Introducing Fran Romberg
The VCSA is delighted to introduce Fran Romberg, who will now be supporting the VCSA going forward.
"Hello everyone, I’m delighted to be introducing myself to you as your new Insight and VCS Engagement Officer, supporting the VCSA.
I come from a background in charity communications and partnerships, I’ve seen it all! From grassroots voluntary led organisations, international NGO’s and national donors. Most recently I worked with Children in Need on their fundraising and funding partnerships teams, prior to that I was with the coalition Together With Refugees and prior to that I was with one of our own, Shropshire Food Poverty Alliance! I remember many of you and your inspiring work from my SFPA days and I look forward to getting to know those of you I haven’t yet met.
Outside of work, you can find me on my allotment in South Shropshire, or in the hills and woods that surround.
Sarah Hampson has left big shoes to fill, but I’m sure you’ll be as pleased as I am that she’ll remain nearby in her new role as Insight Specialist.
Although I’m new in post, with a lot to learn, the value of the VCSA is already abundantly clear. These are challenging times, with the cost of living and the onset of winter amongst other issues affecting us, our teams, and those we support. I see my role as facilitating the collective power of our supportive partnership and upholding our strong, cohesive voice, so we can have an assembly which doesn’t just survive, but also thrives."
You can reach Fran by emailing vcsassembly@shropshire.gov.uk. Please do take a moment to say hello and introduce yourself!
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Household Support Fund Awareness Week – 16-22 October
To further support households with the cost of living, the Government allocated £842 million to local authorities in England to extend the Household Support Fund for a year from 1 April 2023 until 31 March 2024.
The Household Support Fund is there to help households who are struggling with the cost of essentials including families, pensioners, unpaid carers, care leavers and disabled people.
Between 16-22 October, DWP is holding a Household Support Fund Awareness Week, to promote the good work that local authorities have done in delivering the scheme so far, and to encourage people to visit their council’s website or contact their local council office for more information on support available in their area.
You can help to promote the awareness week across your channels by using the assets available in the Household Support Fund awareness week toolkit - which contains social media assets, a downloadable poster, suggested newsletter copy, easy read guidance and more.
The scheme is one of many to support households with the cost of living, including Cost of Living Payments, Social Tariffs and help with childcare costs.
Visit the Help for Households website to find out about the support available. Locally, the Cost of Living Support Shropshire website is an excellent resource for organisations to signpost to as well.
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NCVO Publishes 2023 Civil Society Almanac
Annually, the VCSA produces its State of the Sector Survey, and much of the local data from this report is important to weigh against national trends to see how Shropshire compares.
One of the best sources of national data for this comparison is the NCVO Almanac. The data in this latest report is from 2021/22 and highlights some important trends that the VCSA and our members have been keeping an eye on.
For instance, the report notes that formal volunteering is down for the third year in a row. "An estimated 14.2m people (27% of people) volunteered through a group, club or organisation in 2021/22. This is down from 16.3 (30%) million in 2020/21, and 20m (37%) in 2019/20."
The sector's income has also dropped slightly in 2021/22 compared to the previous year, with lower income from the public driving this decline.
Jobs in the sector have also decreased slightly, but average pay has increased in organisations of all sizes with the exception of micro and small organisations (however, these organisations make up the majority of VCSE organisations nationally and locally).
Read the 2023 Civil Society Almanac on the NCVO website
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South Shropshire Climate Action Launch New Website
South Shropshire Climate Action’s (SSCA) new website gives the people, communities and businesses of South Shropshire up to date tips on how to reduce their carbon footprints, save money, promote their health and wellbeing and enhance the natural environment.
SSCA published its “Next Steps” Climate Action Plan in 2021 to help the Ludlow Constituency reach net zero by 2030. The website helps to put that carbon reduction plan into action providing information and advice tailored to Shropshire.
No one needs to be convinced of the seriousness of the climate emergency, but much more help is needed to know what to do about it, and this website is focused on the actions we can all take, as individuals, communities, schools, town and parish councils and businesses. There are four main themes: energy & buildings, land & biodiversity, transport, and reuse – repair – recycle, each featuring a wealth of useful information, toolkits, videos and local examples to inspire you.
If you want to find help near at hand, there are links to the wide range of groups and activities already available in Shropshire. These include local repair cafés and climate action groups, household energy surveys provided by Lightfoot, Stretton Climate Care and Marches Energy Agency, Save Our Shropshire’s carbon literacy workshops, and the many organisations supporting Shropshire’s wildlife.
By signing up to SSCA’s newsletter they can also keep you fully informed of the opportunities happening locally including the latest news of forthcoming events.
They welcome any feedback and suggestions as they continue to develop the site. Please email Nick and Fiona at ssca@mea.org.uk.
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Local Organisations Join Forces to Tackle High Blood Pressure
Local health and community organisations across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin are working together to deliver thousands of blood pressure checks in communities across the county.
Teams of Blood Pressure Champions are working with lifestyle, health-check and outreach teams to connect with people in local areas to offer free blood pressure checks. By providing checks at locations convenient to people, such as Livestock Markets, food banks, community pop-up events and veterans’ groups, the project hopes to prevent complications associated with high blood pressure in the population.
High blood pressure affects almost one in three adults in the UK, and many do not know that they have it as there are often no symptoms. However, it can lead to major health problems, including heart attacks and strokes.
Dr Nick White, Chief Medical Officer at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin said:
“We are delighted to launch this project in partnership with Telford and Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council.
“Having your blood pressure checked by one of our volunteers is one of the simplest ways to help make sure you stay healthy this winter and help avoid more serious health problems.”
Councillor Cecilia Motley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Communities said:
“Shropshire Council is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities, and we have teamed up with our partners at Qube Oswestry Community Action for this project.
There are many opportunities to get involved as a volunteer within both Telford and Wrekin and Shropshire. For more information on how to get involved in the project, please contact stw.getinvolved@nhs.net.
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Charity Commission Social Media Guidance & Trustee Resources
The Charity Commission has issued new guidance on charities’ use of social media. The guidance makes clear that social media can be an effective way for charities to engage their audiences and communicate their work, but also highlights the risks trustees should plan for.
The guidance aims to help trustees understand:
- how their legal duties apply when their charity uses social media
- the importance of having a social media policy
- what to consider if issues arise
Alongside this guidance, the Commission has launched its latest campaign to support busy trustees to manage the demands of running their charities, by increasing their knowledge and understanding of essential duties.
Trustees can take a new interactive quiz and view the Commission’s campaign website, showcasing their accessible 5-minute guides and videos.
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Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer for a Points of Light Award
Did you know that anyone can nominate an individual for a Points of Light award, the daily award, given by the Prime Minister, to outstanding volunteers in the UK?
DCMS welcomes nominations for inspirational individuals who have made a real difference to their communities, and is looking to award people of all ages and backgrounds.
Over 2,000 people have been named 'Points of Light', highlighting an array of innovative volunteering, from raising awareness of rare diseases to fundraising and conservation.
Find out more information about how to nominate a brilliant individual close to you on the Points of Light website, or email nominations to pointsoflight@dcms.gov.uk.
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Age UK Research Released on Digital Inclusion
A recent policy briefing from Age UK reveals that almost half (46%) of over-65s in the UK are unable to complete all eight of the most fundamental tasks required to use the internet safely and successfully. The figures also show, the worst effected of this group are those over the age of 75.
The Charity says this shows that the headlong rush towards ‘digital by default’ is excluding millions of older people from being able to access and use the essential public services they need – including some for which they are the target audience and principal users.
The research by Age UK found that among over-65s in the UK:
- Almost one-in-four (23%) are unable to turn on the device and enter any account login information as required.
- Almost three-in-ten (28%) are unable to find and open different applications/programmes/ platforms on their devices (e.g. opening a web browser, messaging applications).
- One-in-four (25%) are unable to keep their login information and passwords for a device and any accounts secure (e.g. not shared with anyone or written down or left prominently near a device).
- One-in-four (25%) are unable to update and change their password when prompted to do so.
- Around one-in-three (35%) are unable to set up a connection to a Wi-fi network on their devices (e.g. when at home, work, out in public or visiting family and friends).
The research has led Age UK to launch their Offline and Overlooked Campaign, which encourages service providers to think about those left behind in moves toward digital services.
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Consultation on Community Wealth Fund in England: The Government has launched a technical consultation on a Community Wealth Fund in England. This technical consultation follows a commitment made by the government in its response to the consultation on the English portion of dormant assets funding. This stated that community wealth funds would be the fourth cause to receive dormant assets funding in England. Closing 19th October
Review of Polling District, Places and Stations: People can have their say about their polling districts and polling stations from today (2 October 2023) as part of a Shropshire Council review. The council is required to complete a full review of its polling districts, polling places and polling stations every five years, to ensure that electors have reasonable facilities for voting, and that polling places are accessible to all electors. Closing 30th October
DWP Changes to Work Capability Assessment Consultation: As part of Government’s mission to support more people into work, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation on changes to the Work Capability Assessment (WCA), following the landmark Health and Disability White Paper published earlier this year. The consultation seeks views from the public, charities, employers, and other interested parties on proposed changes to the WCA. Closing 30th October
Severn Valley Country Park: Shropshire Council and partners would like to hear what you think about how they manage Severn Valley Country Park for both visitors and wildlife.The results of the survey will help them understand how satisfied visitors are with Severn Valley Country Park and will help them see what future actions should be prioritised. They would also like to hear from you if you do not use Severn Valley Country Park so they can understand what the barriers to visiting are. Closing 5th November
DWP Pre-Employment Checks for Health and Care Volunteers Consultation: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks views on the proposal to remove the statutory requirement for a full employment history when appointing volunteers in health and care settings. The consultation asks whether the full employment history requirement poses challenges to the appointment process and whether it is necessary to inform appointment decisions. We’re also seeking to understand whether the remaining required pre-employment checks would be enough to ensure the suitability of volunteer applicants. They especially seek views from the VCSE sector. Closing 18th November
One Shropshire Directory Survey: Shropshire Council currently operates the Shropshire Community Directory, Family Information Directory and SEND Local Offer Directory. They also assist with funding other directories such as the Social Prescribing Directory led by Qube. Shropshire Council is exploring ways they can improve the service they offer by combining these directories to create a single directory which is more effective and user friendly, offering better value to our customers. Feedback from some external and internal stakeholders suggests some people would like to see a single directory for Shropshire. They are now seeking views from a wide range of people interested in the provision of community information. Closing 26th November
Healthwatch Shropshire Domiciliary Care: Healthwatch Shropshire would like to hear people’s experiences of accessing and receiving domiciliary care or care at home in Shropshire in the last two years. Closing date TBD
Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin Health and Care Experiences: Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin are seeking local views on health and care (including experiences with GPs). Closing date TBD
Health Needs Survey for Ludlow (JSNA): Are you an organisation working in the Ludlow area? Please help get the word out about the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) happening now for Ludlow residents. This survey happens every few years and helps determine how health resources are allocated. Closing date TBD
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Upcoming Community Connectors Meetings
Are you a local group or individual delivering activities that benefit and support the communities of Shropshire? Then come along to one of these community connector network meetings throughout the county to connect with other local community services, groups and support organisations.
North
TBD
Please contact Lou Woolcock to book your place l.woolcock@qube-oca.org.uk
Shrewsbury
2nd November 10am - Noon Online via Teams
Please contact Natalie Jackson to book your place Natalie.Jackson@community-resource.org.uk
Southeast
TBD
Please contact Lesley Jewell to book your place Lesley.Jewell@community-resource.org.uk
Southwest
Ludlow & Church Stretton - 21st November 1pm - 3pm Online
Bishops Castle - 22nd November 1pm - 3pm Online
Please contact Clare Kennefick to book your place CDO@handstogetherludlow.org.uk
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Free Training to Support Families of Children with Diverse Needs to Learn About Money
Campaign for Learning is offering free fully funded practitioner training to support all families to learn about money
No specialist knowledge is needed to attend any workshop running between October and December 2023
This free 90-minute workshop for practitioners working with families offers a new inclusive family approach to learning about money. The approach supports children aged 3-7 with a focus on diverse needs, including autism spectrum disorders and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The training is funded by the Money and Pensions Service and delivered by Campaign for Learning.
By attending you will:
- Learn how to deliver an inclusive, differentiated and accessible financial education programme through rich learning experiences using Makaton, sensory icons, storytelling, songs, games and family activities
- Receive all the resources and tools you need to deliver the activities including facilitator’s guide, multimedia content, session plans and certificates
Find out more and book your free place here.
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You can download a PDF version of this flyer here to share with your service users and networks.
Cost of Living Event at Shrewsbury Job Centre
18th October 10am-11:30am
Shrewsbury Job Centre is holding a Cost of Living Event for local residents.
Several VCS advice and service organisations will be there, plus the DWP will be supporting attendees with better off calculations and conversations around PIP.
Please download the flyer and share with your service users to help spread the word.
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Meet the Funder: Severn Trent Community Fund
Thursday, 9th November 12-1pm Online
This Meet the Funder event is with Natalie Cunningham, Community Fund Officer at Severn Trent Community Fund.
Through attending you will have the opportunity to take part in a session discussing the Severn Trent Community Fund, a programme that aims to support community wellbeing and protect and sustain water and natural resources focussing in three different areas: People, Places, and Environment.
Attending this event you will have the opportutnity to:
- Hear about the current funding opportunities through Severn Trent Community Foundation
- Identify the current priorities for the Foundation.
- Gain an insight into the decision making processes led by the funder.
- Receive advice direct from Severn Trent Community Foundation.
Book your free place via Eventbrite
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How Can Your VCSE Organisation Take Action on the Environment
NPC is offering two upcoming online events to help your organisation think about how it can take action on the environment:
How can Trustees take action on the environmental crises? (Free)
9 November 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. This event will be relevant to all trustees of social or environmentally focused organisations and will share findings from engagement with some of the groups worst affected by the environmental crises on what action they want charities and policy makes to take. They will also discuss what support trustees need.
Embedding the social impacts of the environmental crises into your strategy (From £30)
14 November 2023, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. This event will be relevant to all social and environmental charities and funders – whether you are in strategy development mode at the moment or mid-strategy. All our causes are and will be affected by the environmental crises and therefore all our strategies must take account of the impacts and the response those we work with and for require of us. Kamran Mallick, CEO of Disability Rights UK will be sharing their strategy journey.
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Shropshire Charity Network Face to Face Networking Event
Monday 27th November 5.30 - 7pm
This event will be a free and informal networking session for those working in and with the charity sector in Shropshire. The event will take place at the Lion and Pheasant in Shrewsbury in the large upstairs function room.
Attendees can book via Eventbrite
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Looking for Local Health-Related Events and Information?
Looking for health-related events and meetings local to your area? The VCSA recommends subscribing to the Community Connectors newsletter for all of the latest local event information, including classes, clubs and social groups that are related to health and wellbeing. You can subscribe by emailing l.woolcock@qube-oca.org.uk
Download the Community Connectors Leaflet for more information on what they are and how you can get involved in social prescribing in Shropshire.
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Sport Welfare Manager
Energize are looking to recruit a full-time role covering Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin as part of the new national network of Sport Welfare Officers. If you want to help ensure everyone experiences the enjoyment and benefits of being active and believe their needs, expectations and safety should come first, then this Sport Welfare Manager role could be for you.
A new national network of Sport Welfare Officers is being created across England to support National Governing Bodies (NGB) and their local clubs to promote good practice and safe sport for children, young people and adults on a local level. The Sport Welfare Officers will add capacity and expertise to the existing safeguarding work of NGBs and Active Partnerships. They will help further understand safeguarding in local clubs e.g. how policies and procedures are cascaded and help share good practice. They will work closely with other Sport Welfare Officers, National Governing Bodies and wider organisations; to connect people working on welfare and safeguarding, both inside and outside sport.
The network is being funded by Sport England using National Lottery grants (currently until March 2027).
For further information and a copy of the job description and person specification please visit the Energize STW website.
Please note a satisfactory basic DBS check will be required for this role.
Please contact recruitment@energizestw.org.uk if you require information to be sent.
The deadline for applications is Midday on Friday 3rd November with interviews taking place on Friday 17th November in Shrewsbury.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Harry Cade (Head of Performance & Learning) harry.cade@energizestw.org.uk or 07539 377701.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Shropshire MHS has exciting volunteer opportunities across multiple projects, including their calmer cafe, crafting group, women's group and allotment group.
Download the flyers below to learn more about these opportunities and get in touch!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Little Stars is excited to announce they are expanding their team and are recruiting volunteers. They have various roles available if you would love to make a difference to the families we support across Shropshire.
Do you like sorting and getting hands on?
Become one of their stockroom sorters and help sort through donations and pre-pack items ready to go out to families who need them.
Prefer being on the road?
How about helping them with collections and deliveries so they can keep their stocks of nappies and other toiletries essentials looking healthy?
Like meeting people?
Volunteer at their monthly pop-up events where families are able to drop-in and top up on some of the essentials they need.
Want to be a part of our exciting new venture?
Why not help out in their new Little Stars charity shop? You'll be dealing with customers, replenishing stock and ensuring the shop floor remains welcoming and tidy.
If you want to know more and to apply please visit their website Little Stars or get in touch enquiries@littlestarscharity.org.
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Do you have a job or volunteer opportunity you would like us to promote? Please send your information to VCSAssembly@shropshire.gov.uk and we will include it in our next newsletter!
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National Grid Community Matters Fund - Fuel Poverty 2023 Open for Applications
National Grid’s electricity distribution business and Localgiving are working together to provide grants to charitable organisations to help with the increase in fuel costs and the cost of living over the winter months.
The funding aims to support economically disadvantaged areas and to target grassroots organisations that serve historically underrepresented and marginalised groups. There is particular interest in projects which achieve a long-term impact by helping beneficiaries save money on their household energy bills on an ongoing, sustainable basis.
Applications will be accepted from registered charities, charitable companies, unregistered community organisations, and statutory bodies based in the Midlands, South West England and South Wales who are supporting households experiencing fuel poverty.
Projects must meet one of the following themes:
- Helping individuals to access energy tariff advice or support accessing schemes, including, but not limited to, winter fuel discounts and Social Fund schemes.
- Providing energy efficiency or heating solutions to people living in fuel poverty.
- Operating a ‘Warm Bank’ in a community building.
- Improving energy efficiency in a community building used as a warm space.
- Providing warm packs to vulnerable households e.g. radiator bleed keys, heavy curtains, blankets, radiator foil etc.
- Innovative approach to combating fuel poverty.
There are two funding levels:
- Grants of up to £10,000 for registered charities or non-profit companies limited by guarantee.
- Grants of up to £2,000 for constituted charitable organisations with no charity number.
Grants can help support project costs for projects starting the week of 11 December 2023 and completed by 31 March 2024. Applications close on Friday 27 October.
Visit the Localgiving website for more information and to apply.
Funding to Help Disadvantaged Groups to Improve their Communication Skills (UK)
The Thomas Wall Trust is accepting applications from UK charities with a turnover of £10,000 to £500,000 that have been registered with the Charity Commission for at least three years.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available, and the Trust can support annual repeat funding for up to three years.
The funding will support a project or running costs for a charity that equips disadvantaged people (aged 18 and over) with the communication skills ready for employment.
Priority will be given to:
- Match funded projects.
- Charities that can provide compelling evidence of impact.
- Charities working with collaborative networks.
- Self-sustainable projects, with a view to becoming less reliant on grants in the future.
There is particular interest in hearing from groups supporting people experiencing multiple deprivation or major hurdles to employment including women, people with physical, mental or learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers.
There is a two-stage application process.
The deadline for stage one applications is 8 January 2024 for consideration in March 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the Thomas Wall Trust website.
Deadline Reminder for NFU Mutual Charitable Trust’s Autumn 2023 Funding Round
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust is offering grants of between £1,000 and £50,000 to charities and other not-for-profit organisations working in agriculture, rural development, and insurance across the UK for projects that deliver on one or more of the Trust’s main objectives:
- To advance the education of the public using research and dissemination of information concerning agriculture.
- To advance the education of young people within rural areas.
- To relieve poverty within rural areas.
- To promote the benefit and social welfare of inhabitants of rural communities by associating together with the inhabitants and local authorities, voluntary and other organisations to advance education and leisure.
- To promote research into agricultural-associated activities.
- To advance the education of the public using research and dissemination of information concerning insurance.
Priority will be given to larger initiatives that would have a significant impact on rural communities, as well as initiatives in the areas of education of young people in rural areas and relief of poverty within rural areas.
Trustees met twice a year to consider applications, typically in June and November.
The next deadline for applications is 27 October 2023. For more information and to apply, visit the NFU Mutual website.
Hinrichsen Foundation Accepting Applications for 2024 Musical Performances
The Hinrichsen Foundation is offering grants to charities and other organisations across the United Kingdom to support the performance of contemporary music, which may include the commissioning of new work, non-commercial recording, or even publication.
There are two levels of funding available:
- One-off small grants typically between £500 and £2,500 (for new applicants and former beneficiaries).
- Larger projects or concert series generally £2,000 and over.
The Trustees will occasionally provide funds for research projects not being conducted under the remit of an academic institution. Multi-year partnerships may also be considered.
The next deadline for applications is 31 December 2023. For more information and to apply, visit the Hinrichsen Foundation website.
Funding to Improve Resilience and Sustainability in Sight Loss Sector Organisations Across UK
Vision Foundation is offering unrestricted grants of up to £10,000 for registered charities, community interest companies, and other charitable groups working with blind and partially sighted people across the UK and have been affected by an uncertain post-pandemic economic climate and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Through the National Resilience Fund, groups can apply for funding to improve resilience and responsiveness. Funding can be used to meet increases in core costs, such as rent and salaries, to strengthen operational systems and processes, or fund work to combine or merge organisations.
Priority will be given to organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to involving experts and people with experience, such as blind and partially sighted people or people at risk of sight loss, in their work.
The deadline for applications is 31 October 2023 (23:59). For more information and to apply, visit the Vision Foundation website.
EA Foundation Offers Funding to Improve Lives of Disadvantaged Communities
The EA Foundation was established in 2021 by the co-founders of Energy Aspects, a data & intelligence company headquartered in the UK. The EA Foundation has been set up to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities around the world. To date, the EA Foundation has received over £5 million of donations, which it will distribute over the coming years.
The funding is intended for charitable projects which align to at least one of the following four funding priorities:
- Provide educational opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged individuals and communities.
- Improve access to basic services and infrastructure to disadvantaged communities, including but not limited to healthcare, clean water and electricity.
- Support people in reduced circumstances, without sufficient means, or those who are experiencing times of need thereby providing important support for the relief of poverty or other forms of disadvantage such as disability.
- Address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development, both and through the pursuit of the other key areas of focus.
There is no specified upper or lower grant limits. However, based on the Foundation’s current giving trends to date, the grants approved have averaged between £20,000 - £50,000 for an average duration of 12-24 months. Applicants are encouraged to operate a full cost recovery mode by including all relevant costs of their project in the budget, including proportionate costs of overheads related to the effective delivery of the project.
UK-based charitable entities can apply. Applications will be considered from a diverse range of organisations irrespective of turnover.
The deadline for applications is 6 November 2023 (12 noon BST). For more information and to apply, visit the EA Foundation website.
Cultural Bridge Fund Opens for Applications
Cultural Bridge is a unique investment programme between all UK arts councils and leading German cultural institutions that supports the development of cross-border partnerships. Since launching in 2021, it has so far enabled 44 arts organisations that place communities at the heart of their work, to build and develop new partnerships that allow exploration and exchange of practice across the UK and Germany.
The Cultural Bridge Fund is open to all arts and cultural organisations with proven expertise in socially engaged/participatory practice. Partnerships must be bi-lateral, including at least one German partner and one UK partner, from any one of the four nations: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The programme is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive network. The activity supported, and the workforce of arts and culture organisations funded, should reflect the diversity of the UK and Germany, and as such applications are encouraged from diversity-led organisations and from those from under-represented backgrounds.
Funding can be for physical, digital or hybrid activity focussed on socially engaged/participatory arts practice and in response to the programme aims/themes.
Two tiers of funding are available:
- Tier 1: New Partnerships - £5,000 to £10,000 per partnership.
- Tier 2: Established Partnerships - Up to £30,000 per partnership.
Tier 1 grants should support the development of new partnerships between UK and German organisations and explore innovative ways of connecting art and society.
Tier 2 grants should be used to support existing partnerships and should include some direct engagement/participatory activity with communities.
The funding is for activity that starts from April 2024 and is completed by March 2025.
The deadline for applications is 22 November 2023 (5pm). For more information and to apply, visit the Cultural Bridge Fund website.
Don't forget to check out the VCSA's latest funding roundup, which is now available to view on our website, or you can click here to download a copy now.
Don't forget to check out our list of grants with rolling deadlines as well!
Don't see something on this list that should be here? Please contact us and let us know.
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