We are looking for partners within the voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise sector who have established knowledge, connections and relationships with residents, community groups and activities that take place within our most deprived neighbourhoods. We want your help to answer two questions: Successful applicants must be willing to visit Read more…
Parkinson’s UK are currently inviting applications for two small grants programmes. The maximum amount which can be applied for in both funding streams is £3,000. Grants for physical activity providers This funding stream provides grants to projects that support physical activity projects for people with Parkinson’s. Physical activity grants for Read more…
We are excited to invite you to our VCFSE Funding Fair on Wednesday 4th June at One Co Work in Winckley Square, Preston. The Funding Fair is a marketplace in which to meet funders in person to explore different funding opportunities; to ask for help and advice on project ideas, Read more…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award’s Access Without Limits Fund can offer up to £10,250 to eligible VCFSE organisations that work with marginalised young people outside formal education over a three-year period. The DofE’s ambition is to build new links with voluntary and community organisations that work with young people outside Read more…
Just a quick reminder that Round 14 of the popular Blackburn with Darwen Community Fund is closing soon: the deadline is Monday 3rd February. The Fund offers groups up to £1,000 per annum to power your activities and benefit local residents. We are also accepting applications for the Community Asset Read more…
Applications are now open for the annual Weston Charity Awards. Transformational support packages worth over £22,000 each are available for up to 22 ambitious front-line charities specialising in community, environment, welfare, or youth support. Registered charities in Wales, the North of England, and the Midlands are eligible to apply if Read more…
Communities across the UK are being urged to apply for a free lifesaving defibrillator from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). This year, there are over 320 defibrillator packages available to communities as the charity relaunches its Community Defibrillator Funding Programme. The heart charity has said areas with greatest need will Read more…
Spring North are facilitating a small grants scheme for Cancer Education & Engagement on behalf of the Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB. The Cancer Awareness Grants Scheme is designed to support community-based projects that aim to enhance cancer awareness, improve screening uptake, and promote early diagnosis, with a specific focus Read more…
Looking for funding? Community CVS administers a number of grants. The Preston Volunteering Fund, run in collaboration with Preston City Council, supports volunteer-involving organisations in Preston to increase their capacity to improve volunteer participation and retention and create new volunteering opportunities in and around the city. Grants of up to Read more…
Spring North and The VCFSE Alliance have recently announced three funding opportunities under the UEC Winter Capacity programme – and we’re keen to hear from organisations operating in Blackburn with Darwen who would like to be part of a bid. Sorry for the short notice – but the funding opportunity Read more…