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…
Spring North on behalf of The VCFSE Alliance is pleased to announce three funding opportunities under the UEC Winter Capacity programme. These opportunities aim to enhance support for vulnerable populations across Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen, particularly during the critical winter months. Each opportunity focuses on targeted interventions designed to Read more…
The Infant Feeding Community Grants offers small grants of between £250 and £1,000 to groups for promoting and supporting breastfeeding among families within Blackburn with Darwen. We would be interested in funding local groups to creatively address our aims to support new mums to start breastfeeding or continue to breastfeed Read more…
The Community Kitchen were successful with their application to the Community Asset Fund in April and received £2000 towards the running of their project. The Peer led group provides a safe welcoming environment where people can go and have a free meal and hot drink twice a week at St. Read more…
Darwen Pride applied to the Community Asset Fund in June and were awarded £2000 to put towards the running of their first Darwen Pride event, held in Darwen Market Square on Saturday 13th July. They were also successful with their application for £1000 to the BwD Community Fund. Starting at Read more…
The Phoenix Hub applied to the Community Asset Fund in May for the second time and were awarded another £2000. The group wanted funds to continue the amazing work that they do at their one stop shop hub which supports many vulnerable adults. Due to the success of the Hub Read more…
Just Run for Today applied to the Community Asset Fund in February and were awarded £1550 to help them set up their group. The group arrange local group runs a few times a week and once a month they arrange a family walk where children can be involved. The group Read more…
Through the Blackburn with Darwen Community Fund, which we run on behalf of the Council, the Brian Mercer Trust and the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we’re here to help local projects get the financial boost they need to do great work in our communities. The Community Fund offers groups in Read more…
The Masonic Charitable Foundation’s grant programme operates a variety of funding streams – and they are currently keen to receive applications from the north west, especially from projects working with younger people in their “Early Years” funding stream.
Community groups are invited to apply for up to £3,000 to plant between five and 25 fruit trees as part of the Coronation Living Heritage Fund’s Community Orchard Grant Scheme. The Coronation Community Orchard Grant Scheme is a small grants programme for community groups in: It is intended to provide Read more…