Category: Funding

More community projects are set to benefit from funding to rescue prized local assets, such as sports clubs, music venues and historic buildings, as the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities launches the third round of its £150 million Community Ownership Fund.

Changes to the fund will make it easier than ever for community groups to seize back control of prized local assets that are at risk of being lost forever – helping to strengthen and level up communities and restore optimism, hope, and pride in the UK.

The requirement for match-funding is also being reduced to as low as 10%, making it easier for communities to acquire assets without raising additional private funding. For the first time, parish councils will also be able to apply to the Fund, which has previously only been available to charities and community groups.

Further information

• Applications to bid for round 3 of funding through the Community Ownership Fund will open on 31st May. Further information can be found online.
• The prospectus is available online here.

The Leathersellers is currently seeking applications from small Charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations that are providing vital services for vulnerable people in deprived communities across the UK

The Small Grants Programme will award grants of up to £5,000 to organisations with an annual income of less than £200,000. Partnerships are encouraged. The number of applications will be capped and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis e.g. the first 45 applications after each round opens will be able to be submitted.

The Committee will meet regularly to ensure charities receive a decision within a month of submitting their application.

There are 10 application windows throughout the year and each window will close when 45 applications have been received.

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Please note: The grant is for revenue expenditure only and cannot be used towards capital projects such as the refurbishment of buildings.

For further information and to apply visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/voluntary-sector-provider-grant-scheme

 

 

Non-profit groups or organisations, including any town or parish council within the district, can apply for funding for new projects that are focussed on carbon emission reduction, community engagement in climate change, or ecological enhancement in the community

Community projects might include:

• Community buildings – for example, energy conservation or efficiency measures

• Sustainable transport – for example, community cycle parking or electric vehicle charging points

• Nature and biodiversity projects – this could include community allotment projects, or the restoration, creation or enhancement of a community nature area

• Other projects – such as waste reduction projects, or community initiatives that promote sustainable lifestyle choices

Grants of between £1,000 and £35,000 are available.

Find out more and how to apply here: https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/zero-carbon-communities-grant

Interested town and parish councils and community groups that want to find out more about the fund and how they can apply are very welcome to join our webinar on 15 November, starting at 7.30pm.

To register, email climatechange@uttlesford.gov.uk to receive the Microsoft Teams joining link.

Essex County Council are urging organisations across Essex to apply for their new Community Winter Warmth and Welcome Spaces Fund

Launched today, the £100,000 fund offers grants of up to £1,000 so organisations can create new spaces or activities, or extend their existing services.

The fund is open to charities, clubs or associations, community interest companies and town and parish councils.

Grants can be used for things like equipment to run new activities, venue or catering costs, operational costs including utilities, and staff or volunteer expenditure.

Cllr Louise McKinlay, ECC Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Community, Equality, Partnerships and Performance, said: “We know people across the country are struggling at the moment and helping tackle the cost of living crisis is a key priority for Essex County Council.

“Our new Community Winter Warmth and Welcome Spaces Fund will provide funding to organisations, so they can better support those in need in their communities.

“This might be by opening up somewhere warm for people to go this winter or offering activities for them to enjoy inside a safe and welcoming space.

“We hope this fund will provide support for those most in need, but also bring communities closer together and help people feel connected with others in their area. I would urge groups across Essex to apply.”

The fund will be administered by the Essex Association of Local Councils (EALC) on their behalf.

Find out more or apply to the Community Winter Warmth and Welcome Spaces Fund at the EALC website – https://ealc.gov.uk/winter-warmth-and-welcome-spaces-fund/

Looking to run projects to help people get more physically active or help with recovery from the effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Uttlesford District Council are looking to continue supporting the health and wellbeing of residents and communities across the district.

They are seeking applications for projects that deliver activities to help support local recovery from the pandemic and opportunities for everyone to be physically active.

The grant will be accepting applications until all the grant money has been allocated.

To find out more and apply online visit www.uttlesford.gov.uk/active-uttlesford-grant-scheme

Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services – ECVYS – is the umbrella charity for youth organisations operating across Essex – whether small voluntary groups or larger charities. They have just announced details of the VVU Community Grants for 2022-2024, with applications being considered from 15th August

The 2022-2024 VVCS grant round is for local not for profit voluntary or community clubs or organisations based in (and therefore delivering in) Essex, Southend and Thurrock only, and ECVYS are looking to fund projects that meet their stated aims and can run from April 2023- 31st March 2024.

Groups can apply for up to £20,000 to deliver support and interventions for children, young people, young adults and families (families must include children and young people, and ‘young person’ is defined as up to the age of 25). Projects must demonstrate how they have a positive impact on issues relating to crime and anti-social behaviour and violence and vulnerability. This may include early intervention work, gang & ‘county lines’, and child criminal exploitation projects.

For further information on eligibility and grant criteria, please visit the ECVYS website:

https://ecvys.org.uk/funding-news/

The Essex-based charitable trust that supports charities in our county, is now accepting applications for funding to be considered at their next meeting in September

FSJ incorporates three Trusts established at different times by the Fowler Family, Albert & Florence Smith and Edward Cecil Jones. They were all very much ‘Essex people’ and lived in the South-East of the county. The Trust now makes awards throughout the county.

The Trust distributes, on average, £400-500,000 annually to between 120-150 organisations principally for projects within the county. As with many funds, the recent economic climate has reduced the value of the fund, but judicious investment has enabled the Trust to maintain its income.

Applications for core funding, project-based initiatives, refurbishment of premises and also equipment costs may all be considered for awards.

For further information on what can be funded and how to apply visit https://fsjtrust.org.uk/