Information & Funding Advice Service
The information service aims to help new and existing voluntary and community groups with advice on funding, management, training, policy, etc.
Contact Victoria Lunn, Funding & Legal Manager, for further details on 01756 701056 or email: Victoria@cravenva.org.uk
Big Lottery
To View our information on Big Lottery then please visit our special Big Lottery Funding Page
GRANTfinder
CVA are pleased to announce that, with the support of Craven District Council, we now have a new grant finding program to help local voluntary and community sector groups.
As we all know, funding is often the main topic and problem for third sector groups. Craven Voluntary Actions Funding Manager, Victoria Lunn, will now be able to assist groups around Craven with this dynamic internet based program. Unlike earlier funding programmes, Grantfinder is updated twice monthly and sends out notifications of grant making bodies that are about to open funding streams via email. When a search is carried out detailed information about potential funders aswell as links to websites and online applications can be accessed. If you would like more information about this new service from CVA please contact Victoria on 01756 701056 or email her via the contacts page.
For help and advice on developing a Fundraising Strategy, making an application or where to apply please contact the information officer at Craven Voluntary Action.
BBC Children in Need
BBC Children in need welcomes applications for good quality, carefully planned, projects which show a clear focus on children in order to change their lives for the better. These applications can be from: Self-help groups;Voluntary organisations; or registered charities. Applicants should be properly constituted non-profit organisations. The children they help are aged 18 years or under, and live in the united kingdom. You should only apply for a grant if it will benefit children who are disadvantagedby: any kind of disability; behaviouralor psychological problems; living in poverty or situations of deprivation illness ,distress, abuse or neglect. If you require an application form & guidelines, or require advice on completing the application form contact the North East BBC Children in Need office Tel: 0113 224 7155
www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/
Awards for All
Awards for All have some surplus budget to spend before the end of this financial Year so it is an excellent time to apply for a grant of up to £10000 for projects that support community activity. Groups who want to take advantage of this extra funding need to get their applications in by early January at the latest. Also, if you are a group that was unsuccessful last year, or earlier this year, because of 'insufficient funds', you can apply again. To get an application pack please call 0845 600 2040 or contact your local office for more information:
Awards for All Yorkshire & the Humber, 2nd Floor, Carlton Tower, 34 St Paul's Street, Leeds LS1 2AT Tel: 0113 224 5345 Fax: 0113 244 0363
Email: yorkshire.humber@awardsforall.org.uk Web Site: www.awardsforall.org.uk
UnLtd -The Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, Investing in individuals, changing communities
UnLtd support people who want to make a positive change in their community. Unlike other funders they make cash awards available to individuals, rather than to formal groups or other charitable associations. They call these individuals 'social entrepreneurs'. Entrepreneur, because they have the ideas and the ability to make things happen and social because it will be for the community benefit.
There are ten funding rounds in a year and the application process starts with a phone call, there are no forms available till they understand the nature of your project and then they will be able to give you an indication of suitability. This saves the endless paperwork! At Level 1, which offer's seed corn funding for new projects, up to £5000 is available. This cannot be used to fund just training or educational qualifications or to pay for your time. You cannot apply if it is part of your paid employment or expect to employ others to carry out the project.
The criteria is different at Level 2, which has a upper limit of £20,000. This is to support projects that are already developed and can show that the Award is needed for a real expansion and development of an original idea or to pay for the living expenses of someone to give them more time for their project.
The UnLtd funding stream is not time limited and is available across Britain.
For more information call 0845 850 1122 or visit their website: www.unltd.org.uk .
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