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IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction 3

Devolved/European & Central Government Funding Devolved/European & Central Government Funding Devolved/European & Central Government Funding Devolved/European & Central Government Funding

Welsh Assembly Government Funding 5

European Union Funding 25

UK Central Government funding 28

Lottery Funding Lottery Funding Lottery Funding Lottery Funding 31

Trusts & FoundationsTrusts & FoundationsTrusts & FoundationsTrusts & Foundations 35

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A Guide to Funding A Guide to Funding A Guide to Funding A Guide to Funding IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionThe purpose of this Guide is to provide information about the main grant making Trusts, National Lottery schemes and government funding that provide funding in

relation to community and voluntary organizations in Wales. The guide is intended tosupport community, voluntary and charitable groups.

NoteNoteNoteNoteImminent deadlines for funding are highlighted inImminent deadlines for funding are highlighted inImminent deadlines for funding are highlighted inImminent deadlines for funding are highlighted in yellowyellowyellowyellow

PreparationPreparationPreparationPreparation Before you begin to seek funding, make sure your project fits with the overall

aims of your organisation and that you have the expertise and resources toexpertise and resources toexpertise and resources toexpertise and resources tocarry it out.carry it out.carry it out.carry it out.

It may be helpful to plan project activity to run concurrently withcomplementary activity.

Be clear about what you want the money for equipment, training, staff time and who will benefit. A proportion of overhead costs, e.g. staff timecommitted to the project, may be included in your application.

ResearchResearchResearchResearch potential funders carefully so that you apply to the organisationsthat best match your needs. A high percentage of funding requests fail failfailfail ongrounds of eligibility or because of poor preparation.

Seeking project funding can be a time consuming time consuming time consuming time consuming undertaking, however it maybe the only option if core funding is has been reduced or withdrawn. Inaddition, some external funders will contribute to core costs.

As a first step, go through this Funding Guide and draw up a list of possiblefunders for your project. Then undertake some more detailed researchdetailed researchdetailed researchdetailed research on theorganisations you have selected, looking at, for example: specific criteria,deadlines, average size of grant awarded, match funding etc. This shouldnarrow down your list to the most suitable organisations to approach. Applying to a variety of sources can increase your chances of success.

Contact these bodies and request an application form and guidelines. Youmay be able to download these documents from the funding organisationswebsite. As far as possible, website addresses are provided for allAs far as possible, website addresses are provided for allAs far as possible, website addresses are provided for allAs far as possible, website addresses are provided for allorganisations in this Guide.organisations in this Guide.organisations in this Guide.organisations in this Guide.

Read the funders guidaguidaguidaguidance notesnce notesnce notesnce notes carefully, as they will tell you what

information you will have to provide in your application. You might also find ituseful to get a copy of the funders annual report, which will give you a feel fortheir funding policy and strategy.

From all of this information, you should now be able to choose the mostappropriate trust or fund to whom to make application.

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Your applications should support the strategic development of yourstrategic development of yourstrategic development of yourstrategic development of yourcentre/organisationcentre/organisationcentre/organisationcentre/organisation Consider the type of activity your centre/organisationwants to support. Take the opportunity to revisit organisational objectives. Forexample, does your organisation seek to engage disadvantaged groups, buildcommunity capacity, provide skills training etc?

Ensure you have a clear and up to date understanding of relevant national,regional and local strategies. Your project may be eligible for statutory funding strands if your activity is in line with key strategies.

Follow the key project development steps in developing the project or activityfor which you will be seeking funding. Establish evidence of need and set clearaims and objectives. Objectives should be SMART i.e. specific, measurable,Objectives should be SMART i.e. specific, measurable,Objectives should be SMART i.e. specific, measurable,Objectives should be SMART i.e. specific, measurable,achievable, realistic and time based.achievable, realistic and time based.achievable, realistic and time based.achievable, realistic and time based.

Consider how you will monitor and evaluatemonitor and evaluatemonitor and evaluatemonitor and evaluate the project activity in order totrack progress and report back to the project funders. Good monitoring datawill also be crucial for project management purposes.

Application PreparationApplication PreparationApplication PreparationApplication Preparation Contact the funders prior to preparing and submitting an application. Most

funding bodies will be happy to discuss your project and give advice on yourapplication.

Establishing the eligibility of your project for support is the key keykeykey, do not wastetime submitting applications where eligibility is in doubt.

Your application should be clear and concise and written in a user friendlystyle. Avoid jargon and provide definitions of any specialized terminology. Thesummary of all the key points of your project proposal should fit on one A4page (roughly 500 words).

Make sure you state: why you need the funding, the goals and objectives of the project, who are the beneficiaries, the project budget, project staffing, the

resources available, and your organisation's expertise to carry out the project. Address the funders prioritiesAddress the funders prioritiesAddress the funders prioritiesAddress the funders priorities. Refer to the relevant guidance and ensure that

you provide all the information required by the funders to assess your project. Get someone who is not directly involved in the project to read over your

application as a final quality checkquality checkquality checkquality check. For a more detailed guide to application preparation visit the Sustainable

funding Cymru websitehttp://www.sustainablefundingcymru.org.uk/help/wcva-information-sheets orcontact them on 0800 2888 3290800 2888 3290800 2888 3290800 2888 329

[email protected]@[email protected]@wcva.org.uk


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Devolved/European & Central GovernmentDevolved/European & Central GovernmentDevolved/European & Central GovernmentDevolved/European & Central Government Funding Funding Funding Funding

Welsh Assembly Government funding Welsh Assembly Government funding Welsh Assembly Government funding Welsh Assembly Government funding .Fund/Trust The Community Facilities and ActivitiesThe Community Facilities and ActivitiesThe Community Facilities and ActivitiesThe Community Facilities and Activities

Programme (CProgramme (CProgramme (CProgramme (CFAP)FAP)FAP)FAP)Description The Community Facilities and Activities

Programme (CFAP) is a capital grantscheme operated by the Welsh AssemblyGovernment. It is open to communityand voluntary organisations and providesfunding for the provision of facilitieswithin communities and for activitiesengaging local people who help promotethe regeneration of communities.It is intended as a fund for organisations

to draw upon to fill remaining gaps infinances after all other sources of support have been explored

Grant funding available The scheme provides capital grantscapital grantscapital grantscapital grants only.The largest grants awarded are normally

100,000 in any one financial year (1April to 31 March) or 300,000 in totalover a three year period. In such casesapplicants must demonstrate that theproposed building timetable does rollover more than one financial year.

What it funds CFAP can help provide facilities andequipment and help with the carrying outof activities that promote theregeneration of communities by tackling one or more of the following priorities: Creating or refurbishing facilities

available to the community as awhole, or adapting them to ensureequal access to disabled people asrequired under the DisabilityDiscrimination Act 1995.

Acting to improve the built or naturalenvironment for local people.

Improving the well-being of thecommunity by encouraging active andhealthy life styles

Providing facilities or activities whichreduce poverty, inequality,discrimination and socialdisadvantage.

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vulnerable or excluded people,assisting with the promotion of jobopportunities and increased incomes.

Stimulating community businessesand social enterprises.

Involving people of all ages andabilities in the community andaddressing the needs of sociallyexcluded groups.

Strengthening the cultural andlinguistic identity of the community.

Application Criteria Your organisation must be self-governing,not profit distributing, and be forcommunity/public benefit, withoutdiscrimination. If you require funding fora capital refurbishment or new building,you must be the legal owners of thebuilding and/or land on which it is tostand, or be able to demonstrate a long term secured tenancy (20 years or more)at an affordable rent and have writtenconsent of the lesser (or landlord) tocarry out the proposed changes .

Deadlines 16 th October 2009Comments The programme is for voluntary and

community groups and private not forprofit companies limited by guaranteehaving a turnover of less thanThe 2006 Evaluation of CFAP revealedthat in the increasingly competitivebidding environment it is the largerorganisations who appear to be moregeared up to professional bid writingthat have been winning out over the

smaller local bidders that the programmewas designed to support.Contact details Officials deal with applications on a

geographical basis. Below is a tableshowing contact details by county. Allqueries must be directed to the relevantcase officer...For further information see


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- http://tinyurl.com/78pxlbhttp://tinyurl.com/78pxlbhttp://tinyurl.com/78pxlbhttp://tinyurl.com/78pxlb

Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly,Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly,Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly,Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly,Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire,Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire,Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire,Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire,Flintshire, Newport, Torfaen, WrexhamFlintshire, Newport, Torfaen, WrexhamFlintshire, Newport, Torfaen, WrexhamFlintshire, Newport, Torfaen, Wrexham Judith Davies01685 729315Anglesey, Cardiff, GwyneddAnglesey, Cardiff, GwyneddAnglesey, Cardiff, GwyneddAnglesey, Cardiff, GwyneddMonmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot,Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot,Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot,Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot,Pembrokeshire, Vale of GlamorganPembrokeshire, Vale of GlamorganPembrokeshire, Vale of GlamorganPembrokeshire, Vale of GlamorganRichard Fowler01685 729317Bridgend, Ceredigion, Conwy MerthyrBridgend, Ceredigion, Conwy MerthyrBridgend, Ceredigion, Conwy MerthyrBridgend, Ceredigion, Conwy MerthyrTydfil, . Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea.Tydfil, . Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea.Tydfil, . Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea.Tydfil, . Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea.Mike OShea01685 729316Powys, projects submitted in the WelshPowys, projects submitted in the WelshPowys, projects submitted in the WelshPowys, projects submitted in the Welshlanguagelanguagelanguagelanguage.Roger Plater01685 729321Applications should be sent to:Communities Facilities and ActivitiesProgramme (CFAP)Communities DirectorateWelsh Assembly GovernmentMerthyr Tydfil OfficeRhydycarMerthyr TydfilCF48 1UZ


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Fund/Trust Coalfields Regeneration Trust in WalesCoalfields Regeneration Trust in WalesCoalfields Regeneration Trust in WalesCoalfields Regeneration Trust in WalesDescription The Coalfields Regeneration Trust is

working in partnership with the WelshAssembly Government and other grantgiving bodies in Wales to provide supportand to help reinvigorate and regeneratethe former and current coalmining communities across Wales

Grant funding available The Trust operates two grant programmesin Wales:

Bridging the Gap - The Bridging theGap Programme in Wales offers

grants from 500 to a maximumvalue of 10,000 to groups andorganisations, which operate informer coalfield communities.

The Main Grant Scheme - TheCoalfields Regeneration Trustwelcomes applications fromgroups, organisations and agenciesthroughout Wales which arecommitted to the regeneration of

coalfield areas and theircommunities. Applicants willnormally be community andvoluntary organisations, charities,local authorities and similarbodies.

The maximum grant possible is 100,000,with the minimum grant possible being

10,000.What it funds We will support projects that fit into one or

more of the following funding themes: Access to employment Education and skills Health and wellbeing Access to opportunities

Application Criteria They welcome applications from new orexisting groups, organisations andagencies throughout Britain who arecontributing to the regeneration of coalfieldareas and their communities.


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Because we are a charity, your projectmust follow Charity CommissionguidelinesTo receive charitable funds.

Your projects should be based in aneligible coalfield community or be able toshow clear and immediate benefits for aneligible coalfield community.

Although the Trust administers funds onbehalf of the Welsh AssemblyGovernment, it remains independent of the Assembly. All grant allocationdecisions are considered by the Trust'sBoard of Trustees, based onrecommendations provided by a speciallyconvened Welsh Grants Panel.

Deadlines No DeadlinesComments CRT has an allocation of funding whichCRT has an allocation of funding whichCRT has an allocation of funding whichCRT has an allocation of funding which

has a capital and a revenue element,has a capital and a revenue element,has a capital and a revenue element,has a capital and a revenue element,currently we are vastly oversubscribedcurrently we are vastly oversubscribedcurrently we are vastly oversubscribedcurrently we are vastly oversubscribedwith requests for revenue funwith requests for revenue funwith requests for revenue funwith requests for revenue funding andding andding andding andtherefore we cannot make any furthertherefore we cannot make any furthertherefore we cannot make any furthertherefore we cannot make any furtherawards at this time.awards at this time.awards at this time.awards at this time.

This may change in the future and we willcontact you should funds becomeavailable. In the meantime we do haveavailability on our small grants Bridging the Gap Scheme for amounts of up to

10,000 or larger capital grants.

Contact details For further information see -- http://www.coalfields-

regen.org.uk/applyingforfunds/default.asp &http://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/docs/147.pdf

Part Unit 7Maritime OfficeWoodland TerraceMaes-y-coedPontypriddRhondda Cynon Taff CF37 1DZ


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Phone: 01443 404 455Fax: 01443 408 804Regeneration Manag Regeneration Manag Regeneration Manag Regeneration Manager ererer - Alun Taylor

Email: [email protected] Operations ManagerOperations ManagerOperations ManagerOperations Manager - Sian RichardsEmail: [email protected] Development Officer (Partnerships)Development Officer (Partnerships)Development Officer (Partnerships)Development Officer (Partnerships) - ---Richard PughEmail: [email protected]


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are a not-for-profit group; are working in and involving

people from a Communities Firstarea, or if outside the area, theactivity must be of direct benefitto the Communities First area;

have a constitution or set of rules,dated and signed as "adopted" bythe Chair, or other senior officeholder on behalf of the group;

have a bank account, in the nameof your group, which requires atleast two signatures;

Can provide a copy of your mostrecent accounts or statement of income and expenditure and abank statement. These must beaudited or signed as approved byyour Chair or other senior officeholder; and

Can spend the grant within oneyear or return it, or part of it, tothe Fund.

Deadlines Applications can be submittedthroughout the year please -contact thenumber below for deadlines

CommentsContact details For further information contact

Community First Helpline on 0800 5870800 5870800 5870800 5878898889888988898


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Fund/Trust Provision of Advice and Services inProvision of Advice and Services inProvision of Advice and Services inProvision of Advice and Services inRelation to Youth Crime and DomesticRelation to Youth Crime and DomesticRelation to Youth Crime and DomesticRelation to Youth Crime and Domestic

ViolenceViolenceViolenceViolenceDescription The grant scheme allocates funds to

specialist voluntary organisations thatprovide a range of services and advice tolocal agencies in respect of youth crimeand domestic abuse.

Grant funding available No information availableWhat it funds The scheme aimed primarily at

organisations that are able to operateeffectively at an all Wales level, thoughlocal or regional projects of an innovative

nature may be considered.

Funding is available for organisationswhich provide training and support toyouth offending teams, and fororganisations which provide advice andservices in respect of domestic abuse.

Application Criteria If you wish to apply for funding from thisscheme, detailed guidance notes and

application forms are available from Mrs.Jane Andrews. The scheme includesrevenue support to assist voluntaryorganisations working with domesticabuse problems

Deadlines No information availableCommentsContact details Mrs. Jane Andrews

Community Safety DivisionWelsh Assembly GovernmentRhydycarMerthyr TydfilCF48 1UZ (01685) 729088

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(5) Conserving and improving sites of Conserving and improving sites of Conserving and improving sites of Conserving and improving sites of special interestspecial interestspecial interestspecial interest

(6) Education projectsEducation projectsEducation projectsEducation projects

Application Criteria See http://tinyurl.com/kqovjphttp://tinyurl.com/kqovjphttp://tinyurl.com/kqovjphttp://tinyurl.com/kqovjp Deadlines None statedCommentsContact details The Aggregates Levy Fund UnitThe Aggregates Levy Fund UnitThe Aggregates Levy Fund UnitThe Aggregates Levy Fund Unit

Planning Policy BranchWelsh Assembly GovernmentCathays ParkCardiff CF10 3NQ

David EcclesDavid EcclesDavid EcclesDavid Eccles (02920) 823261

[email protected]

Neil SelwoodNeil SelwoodNeil SelwoodNeil Selwood (02920) 801492

[email protected]

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Fund/Trust Children and Families OrganisationsChildren and Families OrganisationsChildren and Families OrganisationsChildren and Families OrganisationsGrantGrantGrantGrant

Description The overall objective of the scheme is tosupport the core activities of voluntaryorganisations, working on an all-Waleslevel, to develop preventative child andfamily support services and to avoidfamily breakdown

Grant funding available Not knownWhat it funds Its aim is to develop the capacities of

eligible voluntary organisations to helpthe Assembly achieve its objectives of creating a more inclusive society with

equality of opportunities and to enablechildren to play a positive role in thecommunity wherever possible. It focuseson the following themes

National representation of bodiesproviding services for children inWales;

Day-care; Looked after children (including

advocacy, fostering and adoption);

Disabled children; Parenting; Child protection; Children from ethnic and other

minority groups; and Play.

Application Criteria See contact detailsDeadlines For details of the next bidding round

please contact Leia Dally or AndrewCarter.

CommentsContact details Leia DallyLeia DallyLeia DallyLeia Dally

(02920) 826379 [email protected]

Andrew CarterAndrew CarterAndrew CarterAndrew Carter (02920) 825894


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[email protected]

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Fund/Trust Civic Initiative (Heritage) GrantsCivic Initiative (Heritage) GrantsCivic Initiative (Heritage) GrantsCivic Initiative (Heritage) GrantsDescription The scheme provides grants up to

2,000 to local voluntary organisationsfor projects which contribute toincreasing awareness of the historic

environment and promote itsappreciation

This could include staging exhibitions orthe publication of educational materialabout the historic environment.

Physical works will be considered wherethey improve public appreciation of thehistoric environment. This could includethe erection of plaques, which assist withthe presentation of historic structures,improve public appreciation of thehistoric environment or promote visitorinformation.

The scheme is of particular relevance tocivic societies who will need to contributematch funding.

Grant funding available 2,000.00What it funds Guidance notes and application forms

are available from:

Cadw,Units 5&7,Cefn Coed,Nantgarw,Cardiff,CF15 7QQ.

Application Criteria See contact detailsDeadlines Not knownCommentsContact details Anne Thomas

(01443) [email protected] http://tinyurl.com/7jgq7dhttp://tinyurl.com/7jgq7dhttp://tinyurl.com/7jgq7dhttp://tinyurl.com/7jgq7d


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Fund/Trust Environment WalesEnvironment WalesEnvironment WalesEnvironment WalesDescription Environment Wales, which since May

2006 has been administered by WalesCouncil for Voluntary Action on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government, aims to

support voluntary action whichcontributes to sustainable developmentby helping to protect and improve theenvironment in Wales

Grant funding available Not knownWhat it funds Environment Wales has 5 grant streams,Environment Wales has 5 grant streams,Environment Wales has 5 grant streams,Environment Wales has 5 grant streams,

designed to aid projdesigned to aid projdesigned to aid projdesigned to aid projects in each step of ects in each step of ects in each step of ects in each step of their development.their development.their development.their development.

Two of these streams are available pre-registration i.e. for projects which may

not yet be well-enough established tocomplete the registration process. Theseare:

StartStartStartStart----up Grants:up Grants:up Grants:up Grants: These help to cover thecosts involved with establishing newvoluntary or community groups such ashiring venues, publicity or printing,training, insurance, affiliation etc. Themaximum grant is 1,000.

PrePrePrePre----Project Grants:Project Grants:Project Grants:Project Grants: These help cover thecosts of any studies or surveys that needto be undertaken before a project canbegin; for example feasibility studies,business plans, ecological surveys orcommunity appraisals. The studies mustbe undertaken by a third party. Themaximum grant is 4,000.

In both these instances, grants will onlybe awarded if the proposed projectactivities meet with our objectives and itis hoped that any projects benefiting from these grants will later come forwardfor Environment Wales registration.

There are 3 other Environment WalesThere are 3 other Environment WalesThere are 3 other Environment WalesThere are 3 other Environment Walesgrant streams, open to regrant streams, open to regrant streams, open to regrant streams, open to registeredgisteredgisteredgistered


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projects onlyprojects onlyprojects onlyprojects only.

Training Support Grants:Training Support Grants:Training Support Grants:Training Support Grants: These grantsare available to help cover the costs of training courses and conferences.Eligible costs include travel expenses,subsistence and course fees. Themaximum grant available is 400.Applications may be submitted at anytime.

Project Grants:Project Grants:Project Grants:Project Grants: These grants help coverproject materials and equipment. Themaximum grant available is 10,000.Applications may be submitted at anytime.

Management Grant:Management Grant:Management Grant:Management Grant: These grants helpfund new posts within registeredprojects. The posts must be project-specific and not part of an organisation'score activities. Grants range from 1,000to 12,000. Applications need to bereceived by the 31 October for awardsstarting on 1 April, the following year.Funding can be provided for up to amaximum of six

Application Criteria

In considering applications for grant aid,In considering applications for grant aid,In considering applications for grant aid,In considering applications for grant aid,Environment Wales will give priority toEnvironment Wales will give priority toEnvironment Wales will give priority toEnvironment Wales will give priority toprojects:projects:projects:projects: which are working in partnership with which are working in partnership with which are working in partnership with which are working in partnership withother organisations;other organisations;other organisations;other organisations; which are innovative or collaborative, which are innovative or collaborative, which are innovative or collaborative, which are innovative or collaborative,and cand cand cand could be used as a model elsewhere;ould be used as a model elsewhere;ould be used as a model elsewhere;ould be used as a model elsewhere; which encourage and support the which encourage and support the which encourage and support the which encourage and support the

participation of communities in localparticipation of communities in localparticipation of communities in localparticipation of communities in localsustainable development;sustainable development;sustainable development;sustainable development; where a grant would raise the quality of where a grant would raise the quality of where a grant would raise the quality of where a grant would raise the quality of work and achieve greater benefits for thework and achieve greater benefits for thework and achieve greater benefits for thework and achieve greater benefits for theenvironment;environment;environment;environment; where a grant may increa where a grant may increa where a grant may increa where a grant may increase these these these thepotential to raise income through apotential to raise income through apotential to raise income through apotential to raise income through aprojectprojectprojectproject


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Deadlines None - can be submitted anytimeComments All project applications must have

volunteer input and be able to clearlydemonstrate how they meet with 1 ormore of the 4 key Environment Wales

goals http://www.environment-wales.org/

Match Funding RequirementMatch Funding RequirementMatch Funding RequirementMatch Funding RequirementEnvironment Wales can fund up to 75%of project costs. This means that at least25% of costs must be met from othersources. Environment Wales recognisesthe importance of volunteer input toprojects and records this as if it were acash value (volunteer contribution is

currently costed at 6.50 / hour). If thereis sufficient volunteer time on a proposedproject, smaller groups may use thiscontribution to make up the 25% matchfunding requirement. Larger groups willbe expected to meet at least some of thisrequirement from other sources, whichcan include other funders, own resourcesor income-generation. Match funding canalso be provided in-kind.

Limit on funding from Welsh AssemblyGovernment SourcesEnvironment Wales is funded by theWelsh Assembly Government, which iskeen to encourage projects to securesupport from a range of other sources.Groups need to demonstrate thereforethat the total amount of funding for theirproject coming from Welsh AssemblyGovernment sources does not exceed75% of the total costs.

Other organisations providing funds thatoriginate from the Welsh AssemblyGovernment include the CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Wales Tourist Board,and some WCVA grants including the"Volunteering in Wales" fund.

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Partner. It is responsible for providing the administrative and financialframework for Environment Wales andfor hosting the Administrative Team.There are also 8 Operational Partners,which host the Development OfficerTeam. These are BTCV, CYMAD, Cylch,Groundwork Wales, Keep Wales Tidy,RSPB Cymru, The National Trust and theWildlife Trusts Wales.

The Development Officer Team works toprovide community and voluntary groupswith advice and support. Each project,supported by Environment Wales, isallocated a dedicated DevelopmentOfficer who remains a constant point of contact. Environment Wales alsoprovides funding through 5 differentgrant streams.

Contact the main office on the following;

[email protected]

029 2043 1727

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Fund/Trust Millennium Volunteers Grant SchemeMillennium Volunteers Grant SchemeMillennium Volunteers Grant SchemeMillennium Volunteers Grant SchemeDescription This funding stream is for organisations

able to offer or develop volunteering opportunities for young people aged 16-24 in line with the Millennium Volunteers

award.Millennium Volunteers is a UK widevolunteering programme for 16-24 yearolds, which aims to:

make a positive impact withinlocal communities;

offer challenging and interesting volunteering opportunities for allyoung people;

enable young people to acquirenew skills and knowledge anddeveloppersonally;

increase recognition of volunteering by young people inthe community;

set a standard for volunteering opportunities in Wales; and

Encourage ownership of theprogramme by young people.

Grant funding available Funding of 50-8,000 is available tocover direct volunteer costs.

What it funds This funding stream is for organisationsable to offer or develop volunteering opportunities for young people aged 16-24 in line with the Millennium Volunteersaward. Opportunities should bechallenging, offer a community benefitand personal development of the young people and enable them to complete 200

hours

Application Criteria Millennium Volunteers is a UK wideprogramme for young people who areinterested or involved in volunteering.The purpose of the programme is topromote and recognise a sustained


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commitment by young people aged 16-24 to voluntary activity which makes aclear impact on the community.

In Wales the programme is managed by

the National Co-coordinating Group, apartnership between the Wales Councilfor Voluntary Action, the Wales YouthAgency and the Council for WalesVoluntary Youth Service. Applications canbe made from between 50 to 7,000 tocover volunteers costs. There is norestriction on the number of applicationsthat can be made.

Deadlines There are four rounds a year. Closing dates are available on the website.www.wcva.org.uk/volunteering (externalwebsite)

Comments The latest round for Delivery Partner and Youth Led Projects:11 February 2009

Contact details Leah Doherty WCVA (02920) 431763

[email protected]

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European Union Funding European Union Funding European Union Funding European Union Funding Fund/Trust 2007200720072007- ---2013201320132013 Structural FundsStructural FundsStructural FundsStructural Funds

ProgrammesProgrammesProgrammesProgrammesDescription Separate Operational ProgrammesOperational ProgrammesOperational ProgrammesOperational Programmes have

been developed for the Convergence and

Competitiveness programmes and havebeen agreed between the WelshEuropean Funding Office (WEFO) and theEuropean Commission. These areplanning documents, which determinehow the funding will be spent each of theareas.

The Priorities for the respectiveConvergence and RegionalCompetitiveness programmes are:

Convergence Operational ProgrammesConvergence Operational ProgrammesConvergence Operational ProgrammesConvergence Operational Programmes(West Wales and the Valleys)(West Wales and the Valleys)(West Wales and the Valleys)(West Wales and the Valleys)

ERDF ProgrammeERDF ProgrammeERDF ProgrammeERDF Programme (856m)(856m)(856m)(856m)

Priority 1 Building the knowledge basedeconomyPriority 2 Improving BusinessCompetitivenessPriority 3 Developing strategicInfrastructure for a modern economyPriority 4 Creating an attractive businessenvironmentPriority 5 Building SustainableCommunitiesPriority 6 Technical assistance

ESF Programme (570m)ESF Programme (570m)ESF Programme (570m)ESF Programme (570m)

Priority 1 Supplying young people withthe skills needed for learning and futureemploymentPriority 2 Increasing employment andtackling economic inactivityPriority 3 Improving skill levels andadaptability of the workforcePriority 4 Improving public services -Making the ConnectionsPriority 5 Technical assistance


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Regional Competitiveness andRegional Competitiveness andRegional Competitiveness andRegional Competitiveness andEmployment Operational programmesEmployment Operational programmesEmployment Operational programmesEmployment Operational programmes(East Wales)(East Wales)(East Wales)(East Wales)

ERDF Programme (49m)ERDF Programme (49m)ERDF Programme (49m)ERDF Programme (49m)

Priority 1 Knowledge and innovation forgrowthPriority 2 Business competitiveness andgrowthPriority 3 Tackling climate changePriority 4 Regeneration for growthPriority 5 Technical assistance

ESF Programme (43m)ESF Programme (43m)ESF Programme (43m)ESF Programme (43m)

Priority 1 Increasing employment andtackling economic inactivityPriority 2 Raising skill levels andadaptability of the workforcePriority 3 Technical assistance

ImplementationImplementationImplementationImplementationThe Convergence and RegionalCompetitiveness programmes will beimplemented through a series of Strategic Frameworks. StrategicFrameworks are operational strategiesthat focus on the types of interventionsthat will best deliver on the Priorities inthe Operational Programmes. They serveas operational strategies or high-levelplanning instruments to assist WEFO,project sponsors and wider stakeholdersto derive maximum benefit from the newStructural Funds programmes in Wales.Strategic Frameworks are part of amechanism that will help ensure funding is carefully targeted, will reduce

duplication of activities and best deliverboth EU and Welsh AssemblyGovernment priorities and policies. Theframeworks aim to achieve a balancebetween a strategic overarching approach and a bottom-up approach

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The Welsh Assembly Government has atargeted match fund available seehttp://www.wefo.wales.gov.uk/resource/Main-Initial-Guidance5361.pdf

What it funds As per priorities above Application Criteria WEFO will use Strategic Frameworks to

inform the project selection process; youshould therefore not request to Submitan Expression of Interest unless you arecertain your project idea fits within aFramework.

If you are unsure how your project fitswithin the Frameworks please contactthe WEFO Helpline on tel: 0845 0103355 or email: [email protected]

Deadlines

Not available

Comments Third sector guidance available -http://tinyurl.com/8x4c88http://tinyurl.com/8x4c88http://tinyurl.com/8x4c88http://tinyurl.com/8x4c88

Contact details - http://tinyurl.com/74ckk9http://tinyurl.com/74ckk9http://tinyurl.com/74ckk9http://tinyurl.com/74ckk9 OrOrOrOr - WEFO Helpline - 0845 010 3355

- [email protected]


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UK Central Government funding UK Central Government funding UK Central Government funding UK Central Government funding Fund/Trust Her Majestys Revenue andHer Majestys Revenue andHer Majestys Revenue andHer Majestys Revenue and

Customs (HMRC) grant in aidCustoms (HMRC) grant in aidCustoms (HMRC) grant in aidCustoms (HMRC) grant in aidfunding programmefunding programmefunding programmefunding programme

Description

You will need to focus your planned activityvery clearly on one or more of HMRCs strategicoutcomes and priorities in order to have achance to secure your funding. Seehttp://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vcs/strategic-outcomes.pdf

Grant funding available HMRC has committed 2m per annum for thenext three years to include a provisionalallocation for 2011-12 therefore the funding available taking out the funds we have alreadycommitted will be as follows:

1.05 million for 2009-10 1.28 million for 2010-11 2 million for 2011-12 (provisional

subject to Departmental approvalsprocess)

As a guide only and not as criteria for eligibility,we expect bids to fall in the following threefunding brackets:

up to around 20,000 from locallybased or smaller organisations

up to around 80,000 for moresignificant projects involving work on awider geographical scale

up to around 250,000 for a majorproject on a National scale

What it funds 1. Outreach ActivityOutreach ActivityOutreach ActivityOutreach Activity i.e. all costs including salaries, hire of premises etc. for activity in thecommunity such as holding Seminars/RoadShows and Workshops generally to raiseawareness

2. Telephone Help LinesTelephone Help LinesTelephone Help LinesTelephone Help Lines all salaries andother costs associated with running a helpline

3. Advice/AdvocacyAdvice/AdvocacyAdvice/AdvocacyAdvice/Advocacy this should include costsfor providing organisation based advice and


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support, generally one to one individualfocused activity either over the telephone orface-to-face it is anticipated this will primarilybe salary costs

4. Training Training Training Training all costs for internal training, orfor training events to be delivered to otherThird Sector organisations to develop capacity

5. Production/Distribution of GuidanceProduction/Distribution of GuidanceProduction/Distribution of GuidanceProduction/Distribution of Guidance leaflets/booklets etc

6. Marketing/Advertising Marketing/Advertising Marketing/Advertising Marketing/Advertising radiobroadcasts/adverts/press/flyers

7. eeee----GuidanceGuidanceGuidanceGuidance Web based activity, updating websites, SMS etc

8. Project EvaluationProject EvaluationProject EvaluationProject Evaluation

9. Professional FeesProfessional FeesProfessional FeesProfessional Fees

10. EquipmentEquipmentEquipmentEquipment

11. Overhead CostsOverhead CostsOverhead CostsOverhead Costs Office Salaries

12. Overhead CostsOverhead CostsOverhead CostsOverhead Costs accommodation andother running costs

Application Criteria To qualify for funding from HMRCsgrant in aid programme you need tosatisfy us that your organisation iseligible i.e. being non-governmentalorganisations which are value-drivenand which principally reinvest theirsurpluses to further social,environmental or cultural objectives.

You will need to confirm that you satisfythe criteria to be eligible for a grant inaid payment from HMRC. We may askyou to provide information to supportyour eligibility.

You will need to say whether you are aCharity; Voluntary and Communitysector organisation, Social Enterprise,Mutual or Co-Operative. You can select


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more than one of these definitions.

Deadlines Aim to start the 2009-10 round for bidders inthe autumn of this year and will make furtherannouncements nearer the time

Comments

As Grant in Aid awards are essentially acontribution towards your running costs, weexpect your organisation will already becarrying out activities similar to those providedby HMRC e.g. promoting, publicising oreducating customers about HMRC products.

As such in 2009-10 HMRC seeks bids fromorganisations to carry out activity that does notdoes notdoes notdoes notrequire support from HMRC. We are unable toprovide resource to check the detail in leaflets,check scripts or be involved in any level of support for the projects, beyond the monitoring and evaluating.

Only in very exceptional circumstances will weagree to provide resource for a project.

If you feel you will need HMRC support it is vitalthat your Pre-bid application has statedexplicitly what HMRC resource is entailed,whether you have obtained a commitmentfrom HMRC for that resource and you haveclearly identified and costed the resourcerequirement. This is so that HMRC can clearlyassess the additional cost required tocomplete the project against value for money.

Contact details -http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vcs/funding0708.htm


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Lottery Funding Lottery Funding Lottery Funding Lottery Funding Lottery Funding Lottery Funding Lottery Funding Lottery Funding Fund/Trust Awards for All Wales Description Awards for All Wales is a Lottery grants

scheme aimed at local communities

Grant funding available They award grants of between 500 and5,000 in a simple and straightforward wayWhat it funds Application Criteria They can fund projects that involve people

in their local community, bringing themtogether and enabling them to take part inheritage and community activities, as wellas projects that promote education, theenvironment and health in the localcommunity.

you can apply at any time the application form is short and

simple you will be told if you are

successful or not within 12 weeks.Awards for All Wales aims to:Support community activity by helpingcommunities to meet their needs throughvoluntary action, self-help projects, localfacilities or events. (By communities wemean people in a local area or people whoshare a common interest or need.)

Extend access and participation byencouraging more people to becomeactively involved in local groups andprojects, and by supporting activities thataim to be open and accessible to everyonewho wishes to take part.

Increase skill and creativity bysupporting activities which help to developpeople and organisations, improve skillsand raise standards.

Improve the quality of life by supporting

local projects that improve peoplesopportunities, health, welfare, environment,heritage or local facilities, especially thosemost disadvantaged in society.

To be considered for a grant, you need toshow how you will meet at least one of theabove aims.


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Deadlines No deadlines apply anytimeComments Contact details Awards for All Wales

2nd Floor Ladywell HouseNewtownPowys SY16 1JB Telephone: 01686 611 740Textphone: 01686 610 205

http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/wales


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Fund/Trust The People and Places programmeThe People and Places programmeThe People and Places programmeThe People and Places programmeDescription The People and Places programme has 66

million between 2005 and 2009, to fundcapital and revenueprojects that support co-ordinated action by

people to make their communities betterplaces to live. Itwill support local projects and projects thatoperate in more than one geographical area,regionally or throughout Wales.People and Places aims to:Enable people to work together for strong communities, social justice and better ruraland urban environments.People and Places can fund projects thatachieve oneof more of the following programmeoutcomes:

1. revitalised communities2. improved community relations3. enhanced local environments,

community services and buildings.Grant funding available 5001 - 1 millionWhat it funds See http://tinyurl.com/cagukxhttp://tinyurl.com/cagukxhttp://tinyurl.com/cagukxhttp://tinyurl.com/cagukx Application Criteria Under this grant programme they will only

make grants to: voluntary, community or public sector

organisations, working individually ortogether.

The sector includes voluntary and communityorganisations, charities, social enterprises,cooperatives, community mutuals, faithorganisations, community interestcompanies, and companies limitedby guarantee established for public andcommunity benefit.They encourage organisations to worktogether. If you decide to work in partnership,you must choose alead organisation that is eligible to apply forfunding.The lead organisation must be the applicantand they will be responsible for managing thefunding and theproject.

Deadlines 2009 [please see contact details to enquire]Comments What they will not fundWhat they will not fundWhat they will not fundWhat they will not fund


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religious activities, though wewelcome applications from religiousorganisations

political activities projects that mainly benefit people

living outside Wales projects previously funded from other

Lottery programmes or other sourcesof funding

(continuation funding), unless they includenew or enhanced elements

activities that contribute directly to aprivate organisations distributableprofits

activities that are incompatible withthe aims and objectives of your

organisation projects that are more appropriate to

another Lottery distributorContact details

National helpline for advice on 0845084508450845410 20 30410 20 30410 20 30410 20 30.

[email protected] Call Lottery Funding Helpline on 0845084508450845275 00 00275 00 00275 00 00275 00 00

www.lotteryfunding.org.uk


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Trusts & FoundationsTrusts & FoundationsTrusts & FoundationsTrusts & FoundationsTrusts & FoundationsFund/Trust Allen Lane FoundationAllen Lane FoundationAllen Lane FoundationAllen Lane FoundationDescription The Foundation is a charitable Trust

which makes grants in the UK. It makes

grants to voluntary not-for-profitorganisations (which need not beregistered charities, provided the workcarried out is charitable) which are small(as its grants are small) and where thework benefits groups of people who areunpopular in UK society today.

Grant funding available The grants are relatively modest. Single,one-off grants range from as little as

500 up to 15,000. Grants repeated formore than one year vary from about

500 per annum up to 5,000 perannum, for a maximum of three yearsWhat it funds The Foundation wishes to fund work

which

will make a lasting difference topeoples lives rather than simplyalleviating the symptoms orcurrent problems

is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma

and discrimination, and encourages or enables unpopular

groups to share in the life of thewhole community.

The Foundation is interested in funding work which benefits people in thefollowing groups, or generalist workwhich includes significant numbers frommore than one such group

asylum-seekers and refugees (butnot groups working with a singlenationality)

gay, lesbian, bi-sexual ortransgender people


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gypsies and travellers

offenders and ex-offenders

older people

people from black andminority ethnic communities andmigrant workers

people experiencing mentalhealth problems

people experiencing violence or abuse

Application Criteria Registered charities

Other organisations whichare not charities butwhich seek funding for acharitable project

Deadlines NoneComments To make sure that grants of this size

have an impact the Foundation will notfund larger organisations. If anorganisation works in a relatively localarea a village, or estate or small town -to be eligible it will have an income of less than about 100,000. At the otherend of the spectrum, an organisationwhich works across the whole of the UKwill be eligible if it has an income of notmore than about 250,000.

Contact details 90 The Mount90 The Mount90 The Mount90 The Mount York Y024 1AR York Y024 1AR York Y024 1AR York Y024 1AR 01904 61322301904 61322301904 61322301904 613223

[email protected]

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Fund/Trust The Anchor FoundationThe Anchor FoundationThe Anchor FoundationThe Anchor Foundation * ***Description To encourage social inclusion through

ministries of healing and the arts.Grant funding available In any one year the grant range to a

project is between 500 and 10,000.

What it funds

They will consider applications for eithercapital or revenue funding Application Criteria Applicants tend to be Christian charities.Deadlines Applications are considered at twice

yearly trustees meetings in April andNovember and need to be received by31st January and 31st July each year. If you have been successful you will hear bythe end of May or the end of November.Enquiries about progress will receive noresponse. Unsuccessful applicants mayre-apply after 12 months.

Comments Contact details The Anchor Foundation,

P.O. Box 21107,Alloa, FK12 5W

[email protected] http://tinyurl.com/c3lvyxhttp://tinyurl.com/c3lvyxhttp://tinyurl.com/c3lvyxhttp://tinyurl.com/c3lvyx


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Fund/Trust The ASDA FoundationThe ASDA FoundationThe ASDA FoundationThe ASDA FoundationDescription The ASDA Foundation is our charitable

trust which was set up in 1988 tosupport local good causes chosen by our

colleagues, and is funded by profits fromthe mid-week national lottery.

They see the foundation as one of themany ways to give something back to thecommunities that support us. Thats whythey lend a hand to the wide range of good causes with which their colleaguesare involved including everything fromlocal charities and playgroups to footballteams.

The ASDA Foundation is primarily forcolleagues who have already raisedmoney for their chosen cause throughtheir store or depot, and requireadditional support

Grant funding available Not statedWhat it funds

ExampleExampleExampleExample ---- BRfmBRfmBRfmBRfm

BRfm is a community radio station andan essential part of community life inBlaenau.

The ASDA Foundation funded thenecessary transmission equipment toenable them to broadcast live throughoutBlaenau Gwent.

Application Criteria Under the Foundation's terms, they willassist any charity in the UK, as well aspeople and projects who require financialassistance, providing they have thesupport of local ASDA colleagues

Deadlines NoneComments The ASDA Foundation won't consider

applications where the money is to beused for salaries or will be paid intogeneral funds.

Contact details Please contact your local Store or Depotto see if this is something they are ableto support


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Fund/Trust The Baring FoundationThe Baring FoundationThe Baring FoundationThe Baring FoundationDescription They have specific grants programmes

concerned with strengthening thevoluntary sector, the arts andinternational development. The Artsprogramme deadline has passed and willbe opening again in September 2009.There will be news of the Strengthening the Voluntary Sector programme for2009 later in the New Year.

Grant funding available See the websiteWhat it funds See the websiteApplication Criteria See the websiteDeadlines Strengthening the Voluntary SectorStrengthening the Voluntary SectorStrengthening the Voluntary SectorStrengthening the Voluntary Sector

(STVS)(STVS)(STVS)(STVS) ---- independence grantsindependence grantsindependence grantsindependence grantsprogramme 2009programme 2009programme 2009programme 2009News of this programme will beannounced early in 2009.

Comments Contact details The Baring Foundation

60 London WallLondon EC2M 5TQ 020 7767 1348

[email protected] http://www.baringfoundation.org.uk/


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Fund/Trust Barrow Cadbury trustBarrow Cadbury trustBarrow Cadbury trustBarrow Cadbury trustDescription At the Barrow Cadbury Trust they aim, not

just to give grants, but also to buildpartnerships with groups andorganisations. They have an outreach

strategy where we actively look forgroups demonstrating good practice andwho can show what really works on thegroundOrganisations must fall within theirobjectives of promoting a fair, equal,peaceful and democratic society, as wellas meeting the criteria within one ormore of their three programme areasThey have consolidated the funding intothree programme areas:

Young Adults and Criminal JusticeHelping young adults who are in, or atrisk of being in the criminal justicesystem, to make a successful transitionto adulthood and improve their lifechances.CommunitiesAlleviating poverty and exclusion among marginalised groups.ExchangeExchanging good practice acrossboundaries and using it to reinvigoratedebates taking place in the UK.

Grant funding available The average size of a Trust grant is about 25,000 over a twelve month period.They also make small grants of up to

3,000.What it funds Most of the grants provide project

funding.Application Criteria Deadlines They do not have deadlines, Trustees

usually meet three times a year toconsider applications. The first step is an

expression of interest. Not everyregistration of interest develops into anapplication. All expressions of interestare assessed first by the Trust's staff toensure they meet their funding criteria.

Comments Stage 1 Send an expression of interest[see website for details]

Contact details - http://www.bctrust.org.uk/grants/


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Fund/Trust BBC Children in NeedBBC Children in NeedBBC Children in NeedBBC Children in Need

Description Projects delivered by organisations

working with disadvantaged children andyoung people,who must be 18 years and under, living in the UK, the Isle of Man or the ChannelIslands.Disadvantages experienced by childrenand young people include: Illness, distress, abuse or neglect Any kind of disability Behavioural or psychological difficulties Living in poverty or situations of deprivation

Grant funding available There is no minimum or maximumamount when applying for funds fromBBC Children in Need

What it funds They have no restrictions on the types of grants, including both capital andrevenue costs

Application Criteria If you are not a registered charity you willneed to supply a copy of yourconstitution .

Deadlines Closing date: 15 October 2009 - Awardsgiven by end January

CommentsContact details BBC Children in Need Appeal

Broadcasting House ,Llandaff ,Cardiff ,CF5 2YQ

029 2032 2383


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Fund/Trust The Cloth WThe Cloth WThe Cloth WThe Cloth Workers Foundationorkers Foundationorkers Foundationorkers FoundationDescription The Clothworkers Foundation aims

through its funding to improve the qualityof life, particularly for people andcommunities facing disadvantage

Grant funding available

Not statedWhat it funds One off for capital costs for UK registeredcharities with an annual turnover of under 10 million

Application Criteria UK charities onlyDeadlines Main Grants Programme

- Applications are accepted at anytime with no deadlines.

- A decision should be made within 6months of receipt of the application.

Small Grants Programme- Applications are accepted at any

time when the programme is open.- A decision should be made within 6

weeks of receipt of the application.Comments Contact details If you have read through the guidelines

and still have specific questions whichare not covered you can contact theFoundation on 020 7623 7041 .We regret that our resources do not allowus to provide advice over the telephoneon matters which are covered on ourwebsite

- http://tinyurl.com/3bnfkyhttp://tinyurl.com/3bnfkyhttp://tinyurl.com/3bnfkyhttp://tinyurl.com/3bnfky


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Fund/Trust The Dulverton TrustThe Dulverton TrustThe Dulverton TrustThe Dulverton TrustDescription

FundinFundinFundinFunding priorities g priorities g priorities g priorities

They operate within the following mainThey operate within the following mainThey operate within the following mainThey operate within the following mainareas of activity:areas of activity:areas of activity:areas of activity:

Youth and Education Youth and Education Youth and Education Youth and EducationThis is the largest category and isconcerned with educational activities andopportunities for disadvantaged young people, helping them to achieve theirtrue potential. This includes enabling young people at risk of offending orexclusion to access education andemployment.

They wish to encourage studies inscience and technology that will open upcareer opportunities for young people inbusiness and industry. .

GenGenGenGeneral Welfareeral Welfareeral Welfareeral WelfareThey support a wide range of activitiesthat benefit disadvantaged people andcommunities, with particular interest in:

maintaining active living andindependence for older people

strengthening and supporting family relationships

the welfare of children indisadvantaged families and of children in care

supporting carers the rehabilitation of prisoners and

ex-offenders and help for theirfamilies to rebuild their lives

helping young homeless people to

move forward the welfare of former members of

the Armed Forces developing tolerance and

understanding between faiths

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conservation and protection of wildlifehabitats within the United Kingdom. Wealso encourage projects concerning theprotection and sympathetic managementof trees and native woodlands. Projectsconcerned with single species are rarelyconsidered.

PreservationPreservationPreservationPreservationThey are interested in the preservation of outstanding historic artefacts andbuildings of national importance. Weencourage the development of craftsmanship in the traditionaltechniques of repair and restoration.Because they give annual grants to theNational Churches Trust and the ScottishChurches Architectural Heritage Trust forchurches in the United Kingdom, theyvery rarely able to consider appeals fromindividual churches.

Grant funding available MajorMajorMajorMajor For charities that operateFor charities that operateFor charities that operateFor charities that operatenationally or across the geographicalnationally or across the geographicalnationally or across the geographicalnationally or across the geographicalregions of the UKregions of the UKregions of the UKregions of the UK. Support will normallybe restricted to charities whose annualincome is below 50 million.MinorMinorMinorMinor For smaller charities usuallyFor smaller charities usuallyFor smaller charities usuallyFor smaller charities usuallyworking at local or county levelworking at local or county levelworking at local or county levelworking at local or county level.Support will normally be restricted tocharities whose annual income is below

400,000. A fixed sum of money isearmarked each year for these awardsand the maximum grant is 3,500.Priority will be given to charities working in areas of severe deprivation or ruralisolation.

What it funds Application Criteria Provide money to UK registered charities

and to organisations with charitablestatus.

Deadlines Trustees meet four times a year toconsider Major appeals: in February,May, July andOctober. Minor appeals are consideredfour times a year at variable timesbetween the main agenda meetings.There are no deadlines or closing dates.


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Comments Contact details 5 St Jamess Place

London SW1A 1NP 020 7629 9121

[email protected]

www.dulverton.org


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Fund/Trust Ernest Cook TrustErnest Cook TrustErnest Cook TrustErnest Cook TrustDescription The Trusts grants policy is influenced by

Ernest Cooks two great passions, namely

art and country estates. Grants, whichmust always be for clearly educationalpurposes, aim principally to focus uponthe needs of children and young people.Only UK registered charities or not-for-profit organisations may apply; prioritywill be given to those which representsmall regional or local organisations.

Grant funding available Grants are mostly in the range 4,000 - 10,000, with only a few larger awardsfor projects closely connected with theTrusts land holdings and educationalinterests. Grants at six small grantsmeetings(up to 4,000) average 1,500;these modest, easy-to-access grantsseem to bring great benefit to primaryschools and smaller voluntary groups.

What it funds The trustees are keen to supportapplications which educate young peopleabout the environment and thecountryside, the wide spectrum of thearts, crafts and architecture, and literacyand numeracy. All applications areexpected to link in with either theNational Curriculum or recognisedqualifications. It is appreciated thatsometimes a contribution will be requiredtowards the salary of an education officer, but the ECT alwaysexpects to be a part funder and does notusually commit funds for more than oneyear; successful applicants arenormally asked to wait three years beforeapplying for further help.

Application Criteria Only UK registered charities or not-for-profit organisations may applyThere is no application form. Applicantsare asked to send a covering letteraddressed to the Grants Administrator aswell as describing their educationalproject clearly on no more than twosheets of A4, specifying how any grant


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will be spent. A simple budget for thatproject should be included, noting anyother funding applications. The latestannual report and accounts for theorganisation should also be included.

Deadlines

The full board of Trustees meets twice ayear, in April and September, to considergrants in excess of 4,000; applicationsfor these meetings should besubmitted by 31st January and 31st Julyrespectively. Meetings to consider grantsof 4,000 or less are held bi-monthly. Asmeetings fill up very fast, it is wise to planwell ahead. Notification about the date of payment of grants is given when the offeris made.

Comments Contact details The Grants Administrator

The Ernest Cook TrustFairfordGloucestershireGL7 4JH 01285 712492

[email protected]


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Fund/Trust Esmee Fairburn TrustEsmee Fairburn TrustEsmee Fairburn TrustEsmee Fairburn TrustDescription The primary interests are in the UK's

cultural life, education, the naturalenvironment and enabling people whoare disadvantaged to participate more

fully in society. The Main Fund distributesabout two-thirds of the funding.Responsive to shifts in demand, itsupports work that focuses on the UKscultural life, education, the naturalenvironment and enabling people whoare disadvantaged to participate morefully in society.

Grant funding available The average Esme Fairbairn grant isworth about 50,000.

What it funds Happy to consider requests to fund corecosts or project costs. These may includerunning costs such as staff salaries andoverheads but generally not equipmentcosts.

Application Criteria Your application must Your application must Your application must Your application must

Addresses a significant gap in provision

Develops or strengthens good practice

Challenges convention or takes a riskin order to address a difficult issue

Tests out new ideas or practices

Takes an enterprising approach toachieving your aims

Sets out to influence policy or changebehaviour more widelyThey can only fund work that is legallycharitable. You do not have to be aregistered charity to apply, but yourconstitution must allow you to carry outthe work you propose.

Deadlines Applications an be submitted anytime

Comments

Contact details Kings Place,90 York Way, London N1 9AG 020 7812 3700

[email protected] www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk


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Fund/Trust HBOS FoundationHBOS FoundationHBOS FoundationHBOS FoundationDescription The HBOS Foundation operates as an

independent company and works with

charitable and not-for-profit organisationsacross the UK, supporting people and theirlocal communities

Grant funding available Between 10,000 and 50,000 forCommunity Action ProgrammeLarge grants Over 50,000.00

What it funds 1. Financial Literacy1. Financial Literacy1. Financial Literacy1. Financial Literacy

2. Developing and improving local2. Developing and improving local2. Developing and improving local2. Developing and improving local

communitiescommunitiescommunitiescommunities

Social Inclusion.Social Inclusion.Social Inclusion.Social Inclusion. Projects that bring people back into the communitywho have been excluded, e.g. thedisabled, the elderly and ethnicminorities.

LLLLife Long Learning.ife Long Learning.ife Long Learning.ife Long Learning. Enhancing learning opportunities across allage groups and sectors e.g.mainstream education, secondchance education, special needs

provisions, life skills training etc.

If projects fall within these criteria, theFoundation could also fund investment innew forms of technology to support thecharities' administration and marketing programmes. For example, funding thedevelopment of Internets, Intranets orvideo based technology where there areclear financial benefits for the charity to doso.

Application Criteria If you would like to apply for a grant of between 10,000 and 50,000 pleaseuse the Community Action Programmeapplication form in the first instance, andsend it to: HBOS Foundation, Po Box No 5,The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ. Pleasenote that if your application is takenforward the next part of the process may


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well require you to submit moreinformation.

If you would like to apply for a grant of over 50,000 please provide a two pageoutline of your project, detailing how itmeets Foundation criteria and post it toHBOS Foundation, PO Box No 5, TheMound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ.Information supplied should include:

The purpose and goals of yourorganisation.

The project for which funding isrequested.

The amount being asked for.

The total income of your groupin the last complete financialyear.

Some biographical details of your leadership.

Based on the information provided groupsmay be contacted and invited to apply forfunding.

Deadlines None statedComments

Contact details

HBOS Foundation,PO Box No 5,The Mound,Edinburgh,EH1 1YZ

http://www.hbosfoundation.org/index.html


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Fund/Trust Help the aged community supportHelp the aged community supportHelp the aged community supportHelp the aged community supportprogrammeprogrammeprogrammeprogramme

Description Help the Aged is committed toaddressing the issues that matter toolder people. They have five main

priorities: Combating Poverty Reducing Isolation Challenging Neglect Defeating Ageism Preventing Future Deprivation

Grant funding available No limitWhat it funds The setting up of new services for older

people to meet identified local need. Expansion of existing services to meetidentified needs. Upgrading of service provision orfacilities to meet statutory requirements. Measures to make specific servicesavailable to minority communities ordisadvantagedgroups.

Application Criteria The main grants programme supportsproperly constituted voluntary groups,most of which are registered charities

You do not have to be a registeredCharity but you do have to be anestablishedvoluntary organisation with a constitutionand must have your own bank or building society accountIn allocating grants, priority is given toprojects or organisations which:Involve older people who are mostdisadvantaged and hard to reach, suchas people from: Remote rural areas Minority ethnic communities Inner cities

Or who are: Disabled On low incomes In poor housing or In poor healthWe will also give priority toprojects/organisations that seek to: Develop services in partnership with


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other organisations Promote the active involvement of older people Involve volunteers, particularly olderpeople Empower older people through advice,information and advocacy Improve standards in specific services

Deadlines Contact regional developmentcoordinator at Help the aged in Wales

Comments Send a letter with a brief outline of yourproject and funding you require (on nomore than one page) to the RegionalDistributions Co-ordinator at the nationaloffice below

Contact details Help the Aged in Wales12 Cathedral RoadCardiff CF11 9LJ 02920 346550

[email protected] http://tinyurl.com/cp66ng http://tinyurl.com/cp66ng http://tinyurl.com/cp66ng http://tinyurl.com/cp66ng


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Fund/Trust Gilchrist educationaGilchrist educationaGilchrist educationaGilchrist educational trustl trustl trustl trustDescription Modest grants are made to British

organisations if it seems likely that theproject(s) for which funds are sought will

fill up educational gaps or make morewidely available a particular aspect of education or learning. The project(s) maybe in the U.K. or overseas

Grant funding available Between 2,000 & 4,000What it funds Educational projects that fill a gap,

funding can be used to buy equipmentApplication Criteria Application forms can be obtained by e-

mail from the Secretary [email protected]

Deadlines Applications from organisations areconsidered by the Trustees in April eachyear and must be submitted by the endby the endby the endby the endof Februaryof Februaryof Februaryof February at the latest

Comments The forms should be returned by e-mailto the same address and a hard signedcopy, together with any requiredenclosures, by post to the Secretary atthe address given.

Contact details 20 Fern RoadStorrington PullboroughWest SussexRH20 4LW 01903 746 723

[email protected] http://www.gilchristgrants.org.uk/


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Fund/Trust The Hilden Charitable FundThe Hilden Charitable FundThe Hilden Charitable FundThe Hilden Charitable FundDescription The Hilden Charitable Fund award grants

to projects both in the UK and indeveloping countries. The aim of the fundis to address disadvantages, notably by

supporting causes which are less likely toraise funds from public subscriptions.Both the UK and overseas fund policy isdirected largely at supporting work atcommunity level. Grants are rarely givento well funded national charities, grantsare not given to individuals.

Grant funding available Capital or revenue grants rarely exceed 5,000.

What it funds The main interests of the Trustees of theHilden Charitable Fund are:

Homelessness Minorities and Race Relations Penal Affairs

Application Criteria Application - Please ensure yourPlease ensure yourPlease ensure yourPlease ensure yourapplication includes enclosures of:application includes enclosures of:application includes enclosures of:application includes enclosures of:

1. Your most recent independentlyinspected accounts

2. Your most recent annual report3. Projected income and expenditure

for the current financial year

Deadlines None givenComments Preference is given to charities with an

income of less that 200,000 per year.Contact details 34 North End Road

LondonW14 0SH 0207 603 1525

[email protected] http://tinyurl.com/b2pvd6http://tinyurl.com/b2pvd6http://tinyurl.com/b2pvd6http://tinyurl.com/b2pvd6


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Fund/Trust The LankellyChase FoundationThe LankellyChase FoundationThe LankellyChase FoundationThe LankellyChase FoundationDescription They support work that has a recognisable

charitable purposeThey intend to concentrate upon smallercharities, many of whom will have only a

local or regional remit.They look for user involvement as well as theproper use and support of volunteersand you will have to provide evidence of sound management and a commitmentto equal opportunities.They recognise that the black voluntarysector and minority ethnic groups haveparticular needs and they welcomeapplications from such organisations working within their priority areas which are:

ArtsArtsArtsArts HeritageHeritageHeritageHeritage Breaking The CycleBreaking The CycleBreaking The CycleBreaking The Cycle Developing CommunitiesDeveloping CommunitiesDeveloping CommunitiesDeveloping Communities Free and Quiet MindsFree and Quiet MindsFree and Quiet MindsFree and Quiet Minds Offenders and SocietyOffenders and SocietyOffenders and SocietyOffenders and Society

Grant funding available Arts -The Foundation looksThe Foundation looksThe Foundation looksThe Foundation looksfavourably on work infavourably on work infavourably on work infavourably on work inrural areas; the Trusteesrural areas; the Trusteesrural areas; the Trusteesrural areas; the Trusteeswill accept applicationswill accept applicationswill accept applicationswill accept applicationsfor refor refor refor revenue or capitalvenue or capitalvenue or capitalvenue or capital

needs; the limit to theneeds; the limit to theneeds; the limit to theneeds; the limit to thelatter being 20,000,latter being 20,000,latter being 20,000,latter being 20,000,with the overall appealwith the overall appealwith the overall appealwith the overall appealamounting to no moreamounting to no moreamounting to no moreamounting to no morethan 0.5m.than 0.5m.than 0.5m.than 0.5m.

HeritageHeritageHeritageHeritage Varies between 3,000 &Varies between 3,000 &Varies between 3,000 &Varies between 3,000 & 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000

Breaking the cycleBreaking the cycleBreaking the cycleBreaking the cycle - --- which holds conditionswhich holds conditionswhich holds conditionswhich holds conditionsof of of of::::They will only work with registered charitThey will only work with registered charitThey will only work with registered charitThey will only work with registered charities iesiesiesTheyTheyTheyThey will consider core costs to help smallwill consider core costs to help smallwill consider core costs to help smallwill consider core costs to help smallorganisations, with an income of 150,000organisations, with an income of 150,000organisations, with an income of 150,000organisations, with an income of 150,000or less, sustain proven servicesor less, sustain proven servicesor less, sustain proven servicesor less, sustain proven servicesTheyTheyTheyThey welcome applications from Black andwelcome applications from Black andwelcome applications from Black andwelcome applications from Black andMinority Ethnic voluntary groups meeting Minority Ethnic voluntary groups meeting Minority Ethnic voluntary groups meeting Minority Ethnic voluntary groups meeting cultural needs while promoting cultural needs while promoting cultural needs while promoting cultural needs while promoting IntegrationIntegrationIntegrationIntegration


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DeveloDeveloDeveloDeveloping communitiesping communitiesping communitiesping communities 1.1.1.1. Revenue: Grants will normally be available

for 1-3 years with an exceptionalconsideration for 5 years if a clearsustainable strategy can be demonstrated.2.2.2.2. Capital: Grants of up to 50,000 to:

help acquire an assethelp acquire an assethelp acquire an assethelp acquire an asset adapt existing adapt existing adapt existing adapt existing assets (building)assets (building)assets (building)assets (building) purchase equipmentpurchase equipmentpurchase equipmentpurchase equipment

Free & Quiet mindsFree & Quiet mindsFree & Quiet mindsFree & Quiet mindsIt will give grants forIt will give grants forIt will give grants forIt will give grants for either revenue or capitaleither revenue or capitaleither revenue or capitaleither revenue or capitalneeds. No amount statedneeds. No amount statedneeds. No amount statedneeds. No amount stated

Offenders and SocietyOffenders and SocietyOffenders and SocietyOffenders and Society Not available inNot available inNot available inNot available inWalesWalesWalesWales

What it funds

As aboveApplication Criteria See guidelineshttp://www.lankellychase.org.uk/

Deadlines Applications may be submitted at anyTime

Comments Applicants should be aware that theFoundation has reviewed its grant making policies to cover the next 4 years. Someprogrammes may change substantially and if in doubt it is best to consult the individualProgramme Director as to whether or not theapplication is likely to be relevant GuidelinesGuidelinesGuidelinesGuidelinesTTTThe new guidelines will not take effect untilhe new guidelines will not take effect untilhe new guidelines will not take effect untilhe new guidelines will not take effect untilthe 1st April 2009the 1st April 2009the 1st April 2009the 1st April 2009

Contact details 1 The CourtHigh StreetHarwellDidcotOxfordshireOX11 0EY

01235 820044

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Fund/Trust Leeds Building Society CharitableLeeds Building Society CharitableLeeds Building Society CharitableLeeds Building Society CharitableFoundationFoundationFoundationFoundation

Description Generally, they will consider applicationsfor community based projects which aim

to provide relief of suffering, hardship orpoverty, or their direct consequences.

Church projects will be considered onlywhere they involve community outreachand benefit, (e.g., supporting thehomeless, disadvantaged families).

Grant funding available Donations are normally in the range of 250 to 1000. The application must befor capital expenditure.

What it funds Some examples of the areas in which wehave made donations include:

Support to homeless people;

Adults and children with physicaland mental disabilities;

Older people; Underprivileged families; Deaf, blind and partially sighted

people; and Community projects benefiting

local residents

Application Criteria The project must operate in the area of one of the 57 branches. In Wales Brecon,Cardiff & Swansea

Deadlines The Trustees meet quarterly in March,June, September and November.

Comments Contact details The Secretary,

Leeds Building Society CharitableFoundation,105 Albion Street,Leeds LS1 5AS. 0113 216 7296

http://tinyurl.com/ahd6sqhttp://tinyurl.com/ahd6sqhttp://tinyurl.com/ahd6sqhttp://tinyurl.com/ahd6sq


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Fund/Trust The Links FoundationThe Links FoundationThe Links FoundationThe Links FoundationDescription The Links Foundation was launched in 2003

as a charitable trust to distribute funds to

communities that needed help. Since thenmore than 3 million has been ploughedinto projects across the country

Grant funding available Their average spend per project is currentlyabout 20k.

What it funds Their aims include

To benefit communities throughout the UKby providing, or assisting, in the provision of facilities or services necessary to improvetheir conditions of life. This will be achievedby supporting projects which meet thefollowing criteria:

1. Advancing peoples education2. Reducing significant disadvantage3. Assisting those in conditions of

poverty, need or distress4. Providing for recreational or other

leisure time occupation

However, this is not an exclusive list and thetrustees will consider other criteria whenthere are special circumstances.

TheirTheirTheirTheir objectives and principles areobjectives and principles areobjectives and principles areobjectives and principles are to: to:to:to:

1. Reinvest money back into thecommunities where Working Linksoperates (but not exclusively thosecommunities)

2. Invest in worthwhile communityprojects where funding is notavailable elsewhere

3. Promote community working 4. React to an urgent need within a

community

Application Criteria As above .The application can be


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Deadlines Applications can be sent in at any time, butyou will be notified by post of when yourapplication will be considered by the board.

Comments

Contact details Katherine MetcalfeKatherine MetcalfeKatherine MetcalfeKatherine MetcalfeThe Links FoundationSecond floor Sun Alliance House16-26 Albert RoadMiddlesbroughTS1 1PR 01642 236 486

[email protected] -

http://www.linksfoundation.org/Default.aspx


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Fund/Trust The Lloyds TSB FoundationThe Lloyds TSB FoundationThe Lloyds TSB FoundationThe Lloyds TSB FoundationDescription The Lloyds TSB Foundation funds local,

regional and national charities working totackle disadvantage across England andWales. Their focus is on supporting smalland medium under funded charities thatcan make a significant difference to thelives of disadvantaged people by helping them to play a fuller role in thecommunity.

Grant funding available Not statedWhat it funds The Community programme focuses on

funding core work that helpsdisadvantaged people to play a fuller rolein the community

We fund charities to continue anddevelop existing community-based work,or to develop the organisation or itsservices. We can support charities in arange of ways examples includefunding to:

maintain and or improve theircapacity and or effectiveness

encourage learning and bestpractice

enable the continued provisionof services

support the expansion of services

help improve the quality of services

lobby or campaign at a local,

regional or national level.They fund running costs, including salaries to ensure that charities canmaintain and develop their corework/services.

Application Criteria Under funded charities only need apply


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Fund/Trust The BThe BThe BThe Baily Thomas Charitable Fund (UKaily Thomas Charitable Fund (UKaily Thomas Charitable Fund (UKaily Thomas Charitable Fund (UKand Republic of Irel

Documents

SWRCF Funding Directory [1]