are available to download form from the website. However it is recommended that you book a taster session before applying. This can also be done via the website. There are no published deadlines. Link: https://www.the-sse.org/courses/lloyds-bank-and-bank-of-scotland-social-entrepreneurs-start-up-programme/
SPORTS
The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust This scheme provides clubs, groups or projects to apply for one or more tennis wheelchairs designed for general use at grass roots level. A deposit of £250 per chair is required and the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust will offer a grant for the remaining cost. There will also be a delivery charge to be met by the applicant. The maximum grant available per application is £1,500 for a group, club or project and £500 for an individual. Individuals and organisations can apply. All applicants must be UK citizens and resident in the UK. The application form and guidance are available from the website. Before applying for assistance, you are advised to consult The Tennis Foundation and/or your local County Tennis Association. The remaining 2020 deadlines for receipt of applications 3 July and 7 October 2020. Link: https://www.danmaskelltennistrust.org.uk/
TRUSTS
St James Place Foundation This scheme supports projects that provide directly for young people (under the age of 25) in the UK who suffer from physical or mental health difficulties or conditions, or a life threatening degenerative illness, or are disadvantaged. This includes young people under the age of 25 caring for others. The small grant themes are: Helping Young People with Special Needs; Supporting People with Cancer; Helping Disadvantaged Young People. They are only able to consider applications from UK Registered Charities as well as Special Needs Schools in the UK with an income of less than £1,000,000. They presently do not accept applications from CICs. The whole procedure can take between four to six months (sometimes longer if many applications are received) so it is advisable to apply in good time if funds are required for a certain date. Applications may be submitted at any time. Link: https://www.sjpfoundation.co.uk/apply-for-funding.aspx
Barcapel Foundation This scheme has three priority areas of funding which are: health, specifically looking at mental health and complimentary medicine; heritage specifically looking at the built environment and cultural heritage; and youth which focuses on all aspects of children and young people, however focused more on those from socially and financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Grants ranged from £1,500 to £30,000. Please note that all potential awards over £20,000 are assessed by a team operating independently of the Trustees. They do not accept any applications for grants by email. Should you wish to apply for a grant please download the application form from the website, print it and return by post together with any relevant information to The Mews Skelmorlie Castle, Skelmorlie, PA17 5EY. The next deadline for receipt of applications is 27 April 2020. Link: http://www.barcapelfoundation.org/
AWARDS The Scottish Charity Awards This scheme will now take place in September - with the deadline for applying extended until the end of April A statement from organisers the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) said: “Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we realise that many organisations have had to refocus their efforts in responding to the current situation and to supporting others. With that in mind we have decided to extend the deadline for entries for this year’s awards to 5pm on 30 April 2020. “The awards ceremony that was due to take place in June has now been postponed to Friday 25 September 2020. “We’ll be keeping you up-to-date with any further changes and developments over the coming weeks.” The awards celebrate the amazing work that people within charities and community groups do every day, all over the country, to help those in need and raise awareness of important causes. In 2019, 44 finalists were shortlisted, nine won awards and an additional four received special commendations for their work. This year’s awards take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Friday, 25 September. There are eight Scottish Charity Award categories - Charity of the Year, Charity Champion, Cracking Campaign, Pioneering Project, Celebrating Communities, Terrific Trustee and Demonstrating Digital – which are decided by a judging panel, and a special People’s Choice Award which is decided by the public and last year received a record-breaking 34,810 votes. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on Monday 30 April 2020. Link: https://scvo.org/scottish-charity-awards/apply-2020/
Imminent Deadlines April – May 2020
Novum Trust This scheme supports new work with the provision of small short-term grants to initiate projects in Christian action and research. It provides funding for projects that are: essentially Scottish; distinctively new ('Novum'); not readily able to be financed from other sources and short term - normally one year. The Trust focusses on the welfare of young people, the training of lay people or new ways of communicating the Christian faith. Deadline: 15th April 2020 Max Grant: £2,500 Link: http://www.novumtrust.org.uk
The Finnis Scott Trust
This scheme makes grants for any charitable purpose, but their present policy is to focus grant-making in the areas of horticulture and plant sciences, as well as fine art and art history. Deadline: 20th April 2020 Max Grant: £10,000 Link: http://www.finnis-scott-foundation.org.uk/awards.html
Miss A M Pilkington This scheme distributes funds for charitable purposes as set out in the Trusts governing document. These include: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion; the advancement of health; the saving of lives; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; the advancement of animal welfare. Submit applications in writing to EQ Chartered Accountants, 58 Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4LD. Deadline: 30th April 2020 Max Grant: £2,000 Link: None
James Weir Foundation
This scheme gives priority to charities in Scotland, particularly Ayrshire and Glasgow that assist individuals suffering from a range of illnesses both physical and mental, hospices, museums, refuges and facilities for ex-military staff. Deadline: 30th April 2020 Max Grant: None Link: http://jamesweirfoundation.org
The Volant Trust This scheme’s aim is to support women, children and young people who are at risk and facing social deprivation. It supports Scottish charities and projects, whether national or community-based, which help alleviate social deprivation, particularly supporting women, children and young people at risk. Projects must demonstrate a strong focus on supporting women and children affected by hardship or disadvantage and on tackling the issues they face in order to make a lasting difference to their lives and life chances. Deadline: 30th April 2020 Max Grant: £30,000 Link: http://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/programmes/volant.aspx
Erasmus Plus – Youth Dialogue Funding This scheme is the European programme for education, training, youth and sport. Each year, UK youth organisations and young people can access Erasmus+ funding to support life-changing international opportunities. Key Action 3 Structured Dialogue projects give young people the opportunity to interact and debate with decision-makers on the issues that affect them most and to influence policy. Deadline: 30th April 2020 Max Grant: None given Link: http://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/apply-for-youth-dialogue-funding
The Bute Family Trust This scheme was created to provide funds for charitable purposes, with emphasis on the Isle of Bute and West Coast of Scotland. Typically, donations are made towards Community, Medical, Youth and Heath & Awareness projects. The Trust also regularly supports cancer charities and international charities in response to the need for emergency and disaster relief. Deadline: 1st May 2020 Max Grant: None given Link: http://butefamily.com/bute-family-charitable-trust
The Pastoral Care Trust - St Nicholas Care Fund This scheme offers small grants to groups, agencies and projects working for the common good of all people in need in and around Glasgow. Deadline: 4th May 2020 Max Grant: £15,000 Link: http://www.rcag.org.uk/index.php/the-archdiocese/st-nicholas-care-fund
The Triangle Trust 1949 Trust – Development Grants (Rehabilitation)
This scheme enables organisations supporting the rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders to undertake a progressive development to improve future resilience. The fund supports core costs to support the development of a solid foundation for the long-term. Deadline: 4th May 2020 Max Grant: £80,000 Link: http://www.triangletrust.org.uk/what-we-fund
BBC Children in Need This scheme awards grants each year to organisations supporting disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. They give grants for children and young people of 18 years and under experiencing disadvantage through: illness, distress, abuse or neglect; any kind of disability; behavioural or psychological difficulties; living in poverty or situations of deprivation. Deadline: 4th May 2020 Max Grant: £10,000 Link: https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/grants/apply/main-grants/
DM Thomas Foundation for Young People
This scheme is dedicated to helping disabled, sick and disadvantaged young people and children (from 0-25) to transform their lives. Deadline: 5th May 2020 Max Grant: £30,000 Link: http://dmthomasfoundation.org/what-we-do/grants/dmtf-central-grants/
Sustrans Ltd – Love Your Network Grant Fund
This scheme funded by Transport Scotland and delivered by Sustrans Scotland, seeks to support communities in making small improvements which make journeys on the National Cycle Network more enjoyable for everyone. Grant funding is available for projects which benefit people or wildlife across National Cycle Network routes in Scotland. Deadline: 8th May 2020 Max Grant: £750 Link: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/projects/2019/scotland/the-love-your-network-grant-fund-for-community-groups-in-scotland/
The National Archives – Archived Revealed Cataloguing Grants This scheme awards grants for archives to create catalogues of archival collections. These will support the transformation of archive services, helping archives to vastly improve access to archives and increase public engagement with history and the UK's documentary heritage. Deadline: 11th May 2020 Max Grant: £40,000 Link: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/finding-funding/archives-revealed/cataloguing-grants/
National Churches Trust - Gateway Grants This scheme offers grants to places of worship for costs towards developing a church building project such as feasibility studies, options appraisals, professional fees, surveys and other development costs up to RIBA Planning Stage 1. Deadline: 14th May 2020 Max Grant: £10,000 Link: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/gatewaygrants
Baring Foundation – Strengthening Civil Society
This scheme supports effective use of the law and human rights based approaches by civil society in the United Kingdom. This new round is for civil society organisations who want to implement a court judgment, or other outcome of a litigation process, that has the potential to achieve social change for people facing discrimination and disadvantage. Deadline: 20th May 2020 Max Grant: £30,000 Link: https://baringfoundation.org.uk/programme/strengthening-the-voluntary-sector-programme/
Pink Ribbon Foundation
This scheme is focussed on relieving the needs of people who are suffering from, or have been affected by, breast cancer by providing, or assisting in the provision of, information, care or emotional, practical and financial support. They can also advance public education in the understanding of breast cancer, its early detection and treatment. Deadline: 29th May 2020 Max Grant: £5,000 Link: http://www.pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk/who-we-help/#apply-for-a-grant
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust This scheme promotes and supports charities in the United Kingdom working in agriculture, rural development and insurance. The Trustees are particularly interested in initiatives in the areas of education of young people in rural areas and relief of poverty within rural areas and will focus on providing funding to larger initiatives, which would have a significant impact on the rural community Deadline: 29th May 2020 Max Grant: £50,000 Link: https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/charitable-trust/
Thomas Wall Trust This scheme funds small charities running specific projects that address the educational and social needs of their communities. Grants were made to assist individuals wanting to break through the barriers in their lives and life chances by pursuing technical or skill-based training, which will improve their prospects of finding paid work. Deadline: 31st May 2020 Max Grant: £1,000 Link: http://www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk/?q=node/10
Scotland's Churches Trust – Organ Playing Fund This scheme wishes to encourage the playing of organs and has a fund to assist churches in having their organs played more than at present. It is hoped that this will contribute to the "open doors" objective of the Trust and its member churches. Deadline: 31st May 2020 Max Grant: £400 Link: https://scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/fabric-grants/
The MacRobert Trust This scheme is UK-wide although a preference is given to Scotland. Themes supported are: Services and Sea; Education & Training; Children & Youth; Science, Engineering & Technology; Agriculture & Horticulture; Tarland & Local Area. Deadline: 31st May 2020 Max Grant: None given Link: http://www.themacroberttrust.org.uk/grant-making/monetary-awards/
Historic Environment Scotland – Historic Environment Repair Grants
This scheme is open to owners of historic buildings or ancient monuments for financial help to meet the cost of high quality repairs or conservation made by specialist craftspeople using traditional skills and materials. The aim of the Historic Environment Repair Grant is to conserve original features of buildings and ancient monuments of special architectural or historic interest. Owners must insure and maintain the building, or look after the ancient monument, and allow an agreed level of access to the public in return for financial help. Deadline: 31st May 2020 Max Grant: £500,000 Link: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/grants-and-funding/our-grants/building-repair-grants-scheme/#criteria-for-awarding-grants_tab
FORTHCOMING DEADLINES
June – July 2020
Institute of Physics School Grants Scheme
This scheme provides schools with grants of up to £600 for projects or events linked to the teaching or promotion of physics or engineering. Grants can be used to support a range of projects and is open to all UK educational institutions (schools and colleges) catering for pupils/students in the age range 5-19. Deadline: 1st June 2020 Max Grant: £600 Link: http://www.iop.org/about/grants/school/page_38824.html
PRS for Music Foundation - The Open Fund for Organisations This scheme supports new music projects led by promoters, large performance groups, talent development organisations, venues and curators. Projects must involve the creation, performance and promotion of new music and enable songwriters, composers, solo artist, bands and performers of all backgrounds to develop creatively and professionally Deadline: 8th June 2020 Max Grant: £10,000 Link: http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/funding/the-open-fund/the-open-fund-for-organisations/
Young Scot - Nurturing Talent - Time to Shine FundThis scheme aims to support the artistic and creative ideas of young people aged 11 to 25. It will support young people that show ambition, enthusiasm or talent in their chosen art form and require some financial support to develop or promote this further. Funding may also be awarded to those who face significant barriers to access, such as rural isolation or additional support requirements. Deadline: 14th June 2020 Max Grant: £1,000 Link: https://young.scot/get-involved/national/apply-for-the-nurturing-talent-time-to-shine-fund
Scottish Music Centre - Training and Continuing Professional Development Fund This scheme supports individuals, organisations and networks who work outwith school settings to undertake training and continuing professional development that will strengthen youth music in Scotland for the benefit of young people. They welcome applications proposing any training and CPD such as training courses, conferences, master-classes, mentoring and any other relevant experiences which develop skills and confidence and lead to improved professional delivery of music to children and young people. Deadline: 30th June 2020 Max Grant: £1,000 Link: http://www.scottishmusiccentre.com/development/training-and-continuing-professional-development-fund/
Patagonia – Environmental Grant
This scheme funds only environmental work and are most interested in making grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. They support small, grassroots, activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect our environment. They help local groups working to protect local habitat, and think the individual battles to protect a specific stand of forest, stretch of river or indigenous wild species are the most effective in raising more complicated issues – particularly those of biodiversity and ecosystem protection – in the public mind. Deadline: 30th June 2020 Max Grant: $12,000 Link: http://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/grant-guidelines.html
The Robert Clutterbuck Trust This scheme gives grants to assist: Personnel within the Armed Forces and Ex-Servicemen and women; Sport and Recreational Facilities for young people giving priority to Cheshire and Hertfordshire; The Welfare, Protection and Preservation of Domestic Animal Life giving priority to Cheshire and Hertfordshire; Natural History and wildlife; Other charities associated with the counties of Cheshire and Hertfordshire; Charities which would have had particular appeal to the founder, Major Robert Clutterbuck. Within the above categories the Trust prefers to make grants for specific items and projects rather than for running costs. Deadline: 30th June 2020 Max Grant: £3,000 Link: http://www.clutterbucktrust.org.uk/
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund - Research Programme
This scheme is available towards the initiation of research into learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities), including autism so that it can progress to the point at which there is sufficient data to support an application to one of the major funding bodies. Deadline: 1st July 2020 Max Grant: £150,000 Link: http://www.bailythomas.org.uk/grants/research-programme
At the Music For All – Community Project Fund This scheme believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to play music. They make grants available to address the musical needs of community music groups and educational organisations. They support projects and initiatives taking place throughout the UK that all aim to bring music to their community and would benefit from a “helping hand” to fulfil their potential in becoming truly sustainable music programmes. They also fund individuals. Deadline: 1st July 2020 Max Grant: £150,000 Link: https://musicforall.org.uk/apply-for-funding/
Foundation Scotland - Scotch Whisky Action Fund The fund will support and develop a range of projects/initiatives which deliver targeted interventions designed to tackle alcohol-related harms across three themes: young people (aged under 18); families; communities. Research commissioned by the Scotch Whisky Association suggests that there are gaps in provision across each of these themes and that the range of interventions and good practice are not fully developed. The Fund will focus on applications from new/innovative or pilot initiatives which aims to test new approaches and which will offer an opportunity for learning that others can use. Deadline: 2nd July 2020 Max Grant: £25,000 Link: http://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/programmes/scotch-whisky-action-fund/
The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust This scheme provides clubs, groups or projects with the opportunity to apply for one or more tennis wheelchairs designed for general use at grass roots level. A deposit of £250 per chair is required and the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust will offer a grant for the remaining cost. There will also be a delivery charge to be met by the applicant. Deadline: 3rd July 2020 Max Grant: £1,500 Link: http://www.danmaskelltennistrust.org.uk/
National Churches Trust - Cornerstone Grants
This scheme is dedicated to promoting and supporting church buildings of historic, architectural and community value across the UK. The Cornerstone Grant Programme can award grants towards urgent structural repair projects, or the introduction of kitchens and accessible toilets. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate well-developed plans for the building that are supported beyond the congregation, and into the future. Deadline: 3rd July 2020 Max Grant: £50,000 Link: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/cornerstonegrants
The Scottish Fishermen's Trust This scheme is a charity established to enable individuals and organisations to receive funding for projects related to the marine environment, education and safety at sea. Deadline: 16th July 2020 Max Grant: None given Link: http://www.sff.co.uk/fishermens-trust/
Filmbankmedia Innovation Fund This scheme will enable two new film societies or community screening groups to make a real impact within their community through the medium of film. Examples of how the Fund could be used may include special film screening programmes for seniors or youth groups; launching film workshops; for screening equipment; delivering a marketing initiative or to implement educational programmes in local schools. Deadline: 19th July 2020 Max Grant: £3,000 Link: https://www.filmbankmedia.com/licences/stsl/innovation-fund/
G & H Roberts Community Trust
This scheme focuses on funding small community projects that support the advancement of education, community development, human rights, environmental protection, conflict resolution and reconciliation. They retain a strong connection to UK based charities, but also support specific projects around the world. Deadline: 31st July 2020 Max Grant: £2,000 Link: http://www.ghrcommunitytrust.org/
The Anchor Foundation This scheme supports Christian charities concerned with social inclusion particularly through ministries of healing and the arts. Deadline: 31st July 2020 Max Grant: £10,000 Link: http://www.theanchorfoundation.org.uk/
The Radcliffe Trust - Heritage & Crafts This scheme supports the development of the skills, knowledge and experience that underpin the UK’s traditional cultural heritage and crafts sectors. This includes support for: craft and conservation training; practical projects, particularly those that include a strong training element; strategic and capacity-building projects which demonstrate clear benefits to the sector; Special Needs projects whose emphasis is on skills development. However, the Trust remains committed to flexible, open and inclusive grant-giving and will consider other projects, should they fall broadly within its remit. Deadline: 31st July 2020 Max Grant: £5,000 Link: http://www.theradcliffetrust.org
Scottish Funding Council - Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) This scheme aims to provide employers with flexible workforce development training opportunities to support inclusive economic growth through up-skilling or re-skilling of employees. The Fund is in addition to apprenticeship support, access to which is available to all employers in Scotland; and Individual Training Accounts (ITAs), which provide eligible individuals with the opportunity to undertake learning opportunities to develop their skills for employment. The FWDF may be particularly beneficial in addressing skills gaps and training needs of the older workforce. Deadline: 31st July 2020 Max Grant: £15,000 Link: https://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/develop-your-workforce/flexible-workforce-development-fund/
The Radcliffe Trust - Music
This scheme supports classical music performance and training, especially chamber music, composition and music education. Particular interests within music education are music for children and adults with special needs, youth orchestras and projects at secondary and higher levels, including academic research. The Trustees respond to applications and also initiate their own projects. Deadline: 31st July 2020 Max Grant: £5,000 Link: https://theradcliffetrust.org/music-grants/
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