The North Face - Explore Fund

Through the North Face - Explore Fund, grants are available across Europe to not-for-profit organisations for projects that encourage youth outdoor participation and reconnect children with nature, to inspire and enable the next generation of explorers and conservationists.

Financial support of up to €2,500 is available.

Eligible projects will:

• Encourage community involvement.
• Focus on breaking down barriers to getting young people outdoors.
• Seek a specific audience and reach out to a specific community or place of interest.

The deadline for applications is 2 July 2012.

Go to:  http://explorefund.eu/

(Source:  Grantfinder)

Sustainable Development Challenge Fund (Green Dragon's Den at Hay Festival)

The Sustainable Development Challenge Fund (Green Dragons Den at the Hay Festival) is intended to encourage organisations in Wales to undertake projects that demonstrate "leadership, innovation and more than a little flair".

The sponsor is looking for projects that demonstrate one or more of the following elements:

• Introduce and prove new concepts that increase sustainability action.
• Link projects, organisations and solutions in more effective ways.
• Make inspired use of seed funding.

Funded projects should fall under one of the following categories:

• The Power of Youth – Under 25s.
• Innovation for Sustainability.
• Sustainable Work & Travel.
• Sustainable Community Futures.

Finalists in each category will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of experts and an invited audience, with each category winner receiving a £10,000 prize to carry out their projects.

Any organisation in Wales (businesses, community groups and social enterprises) may submit ideas for a project, which should be a new and innovative approach to sustainable development.

The deadline for applications is 8 May 2012.

Go to:  http://www.nptcvs.com/

(source:  Grantfinder)

SAVE THE DAY CENTRE

Expressions of Interest are sought from Third Sector Organisations (which includes social enterprises) to take over the operation of Machynlleth Day Care Centre from 1^st July 2012 to 31^st March 2014. 

The Centre is currently run by the British Red Cross. This arrangement will cease on 30^th June 2012. 

The Centre is open 5 days per week Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm and offers day care services on 4 days per week, and a bathing service on 1 day and provides services to enable individuals to maintain their independence within the local community. Details of the required service are contained in the service specification. TUPE will apply to existing day care centre staff. 

We are looking for a Provider who can demonstrate:

·         Sufficient leadership skills and expertise to ensure a seamless transfer of the service

·         Record of operational, organisational and staff management

·         Financial viability and robust financial management

·         Evidence of providing person centred services

·         Evidence of achieving good outcomes for service users and carers

Interested organisations should submit their expressions of interest to:

Michele Muireasgha
Pennaeth Datblygiad y Trydydd Sector
Head of Third Sector Development
PAVO
Plas Dolerw
Milford Road / Heol Milford
Newtown / Y Drenewydd
Powys
SY16 2EH
TEL/Ffon 01686 626220
Fax / Ffacs 01686 621537 


at PAVO by 5pm on Tuesday 8th May 2012. 


If Michele is unavailable please contact Hannah Lake on 01686 626220.

FUNDER'S FAYRE - 27TH APRIL 2012 - POSTPONED

The Funder's Fayre scheduled for Friday 27th April 2012, in Newtown has been postponed.


We are looking to re-arrange this for sometime in June.


Watch this space, and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

GwirVol Grants 2012-13

GwirVol is pleased to announce the launch of the 2012-2013 round 1 youth volunteering grants. The aim of the GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants scheme is to support the delivery of a wide range of new volunteering opportunities in Wales and overseas that will support the step change in access to volunteering for young people aged 14-25 and especially for disadvantaged young people. You can get more information and download the application forms and guidance at http://www.gwirvol.org/en/grants/. 

The deadline for applications is 2pm Wednesday 13 June 2012. 

WCVA REGIONAL POLICY EVENT - THIS WEEK!!

Funding your future: New European programmes and loan finance

Almost £100m of European Structural Funds was accessed by the third sector during the current round of European funding. But what will the 2014-2020 programmes look like? How can we influence the design of the new programmes, and what funding oppportunites are they likely to present?

This event will inform delegates about the developments that are taking place within the design of the new European programmes and will be of interest to any organisation planning their funding future. The event will also offer an opportunity to learn how loan finance, through WCVA's Communities Investment Fund, can support third sector enterprise in Wales.

The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells

09.00 - 15.30

http://www.wcva.org.uk/all/dsp_event_details.cfm?eventid=1687&display_sitetextid=110&display_sitedeptid=9

Powys Funder's Fayre - 27th April 2012

POWYS FUNDER’S FAYRE - FRIDAY 27^TH APRIL 2012  - 10.00 am – 2pm

NEWTOWN RUGBY CLUB, Recreation Ground, Pool Road, Newtown.  (Opposite Morrison’s)

Would you like to meet with potential funders face to face?  Come along to the Funder’s Fayre.  PAVO Development Staff will also be available to answer any queries you may have. 

Funders confirming their attendance include Children in Need, Big Lottery, Ashley Family Foundation, Environment Wales, and Powys County Council, including the Community Chest Scheme for sports groups.

The event will be held on a drop in basis, so please bear in mind that you may have to wait to see the funder you wish to speak too. 

Please note that lunch will not be provided, but tea and coffee will be available.

To notify us that you will be attending please phone the PAVO Helpdesk on:  0845 009 3288