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Newsletter
Dear Members
This week’s newsletter bids, grants and funds come to you in conjunction with our sponsors
London Based Manley Summers Training and we have 47 pages going out to some 3,626
organisations or people within the Training and Development Industry.
Fears are growing that apprentices may lose their voice at the top level, after the Institute for
Apprenticeships deferred an invitation to have its own apprentice panel make a presentation to its
board. In an email sent to the apprentices who make up the 11-strong panel and seen by FE Week,
the IfA withdrew its request for a presentation about a ‘quality toolkit’ at its monthly board meeting
on July 5. A later date of October 4 was suggested as an alternative.
A spokesperson for the National Society of Apprentices, itself a division of the National Union of
Students, told FE Week that it was “deeply concerned” that the invitation to present in July had been
withdrawn. http://feweek.co.uk/2017/06/30/anger-as-ifas-apprentice-panel-presentation-
postponed/
So many people have had many e-mails from the ESFA this week so please check to make sure
you’re up to date with all the latest items.
Using the register of apprentice assessment organisations
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/using-the-register-of-apprentice-assessment-
organisations
Monthly e-news for MI managers, software writers and suppliers about FE data systems and reports,
the ILR, open data and other data news.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sfa-inform
Sets out the rules for funding the 2014 to 2020 European Social Fund (ESF) programme.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esf-funding-rules
This week off around South East London, Basingstoke, Herts, Essex and Kent.
FEcompare We will be having a soft launch over the next few weeks, while organisations sign up
and to gauge peoples interest and what they would like to see added on... it has had a massive
amount of interest, which is exciting as it is a brand new concept site. for the FE sector.. ) We will
be officially launching the new site in a couple of weeks, so please watch this space/1st month
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free then the cost to be a member £1,25 a day.
https://fecompare.co.uk/ I would hope you will give feedback at
https://fecompare.co.uk/jobs/?search_keywords=East+Essex+Vocational+Training&submit=
HM Inspectorate of Probation Voluntary Sector Workshops. [17th July, London, free | 21st July,
Cardiff, free | 2nd August, Newcastle, free | 17th August, Manchester, free] If you were the Chief
Inspector of Probation, what standards would you set for the work of the National Probation Service,
Community Rehabilitation Companies and Youth Offending Teams?
What are the indicators of good quality services commissioned from and delivered by the voluntary
sector? How do probation services engage with your organisation? What are indicators of good
commissioning practice? How should this be judged by HM Inspectorate of Probation?
HM Inspectorate of Probation want to ensure that future inspection plans are well informed about
the role and contribution of the Voluntary and Community Sector. Clinks is holding a series of
workshops with HM Inspectorate of Probation so that voluntary organisations can learn about the
inspection framework and help to set standards which will be used for future inspection of
probation services. Draft inspection standards will be published towards the end of June and will be
available here.
http://www.clinks.org/events?utm_source=Newsflash&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=HM
IP280617
As a newly formed agency, the ESFA is looking at how it engages with its customers; we want to
understand your experience of engaging with us, identify what works well for you and where we
may need to make improvements.
To achieve this we would like to talk with you directly through:
Brief one to one phone calls with a researcher (we will advertise dates for these next week and ask
for volunteers). up to 8 face-to-face focus groups (locations across the country)
We are currently looking for volunteers to host (in their workplace) and attend the focus groups
shown below.
Customer focus group Date
Local authorities and academies 10 – 21 July
FE colleges and sixth form 10 – 21 July
Training providers (independent and charitable) 17 – end July
Employers 17 – end July
If you would like to host one of the workshops, please contact us at [email protected]. We will
seek further participants once dates are fixed.
Deadline for responses is 5pm Tuesday 4 July.
Advanced Learner Loans funding and performance management rules 2017 to 2018
Information A reminder that we have published version 2 of the Advanced Learner Loans funding
and performance management rules 2017 to 2018.
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We will be holding three webinars during July to support the publication and highlight good
practice.
Date Time
4 July 2:00pm – 3:30pm
5 July 10:30am – 12:00pm
6 July 10:30am – 12:00pm
Please email [email protected] to book your place.
Adult Education Budget Funding and Performance Management Rules 2017 to 2018
Information. This week we have published version 1 of the Adult Education Budget Funding Rules
2017 to 2018.
These rules apply to all providers of education and training who receive adult education budget
funding from the ESFA. Please note the performance management rules for 2017 to 2018 will be
included in version 2. We will be holding 3 webinars during July to support the publication.
Date Time
11 July 10:00am – 11:30am
14 July 10:00am – 11:30am
19 July 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Please email to book your place [email protected].
Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) reports available in the Skills Funding Service (SFS)
From Wednesday 28 June, you will be able to see your AGE reports for the last 2 years in SFS.
You will be able to view this information if you have any of the following user roles:
contract authoriser
contract manager
contract user
data returns and claims manager
Check the SFS user roles and permissions.
If you have any questions, please contact the servicedesk.
Legal entitlement offer for level 2 and level 3: 2017 to 2018
We have updated the list of qualifications that are part of the 2017 to 2018 level 2 and level 3 legal
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entitlement offer. It includes new technical and applied qualifications in the 2019 performance
tables, AS and A Levels and new access to HE qualifications.
The Hub will shortly be updated to reflect these changes.
For further information, please see GOV.UK.
Qualification eligibility principles and legal entitlements: 2017 to 2018. We have published the
2017 to 2018 qualification eligibility principles and legal entitlements documents.
These documents explain how we make qualifications eligible for funding through the Adult
Education Budget and explains how these offers are updated.
For further information, please see GOV.UK.
Non-levy apprenticeship growth requests
The first performance-management point for non-levy apprenticeships will take place in July
instead of August. You can now submit requests for increases to your 16 to 18 and 19+ non-levy
apprenticeship contract values for May 2017 to December 2017.
Please send your completed growth request form to Provider Performance Management and your
provider manager before 5pm on Tuesday 11 July. You must submit a growth request to be
considered for an increase. More information can be found on GOV.UK. Please contact your provider
manager if you have any queries.
Customer engagement user research, as a newly formed agency, the ESFA is looking at how it
engages with its customers; we want to understand your experience of engaging with us, identify
what works well for you and where we may need to make improvements.
To achieve this we would like to talk with you directly through:
brief one to one phone calls with a researcher (we will advertise dates for these next week and ask
for volunteers)
up to 8 face-to-face focus groups (locations across the country)
We are currently looking for volunteers to host (in their workplace) and attend the focus groups
shown below.
Customer focus group Date
Local authorities and academies 10 – 21 July
FE colleges and sixth form 10 – 21 July
Training providers (independent and charitable) 17 – end July
Employers 17 – end July
If you would like to host one of the workshops, please contact us at [email protected]. We will
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seek further participants once dates are fixed. Deadline for responses is 5pm Tuesday 4 July.
Perry Ingles
Regional Account Manager
Work Based Learning, BTEC & Apprenticeships Pearson
UK
Would like you to know about the New
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS EXAM WIZARD
LINK; http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-functional-skills/teaching-
support/examwizard-for-functional-
skills.html?utm_source=maxemail&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=WBL_ENG_12JUN2017_fu
nctionalskills2017_Q
We have now launched a super free service called Functional Skills Exam Wizard. This service will
help your delivery of Functional Skills to learners by creating your own sample tests, homework and
revision papers, or focusing them in areas where development is required, or, if a learner has failed
his exam, you can really target sample questions in the right areas.
Exam Wizard will benefit you in many ways:
enables you to use Pearson’s back catalogue of exam questions to practise and develop these skills
with your learners saves you time as you can create your own mock exams, topic tests, homework or
revision activities in minutes links directly to associated examiner reports and mark schemes this
helps prepare learners for the functional skills tests and develop their skills so they are better
prepared.
The New Work and Health Programme: Next Steps for Welfare to Work
Phil Martin, Deputy Director, DWP Labour Market Strategy
Context:
The Government’s new welfare-to-work scheme, the Work and Health Programme, comes into place
this year. It will replace both Work Choice and the Work Programme, and will focus on those most
able to find a job within 12 months.
Attend this Westminster Briefing to hear from Phil Martin, Deputy Director, DWP Labour Market
Strategy about the new programme. This is the perfect opportunity to explore wider welfare policy
issues, explore best practice in supporting people into employment, and network with colleagues
from across the country.
Key Issues to be Addressed:
Understanding the new Work and Health Programme
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Changes from previous welfare-to-work schemes
Building on success and learning lessons from the Work Programme and Work Choice
Overcoming barriers to work: supporting those with complex needs into employment
The impact of the universal credit rollout
Good practice case studies of helping hard-to-reach groups into employment
Creating successful programmes built on integration with other local services
About the Day:
The morning session will focus on Government action and policy. Delegates will explore the new
welfare-to-work scheme and wider welfare issues. In the afternoon session delegates will hear about
best practice currently underway in supporting unemployed people into work.
There will be plenty of time during the day for delegates to network with colleagues from across the
country. Morning refreshments will be served upon arrival with a networking lunch to follow. Any
special needs or dietary requirements should be notified to us upon booking.
The event is CPD certified, and a certificate is available confirming your attendance.
For registration enquiries please contact:
[email protected] | 0207 593 5657
http://www.westminster-
briefing.com/WorkandHealth?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm
Taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 13 July 2017 provides you with the perfect opportunity to
engage directly with the largest group of health sector procurement buyers and generate sales
leads.
http://www.p4health.co.uk/?utm_source=CompeteFor_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_c
ontent=News2&utm_campaign=2bb62e1d4d-
EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_06_29&utm_term=0_25710f1c30-2bb62e1d4d-80874801
TIPS OF THE WEEK
Tip of the week I: 25% off champagne at Fortnum and Mason. Details
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/fortnum-and-mason#deal38376
Tip of the week 2: Family break for four nights at Camber Sands from £59. Details
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/ga-pontins-99
Tip of the Week 3: 50% off a tandem skydive. Details
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/uk-parachuting-2
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Keep training from me Steve and all the Team at EEVT, see you also on social media
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7492941 in Groups EEVT Limited or
https://www.facebook.com/EEVTLtd/?fref=ts on Facebook
Also our website at http://eevt.org/
Also via Twitter at https://twitter.com/EevtSteve
Bids & Grants
Apprenticeships in DCMS Recruitment & Training Provider
Department of Culture, Media and Sport
DCMS require a provider of recruitment and training services and will award a framework agreement
to a single supplier to deliver both services. Apprentices will be employed direct by DCMS so
therefore DCMS do not intend to appoint an Apprenticeship Training Agency.
DCMS must be able to recover the cost of training using the Apprentice Levy. The intention is to
draw down from our levy to award a contract to a training provider that offers value for money.
Providers must be able to claim directly from government for apprentices who start the apprentice
training after 1 May 2017.
Requirement
Apprenticeship
level 3 leadership and management - funding band 7
level 5 leadership and management - funding band 9
Business and Administration level 3 Advanced apprenticeship
Business and Administration level 4 Higher apprenticeship
All bidding organisations must meet the ESFA's rules set out in the Apprenticeship funding and
performance management rules for training providers, which can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding-and-performance-
management-rules-2017-to-2018
Value of contract £100k - £500k
Deadline: 14 July 2017
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Apprenticeship Managed Service (including training provision)
Leicester City Council
The Authority is seeking to engage a Supplier with an evidence-based, proven and successful track
record of delivering a service in order to support effective learning and development so that our
workforce can continue to grow and develop skills and knowledge to meet the changing needs and
challenges of the organisation.
The Authority's key drivers for engaging a Supplier are the opportunity to realise value for money by
maximising the apprenticeship levy; provide our workforce with learning and development
opportunities; source relevant and quality training providers; provide effective pastoral support and
mentoring to apprentices, ensuring they have a positive experience.
Value of contract £1.6m
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=527b4bbd
Closing date: 24/07/2017
Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Trial
Ministry of Defence
A minimum 2 year, maximum 6 years 4 months contract, to develop, design & deliver a bespoke
Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship course package to 30x Warrant Officers & Senior Non-
Commissioned Officers as a trial as part of the Army's scoping work to test the viability of the wider
introduction of CMDA to Army personnel. There is the option for the Authority to request delivery to
an additional 60 personnel during the trial, and the Contractor will need to demonstrate capacity
and capability to extend the scope.
The aim of the trial is to ensure the successful completion and award to all personnel on the trial
over a minimum 2 years, maximum 6 years 4 months period from apprenticeship enrolment date.
The Contractor is required to be registered on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers
(RoATP). The estimated value assumes training for 90 personnel.
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8742edc-e86e-42e9-a78a-
d2a13bdf0963?p=@T0=NjJNT08=UFQxUlRRP
Deadline: 08/08/2017
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Calderdale College
Subcontracting Opportunities
Fast Track - Black Country - Skills for Growth - Employees Support in Skills
The College is inviting established sub-contractors to complement the existing partnership currently
delivering the ESF Skills for Growth - Employees Support for Skills programme in the Black Country.
Fast Track – Cheshire & Warrington Skills Support for the Workforce
The College is inviting established sub-contractors to complement the existing partnership currently
delivering the Skills Support to the Workforce programme in Cheshire and Warrington.
Fast Track - Greater Lincolnshire Skills Support to the Workforce
The College is inviting established sub-contractors to complement the existing partnership currently
delivering the Skills Support to the Workforce programme in Greater Lincolnshire.
Fast Track - Leicester & Leicestershire - SSW Intermediate/higher skills provision in Leadership and
Management
The College is inviting established sub-contractors to complement the existing partnership currently
delivering intermediate/higher level leadership and management training for SME businesses in
Leicester and Leicestershire. Free to eligible businesses, funding for this programme is through the
Skills Support for the Workforce ESIF programme commissioned by the Leicester and Leicestershire
LEP and Education and Skills Funding Agency.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from providers who have a track record of engaging
and supporting either, micro-businesses, female-owned businesses or BME-owned businesses; our
three LEP priority groups.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/calderdale/aspx/Tenders/Current
Deadline: 31 July 2018
New call for Catalyst Fund bids: Tackling hate crime and online harassment on campus
1. HEFCE-funded higher education institutions and further education colleges are invited to
submit proposals for projects on student safeguarding, to receive funding of up to £50,000
from HEFCE’s Catalyst Fund.
2. This funding builds on the previous call, ‘Catalyst fund: Student safeguarding on campus’
(HEFCE Circular letter 36/2016), which addressed issues of sexual harassment and violence
on campus. Applications for the previous call were strong in the area of sexual harassment,
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but there were gaps in terms of proposals to tackle hate crime as well as online harassment
against students targeted because of their race or ethnicity, religion or belief, disability,
sexual orientation or gender identity.
3. Institutions which were successful in the previous call may bid for this round of funding if the
proposal is distinctive, or adds to their existing safeguarding projects to develop impactful
interventions focused on the needs of students with protected characteristics or of targeted
vulnerable groups, while meeting the relevant criteria as set out in Annex A.
4. The deadline for returning completed business cases is noon on Monday 31 July 2017.
5. We expect a range of proposals, relating to institutions’ own strategies and to local and
regional priorities, and building on the activities and research that HEFCE, Universities UK
and other bodies have undertaken in these areas.
6. Proposals will be assessed by a panel of HEFCE staff and external experts from across
relevant areas of knowledge particular to student safeguarding.
7. Funding will be made available from the Catalyst Fund. We launched this fund in August
2012 as the route for discretionary investment to support key strategic priorities, and
advised then that from time to time we might issue calls for projects relating to specific
topics.
8. The Catalyst Fund remains open for bids in other key priority areas, but we are unlikely to
take forward unrelated bids for tackling student safeguarding, hate crime and online
harassment while these calls and schemes are running.
9. Funding is available to higher education institutions and further education colleges that are
directly funded by HEFCE. Based on the legal restrictions on our funding responsibilities, we
can consider proposals from directly funded further education colleges only where these link
directly to the development and delivery of prescribed courses of higher education
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/year/2017/CL,202017/
Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership Skills Supply Chain
Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership
To be considered for the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership Skills Supply Chain, you need to
complete the following due diligence process. If approved, you will be added to the Skills Supply
Chain.
On occasions you may be invited to tender for projects through this process to meet specific
employer and/or training demands. The information you provide at this stage will inform this
process.
Attach a credit reference report that has been produced within the last four weeks. Please note that
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we cannot add any organisation to the Skills Supply Chain that has an above average credit risk
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/calderdale/aspx/ProjectManage/4
Deadline: 31 December 2020
Business Compass Growth — Specialist Services
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently applying for funding to deliver a programme of support
to SMEs in the Tees Valley which will in part be financed through the European Regional
Development Fund. If successful, the Specialist Support Service will form part of Tees Valley Business
Compass and be complementary to the existing Tees Valley Business Compass Growth Service (‘the
Growth Service’), which itself includes the Tees Valley Business Fund.
Value excluding VAT: 1 866 666.00 GBP
http://www.qtegov.com/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm
Deadline: 03/08/2017
Provision of Adventurous Training Instructors
Ministry of Defence, C&C, Other
Provision of Adventurous Training Instructors in Germany, but also in other Alpine countries, as
required. Training includes, but is not limited to: Paragliding, Rock Climbing, Alpine Skiing, Kayaking,
Canoeing, Summer Mountaineering and Alpine Mountaineering.
Value excluding VAT: 1 950 000.00 GBP
Start: 01/01/2018
End: 31/12/2021
www.contracts.mod.uk
Deadline: 09/08/2017
Provision of Learning and Development Services via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
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Isle of Wight Council
The Authority invites applications from suitably experienced providers who wish to be considered
for selection to apply for admission to the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of
Learning and Development Services. The DPS is due to go live on 29th June 2017 and will operate for
a period of up to 10 years, to be reviewed annually.
The Council offers three lots under the DPS which are:
Lot 1: Apprenticeship Programmes;
Lot 2: First Aid and Health and Safety Training;
Lot 3: Generic Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Activity for Isle of Wight Council staff
(including leadership and management, HR, communication, equality and diversity and other similar
programmes
Providers can submit their response for any or all of the lots listed above.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ed073b82-df36-e711-80e0-005056b64545
Deadline: 19/06/2027
Home Group- Supply of Contract Management Training
Home Group is looking to appoint a single supplier to design and deliver contract management
training to colleagues across Home Group covering business units in England and Scotland. (Please
see Appendix 1 for the geographic areas that Home Group currently operates in). The Supplier will
provide a comprehensive range of off-the-shelf and bespoke learning products. The supplier will be
used to design, develop and deliver a range of learning and development products which will be co-
ordinated by Home Group’s Learning and Development function and subject matter experts from
across the organisation.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=392f2bbb-4457-e711-80e3-005056b64545
Deadline: 07/07/2017
Learning & Development Dynamic Purchasing System
West Sussex County Council
West Sussex County Council (the Council) has established a Dynamic Purchasing System to be used
to procure Learning and Development Services, including but not limited to the following:
a) Face to Face Training and Development
b) Online Training
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c) Learning Management Systems (LMS)
d) E-Learning
e) Apprenticeships
The Council hereby invites interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary,
community and Charitable) sector to apply for admission on to this Dynamic Purchasing System
(DPS) for the provision of learning and development services.
The DPS includes 7 categories, which define the types of learning and development required. These
are:
Category 1: IT
Category 2: Health and Safety and Wellbeing
Category 3: Adults
Category 4: Children
Category 5: Early Childhood Service
Category 6: Corporate and Management
Category 7: Apprenticeships
Applications should be made through submission of a completed Qualifying Questionnaire and any
applicable supplementary information. Full details are included in the Qualification Questionnaire
document.
The DPS has a validity period of 4 years from the 1st April 2017, after which the Council will review
and determine if it will be extended. Applications to the DPS can be made at any time during this
period.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/14453
Deadline: 01 March 2021
Provision of Community Based Transitional Employment Training
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council seeks suitably qualified Service Providers who will provide Community Based
Transitional Employment Training in Childcare for eligible young people aged 16-29 years old. This
training will include paid work experience and provide a tangible benefit to Renfrewshire
communities.
The programme will be co-financed by Renfrewshire Council and the Lowlands and Uplands Scotland
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European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) 2014 — 2020 Youth Employment Initiative (YEI).
Lot No: 1 Construction
Renfrewshire Council seeks suitably qualified Service Providers who will provide Community Based
Transitional Employment Training in Construction for eligible young people aged 16-29 years old.
This training will include paid work experience and provide a tangible benefit to Renfrewshire
communities. The programme will be co-financed by Renfrewshire Council and the Lowlands and
Uplands Scotland European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) 2014 — 2020 Youth Employment
Initiative (YEI).
Lot No: 2 Landscaping
Renfrewshire Council seeks suitably qualified Service Providers who will provide Community Based
Transitional Employment Training in Landscaping for eligible young people aged 16-29 years old. This
training will include paid work experience and provide a tangible benefit to Renfrewshire
communities. The programme will be co-financed by Renfrewshire Council and the Lowlands and
Uplands Scotland European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) 2014 — 2020 Youth Employment
Initiative (YEI).
Lot No: 3 Childcare
Renfrewshire Council seeks suitably qualified Service Providers who will provide Community Based
Transitional Employment Training in Childcare for eligible young people aged 16-29 years old. This
training will include paid work experience and provide a tangible benefit to Renfrewshire
communities. The programme will be co-financed by Renfrewshire Council and the Lowlands and
Uplands Scotland European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) 2014 — 2020 Youth Employment
Initiative (YEI).
Lot No: 4 Creative Industries
Renfrewshire Council seeks suitably qualified Service Providers who will provide Community Based
Transitional Employment Training in Creative Industries for eligible young people aged 16-29 years
old. This training will include paid work experience and provide a tangible benefit to Renfrewshire
communities. The programme will be co-financed by Renfrewshire Council and the Lowlands and
Uplands Scotland European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) 2014 — 2020 Youth Employment
Initiative (YEI).
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-
host/public/pts/web/login.html
Deadline: 28/07/2017
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Quotation for Physical Activities across Sandwells Parks and Open Spaces
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell \"Council\" is seeking to appoint an experienced provider to deliver a comprehensive, high
quality and cost effective programme of Physical activities across Sandwells Parks and Open Spaces.
The provider will be monitored and managed closely against service aims, description and KPI's
outlined in the specification.
The outcomes must ensure comprehensive access to activities in park and open spaces, led by
qualified and experienced instructors.
The service is a town based approach and must be needs/insight led.
The service will require utilisation of local assets (open spaces and any installed resources). Providers
will need to supply any further equipment of resources needed for the successful delivery of the
contract.
The Contract Period will commence from 1st August 2017 to 31st March 2018
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
Deadline: 07/07/2017
Provision of Telebuddies for Ageing Better in Birmingham (Older Carers Local Action Plan)
Birmingham Voluntary Services Council
The aim of this Contract is for the provision of 'Telebuddies' - a Project within the Carers' Local
Action Plan. This requires the design, delivery and evaluation of an effective telephone 'buddying'
scheme for Carers - establishing and evaluating the effectiveness of two different models aimed at
increasing Carers' emotional resilience, social contact and providing an early warning signs system to
identify Carers at greater risk of isolation and making recommendations for future set-up.
Clarification questions can be asked up until 5pm on 30th August 2017.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bvsc/aspx/
The deadline for the submission of the bid is 12pm Noon on 4th September 2017.
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NHS.uk Organisational Design and Leadership Development
Health and Social Care Information Centre
NHS Digital is undertaking this Tender exercise for the provision of organisational design and
leadership development for the NHS.uk programme.
Along with other key deliverables, the resultant Supplier will be required to develop and improve the
design of the organisation for the nhs.uk programme (using existing thinking and work) to build an
effective model to support the delivery of a complex and challenging programme.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-HCON01308-%E2%80%93-NHS.uk-
Organisational-Design-and-Leadership-Development/MQ89G32ZC2
Deadline: 06/07/2017
DELIVERY OF FOUNDATION LEVEL PROGRAMME OF STUDY & TRAINEESHIP
Worcestershire County Council
Worcestershire County Council ('the Council') acting as the lead organisation for the European Social
Fund (ESF) contract to support young people who are 16-18yrs who are not in education,
employment or training (NEET)against Investment Priority 1.2 where the need has been identified by
both the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and the European structural and Investment Fund
Strategies, would like to invite additional new Service Providers to deliver provision until 31st August
2018 to complement and increase our current provider base.
To meet need the Council is establishing a dynamic purchasing system ('the DPS') to identify
additional suitable Service Providers to deliver Foundation Level study Programmes and Traineeships
for eligible 16-18 year old young people, to enable them to progress into further education,
apprenticeships or skilled employment aligned to Raising the Participation Ages. The Contract will be
managed through Worcestershire County Council with sub-contracting arrangements in place to
ensure a wide range of geographical areas.
The maximum number of students designated to each of the successful Service Providers will be
determined by the Council and the needs of Herefordshire & Worcestershire students and the local
economies.
PLEASE NOTE: Contract start date is from acceptance onto the DPS which will be from 20th
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November 2016, contract end date is 31st August 2018
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Closing date 29 August 2018
Expressions of interest invited for Better Start Bradford Projects
"Better Start Bradford is looking for organisations to deliver key projects we will be putting out to
tender in July. Better Start Bradford is a Big Lottery funded project, working in the three Bradford
wards of Bradford Moor, Bowling and Barkerend and Little Horton to improve outcomes for children
aged 0 to 3, including pregnancy.
"We have developed a new approach to tendering supported by eMBED and we will invite all
organisations who respond to this EOI to tender for the project they are interested in. Tendering for
Better Start Bradford projects is restricted to voluntary and community sector organisations.
Project 1 – Baby Steps
"Baby Steps is a targeted intervention for pregnant women and their partner/supporter where the
family is deemed to be vulnerable. It was developed and licensed by the NSPCC and is a manualised
programme based on group sessions with some back up one-to-one support. The courses start
around 28/30 weeks of pregnancy with 6 antenatal sessions and 6 postnatal sessions. Providers
should have appropriate experience.
"Contract period 5 years delivery including 3 months set-up from 1 November 2017.
"Contract value £923,500 total for 5 years."
Project 2 – Breastfeeding support project
"The Breastfeeding support project will provide one-to-one support for new mums in their home as
soon as possible after the birth. The supporter will offer help to establish and sustain breastfeeding.
In addition the project will work with local communities and organisations in the Better Start
Bradford area to develop a breastfeeding friendly community. Providers should have experience of
delivering a similar project.
"Contract period 3 years delivery plus 3 months set-up from 1 November 2017.
"Contract value £469,000 total for 3 years 3 months."
Project 3 – HAPPY
"HAPPY (Healthy and Active Parenting Programme for early Years) was developed by Born in
Bradford and it aims to reduce obesity in children through targeted parenting classes for pregnant
women with follow-up postnatal sessions. Providers should have experience of delivering Family
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Links courses and of working with detailed evaluation of a project
Contract period 3 years delivery plus 3 months set-up from 1 November 2017.
"Contract value £163,500 total for 3 years 3 months.
"In the first instance we want to hear from organisations who wish to be included on the tender list
for these contracts. Full details of the contracts will be included in the Invitation to Tender. The
Invitation to Tender will only be available to organisations who have submitted an Expression of
Interest (EOI). Please complete our EOI form and let us know basic details of your organisation and
we will add your name to the list."
The deadline for expressions of interest is 7 July 2017
EOI – Baby Steps Breastfeeding support project HAPPY (MSWord)
EOI – Baby Steps Breastfeeding support project HAPPY (PDF)
Questions?
Email [email protected]
Provision of Engagement Activity & Volunteer Services in Darlington
Northern Inclusion Consortium
The Northern Inclusion Consortium (NIC), is an established partnership of four of the North East's
largest charities - DISC, Groundwork, Changing Lives and Mental Health Concern. See
www.niconsortium.org for more information.
The NIC is inviting interested parties to tender for the provision of engagement activity & volunteer
services in Darlington as part of the Step Forward Tees Valley Programme.
Working with a broader set of delivery partners we are delivering the Big Lottery Fund / European
Social Fund funded Building Better Opportunities Programme in Tees Valley through the Step
Forward Tees Valley Programme. The programme aims to improve employability for the most
disadvantaged and provide help to those with multiple and complex needs using a case management
model. For more information about the programme please follow this link www.sfteesvalley.co.uk.
We now wish to buy in additional provision to encourage suitable people to access and engage with
the programme and to develop volunteering opportunities in the Darlington area.
The Northern Inclusion Consortium is inviting interested parties to tender for the supply and delivery
of a service across the Darlington area to:
- Increase the access and engagement of participants onto the SFTV programme
- Build the capacity of organisations to provide volunteering opportunities
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- Provide participants on the programme with volunteering opportunities
- Provide ongoing support to participants and organisations during the volunteering placement
- Work with other partners to increase the skill, knowledge base and employability prospects of
participants on the programme.
Download the Invitation For Tender for full information on this provision and how to submit a
tender.
http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN144733
Deadline: 18 July 2017
E-Procurement Solution
British Red Cross
Red Cross wishes to establish a Contract with a suitably experienced, qualified and resourced
Supplier for the provision of an e-Procurement Solution that will enhance and automate our
procurement processes / procedures and assist the roll out of best practice procurement across the
organisation as a whole.
The Services required under this Contract shall include, but will not be limited to:
-Provision of a modular and flexible cloud based e-Procurement Solution;
-Integration of the proposed solution with key Red Cross applications/systems;
-Provision of extensive reporting and tracking capabilities;
-Provision of on-going maintenance and support services;
-Provision of formal training; and
-Any additional services
http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN144597
Deadline: 14/07/2017
Alternative Education Service for Children with Special Educational Needs
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
1 - Alternative Education Service for Children With Special Educational Needs
2 - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council require a service to provide SEN pupils with a well
supported environment and personal support to enable the pupils to build relationships of trust and
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support self esteem, which has proved to be invaluable when supporting young people who have
experienced a very negative education system which has resulted in failure
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Deadline: 17/07/2017
GLA ESF 2014-2020 CO-FINANCING PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING
Introduction
Digital Skills Training (the project) forms part of strand 2 of the Mayor’s Digital Talent programme1,
which aims to increase the quality and volume of industry-led digital training opportunities for young
people aged 16-24 years old who reside in London. It is intended to plug a growing talent gap in
digital, technology and creative entry-level occupations with diverse, ‘homegrown’ talent.
For further information on priorities for entry-level digital skills needs in Greater London please see
“Priorities for Entry- Level Digital Skills Needs in Greater London”2
Project Aim and objectives
This project aims to equip more young Londoners for employment in London’s increasingly digital
economy. To achieve this, the project will provide a total of £2 million grant funding towards new
non-accredited digital training opportunities that lead to sustained employment, or new education
and training pathways for young people aged 16-24 years old who are at risk of NEET ‘Not in
Employment, Education or Training (NEET)’, or who are currently NEET.
The European Social Fund guidance categorises these cohorts as follows; At Risk of NEET are
‘inactive’ (CO03); NEET are ‘unemployed’ (CO01) or ‘economically inactive not in education or
training’ (CO04)
For this project, ‘At risk of NEET’ will be as verified by the individual’s Local Authority of residence in
accordance with their list of characteristics, or by the individual’s learning establishment.
Digital training opportunities designed for these cohorts must be at the equivalent of level 3 and
above and can include units of accredited qualifications at and above NVQ Level 3, but cannot
provide a full qualification. Setup and delivery of training opportunities funded by this project should
support an increase in the number of available apprenticeship employment pathways in digital,
technology and creative occupations, where appropriate.
Curriculum and delivery proposals will be reviewed by industry through a Digital Labs3 process after
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grant funding has been awarded.
The project objectives are:
Engage young people aged 16-24 who are at risk of NEET or currently NEET with a focus on
women and BAME, see section 7.5 for minimum targets.
Support young people aged 16-24 who are at risk of NEET or currently NEET through training
and activities to increase their chances of accessing long-term sustained employment in
digital, technology and creative entry-level occupations.
Support young people aged 16-24 who are at risk of NEET or currently NEET into sustained
employment for 26 weeks (including progression to apprenticeship employment pathways).
Support young people aged 16-24 who are at risk of NEET or currently NEET to enter new
education or training pathways (where appropriate)
Examples of the types of training opportunities that could be funded include:
New pre-apprenticeship training that leads to an Apprenticeship/Higher Apprenticeship
employment pathway
New short, non-accredited “bootcamp” style courses (up to 12 weeks maximum)
Work placements and in-house training delivered in collaboration with employers with
digital/technology/creative talent needs
Other skills training as proposed, suitable for the target cohorts
https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/business-and-economy/skills-and-training/developing-
digital-talent-london#acc-i-48349
Deadline: 28/07/2017
Tender for BBC Apprenticeships – Learning Providers (LP) (England)
BBC
This is a procurement process seeking Learning Providers (LP) for the delivery of apprenticeships
within England.
The documentation available via the BBC’s eSourcing portal allows LPs to submit their proposals on
how they would deliver either in-part or whole portfolio of apprenticeship standards contained
within, against set awarding criteria.
This is with a view to joining a group of successful learning providers that will contribute to the BBC’s
target of 400+ apprenticeships by Feb’19.
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LOT
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SFA Apprenticeship
Standard
Award
Level
NQF/QCF & FHEQ
Examples
Locations SFA
Funding
Band
Career
Development
Pathway
1 Assistant Accountant
L3
AS/A Level
BTEC/OCR/
Cambridge
National
England* 9 (£9,000) Finance
2 Associate Project
Manager
L4
Certificate of higher
education
HNC
England* 9 (£9,000) Project
Management
3 Broadcast Technology
(Framework)
L6
Bachelors Degree England* 9 (£9,000) Technology,
Systems and
Delivery
4 Broadcast Production
Assistant
L3
AS/A Level
BTEC/OCR/
Cambridge
National
England* 9 (£9,000) Production
Management
5 Chartered Legal Executive L6 Bachelors Degree England* 10
(£12,000)
Legal
6 Chartered Manager
L6
Bachelors Degree England* 15
(£27,000)
Business
Mgmt &
Admin
7 Cyber Intrusion Analyst
L4
Certificate of higher
education
HNC
England* 12
(£18,000)
Technology,
Systems and
Delivery
8 Cyber Security
Technologist
L4
Certificate of higher
education
HNC
England* 12
(£18,000)
Technology,
Systems and
Delivery
9 Data Analyst
L4
Certificate of higher
education
HNC
England* 11
(£15,000)
Technology,
Systems and
Delivery
10 Digital and Technology
Solutions Professional
L6
Bachelors Degree England* 15
(£27,000)
Technology,
Systems and
Delivery
11 Digital Marketer
L3
AS/A Level
BTEC/OCR/
Cambridge
National
England* 10
(£12,000)
Journalism,
MC&A
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12 Infrastructure Technician
L3
AS/A Level
BTEC/OCR/
Cambridge
National
England* 11
(£15,000)
Technology,
Systems and
Delivery
13 Junior Content Producer
L3
AS/A Level
BTEC/OCR/
Cambridge
National
England* 10
(£12,000)
Content
Production
14 Junior Journalist
L3
AS/A Level
BTEC/OCR/
Cambridge
National
England* 10
(£12,000)
Journalism
15 Junior Management
Consultant
L4
Certificate of higher
education
HNC
England* 9 (£9,000) Business
Mgmt &
Admin
16 Network Engineer
L4
Certificate of higher
education
HNC
England* 12
(£18,000)
Technology,
Systems and
Delivery
17 Operations/Departmental
Manager
L5
Foundation Degree
HND
England* 9 (£9,000) Business
Mgmt &
Admin
18
Outside Broadcast
Engineer
L7
Postgraduate
Masters
England* 9 (£9,000) Technology,
Systems and
Delivery,
Technical
Production
19 Paralegal
L3
AS/A Level
BTEC/OCR/
Cambridge National
England*
9 (£9,000) Legal
20 Software Developer
L4
Certificate of higher
education HNC
England* 12
(£18,000)
Technology,
Systems and
Delivery
21 Software Tester
L4
Certificate of higher
education
HNC
England* 12
(£18,000)
Technology,
Systems and
Delivery
22 Team Leader/Supervisor
L3
AS/A Level
BTEC/OCR/
Cambridge
National
England* 7 (£5,000) Business
Mgmt &
Admin
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Location of contract
North East, North West, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England,
London, South East, South West
Value of contract £528k
https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
Deadline: 04/08/2017
Tender for BBC Apprenticeships – End-Point Assessment Providers
BBC
This is a procurement process seeking End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAO) to support the
delivery of apprenticeships jointly with BBC approved Apprenticeship Providers.
The RFP documents accessible via the BBC Bravo portal will provide context and details to support
EPAO’s to submit their proposals on which apprenticeships and how they would facilitate and
manage the end-point assessments of BBC apprentices against set evaluation criteria.
This is with a view to joining a group of successful apprenticeship learning providers that will
contribute to the BBC’s target of 400+ apprenticeships by Feb’19.
North East, North West, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England,
London, South East, South West
Value of contract £176k
https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
Deadline: 01/09/2017
Dynamic Purchasing System - The City of Liverpool College — Performing Arts and Creative Study
Programmes
The City of Liverpool College
The City of Liverpool College intend to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Training
Delivery Partners for the Liverpool City Region. The partners who are awarded a place on the DPS
will be invited to participate in a further mini competition when the College have a requirement to
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subcontract externally funded delivery.
The DPS will be in place until such time as the College no longer requires it or it is replaced by a
revised DPS.
All communications with The City of Liverpool College should be carried out using the
correspondence section of the In-tend Supplier Portal.
Organisations applying to the DPS may be single organisations, partnerships, joint ventures or
consortia; however this must be made clear in the submission.
The intention of the College is to create 2 lots based on value:
Lot 1: 650 000 GBP to 1 000 000 GBP;
Lot 2: 1 000 000 GBP +.
Value excluding VAT: 2 000 000.00 GBP
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Funding for Housing Projects that Cater for People with Special Needs (UK)
The Quaker Housing Trust has announced that the next deadline for applications is the 1st
September 2017.
The Quaker Housing Trust provides grants and interest free loans to housing projects that cater for
people with a wide range of needs, including:
People with mental & physical health problems
Learning difficulties
People who would otherwise be homeless
Women escaping domestic violence; etc.
To be eligible for funding, applicants need to have legal charitable status and be a small organisation
(with an annual turnover of not more than £1 million and without access to sufficient income,
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reserves, nor other fundraising, to pay for the work).
Previous projects supported include:
Hope into Action, Bilston: which received support for turning a property into a home for three
people who are, or are at risk of being, homeless, and are in need of some support.
The Bridgnorth Housing Trust, Bridgnorth, which received support towards building 22 new
almshouses, to increase the number of homes they have to offer.
http://www.qht.org.uk/
Funding to Help Homeless Charities (UK)
The next closing date for applications to Help the Homeless is the 15th September 2017.
Help the Homeless is, a national Charity which aims to help homeless people throughout the United
Kingdom to resume a normal life. Funding of up to £5,000 is available to small and medium sized
charities and voluntary organisations towards capital costs to support projects that assist homeless
individuals in their return to mainstream society, through residential or training facilities. Grants to
larger charities may be considered if the project is suitable innovative and only possible for a larger
organisation to develop it.
Previous projects supported include:
The Booth Centre, an advice and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester, where people
undertake education and training courses as well as receiving advice and food, received a grant of
£1,500 to transform the centre with new lighting, a new water heater and new decoration.
A grant of £3,000 to the Amber Foundation to enable the Foundation to buy new bedroom furniture
for their residential centre in Devon, where every year over 60 unemployed, homeless young people
are able to rebuild their lives and gain the motivation, confidence, self-esteem and skills for
independent living.
http://www.help-the-homeless.org.uk/applying-for-funding/
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Funding to Tackle Fuel Poverty (UK)
Registered charities can apply for grants of up to £50,000 for projects that address fuel poverty,
including providing energy efficiency advice; benefits advice and providing assistance to reduce or
cancel debts for household electricity or gas supply. Applications are particularly welcome from
charities who work with children, young people and families.
Previous projects supported include:
YMCA Glasgow which received a grant of £58,177 for a project that aims to provide an energy
efficiency advice service to people currently, or in the future, residing within supported
accommodation projects across Central Scotland. Through advice and implementation of energy
saving initiatives, YMCA will significantly reduce energy bills and the impact on the environment and
carbon footprint.
The closing date for applications is the 22nd November 2017.
http://www.energypeopletrust.com/content/default.asp?page=s4
Funding for Links with Japan (UK)
The Daiwa Foundation which supports closer links between Britain and Japan is seeking applications
from individuals, societies, associations and schools under its small grants programme.
Grants of £2,000 - £7,000 are available to promote and support interaction between the two
countries. Daiwa Foundation Small Grants can cover all fields of activity, including educational and
other projects and events. New initiatives are especially encouraged.
Projects that have received funding in the past include:
Beckfoot School (Bingley) which received a grant of £3,000 to support a two-week curriculum-based
school exchange visit by ten students and two teachers to Hiroshima Kokusai High School.
Dene Magna School which received a grant of £4,000 to support a school exchange visit by three
teachers and nine pupils to enhance links established in 2002 with two partner schools in Okinawa
and to consolidate Japanese as part of its curriculum.
The next closing date for applications is the 30th September 2017.
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http://www.dajf.org.uk/grants-awards-prizes/daiwa-foundation-small-grants
Funding to Restore Neglected Historic Buildings (UK)
The next deadline for the Heritage Lottery Fund's Heritage Enterprise programme is the 31st August
2017.
The Heritage Enterprise programme supports enterprising heritage organisations in rescuing
neglected historic buildings and restoring them to viable productive use. Grants of between
£100,000 and £5million will be awarded to meet conservation deficits i.e. where the existing value of
the historic asset plus the cost of bringing it back into use is greater than the end value of the asset
following development completion. Not for profit organisations, or partnerships led by such
organisations can apply via a two stage process with Start-up grants also available for pre-application
viability appraisals.
https://www.hlf.org.uk/looking-funding/our-grant-programmes/heritage-enterprise
Architectural Heritage Fund Launches New Heritage Mortgage (UK)
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) which is a registered charity that promotes the conservation
and regeneration of historic buildings, has launched a new mortgage-style loan facility that allows
charities, not for profit companies, CICs, Parish and Town councils to borrow £150,000 - £500,000
over 10 - 20 years (up to 30 years by exception) for the conservation and regeneration of historic
buildings.
To be eligible the building should have statutory protection through national listing, or be in a
Conservation Area. Applicants must demonstrate how financial assistance from the AHF will enable
it to provide demonstrable social impacts. The AHF can normally lend up to 70% of the estimated
open market resale value of any acceptable property or land over which it takes a first charge.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
http://ahfund.org.uk/the/
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2017 Primary Science Teacher of the Year Awards (UK)
The Primary Science Teaching Trust is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Primary Science
Teacher of the Year Awards.
Teachers that are doing incredible work, raising standards, excelling in tough conditions and going
above and beyond deserve to be celebrated. The awards are open to all current practising Primary
Teachers (full or part-time) who, are innovative and creative in teaching science; inspire colleagues
and contribute to developing science in their school and beyond; engage pupils in the excitement
and fascination of science.
There are fantastic prizes to be won, including:
£1,000 prize money for the teacher
A selection of science resources for the teacher
£500 prize money for the school
Invitation to the teacher to become a College Fellow, giving them access to additional
funding and professional development opportunities.
The closing date for nominations is 5pm on the 21st July 2017.
https://pstt.org.uk/what-we-do/primary-science-teacher-awards/nominate
OneFamily Foundation Community Awards (UK)
The OneFamily Foundation has announced the next round of Community Award funding.
OneFamily customers have until the 19th July 2017 to nominate projects for a Community Award of
£5,000, £10,000 or £25,000. Nominated projects should fall into one of the following categories:
Active Living
Community Groups
Health, Disability and Social Care
Lifelong Learning.
Each category will receive one £25,000 award three awards of £10,00 and up to four £5,000 awards,
these will be decided by a public vote with the winners being announced on the 20th September
2017.
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In the past community awards have helped to fund things such as the renovation of school
playgrounds and sports clubs, sensory gardens and respite centres for children with disabilities.
https://www.onefamily.com/your-foundation/community-awards/
Rowing Foundation Grants Programme Re-Opens for Applications (UK)
The Rowing Foundation has re-opened its grants programme.
The purpose of the Foundation is to promote the participation in rowing of young people (those
under 18 or still in full time education) and the disabled of all ages. The Foundation gives grants of
£500-£3,000 (up to 50% of the cost of the project) to help British rowing organisations, clubs and
schools for rowing equipment and whose requirements may be too small or who may be otherwise
ineligible for an approach to the National Lottery or other similar sources of funds.
Previous organisations supported include:
St Breock Primary School which received funding towards the purchase of four oars
Mounts Bay Pilot Gig Club for lifejackets for juniors
Stratford upon Avon BC for 'Project Oarsome Refurbishment'.
The closing date for applications is the 6th November 2017.
http://www.therowingfoundation.org.uk/home/
Society for Microbiology – Science Education and Outreach Grants (UK)
The Society for Microbiology provides grants to support the teaching of microbiology. Schools that
are members of the Society can apply for grants up to £1,000 for a wide variety of educational
outreach activities to promote public engagement with microbiology. These can include:
Running a school- or college-based science week activity (e.g. hands-on or programme of
talks)
Supporting microbiology activities in an out-of-school science club
Buying materials and equipment outside of normal department resources to support a
microbiology activity (no more than £500 can be used toward large equipment such as
microscopes and incubators)
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A class visit to a microbiology laboratory to carry out activities; and organising a visit to or
from a working microbiologist.
The deadline for applications is 1st October 2017.
https://www.microbiologysociety.org/grants/grants-prizes/education-and-outreach-grants.html
One Stop Carriers for Causes (England and Wales)
Not for profit organisations, including schools that are located within 2 miles of a One Stop shop can
apply for grants of up to £1,000 for projects that benefit their local community.
The grants are available for a wide range of activities and the funding will cover the direct costs
needed to deliver the project. Projects funded in schools include:
Outdoor classrooms
Learning zones
Library equipment
A nurture room
Playground improvements, etc.
Applications are shortlisted on a quarterly basis for panel decision which will take place every three
months. Applicants will generally know the outcome of your application within 16 weeks of applying.
http://www.groundwork.org.uk/Pages/Category/carriers-for-causes-uk
Masonic Charitable Foundation Small Grants for Hospice Services (England & Wales)
Hospices and palliative care services in England and Wales, that receive less than 60% of their
funding from the NHS are eligible to apply for grants of between £500 and £5,000 towards the
operating costs of hospice services for adults and/or children. Individual grants are calculated on the
basis of the services provided and the number of beds operated by the hospice. Grants are not given
towards building costs or to hospices that are not yet operational.
The next deadline for applications is 31st July 2017.
https://mcf.org.uk/charities/
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Greggs Foundation Breakfast Club Grants (England, Scotland & Wales)
The Greggs Foundation currently supports 380 breakfast clubs throughout England, Scotland and
Wales. Schools that are interested in opening a breakfast club at your school must be able to show
that at least 40% of your pupils qualify for free school meals and that the school serves a
disadvantaged community.
School should able to attract adult volunteers to help run the scheme and attendance at the club
must be free for all pupils. The Foundation uses the money to support breakfast clubs through an
initial start-up grant for equipment such as chest freezers to store food items or toys and activities
for the club. Greggs Foundation also makes a payment each term towards other food items and
Greggs plc donates bread from the nearest shop.
Recently set up breakfast clubs include:
"clubs" at Hillside Community Primary School, in Skelmersdale which received funding of £600 for its
breakfast club which around 45 young people attend each day.
Swalwell Primary School, in Gateshead where nearly 50% of school children are entitle to free meals
received a grant of £1,100.
Although applications can be made at any time, there is currently a waiting list for funding whilst
new sponsorship partners are being identified.
https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/breakfast-clubs
Funding for Projects that Teach Digital Skills to Young People (Scotland)
The Digital Xtra Fund, which supports projects that teach digital technologies skills to young people
has opened its first funding round.
A total of £50,000 is available for projects that inspire young people by taking digital skills out of the
classroom and teaching concepts like computational thinking, coding, digital making, or data science
in a fun environment. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for innovative, adaptable, and sustainable
projects, particularly those that engage with groups such as girls and young women, who are
underrepresented in the digital sector. Its ultimate aim is to increase the number of young people
from all backgrounds entering highly skilled digital careers.
The closing date for applications is the 1st September 2017.
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http://www.digitalxtrafund.scot/
Climate Challenge Fund Development Grants (Scotland)
Climate Challenge Fund Development Grants of up to £1,500 are currently available to community-
led-organisation such as arts groups, sports clubs, student unions, residents associations and local
charities to scope out a potential climate action project with the aim of subsequently completing a
CCF Grant application or an application to another funder.
Funding is available for activities such as:
A consultation event
Planning or developing a project using ‘Shifting Normal' methodology
Training, including on the ‘Shifting Normal' methodology that should be used to plan and
develop CCF projects
The costs\associated with visiting, or working with, a current or previously funded CCF
project
Engaging a mentor to support project development / implementation; etc.
Applications are considered on a monthly basis and the next closing date is the 14th July 2017.
http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/sustainability-climate-change/climate-challenge-
fund/applying-for-ccf-funding/development-grants/
Climate Challenge Fund Re-Opens for Applications (Scotland)
Community-led groups across Scotland are being invited to apply for funding through the Climate
Challenge Fund.
Community groups can apply for grants of up to £150,000 per year for projects taking place between
1 April 2018 and 31 March 2020. This can include:
Energy efficiency
Waste reduction
Sustainable travel
Local food growing projects.
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Previous projects awarded funding through the CCF include:
Local Food for Local People in Uist in the Western Isles, which received a grant of £128,734 to
encourage production and consumption of more local produce and to cut food waste.
Reuse Matters a project run by Creetown Initiative Ltd which received a grant of £50,424 to offer
upcycled alternatives to traditional fashion and home goods in Mid-Galloway and the Machars.
Organisations wishing to apply need to submit an expression of interest form by 5pm on the 28th
August 2017.
http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/sustainability-climate-change/climate-challenge-
fund/applying-for-ccf-funding/ccf-grants/
Grants for Places of Worship (Scotland)
The next closing date for applications to Scotland's Grants for Places of Worship Fund is the 11th
August 2017.
Grants from £10,000-£250,000 are available to fund urgent structural repairs to Category A, B and C
listed building and help to make them better places for everyone to visit. The funding can also be
used to improve facilities and run programmes to get more people involved with the church.
The first stage of the application process is to submit an outline of the project. Applicants successful
at this stage will then be invited to send in a full proposal.
https://www.hlf.org.uk/looking-funding/our-grant-programmes/grants-places-worship-scotland
Museums and Galleries Scotland - Small Project Fund Now Open (Scotland)
Designed to support museums in carrying out small discrete projects, the Small Project Fund offers
grants to help museums develop in line with the aims of the National Strategy for Scotland's
Museums and Galleries.
Any organisation that runs an Accredited Museum in Scotland (including Scottish non-profit and
non-accredited organisations) can apply for grants of between £500 and £5,000 for projects should
demonstrate one of the following:
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An enterprising approach - either with an innovative way of solving a problem or involving
income generation
Skills development (for staff and or volunteers)
Advocacy - helping to raise the museum's profile.
The deadline for the next round is the 15th September 2017.
https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/funding/small-project-fund/
Outer Hebrides LEADER – Preparatory Support Grants for Co-operation Projects (Scotland)
Outer Hebrides LEADER is inviting enquiries from community groups, businesses and individuals who
are looking to share knowledge, experience and ideas with other people in rural areas with the aim
of working together to find better solutions to rural challenges.
Preparatory support grants of up to £5,000 (for 100% of project costs) are now available for co-
operation projects between two or more Local Action Groups in Scotland or other areas of the UK
and/ or transnationally with other member countries within the EU and outside it. Further grants for
undertaking Co-operation projects are also available, full details of these together with advice on
how to apply is available from the LEADER team. Scottish Rural Network are also available to provide
assistance for those seeking partners to undertake Co-operation Projects.
The closing date for applications is the 31st July 2017.
http://www.outerhebridesleader.co.uk/
Changes to Final Big Potential Application Deadlines Confirmed (England)
The Big Lottery Fund has announced that due to unprecedented levels of demand for funding
through the Big Potential grants programme, the application deadlines have been moved forward.
Big Potential provides grants to charities and social enterprises who want to prepare themselves for
social investment and need help in winning contracts. Charities and social enterprises based in
England who are new to the idea of social investment can apply for grants of between £20,000 -
£150,000 to enable them to work with approved providers to improve sustainability, capacity and
scale in order to deliver greater social impact. Two routes are available:
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Breakthrough is aimed at Charities with the ambition and potential to raise up to £500,000
of repayable investment. The application deadline for this route is now midday, Friday 15th
September 2017.
Advanced aims to support Charities with the ambition and potential to raise over £500,000
and/or win a contract of over £1 million. The deadline for this route is now midday,
Wednesday 9th August 2017.
http://www.bigpotential.org.uk/news/changes-big-potential-application-deadlines
Over £7 million of National Lottery Funding for Welsh Communities (Wales)
The Big Lottery Fund (BIG) has announced that it's awarding over £7.1 million of National Lottery
Good Causes money to projects in Wales. 19 projects across Wales are sharing in £7,194,250 as part
of the latest round of People and Places funding.
People and Places will fund projects that enable people to work together for strong communities,
social justice and better rural and urban environments in Wales. BIG will make capital and revenue
grants of up to £1 million to voluntary, community or public sector organisations either working
separately or together. They will accept applications from organisations based anywhere in the UK,
but projects must mainly benefit people in Wales. Organisations should be able to demonstrate that
they are aware of social and policy concerns that are relevant to Wales, the local area and the
project. For information on the projects click here.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/wales/people-and-places
£1.1 Million of National Lottery Cash for Community Groups (Wales)
Projects in Wales supporting students' mental health, educating communities on environmental
waste through theatre and providing afterschool IT sessions for pupils, parents, and the wider
community are among those benefiting this month from National Lottery Good Causes money.
274 projects receiving a share of £1,118,547 from the Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All small grants
programme. Through the Awards for All programme voluntary and community groups, schools,
community and town councils and health bodies can apply for grants of between £500 and £5,000
for projects which help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need. Projects
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must meet at least one of their four aims; to support community activity, to extend access and
participation, to increase skill and creativity and to improve quality of life.
Funding is available for activities including:
Putting on events, activities or performances
Buying equipment
Running training courses
Starting a new group
Educational toys and games
Volunteer's expenses or professional fees
Transport costs
Refurbishment.
Applications can be made at any time.
https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/wales/awards-for-all-wales
Grants for Places of Worship (Northern Ireland)
Grade A, B+, B, B1 or B2 listed places of worship in Northern Ireland have until 4th September 2017
to apply for funding for urgent structural repair projects and associated works to encourage greater
community use such as:
Providing space for training services
Hosting concerts
Running crèches; etc.
Grants of £10,000 to £250,000 are available. Applications are welcome from all faith groups and
denominations that are responsible for maintaining and repairing their place of worship.
Applications go through a two-round process so that applicants can apply at an early stage and get
an idea of whether they are likely to receive a grant. Second-round submissions and supporting
documents must be received within 12 months of the first-round decision.
https://www.hlf.org.uk/looking-funding/our-grant-programmes/grants-places-worship-northern-
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East Leicestershire LEADER is now Open for Applications (East Midlands)
The next call for proposals through the Leader programme for East Leicestershire has opened for
applications.
Leader is a European funding programme designed to support the development of the rural
economy by providing grants to small businesses and communities. Priorities to be addressed
through this call are:
To improve the productivity and exploit diversification opportunities for well-connected and
innovative land based businesses
To promote a growing food and drink sector producing and promoting high quality local
foods
To support active and inclusive communities that are able to provide local services.
The programme will run from 2015-2020 with almost €2 million (approximately £1.5 million)
available in total for the East Leicestershire area. The maximum grant that can be applied for is
£75,000.
The closing date for applications is the 24th July 2017.
http://www.oakleaves.org.uk/east-leicestershire-leader.html
Birmingham and Black Country Communities Fund (West Midlands)
Small local community groups, charities and social enterprises in Birmingham and the Black Country
can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help people facing disadvantage and social exclusion.
To be eligible for funding the applicant organisation needs to be constituted, have an income of less
than £250,000 per year and meet one or more of the following criteria:
Promote health and wellbeing
Tackle disadvantage
Support local solutions to meet local needs
Promote community cohesion
Develop sustainable and supportive communities.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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http://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/birmingham-black-country-communities-
fund/?platform=hootsuite
School Holiday Activity Fund (London)
The School Holiday Activity Fund has grants available to help charities and state schools deliver
activities for children and young people during the school holidays in North West London. This
includes all half-term breaks, Easter, Christmas and the summer holiday. The Fund will pay for the
running costs of holiday programmes that provide young people with activities in supportive and
accessible environments.
Up to £5,000 is available for activities such as:
Holiday drop-in activities
Arts activities
Sports projects
Family activities
Trips out of London
Camping trips.
Applications must be made by various deadlines throughout the year. The next closing date for
applications is the 21st September 2017 to run activities during October half-term holidays.
http://jlc.london/grants/which-grant-fund-should-i-apply-to/school-holiday-activity-fund/
Funding for the Provision of Legal Advice (London & the South East)
The London Legal Support Trust has announced that the next closing date for its grant making
programme is the 15th October 2017.
The London Legal Support Trust is an independent charity that raises funds for free legal services in
London & the South East and supports the provision of specialist legal advice through law centres,
advice agencies and citizens advice bureaux, etc. Any charity in London and the South East that
provides free legal advice (including pro bono) in can apply for grants of up to £5,000. In particular,
the Trust is looking to support:
New pro bono surgeries
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Pro bono surgeries that need time to regain sustainability
One off capital costs, particularly associated with capacity building or improving
sustainability (i.e. reducing costs, increasing efficiency through new systems, technology or
moving/altering premises)
For the development of legal advice agencies where none currently exist.
http://www.londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk/grants/small-grants/
Funding for Projects that Help Vulnerable Adults (Kent)
Kent Community Foundation has announced that the next round of funding for the Vulnerable
Adults Theme is now open and will be accepting applications until the 31st August 2017.
Funding of up to £5,000 (up to £7,500 in exceptional circumstances) is available to local projects
that:
Are working to give vulnerable people the opportunity to socialise with others
Provide life skills and work experience for adults with learning difficulties, physical
disabilities, or mental health issues
Protect and support victims of abuse
Integrate marginalised groups in to the wider community
Support carers who look after family members or loved ones at home, including offering
respite or social activities for carers.
Projects that are volunteer-led or make good use of volunteers to support their work, and initiatives
that are rooted within the local community and led by local people responding to local need are
particularly welcome.
http://www.kentcf.org.uk/apply/vulnerable-adults-theme
HealthAmaze (Wakefield & Leeds)
Small community groups can apply for grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 to address local health
issues in Wakefield and Leeds.
The funding is available for projects that cover small areas such as:
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A few streets, a housing estate or a small village
As well as communities of interest (people who have shared experiences, characteristics or
common interests and wish to come together to address specific issues that are important
to them).
Projects can last between 12 months and two years.
Previous projects supported include:
New Wortley Community Association in Leeds which received a grant of £49,610for a two-year
project that will deliver weekly creative activities (music performance, guitar and bass lessons,
community choir, creative writing, and drama group) for 100 residents.
The Federation of Disability Sports Organisations in Wakefield which received a grant of £40,352 to
improve local sport provision for wheelchair users.
http://www.healthamazecic.org.uk/
Funding for Projects in Disadvantaged Communities (Yorkshire)
Registered charities based in Yorkshire and working within disadvantaged communities can apply for
funding through the Brelms Trust.
This is a small Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), is offering grants to a wide variety of
charities and community projects. Funding is given to charities based in Yorkshire and directly
benefiting Yorkshire communities. Priority is given to charities working at the heart of communities
to tackle disadvantage and to provide sustainable benefit to the community. The funding can cover
staff salaries, volunteer expenses and running costs, as well as direct service provision. Grants range
from £1,000 to £5,000 per year, either as a one-off grant or up to a maximum of 3 consecutive years.
The next closing date for applications is 5pm on the 1st September 2017.
http://www.brelmstrust.org.uk/
Funding for Projects that Support Women and Girls (UK / International)
Funding of up to £15,000 is available for projects within the UK and internationally that support and
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transform the lives of women.
For 2017 and 2018 priority will be given to projects that:
Promote lesbian and transgender rights
Tackle violence against women and girls
Support disabled women and girls.
The funding is being made available through the Feminist Review Trust who are particularly
interested in applications for hard to fund projects.
Projects previously supported include:
A grant of £5,000 to support the setting up of an Eastern European Women's Support Group and
volunteering programme, in the Southend and Castle Point Boroughs of Essex and a grant of £6,000
to support Syrian women, girls aged 12+ and other Arabic speaking clients in Edinburgh.
The deadline for applications is 30th September 2017.
http://www.feminist-review-trust.com/
Funding for Project that Support Disabled and Sick Young People (UK)
Registered Charities that work with young people with disabilities; or are in hospital or those who
are life limited (requiring palliative care); can apply for grants of up to £30,000 per year for up to two
years through the DM Thomas Foundation for Young People Central Grants Programme.
Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis and there is approximately £200,000 available to distribute
each quarter. Grant applications for up to £5,000 can be approved by the Director; up to £10,000
can be approved by the Committee, and applications for more than £10,000 are recommended to
the Trustees for final approval.
The next closing date for applications is 5.30 pm on the 25th July 2017.
http://dmthomasfoundation.org/what-we-do/grants/dmtf-central-grants/
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Funding to Support Children with Genetic Disorders (UK)
UK charity Genetic Disorders UK has announced that its 2018 Jeans for Genes grants programme will
re-open for applications on the 1st August 2017.
Grants of up to £5,000 will be available to charities and support groups that care for children
affected by a genetic disorder such as Cystic fibrosis, Haemophilia and Sickle cell. To be eligible, the
application must be submitted by a UK-registered charity or UK based patient group working with
and benefiting children (age 18 or under) and their families affected by genetic disorders.
Previous projects funded include:
Ataxia UK, who used funding from Jeans for Genes to fund the production of a booklet and film for
teenagers, and a booklet for parents and carers of children with ataxia and the Herefordshire
Learning Disability Trust, which used its grant to fund 17 places at a summer holiday club to benefit
children with genetic conditions plus a further 13 places for able-bodied children.
http://www.geneticdisordersuk.org/grantprogramme
Funding for Community Youth Projects (UK)
Telecoms provider O2 "Think Big with O2" youth programme is currently open for applications.
The programme supports young people in the UK (aged between 13 and 25) who want to use digital
technology to make positive changes to their communities. Initially funding of £300 is available to
get projects off the ground. Projects need to be completed within six months.
The programme is open to individuals and groups of young people and the money can be used to
cover project related costs such as:
Materials & equipment
Cost of renting space
Transportation
Advertising, etc.
If the project is completed successfully young people may be invited to apply for the second level of
the programme --Think Bigger where O2 provides funding of up to £2500.
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http://www.o2thinkbig.co.uk/
The Jerusalem Trust RE Resource Grant Scheme (UK)
The Jerusalem Trust makes available to schools a number of grants to support the purchase of
resources for teaching Christianity in Religious Education. These can include textbooks, teacher
resources, artefacts, videos, tapes and CD-roms for use in RE lessons.
The fund is open to all primary and secondary schools in the UK, although priority will be given to
non-church state secondary schools. Occasionally grants will be awarded to primary schools who
have experienced the loss of resources through critical incidents such as fire or flood. The maximum
size of any grant is £500.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
http://www.stapleford-centre.org/resources/re-grants-for-schools
Funding Available to Bring Fibre Broadband to Remote Communities with a School (UK)
As part of its commitment to make fibre broadband available throughout the UK, BT has made
available a £2 million grants scheme for communities with a school.
The Community Fibre Partnerships programme is aimed at the final 5% of the UK not covered by
fibre broadband rollout plans. Through the programme communities can apply for a match-funded
grant of up to £20,000 toward the cost of their new fibre infrastructure, if that new infrastructure
could also serve their local school. To access the grant scheme, communities need to register their
interest in having a community fibre partnership. The scheme will provide 50% towards the cost of
installing fibre broadband. The community will need to raise the additional 50%. In order to achieve
this BT has teamed up with the Crowdfunding website "Spacehive", where communities can post
their fibre broadband project to raise donations towards the costs involved.
Applications can be made at any time until the £2 million has been allocated.
http://www.communityfibre.bt.com/schools
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Roald Dahl’s Marvelous Family Grants (UK)
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity Awards Marvellous Family Grants of up to £500 to
families facing financial hardship while caring for a child with a serious illness.
Aiming to provide support to help families cope, grants can cover a wide range of costs from respite
breaks and counselling to hospital travel expenses. Applications must be made on behalf of the
family by a healthcare professional, social services, health visitors, or grant coordinators within an
organisation.
All grant requests are assessed monthly on the third Friday of the month and applications need to be
submitted by 5pm on the third Thursday of the month. Successful applicants are usually notified
within two weeks of the assessment.
http://www.roalddahl.com/charity/family-grants
Postcode Community Trust (England, Scotland and Wales)
Postcode Community Trust will re-open for applications to its grants programme on the 1st August
2017.
Through its grants programme, the Trust will provide grants of £500 - £20,000 (£10,000 in Wales) for
projects that benefit communities through grass-roots sports, arts and recreation programmes and
healthy living initiatives that improve a community's physical and mental health. Funding is available
to registered charities, voluntary organisations, community interest companies and social
enterprises. Please note that only registered charities can apply for grants above £2,000.
Previous projects supported include:
Adel Pre-School in Leeds which received a grant of £20,000 to construct an outdoor play
area with specific focus on sensory elements.
Blantyre Soccer Academy which received a grant of £13,070 to purchase new training
equipment and other items allowing them to expand their youth outreach programmes.
The closing date for submitting Expressions will be the 18th August 2017.
http://www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk/
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Near Neighbours Small Grants Fund (England)
Local groups and organisations, who are working to bring together neighbours and develop
relationships across diverse faiths and ethnicities in order to improve their communities, have until
17th November 2017 to apply for grants of £250 to £5,000 from the Near Neighbours fund.
The fund which operates in East & West London, Luton, East Midlands, Birmingham, the Black
Country, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire has two key objectives:
Social interaction - to develop positive relationships in multi-faith and multi-ethnic areas
Social action - to encourage people of different faiths and of no faith and of different
ethnicities to come together for initiatives that improve their local neighbourhood.
Grants awarded in the past have offered funding to a broad range of work; environmental, social,
cultural, artistic, and sporting, that furthers the programme's aims of encouraging social interaction
and social action.
https://www.cuf.org.uk/near-neighbours-small-grants
Grants for Places of Worship (England)
The Heritage Lottery (HLF) Fund has grants of £10,000-£250,000 available for Grade I and Grade II
listed places of worship in England to fund urgent structural repairs and help to make them better
places for everyone to visit.
As part of the repair project, HLF can also fund improvements to facilities and work that helps more
people get involved with these buildings. Applications go through a two-round process so applicants
can apply at an early project stage and get an idea of whether they're likely to receive a grant.
The next closing date for applications is the 14th August 2017.
https://www.hlf.org.uk/looking-funding/our-grant-programmes/grants-places-worship-england
WREN - FCC Scottish Action Fund (Scotland)
Local Authorities, charities, parish councils, church or community organisations and voluntary groups
can apply for funding of between £2,000 and £50,000 for:
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Land reclamation works
Community recycling projects
The provision of public amenities and parks
Biodiversity projects
The maintenance or restoration of historic buildings.
The funding is being made available through the FCC Scottish Action Fund. The fund is operated by
WREN, a Land fill operator and Environmental Body. For Public Amenity, Biodiversity and Historic
Buildings, projects must be within 10 miles of any landfill site or transfer station.
The FCC Scottish Action Fund re-opened for applications on the 31st May 2017 and will close for
applications at 5pm on the 23rd August 2017.
http://www.wren.org.uk/apply/fcc-scottish-action-fund
