Funding Available to Redistribute Surplus Food
FareShare's Surplus with Purpose is a £3 million Fund that provides funding of up to £50,000 to food businesses in the UK to offset the costs of sending good quality surplus food to good causes, helping the people most in need. The fund is open to companies seeking to unlock new or hard to reach surplus (or ‘waste’) food, as well as those that haven’t previously worked with FareShare. The funding can be used to cover the additional staff costs needed for packing and sorting edible surplus food, or in building, implementing and managing new processes. It could also cover packaging and transportation costs, or lost income from the sale of surplus to animal feed or anaerobic digestion. Funding applications can be submitted at any time. |
Building Resilient Local Economies
Friends Provident Foundation - Building Resilient Economies programme is now open for applications. The programme aims to build a more resilient, fairer and sustainable economic system. Organisations working within the UK who want to help transform financial systems into 'engines for social benefit' can apply for grants through the Foundation. Activities funded will fit closely with the aims of the Foundation and deliver one of two key outcomes. These are: "Systems Change" Under 'Systems Change' the Foundation will be looking to support projects that develop and demonstrate methods that will effectively change policy and corporate behaviours in pursuit of wider social objectives. "Local Economic Resilience" Under 'Local economic resilience' the Foundation is looking to support projects that share learning about effective ways for communities to create more sustainable economic systems and retain more of the value generated. This might include creating community assets or new approaches to local finance. Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon on 5th October 2020 |
Funding to Support Pet Rescue Organisations Affected by the Coronavirus
Pet rescue organisations can apply for funding to help support rescues throughout the short- and medium-term impact of the coronavirus. Through the Support Adoption for Pets Grant Programme, charities and not-for-profit organisations which rescue and rehome pets or provide temporary support to ensure pets can remain with their owners can apply for funding of up to £10,000 or up to 30% of total annual expenditure, whichever is the lower amount. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. |
Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Communities Fund
In April Tesco Bags of Help responded to the COVID-19 crisis by setting up a new short-term fund to support local communities. Due to demand and the urgent need for additional funding in communities the fund has been extended and is open to applications from across Scotland. Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Communities Fund is open for not-for-profit community groups to apply for an emergency £500 grant to support their work with vulnerable groups in the local community. It will support groups who are doing things differently or doing new things to support those needing help at this time. There is a simple online application form, and awards will be made weekly. The Community Enabler team at greenspace scotland can help you apply. |
Grants to Support Action for Marine Conservation
Sea-Changers provides grants of between £500 and £1,200 to UK based, marine conservation charities and not for profit organisations. Sea-Changers is particularly interested in grassroots projects which galvanise community action and in projects which increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation. Closing date for applications: 30th September 2020 Sea Changers also has a small grants programme for grants of below £500 that are specifically available to projects based in Scotland that address the issue of marine litter. Applications to the small grants programme can be made at any time. |
Magic Little Grants This fund from Localgiving and the Postcode Community Trust gives local charities and community groups the chance to apply online for a £500 grant to deliver projects across Great Britain that encourage people to be physically active. Successful projects will support and inspire people to participate in sports or exercise with the primary aim of improving the physical health of participants. Applicants must have an active Local giving membership and an annual income of less than £250,000. Closing date for applications: 31st October 2020
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Bailie Gifford community awards programme
Grants are available to support small community organisations across Scotland that are running programmes focussed on children and families, elderly people, education, the environment, health, people who are physically disabled, homelessness and women. Additionally, there is a ring fenced budget for projects involving grass roots sports. Closing date for applications: 24 August 2020 |
Funding for Rural Community and Education Projects
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, which supports charities in the UK working in agriculture, rural development and insurance has announced that it is open for applications. The Trustees are particularly interested in initiatives in the areas of education of young people in rural areas and the relief of poverty within rural areas. Grants of between £1,000 and £50,000 are available. Closing date for applications: 30th October 2020 |
Young Start
Through Young Start we are offering funding from £10,001 to £100,000 to help children and young people across Scotland become more confident, so they can realise their own potential. We want to fund work that achieves at least one of the following three outcomes: children and young people have better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, children and young people have better connections with the wider community and children and young people get access to new skills and training opportunities which will help them to get a new job or start a business. Applications are being accepted now |
The Argyll Energy Advice Service
Alienergy delivers a home energy advice service to households across Argyll and Bute. Assistance is available for anyone suffering from fuel poverty with particular focus on off-gas households, which are often particularly badly affected by fuel poverty due to reliance on electric heating with punitive restrictive meter tariffs. Households will be supported to access alternative suppliers, meters, or tariffs, implement energy saving measures and behaviours, access schemes and reduce bills using a mix of telephone advice, home visits (as soon as COVID-19 restrictions allow), and drop-in events. We will also deliver free training events, for organisations and groups that support disadvantaged people, to help them to recognise and refer fuel-poor households. Contact Rachel by clicking below to email or phone from 07860774929 to enquire or make a referral. |
CP Supporting Communities Fund
CP have opened a Supporting Communities Fund to applications from community organisations and individuals in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in response to COVID-19. |
SE Support Fund | Supporting People at High Health Risk
The Social Enterprise Support Fund launched this week, is providing grants of between £10,000 and £300,000 to help social enterprises during COVID-19. They have come together with four other social enterprise support agencies to deliver a new fund. Applications for the first round have now opened. The Social Enterprise Support Fund is aimed at social enterprises supporting people at high health risk from COVID-19, and those supporting people facing increased social and economic challenges as a result of COVID-19. |
People's Postcode Trust (Great Britain)The People's Postcode Trust's Grants Programme is due to re-open for applications on the 4th August 2020. The People's Postcode Trust provides project-based funding in Great Britain under the themes: promoting human rights, combating discrimination and preventing poverty. Registered Charities can apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000 and small organisations and community groups that are not formally registered as a charity can apply for up to £2,000. There is a two-stage application process and the closing date for stage 1 applications will be the 19th August 2020.
The National Lottery Community Funding
Grants from £10,001 to £500,000 to help people facing challenging circumstances We remain open to all applications, but we will prioritise applications that are COVID-19 related until at least October 2020. If you want to put in an application that is not related to COVID-19, you are welcome to do so. However, there is likely to be greater competition for our funding, and it may take longer to get a decision from us. Many people experience challenges at some point in their lives. We want to support activity that helps them overcome these difficulties and become more resilient. |
Scottish Sea Farms - Heart of the Community Trust
The broad aim of the Heart of the Community Grant Trust is to provide financial grants for community projects that deliver lasting change within the regions in which the Company operates. Those regions are: Shetland, Orkney, Highland and Argyll. They believe in helping local communities to thrive with the average award currently between £4000-£5000. The principal aim for grant allocation will be to provide lasting change using the following criteria: Health & Health Promotion, Education, Personal Development that leads to the enhancement of a community and Community Projects that benefit the majority. Deadline: Ongoing |
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Postcode Local Trust (opening 4th Aug) - Postcode Local Trust provides funding in Great Britain under the themes 'Improving biodiversity & green spaces, Increasing community access to outdoor space and Combatting climate change & promoting sustainability'
