Weekly grants and community newsletter

Compiled by the Grants Team at North Devon Council.

Email grants@northdevon.gov.uk or call 01271 388253

 

Village Hall Improvement Grant Fund – Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)

The Autumn 2018 budget announced that, to mark the centenary of the Armistice, the Government would support several initiatives, including making available grant funding to support improvement projects for village halls.

The grant funding will be managed by ACRE on behalf of Defra with support from the ACRE Network.

The grant aims to help fund the updating and refurbishment of village halls so that they are fit for purpose and provide activities which seek to achieve one or more of the following outcomes for their communities:

• Improved health and wellbeing/reduction in loneliness
• Demonstrates a positive impact on the environment
• Supports the local rural economy

There will be greater emphasis given to applications who have already secured most of the funding.

The scheme will fund up to 20% of eligible costs, with a minimum grant of £10,000 and a maximum grant of £75,000 payable. This means overall scheme costs would be between £50,000 and £375,000.

http://acre.org.uk/our-work/village-hall-improvement-grant

 

Boost Charitable Trust – Applications at any time

The Boost Charitable Trust aims to give opportunities to those who wish to fulfil their sporting ambitions, at any level, and provides grants to organisations that support disabled or disadvantaged people to overcome obstacles and take part in sporting activities in the UK.

Small grants of up to £500 are available (with larger grants awarded at the discretion of the Trustees). Funding is available for projects that give opportunities to those who wish to fulfil their sporting ambitions.

Boost has awarded grants across a very wide spectrum of sports projects aimed at helping those who are disadvantaged in some way to overcome their challenges through sport. This is a rolling programme. There is no formal application form. Applications can be submitted by email or by post.

Further details about the Trust, their works, and the application process may be found on their website: www.boostct.org

Please contact the administrator on 020 7078 1966 or email liz.turtle@boostct.org

 

Classics for All – Championing Classics in Schools

Classics for All supports state schools throughout the UK, both primary and secondary by giving teachers specialist knowledge and training to teach Classics. Since their first grant award in 2011 they have reached 700 schools, benefiting more than 40,000 pupils.

Following a recent increase in demand for grants, they now accept applications throughout the year.

Please visit their website: https://classicsforall.org.uk/get-involved/schools/application-forms/  to ensure that you are eligible to apply and that your request does not appear in the list of what they will not support.

STAGE 1: Please send a brief email to grants@classicsforall.org.uk, detailing

• a short paragraph about your school and current Classics provision if any
• what you want to do
• a rough budget for the work and
• a contact email and telephone numbers

STAGE 2: They will get in touch with you to discuss your proposal. If you are invited to apply, you will be asked to complete their cover sheet, application form (including budget), and work plan.

  

Ernest Hecht Charitable Foundation – Applications at any time

                                                                   
The Foundation provides funding to a broad range of UK charities working to support or improve the lives of UK nationals through art, healthcare, literature, music and theatre.

The Trustees give priority to projects where their donation can make a difference and can progress the Charity’s initiative. There is a broad remit and all applications will be considered on their own merits. 

Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. There is no maximum or minimum limit to funding requests. Registered charities can apply, the foundation is particularly interested in awarding grants that will benefit the vulnerable, the young, or the elderly.

The funding is to be used for work that addresses the Foundation's objectives and activities which are:

• The advancement of education
• The relief of poverty
• The advancement of religion

with the primary object of providing help to young people in need, including the mentally and physically disabled and the aged, to help them live a full and satisfying life in the community, including sports and the arts

For further information visit their website: http://ernesthechtcharitablefoundation.org/

 

Cash 4 Clubs

Cash 4 Clubs is a sports funding scheme giving clubs the chance to apply for grants to improve facilities, purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications, and invest in the sustainability of their club.

They have a passion for supporting local sports clubs and recognise the power that sport can have in communities to enhance local pride and support healthy lifestyles. 

The Cash 4 Clubs scheme has given out sports grants to many deserving recipients and is committed to funding even more sports clubs in the future. With awards of £500, £750 and £1000 available, Cash 4 Clubs gives away real money that can help your club.

Any sports club can apply as long as they are registered with their sport’s National Governing Body or local authority.

Funding is given to clubs on a discretionary basis, with a wide range of applications considered.  Whether it’s an underwater camera for monitoring swimming technique, the re-surfacing of a tennis court, new kit for your rugby or netball team or extra training for your coaches, there is a very open policy to what they will consider.

Grants are chosen once a year by a diverse judging panel, who will consider funding based on many things including the quality and creativity of the application, the need for funding and the core aims of the club.  The fund is currently closed for applications whilst this year’s awards are assessed.  Please check their website for details of when the fund reopens: https://cash-4-clubs.com/about

Making your application pop by using a video to show off your club and its members is a great idea to stand out from the crowd.  You can either upload a video with your application or attach a video you have uploaded to YouTube.

 

Funding from Devon County Council:

The Doing What Matters Fund

Worth a total of £329,000, this will provide up to £20,000 for individual projects that have significant impact on the wellbeing of local people and communities. Bids will be encouraged from local groups, councils, organisations and collaborations. Successful bids will be required to provide matched funding of at least 25%.

For full details visit: https://www.devon.gov.uk/economy/business-support/doing-what-matters-communities-grants-fund/

The Making the Connection Fund

Worth a total of £30,000, this will encourage bids for small amounts of funding that will make a big difference. Up to £300 per bid will help establish or support local community groups that help people connect with others. That might include funding for a walking group or a cooking skills workshop across generations, or room hire for self-help or social groups. The application process will be simple to ensure ideas can quickly have a local impact.

MTC grant guidelines and application form available at https://www.devon.gov.uk/communities/making-the-connection-grant

  

That bit at the end!

North Devon Voluntary Service (NDVS)

FREE TRAINING Making Every Contact Count (MECC) – Healthy Conversation Skills

4^th July 10am – 1pm at The Voice, Barnstaple

(contact NDVS re other sessions across the region)

MECC is about taking opportunities to make a difference to people’s health and wellbeing. By supporting people to make changes to their lifestyles it is possible to prevent ill-health, improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.

MECC supports organisations and individuals to develop a different way of working with people to address their health and wellbeing. Telling people what to do is not the most effective way to help them change. 

This training is for Frontline staff and volunteers who are involved in short interactions with people in their community or in their organisation, e.g. receptionists, advisers, library/sports/community centre staff, social sports or lunch clubs…

Please book via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk//making-every-contact-count

The courses are free but spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

For further information please call Katie on 01626 326125, or email services@teigncvs.org.uk or Hannah.reynolds@actioneastdevon.org.uk