Tuesday, 8 August 2017
National Programme for Property Education launches next year. We’re running workshops across England and Wales and offering online resources to help as many colleagues as possible to understand the role property plays in their success
Our sector’s natural diffidence about bare knuckle negotiation plus our lack of interest in property - added to funny money property economics and the fact that many think we work for free, result in rotten working conditions unless we are careful. This is because we are, and I quote the landlord who rang today offering me a fume filled lower basement in Blackfriars - ‘only’ charities. The fact 58 per cent of respondents can’t obtain grant funding for property costs further tips the balance. So how can we stand up for ourselves? After nearly three years in this job, I have come to the conclusion that the alchemy of charities and their property is as much to do with attitude as money. It boils down to how much are you prepared to put up with for your cause?
To read the whole article by Antonia Swinson click here
Welsh Government Announces Grants for Promoting the Welsh Language through Technology
A new scheme is opening offering funding to increase Welsh language use across the country.
The First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, has announced details of a new fund for creative projects that will increase the use of the Welsh language.
The Cymraeg 2050 Grant is a £300,000 initiative which aims to fund innovative, short-term schemes that promote Welsh language usage. This will include funding for organisations that have new ideas for creating and promoting technology which supports the use of Welsh.
Funding is being provided with the objective of increasing the visibility of the Welsh language in all communities. It is also envisaged that projects will aid understanding and enhance opportunities for strengthening bilingual customer services.
The scheme will promote opportunities for communicating in Welsh in face-to-face settings, in the workplace or through digital platforms. This is a key element of the new Welsh language strategy – Cymraeg 2050: a million Welsh speakers. In particular, it aims to support efforts to increase people's daily use of the language and has a target of increasing the number of Welsh speakers to reach one million by 2050.
Launching the new initiative, First Minister Carwyn Jones said:
"We want the use of Welsh to be a routine part of everyday life so that speakers at all levels feel confident in using it in formal and informal situations. This fund seeks to broaden our horizons to pilot new ideas and work with a wide range of organisations to give everyone the opportunity to use the language.
"We are very clear that it is our responsibility as a Government to set the direction and provide leadership for growing the language. This fund is a strong starting point for our Cymraeg 2050 strategy."
The new fund will be open to organisations from most sectors, and it is not limited to current grant holders. The Welsh Government is especially keen to receive applications from new applicants wishing to promote the Welsh language to new audiences.
The application process is open until 22 September 2017.
Monday, 7 August 2017
Deadline 31st August
Welsh Church Acts Fund
Description
Financial assistance is available to places of worship and voluntary groups to support local community projects in Powys.
- Current Status
- Open for Applications
- Maximum value:
- £ 5,000
Objectives of Fund
The primary object of the Fund is to provide assistance to groups for social, recreational and other charitable purposes. Capital grants may be awarded to assist organisations in the furnishing and upkeep of buildings. Revenue grants are designed to support organisations with projects and activities to benefit the residents of Powys.
Value Notes
Charities can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000. Where there is an exceptional case for support, grants of £10,000 may be awarded.
Match Funding Restrictions
100% of project funding is not available.
Applicants will be required to raise additional funding from other sources if required.
Who Can Apply
Applications will be accepted from the following:
- Not for profit organisations (for example a Registered Charity, Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Unincorporated Club or Association and Community Interest Company).
- Organisations that are based within Powys County and/or projects or activities specifically designed to serve Powys residents.
- Churches and Chapels.
Restrictions
Grants will not be awarded retrospectively, ie for costs already incurred prior to receipt of the grant offer letter and signed terms and conditions.
Eligible Expenditure
The Fund supports:
- The restoration of Churches, Chapels and community/village halls within county.
- Encouraging arts.
- Social and recreational activities.
- Protection of historic buildings.
- Organisations working to address disadvantage in the case of people on low incomes or those who are sick or disabled.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the financial/social need the grant will address to serve Powys residents
How To Apply
The deadlines for applications are 28 February and August 31 each year.
Application forms are available from the CFIW website.
Contact CFIW for further information.
For more information click here website.
Powys
Powys - Community Regeneration & Development Capital Grant Fund
Description
Financial assistance is available to support community and voluntary organisation projects that benefit people in the Powys area.
- Current Status
- Open for Applications
- Maximum value:
- £ 35,000
Objectives of Fund
The Community Regeneration & Development Capital Grant Fund's (previously known as the Community Enablement Support Fund Capital Grants) main purpose is to support social and community development. Voluntary groups and organisations that demonstrate that they are properly constituted can apply.
Capital expenditure involves acquiring or enhancing fixed assets with a long-term value to the group or organisation, such as land, buildings, and major items of equipment or machinery. Capital assets shape the way the group or organisation's services are delivered in the long term, but will create financial commitments for the future in the form of financing costs and revenue running costs.
Revenue is where the running costs of the group or organisation's expenses are made - relating to such things as salaries, heat and lighting costs, consumables etc.
Priority will be given to those requests that meet the aims and objectives of Powys County Council or assists in the delivery of its strategies.
Value Notes
Community Regeneration & Development Capital Grant Fund grant awards vary due to the type of project and other funding sources available. Projects or activities from the Voluntary Sector would normally be restricted to a maximum grant of £15,000. However, in exceptional cases, for capital projects which meet the Authority's stated aims and objectives, a grant award of up to £35,000 may be considered, in line with local authority capital schemes.
The Fund is able to consider up to a 50% grant rate of the shortfall, after all other Government Lottery and European funding has been taken into account. For example: a project with a total cost of £100,000 that has successfully secured Lottery funding for £50,000 and a National Assembly scheme of £35,000, would then be eligible for a grant award of £7,500.
Match Funding Restrictions
The ceiling for any core sponsorship is normally £5,000. Any organisation wishing to receive more than this amount will be required to match the additional sum on a 'pound for pound' basis with funding obtained from the local business sector up to a maximum of a further £6,000.
This grant scheme does not consider any 'in-kind' contributions, ie, volunteers' time or goods and services donated to the project, as part of the Organisation's contribution.
Who Can Apply
Applicants should be voluntary or community groups that serve the people of Powys.
Organisations applying for funding must be able to provide the following information:
- Copy of rules.
- Constitution.
- Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Trust deed.
- Annual audited accounts.
- Business plan.
- Equal opportunities policy.
- Welsh language policy.
Restrictions
There are some items or activities which the Council cannot fund. In these instances, potential applicants will be advised on initial contact with the Council. If potential applicants are advised that their proposal is not eligible, they may still be entitled to pursue an application. However, a refusal may be inevitable, as the decision-making Committee will consider the reasons for ineligibility.
Whilst the following list shows specifically what the Council will definitely not consider, it is not exhaustive. As the Council adopts various strategic aims and policies, the grant aid function will underpin them as they emerge. In being reactive to support new priorities, the grant criteria should evolve to include potential do's and don'ts, so the eligibility criteria will change to reflect those priorities.
Ineligible items and activities include the following:
- Fundraising events - whereby an event is organised solely for raising money towards a particular cause.
- The consumable costs of street lighting, such as Christmas lights (the purchase of lights may be eligible).
- Street furniture.
- CCTV.
- The purchase of minibuses.
- Political or religious activities.
- Duplication or overlapping of services or provision.
- Personal clothing.
Individuals are not eligible to apply for funding from this scheme.
Eligible Expenditure
In order to try and be as flexible as possible, the Council does not have a prescriptive list of types of projects which can be funded. The Council hopes to try and encourage creativity, innovation and development in supporting each project.
Grants are available for:
- development of the arts;
- social and recreational activities (particularly for young people);
- community building projects;
- sports development;
- environmental projects; and
- children's playgrounds.
Priority will be given to those projects that clearly show they:
- fit one or more of the Council's stated strategies or policies;
- have good local commitment and benefit to their local community;
- demonstrate commitment to achieving full participation from all the community;
- have equal access to provision, to include the choice of language and culture;
- promote good relations between people of different racial groups;
- carefully consider accessibility for disabled people; and
- promote and support equality and diversity.
How To Apply
Applications can be made at any time.
Large-scale projects requiring a grant of more than £2,000 should be submitted as early in the financial year as possible.
Grants are made on a 'one-off' basis, and whilst organisations can make repeat applications, there is no commitment from the Council to continue financial support.
Once a completed application has been received, it will be acknowledged and an indication given as to when a decision is likely to be made. Applications will then be assessed and, in some instances, applicants may be contacted to clarify something or provide more information. For larger schemes, County Council Officers may also make contact to arrange a meeting with representatives of the applicant organisation to discuss projects in more detail. Applicants may submit more than one application at any time, but not for the same project or purpose.
The offer of grant will be in written form, confirming the amount of grant and detailing conditions and timescales. Normally, payment is made retrospectively - once enough expenditure has been incurred to draw down payment. In some cases where cash flow is a problem, the Council can make interim payments. Grants are not paid automatically; the Council will need to receive evidence that expenditure has occurred. Grant payment will then be processed and paid to the applicant organisation either by cheque or BACS payment.
Useful Links
If your project shares their aim of making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people through a commitment to quality charitable work, it may be eligible for a Wooden Spoon grant.
Wooden Spoon Charity
Description
Grants are available for organisations that are working to support disadvantaged and disabled children in the UK.
- Current Status
- Open for Applications
- Maximum value:
- Discretionary
Objectives of Fund
Wooden Spoon's objective is to make a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children and young people through its commitment to quality charitable work throughout the UK.
Value Notes
Around 70 projects are funded each year.
There is neither a minimum nor maximum grant level. However, it is unlikely that a project of a physical nature that is under £5,000 will have sufficient substance and scale to qualify.
In exceptional cases a project spend of less than £5,000 may be approved if it can be shown that without Wooden Spoon’s grant the project would not go ahead or if the making of the grant would result in the Region concerned being able to leverage substantial additional support or publicity for Wooden Spoon in the area.
Match Funding Restrictions
Wooden Spoon’s contribution may be up to 100% of the cost, though beneficiary organisations should be encouraged, where practicable, to raise a proportion themselves.
Who Can Apply
Organisations and charities in the UK are eligible to apply.
Wooden Spoon can only make grants to organisations with a legal status. For example; schools, charities, and private members clubs.
Applications from groups working in partnership are eligible but one organisation must take the lead for the application and be the primary beneficiary and point of contact.
Restrictions
Funding is not normally available for the following:
- Computers and electronic equipment.
- Minibus or similar vehicle projects.
- Revenue expenditure.
- Individuals.
- Salaries, administration costs, professional fees and on-going overheads related to a capital project.
Eligible Expenditure
Wooden Spoon supports projects which will benefit children and young people under 25 years of age who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially. Projects must normally be of a capital nature, with a reasonably long-term prospective lifetime.
The funding is for projects that address the following areas:
- Health and wellbeing
- Sensory rooms and gardens
- Specialist equipment and facilities
- Playgrounds and outdoor activities
- Education projects
If a project is a physical, tangible asset of a permanent nature, the following must apply:
- It must have a minimum predicted life span of five years (preferably ten), be non-transferable and of a permanent nature. Special consideration may be given to funding life-enhancing/medical equipment if it can be shown that the useable life of such equipment is likely to be at least five years.
- Grants will not be considered for salaries, administration costs, professional fees and on-going overheads related to a capital project.
If a project is educational or disability sports-focused, the following must apply:
- There must be a key rugby element to engage children and young people.
- It must have a clearly-defined brief detailing the project’s need and objectives; stakeholders; description of participants (age, gender, geography); recruitment of participants; project activity and budget; legacy planning; monitoring and evaluation and mechanism for reporting to Wooden Spoon.
- Grants will be considered for kit and equipment, salaries and administration costs.
Projects must:
- Enhance and support the lives of children and young people (under the age of 25) who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially.
- Work directly with children and young people and have a positive influence on their lives as a result of the activities or service provided.
- Benefit those located in the UK or Ireland.
- Support a group.
How To Apply
Applications may be submitted at any time and application forms are available on request.
Greggs
Greggs Foundation - Local Community Projects Fund
Description
Grants are available for not-for-profit organisations based in local communities in England, Scotland and Wales to deliver projects or provide equipment to people in need at the heart of their local communities.
- Current Status
- Open for Applications
- Maximum value:
- £ 2,000
Objectives of Fund
The Fund helps organisations based in local communities to deliver projects or provide equipment to people in need at the heart of their local communities.
Value Notes
This is a highly competitive grant scheme with only 30% of eligible applicants receiving funding in 2016.
The maximum grant available is £2,000.
Who Can Apply
Not for profit organisations are eligible to apply.
The grant making area includes the whole of Great Britain. Priority will be given to organisations that have Greggs shops or premises nearby.
Restrictions
Funding is not available for the following:
- Ongoing running costs.
- Continuation of existing and ongoing work.
- Contributions towards larger projects/fundraising appeals.
- Animal charities.
- Friends of associations.
- Uniformed groups such as scouts, guides and sea cadets.
- Sports clubs and associations.
- Overseas travel.
- Curricular activities that take place during the school day.
- Religious promotion.
- Research grants.
- Repayment of loans.
- Purchase of vehicles.
- Medical equipment.
- Major capital projects.
- Sponsorship of events or activities.
The Foundation is unlikely to consider requests from larger organisations with an income greater than £300,000 or organisations with more than six months running costs in a cash reserve.
Eligible Expenditure
Funding is available for projects that improve resilience within a community of interest. This can include sessional activities/respite support, equipment for sessional activities, trips and residential breaks. The Foundation is also interested in new approaches and innovative ideas as well as sustainable approaches to supporting the community of interest.
All projects must support a community of interest, ie people who are:
- Disabled or suffering chronic illness.
- Living in poverty.
- Voluntary carers.
- Homeless.
- Isolated older people.
- Other demonstrable significant need.
Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate improvements against at least one of the following Key Performance Targets:
- Beneficiaries have decreased social isolation.
- Beneficiaries report improved health and wellbeing.
- Beneficiaries report improved resilience/coping mechanisms.
- Beneficiaries have improved life skills.
- Beneficiaries have improved opportunities.
How To Apply
There are two funding rounds per year. The deadline for round two applications is 29 September 2017.
Please note that the Greggs Foundation is highly over-subscribed and reserves the right to close the application window if it receives more good quality applications than it is able to fund. Groups will be notified if the Foundation is unable to accept applications.
Application forms are available to complete online at the Foundation's website.
Turn2us
Elizabeth Finn Fund
Description
Financial assistance and other types of support are available to help people in the UK and Ireland whose careers have been interrupted or ended through circumstances beyond their control, such as by physical or mental illness, redundancy, family breakdown, or those struggling on low income in retirement.
- Current Status
- Open for Applications
- Maximum value:
- Discretionary
Objectives of Fund
The charity helps people who can no longer earn a living due to physical or mental problems, loss of work and family breakdown, or those struggling on low income in retirement.
Value Notes
Assistance varies depending on individual circumstances.
Who Can Apply
British and Irish residents or nationals that can meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- Are living on a low income or means tested benefits.
- Have less than £4,000 in savings.
- Have formerly been employed, or are the partner of someone employed, in one of a wide range of qualifying occupations. The qualifying occupations require a higher level qualification and/or a level of responsibility or knowledge and are as follows:
- Teachers.
- Nurses.
- The clergy.
- Famers and farm managers.
- Police Officers.
- Firefighters.
- Senior prison officers.
- Librarians.
- Accountants.
- Journalists.
- Doctors.
- Dentists.
- Probation officers.
- Senior sales staff.
- Veterinarians.
- Sales managers.
- Senior Secretarial Staff.
Restrictions
Grants are not given for:
- Educational grants to undergraduate or postgraduate students.
- Private medical and dental costs.
- Prescription glasses.
- School fees.
- Funeral costs.
- Legal fees.
- Loans.
- Business start-up loans.
- Personal debts.
- Healthcare costs.
- Computer equipment.
- Holidays.
Eligible Expenditure
Grants are available to help people pay for things they vitally need. Things for the home such as disability equipment or the cost of caring for a relative, and things which can improve someone's future such as training to help people return to work.
How To Apply
Enquiry forms are available to complete online at the Charity's website.
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