Funding Opportunities
HSBC Funding
Every year, HSBC supports a wide range of projects and initiatives throughout the communities where we do business. Their aim is to help raise the academic achievement of young people and improve their vocational skills with formal and informal learning. This commitment to the development of young people across the UK is both long-standing and ongoing. In particular, they believe that supporting primary and secondary education, especially for the disadvantaged, is essential for the well-being and prosperity of us all. There are a range of programmes that they currently support.
More info: visit their website at www.ukpersonal.hsbc.co.uk. www.ukpersonal.hsbc.co.uk
Connecting Communities Plus, Community Grants
The £18m Connecting Communities Plus (CC+) scheme is an integral part of the Government's stated aim 'to reduce race inequalities and tackle extremism'. The grant funding is for organisations that are committed to delivering projects and services that promote race equality and foster strong community relations. Closing date: applications is 8th January 2008.
More info: visit www.cdf.org.uk. www.cdf.org.uk
The Wakeham Trust
An anonymous donor established the Wakeham Trust in 1973. The Trust provides grants to help people rebuild their communities and are particularly interested in neighbourhood projects, community arts projects, projects involving community service by young people, or projects set up by those who are socially excluded.
More info: The Wakeham Trust, Wakeham House, Rogate, Petersfield, Hants, GU31 5EJ.
visit website www.wakehamtrust.org. www.wakehamtrust.org
Youth Bank – Instant Fund Giveaway Day
Young people’s groups (edibility criteria applies), across Cambridgeshire, are invited to apply for funding for new projects with the promise of an instant decision from the Youth Bank panel (for projects seeking £1K and under).
Date: Friday, 26th October
Time: 11 – 4pm
Venue: Huntingdon Commemoration Hall.
More info: Marion Branch - marion@cambscf.org.uk marion@cambscf.org.ukor call 01223 421588.
Have you heard of the Cambs Youth Bank?
The Cambs Youth Bank gives grants of up to £10,000 to young people or youth groups aged 13 to 19 who have an idea for a new project that will benefit themselves and other people’s lives.
For more information, please contact Lorna Grounsell@young-lives.org.uk
Cambridgeshire County Council Small Grants Scheme 2009-10:
Open 1 July 2008
Funded period April 2009-March 2010. Closing Date Wednesday 1 October 2008
The County Council has about £45,000 to distribute to organisations, which contribute to the authority's objectives and priorities for work with children and young people. Small groups with a total income of less than £50,000 a year can apply for grants of up to £3,000 each.
To be eligible to apply, a group must be a not-for-profit organisation, have a total income of less than £50,000 a year and be doing work which directly benefits children and young people of the Cambridgeshire County Council area.
They must show they are in need of financial help, be properly managed and promote equal opportunites. Groups must also comply with Criminal Records Bureau checks where necessary.
The County Council is keen to support groups that have not previously applied and new groups just starting up. Match funding is not a requirement, but applicants will be expected to demonstrate that other sources of funding have been sought.
All those receiving grants will be required to complete and submit a short monitoring form six months after the award to show how the money has helped.
Contact Kathryn@young-lives.org.uk for more information.
