Contents Success Stories ............................................................................................................3

Crowdfunder East Sussex ........................................................................................ 3 Department for Transport – East Sussex County Council ........................................ 3 Devonshire West Big Local – Emergency Grant Fund .............................................. 4 East Sussex County Council – Short Breaks Fund ................................................... 4

Covid 19 .......................................................................................................................5 Survey and Research............................................................................................... 5

Hastings Voluntary Action - COVID 19 “Where to from here” Report .................... 5 Renew Normal ...................................................................................................... 5

Information and Guidance ........................................................................................ 5 Barnardo’s - See, Hear, Respond - Reaching Out to Support Children and Families in Crisis .................................................................................................. 5 Good Finance Guide - For Charities and Social Enterprises Navigating Funding Possibilities during COVID-19 .............................................................................. 6

Grants ...................................................................................................................... 6 Art Fund - Respond and Reimagine Grants .......................................................... 6 Asda Foundation - COVID-19 Healthy Holiday Grants .......................................... 7 Asda Foundation - COVID-19 Hygiene Grants ..................................................... 7 DG CONNECT - Funding Available for Cinemas as Innovation Hubs for Local Communities ........................................................................................................ 8 Edge Foundation .................................................................................................. 9 Edward Gostling Foundation ................................................................................ 9 The Elizabeth Casson Trust - ............................................................................. 10 European Culture of Solidarity Fund ................................................................... 10 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Foundation ..................................................... 11 National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) – Heritage Emergency Fund ................. 11 Petplan Charitable Trust ..................................................................................... 11 South Downs National Park Authority - Covid Recovery Fund ............................ 12 Sussex Community Foundation (SCF) – Sussex Crisis Fund ............................ 13

Information and Guidance .......................................................................................... 14 Cranfield Trust - Free Business Support for Welfare Charities ............................... 14 Crowdfunder East Sussex ...................................................................................... 14 Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - Green Recovery Challenge Fund ...................................................................................... 15 Google Ad Grants .................................................................................................. 15 Lloyds Pledges £25.5m to its Foundations in 2021 ................................................ 15 Rocket Fund .......................................................................................................... 15

Awards ....................................................................................................................... 16 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) IMPACT Awards ............................................................... 16 Third Sector Awards............................................................................................... 17

Government ................................................................................................................ 18 East Sussex County Council – Life More Ordinary ................................................. 18 East Sussex County Council - Short Breaks .......................................................... 18

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July 2020

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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) - Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme ................................................................................................... 19 Home Office - Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme ................. 19 Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) – Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation ............................................................................................. 20

Lottery ........................................................................................................................ 21 Arts Council England - National Lottery Project Grants .......................................... 21

Trusts and Foundations .............................................................................................. 22 Aviva Community Fund and Crowdfunder .............................................................. 22 Biffa Award – Partnership Grants Scheme ............................................................. 22 Blagrave Trust – Challenge and Change Fund....................................................... 23 Co-op Local Community Fund ................................................................................ 23 Ecover – Fertilise the Future .................................................................................. 24 Fidelio Charitable Trust .......................................................................................... 25 Foyle Foundation ................................................................................................... 25 Frugi’s Happy Childhood Fund ............................................................................... 26 Hilden Charitable Fund .......................................................................................... 26 The Radcliffe Trust ................................................................................................. 27 Screwfix Foundation .............................................................................................. 27 Souter Charitable Trust .......................................................................................... 28 Stop Loan Sharks - Community Fund .................................................................... 28 Sussex Community Foundation ............................................................................. 29 Veolia Environmental Trust .................................................................................... 29 Woodward Charitable Trust.................................................................................... 30

European and International ........................................................................................ 32 Europe for Citizens - Action Grants 2014-2020 ...................................................... 32 INTERREG Channel Programme ........................................................................... 34

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Success Stories

Crowdfunder East Sussex Crowdfunding is a different way to raise money for good ideas. If your project benefits the people of East Sussex you can get support from people who back your project. In addition, not-for-profit organisations with projects that make a real difference in communities, by developing community facilities or community activities might be eligible for a match funding element from East Sussex County Council. The following projects are examples of schemes that have secured funding through Crowdfund East Sussex: Silver Linings - Newhaven The project will help harness the community spirit of the volunteers, work and partnerships following the C19 pandemic crisis £5,010 raised from 54 supporters in 28 days You Raise Me Up - Eastbourne To keep the charity's support groups running now and into the future. £5,630 raised with 99 supporters in 28 days Farleys House - Chiddingly The future of Farleys House and Gallery is threatened due to COVID-19. £39,365 raised from 689 supporters Hastings Foodbank Raising emergency funds for Hastings Foodbank & our partner projects to deal with the increased demand across Hastings due to Covid19 £16,780 from 241 supporters

Department for Transport – East Sussex County Council East Sussex County Council has been allocated £479,000 from the first round of the Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund. A second round of funding is expected to be confirmed at a later date. Having worked with district and borough councils and sought suggestions from local cycling and walking groups to identify possible temporary schemes, the county council has submitted the measures for approval by the Department for Transport. Among the schemes are cycle routes, improved signage for safe social distancing, temporary cycle parking and the widening of footpaths and road closures to allow people to social distance and to support businesses to open outdoor spaces and enable their customers to queue safely. It is hoped that, if approved, the schemes will be in place between July - September.

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Devonshire West Big Local – Emergency Grant Fund The Board of Devonshire West Big Local are really pleased to announce that Muma Nurture have been awarded £2,650 Emergency Grant Fund to help local women access support online. Muma Nurture provides support for those affected by infertility, pregnancy and perinatal death through counselling, holistic therapies and support groups, usually at their Eastbourne and Hastings Clinics. Their clients have been heavily affected by the pandemic with pregnancy being categorised as high risk, fertility treatments being cancelled and medical appointments being cancelled, reduced and restricted. For some there has been a major impact on their pregnancy and birth experience, for others it has removed their opportunity to have that. Devonshire residents historically have the most pregnancies in Eastbourne and therefore more related issues and need for Muma Nurture’s support. The funding they have received will enable Muma Nurture to specifically support Devonshire residents affected by the issues by enabling them to provide an online support group for them and some additional counselling sessions. The group will run online via Zoom, interactively and in real time, so that attendees can get to know each other and build connections outside of the group to reduce isolation. Each session is focused around a key area of struggle; emotional wellbeing, stress, coping mechanisms, grief, anger, relationships and facilitated by trained counsellors, who manage the interaction and invite people to attend one to one sessions for additional emotional support if needed.

East Sussex County Council – Short Breaks Fund Short Breaks Grant Funding provides grants to groups that provide short breaks to children and young people with disabilities. The groups below have been awarded grants. The fund is still open for applications. See details of the scheme in this newsletter. Project Art Works £8,000 Art Breaks- Holiday and Saturday Provision will create art workshops for children with even the most complex disabilities, encourages fully inclusive engagement and supports communication outside of conventional language including those with sensory impairments. Working together with highly skilled artists they will explore their creativity, communication and self-expression. Activities will take place primarily at the Project Art Works studio in Hastings. Head 2 Head Sensory Theatre £6,776 Grant towards the costs of multi-sensory, interactive pantomime performances for the special needs' community, and four half-day whole family activities, all to take place at Grove Park School, Crowborough. There will also be created an online virtual ‘Escape Room’ type game based on a classic tale that can be enjoyed at home as an interactive sensory experience by the whole family using household items as props. Email: shortbreaks@eastsussex.gov.uk

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Covid 19

Survey and Research

Hastings Voluntary Action - COVID 19 “Where to from here” Report

Hastings Voluntary Action has published a report to generate discussion and analysis about the future after COVID 19, which includes contributions from several sources. "After the First Wave" draws together information analysis and trends which will affect Hastings over the next months and years. In publishing this document they hope to generate debate and analysis but most of all invite comments and contributions so that many perspectives and voices can be part of shaping the agenda.

Renew Normal

Renew Normal is a national conversation about how the UK can rebuild after the COVID-19 crisis. Over the next few months, you can share your ideas and experiences and help build a plan for what comes next. They need to hear your stories about how life has changed, in your family, your community, and your workplace. Those stories are the first step in designing change we can all get behind. Renew Normal is being coordinated by Demos, a research charity. To help map out how life has changed for you, they are looking at nine different topics. You can choose which ones you want to tell them about. In each they will ask a handful of questions to help us understand your situation, and then there’s a space for you to share anything you want.

Information and Guidance

Barnardo’s - See, Hear, Respond - Reaching Out to Support Children and Families in Crisis

The effects of COVID-19 on everyone in our society have been well reported. However, there remain sections of our communities - vulnerable children, young people and families - whose voices are not heard and who are not seen. Working alongside partners, Barnardo’s is launching See, Hear, Respond. The Coronavirus lockdown has seen many of these children and young people become at an increased risk of abuse and exploitation in family environments and out in the wider community, experience high levels of social isolation, anxiety, trauma and other mental health and wellbeing issues, as well as slipping through the cracks in the school system. There will be tailored support for children and families, to help reduce levels of harm. This will include online and digital support, face-to-face interventions using social distancing measures and PPE, and wider targeted work with children who will need help reintegrating back into school.

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The programme will focus on finding and reaching out to children around the country who are experiencing negative impacts on their health and wellbeing, as well as those at risk of harm. This funding will provide: • Access to an online support package to children and families ensuring they have

readily available, accessible and interactive information • Online and telephone referral service by trained professionals who can source

further help and support from charity workers within the partnership • Online counselling or therapy for those experiencing high levels of anxiety, trauma

or other mental health issues that can be safely addressed through digital means • Youth interventions and face-to-face crisis support, particularly for those at risk of

or experiencing various forms of exploitation, including criminal exploitation They will be approaching national, regional and local partner organisations in the coming weeks to work with us on delivering this service across England. If your organisation is interested in working with them, please contact your Regional Coordinator on: respondsoutheast@barnardos.org.uk

Good Finance Guide - For Charities and Social Enterprises Navigating Funding Possibilities during COVID-19

Good Finance is a collaborative project lead by Big Society Capital and Access to help charities and social enterprises navigate the complex world of social investment. They’ve created a guide with key information regarding funding, as well the latest government support. It's free and they’ll update it as new opportunities are confirmed.

Grants

Art Fund - Respond and Reimagine Grants

The Art Fund is providing Respond and Reimagine grants to help museums, galleries and cultural organisations respond to immediate challenges connected to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, and offer support to adapt and reimagine ways of working for the longer-term future. These grants can provide practical support to fund what applicants need now. If an organisation is experiencing an immediate crisis with no alternative sources of funding, The Art Fund can consider offering emergency support to help organisations manage during this difficult period. Respond and reimagine grants offer funding from £10,000 to £50,000. The Art Fund will consider offering 100% funding. All public museums, galleries, historic houses, libraries and archives in the UK are eligible to apply. The fund will support costs connected to re-opening, such as staffing, equipment or training, or planning for future activities. Applicants are encouraged to let The Art Fund know what support will be most helpful.

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The next deadline for applications is 6th July 2020. Tel: 020 7225 4800 Email: programmes@artfund.org

Asda Foundation - COVID-19 Healthy Holiday Grants

Grants are available to support charitable groups in the UK to provide vulnerable children with nutritious meals during the summer holidays. Funding criteria will be flexible to allow for the most current government guidance on coronavirus/COVID-19 social distancing/lockdown restrictions. For example: • Option one - if lockdown restrictions have been lifted at the time of the activity

grants could be used to provide nutritious meals to children attending a holiday club

• Option two - if lockdown restrictions are still in place, grants could be used by a charitable group to deliver nutritious meals to deprived children and families in the local area

Grants of up to £500 are available. There is only one grant allowed per group. Applications are made via the group's local Asda Store's Community Champion and a total of £1,125 can be awarded per store. Applications are accepted from registered charities, registered not-for-profit companies, community interest companies and unincorporated clubs or associations in the UK. Applications can be made at any time and forms can be obtained from Asda Community Champions, who are based in local Asda stores. All applications must be made via the applicant's local Asda Community Champion. Applicants can use the store locator link on the Foundation website to get in touch with their local store and speak to their Community Champion about their project proposal. Applications will be assessed within six weeks from the date the Community Champion submits the application to the Asda Foundation.

Asda Foundation - COVID-19 Hygiene Grants

The ASDA Foundation's grants programmes aim to support grassroots charitable organisations working at the heart of its stores' communities. Registered charities, community groups, voluntary organisations and other not-for-profit organisations in the UK can apply for support with initiatives that will make a real long-term difference, benefiting the wider community. Hygiene Grants are focused on personal hygiene dignity, supporting residents/patients in facilities, who are struggling and unable to provide their own toiletries either through lack of funds or access to family support. Applications are expected from care homes, hospices, hospitals and homeless shelters.

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Grants of up to £500 are available. Only one grant is allowed per group. Application forms can be obtained from Asda Community Champions, who are based in local Asda stores. Applications are made via the group's local Asda Store's Community Champion and a total of £1,125 can be awarded per store. Grants are for the purchase of personal hygiene items/toiletries, which could be bought in bulk and delivered direct to the applying organisation, for vulnerable patients/residents during the coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis. Applications can be made at any time. Applicants can use the store locator link on the Foundation website to get in touch with their local store and speak to their Community Champion about their project proposal. Applications will be assessed within six weeks from the date the Community Champion submits the application to the Asda Foundation.

DG CONNECT - Funding Available for Cinemas as Innovation Hubs for Local Communities

The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the cinemas and has changed the cinema going experience in a dramatic way. This preparatory action will continue the support to cinema in creating innovative cultural hubs around cinema theatres, notably in areas where there is limited cinema and cultural infrastructure and where the crisis has had a very strong impact. The action will test new cinema-going experiences, while taking into account local audiences’ needs, and will focus on: • Rethinking the cinema experience in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis with a

view of creating innovative cultural venues in particular with cooperation between cinemas and VOD platforms

• Audience development and building communities through interactive experiences

The following types of activities are eligible: • Cross-border cooperation projects among cinema operators, as well as between

cinemas, VOD platforms or other cultural organisations • Curated and diverse cinema programming of at least 60% of European content

(mainly from EU countries) from different genres and formats, embodying European cultural diversity; the programming should present a strong cultural value and might include among others: feature films, TV series, animation, documentaries, heritage films, short formats or innovative content like VR)

• Education activities (including debates or creative workshops also in online environment) on topics such as cinema, new audiovisual technologies (VR, cross media etc.) and other cultural activities or performing arts

• Innovative actions that take into account the effects of the pandemic crisis and revitalising the cinema experience both in real and virtual dimension (i.e. collaboration with VOD platforms)

• Promotion and communication activities related to the action • Actions aiming at the creation and improvement of networks, exchanges of good

practices • Financial support to third parties

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Proposals must be submitted by a consortium composed of legal entities of which at least one is a cinema operator. The minimum number of partners is three, coming from at least three different EU Member States. Partners can be cinema exhibitors or cultural organisations established in EU Member States and the UK. The total budget earmarked for the co-financing of projects under this call for proposals is estimated at €1.5 million. The Commission expects to finance up to four/five projects with a maximum of €500,000 grant per project. The EU co-financing is limited to a maximum co-funding rate of 70% of the total eligible costs. The proposed start date is between November 2020 and March 2021. The proposed maximum duration of the project is 18 months. Proposals can be submitted until 7th August 2020 (23:59 CEST). Tel: +32 (0)2 29 99 399 Email: cnect-desk@ec.europa.eu

Edge Foundation

The Edge Foundation has launched the Edge Post Covid-19 Revival Fund for institutions and not-for-profit organisations in the education sector. This is a responsive grant programme with a one-off fund of up to £250,000 available. Organisations are invited to apply for grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 to address educational challenges that have arisen from the COVID-19 crisis. The fund is intended for projects and initiatives that will revive the education sector to help build it back stronger after the Coronavirus pandemic subsides. Applications can be for either medium- or long-term projects and must support at least on of Edge’s strategic priorities. These are:

• A broad, flexible and engaging education

• High quality respected professional and vocational education

• Education connected to employers and community The fund will close to applications at midday on Thursday 9th July 2020. Tel: 020 7960 1540 Email: enquiry@edge.co.uk

Edward Gostling Foundation

Edward Gostling Foundation provides grants to registered Charities working with people living with a physical and/or mental disabilities or a long-term illness. Applications must address at least one of the four themes of the Foundation: Health and wellbeing, Independent living at home, Respite or Transition They have a two grant programmes:

• Small Grants: Small and medium-sized charities with a gross annual income of £3m or less. This programme is unrestricted

• Capital Grants: All charities with a gross annual income up to £5m for grants of min £5,000 towards the cost of funding a new project

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Charities can only apply once in a 12 month period excluding those who have applied for the COVID-19 Emergency fund. You can apply anytime. Trustees meet four times a year but procedures exist to give approvals between meetings. Tel: 01753 753900 Email: info@edwardgostling.org.uk The Elizabeth Casson Trust - Request for Proposal: Practice Development During COVID-19 Response There are currently unprecedented demands on all areas of health and social care across the UK due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Services are having to respond in new and different ways to meet the needs of those recovering from COVID-19, but also the needs of others for whom the usual pathway of care is not available at this time. To help occupational therapists and wider services respond to this situation, the Elizabeth Casson Trust has announced funding awards to support the development of innovative practice in local areas. The next deadline is 9th July, with award notification 23rd July. Up to £10,000 is available per application with the Trust keen to support a number of initiatives. Email: secretary@elizabethcasson.org.uk

European Culture of Solidarity Fund

The Fund supports imaginative cultural initiatives that, in the midst of the global pandemic crisis reinforce European solidarity and the idea of Europe as a shared public space. The Fund is looking to support imaginative cultural initiatives - big or small - that reinforce solidarity and the notion of Europe as a shared public space in response to the current crisis and its aftershocks. It is open to individuals, collectives and organisations from all sectors and civil society at large. The Fund has grants available in three amounts: • €5.000 – 15.000 (5 - 10 awarded projects per submission round) • €15.000 – 30.000 (2 - 3 awarded projects per submission round) • €30.000 – 50.000 (1 - 2 awarded projects per submission round) Grants can be used for financing a wide range of activities ranging from seed money for entirely new initiatives and (co-)funding for scaling up already existing ideas to European level. They can cover material costs, office costs, online co-working and communication tools, production costs, but also expert fees and staff costs. The next deadline is 14th July, 13:00 CET PM. Email: cos@culturalfoundation.eu

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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Foundation

In recognition of the magnitude of the COVID-19 crisis, the Trustees of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Foundation have made additional funding available for their next grants phase, running from May to December 2020. There are new funding opportunities for existing grantees, offering emergency funding; 12 month grant extensions and grant increases for adaptation costs. In the summer, the Trust will launch a new COVID-19 Initiatives Fund, which will be open to both grantees and non-grantees. Funding will be available to support new initiatives rooted in the values of equity, rights, peace, climate change and power and accountability that either (a) challenge current responses to and narratives about the crisis or (b) build support for systemic change in a post-COVID society. Tel: 01904 627810 Email: enquiries@jrct.org.uk

National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) – Heritage Emergency Fund

NLHF have expanded their £50million Heritage Emergency Fund criteria to help heritage organisations safely reopen in line with Government guidelines. They are now accepting applications for costs that could include: • Additional staff to help manage queues or additional cleaning • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff and volunteers • Implementing contactless payment methods • Erecting temporary structures to help manage visitors such as shelter for queues

or additional toilets And costs essential to preparing for recovery which could include: • Strategic reviews of business models, operating plans and business plans • Investment to enable digital delivery of services The deadline to apply has also been extended to 12noon on Friday 31st July. Tel: 020 7591 6171 Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk

Petplan Charitable Trust

Petplan Charitable Trust has created a Covid-19 Equine Rescues Emergency Fund for smaller UK equine welfare organisations with an annual turnover of less than £500,000. Organisations for whom the rescue and rehoming of equines is the primary focus are eligible to apply for grants of up to £5,000, with Petplan expecting the average grant to be around £2,500. The fund is to make up for the loss of income experienced by animal welfare and rehoming charities as their funding and income sources have dried up as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdown. Round 2 of funding is currently open and the deadline for applications is 24th July, with successful applicants being informed a week after the deadline. Email: info@petplancharitabletrust.org.uk

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South Downs National Park Authority - Covid Recovery Fund

A COVID-19 Recovery Fund of £375,000 has been approved by the South Downs National Park Authority to help support local communities and step up the National Park’s role as a ‘natural health service’. The fund, from earmarked reserves, will be used to help support projects across the National Park as organisations and businesses make steps to move into the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also help to maximise opportunities for people to connect with the National Park and its many health and wellbeing benefits. The funding has been split into five priority themes: landscape and biodiversity, cultural heritage, sustainable access, connecting people and communities, and economy and tourism, with an additional, smaller amount going towards engaging more people with the National Park during this unprecedented time. These priority themes together deliver on the two statutory Purposes of the National Park as set by Government: • Purpose 1: To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural

heritage of the area • Purpose 2: To promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the

special qualities of the National Park by the public Funds will be disbursed through the Authority’s existing project allocation mechanisms – Theme Programme Boards. Each board will receive an additional £70,000 to help support projects. A further £25,000 has been allocated to help increase engagement with the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Certain projects may be prioritised for funding support, such as those helping partner organisations with under 49 employees or those partners not receiving other emergency funding. Priority will also be given to those projects that help deliver the National Park’s Partnership Management Plan 2020-2025, which includes outcomes around wildlife recovery, enabling more young people to access the National Park and making the National Park a better home for both people and nature. The Recovery Fund is most suitable for projects between £500 and £10,000. However, if you have a proposal which exceeds this value, do still contact them as you might be able to submit it to the ongoing mainstream programme of funding for partners, use their support as matched funding or access additional funding from the South Downs Trust. The final deadline for consideration of applications is 27th November 2020. However, since any funding agreed must be allocated by 31st December 2020, and any project funded must be complete by 31st March 2021, you are urged to get in touch as soon as possible. The National Park Authority will be setting up a process in the coming weeks where organisations can make expressions of interest. A dedicated email address, recovery@southdowns.gov.uk has been created and details will be posted on the Authority’s website.

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Sussex Community Foundation (SCF) – Sussex Crisis Fund

The Sussex Crisis Fund supports community and voluntary sector organisations who are leading efforts to support people most affected by the coronavirus outbreak. This guidance and criteria has recently been updated and represents the second stage of this Fund, which first opened in March. They will continue to keep this information under review as emerging needs arise in communities. Grants of up to £10,000 are now available to support charities and community groups in Sussex. SCF will respond to grant requests as soon as they can, aiming for decisions on emergency requests within 2-3 weeks. This fund has its own criteria and application form. Tel: 01273 409440 Email: info@sussexgiving.org.uk

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Information and Guidance

Cranfield Trust - Free Business Support for Welfare Charities Cranfield Trust has been providing free tailored business support to voluntary organisations for over 30 years. If you’re a welfare charity, addressing the issues of poverty, disability or social exclusion you can access all of their services at no cost, including Management Consultancy, 1:1 telephone advice, HR advice, and Mentoring. Email: talktous@cranfieldtrust.org

Crowdfunder East Sussex Communities can continue to access Pay It Forward and will receive 100% of the money raised from the crowd. Crowdfunder will continue to offer the platform for free and cover all transaction fees on the pledges contributed by the crowd. In addition, Crowdfunder will work with projects to secure a match fund from East Sussex or one of the other partners wherever they can. Crowdfunder charges up to 5% on matchfunds. Crowdfunder's new Learn platform is also available free of charge to communities as part of their commitment to support them through the process. Live + Learn Webinars are now also available and cover: • What is crowdfunding? • Benefits of crowdfunding • What makes a good crowdfunding project? • Three steps to success • Accessing advice and support • Extra funding available across the UK The next dates for general access webinars are as follows: • Wednesday 22nd July @ 1pm • Tuesday 25th August @ 4pm Hosted on Facebook by a team of industry-leading experts, Accelerator is a two-week intensive programme, with live discussions, peer to peer feedback, advice from the Crowdfunder team and the chance for project owners to test out their ideas before going live. The next Accelerator will run from 7th to 21st July. Email: su.johnston@crowdfunder.co.uk

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Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - Green Recovery Challenge Fund Government’s New £40m Green Recovery Challenge Fund to Open in ‘Due Course’ The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced that as part of the Prime Minister’s wider package to boost the economy, it will be providing a £40 million fund to help create jobs and support the environment. The money will be available for a range of activities such as protecting species, finding nature-based solutions to tackling climate change, supporting conservation rangers and connecting people with the outdoors. Details of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund and the application dates have yet to be released.

Google Ad Grants Google Ad Grants provide up to $10,000 USD of in-kind advertising every month, to help recruit more volunteers, attract more donations and share your story with audiences all over the globe.

Lloyds Pledges £25.5m to its Foundations in 2021 Lloyds Banking Group will allocate £25.5m to its charitable foundations in 2021, maintaining the same levels of funding as in 2020. The group’s profits fund four independent charitable foundations, supporting projects in England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and in the Channel Islands. In 2020, the four foundations received £25.2m from Lloyds Banking Group, so the total pledged for 2020 and 2021 has now passed £50m. Lloyds said this will allow the foundations to support more than 3,000 small charities. The four foundations together have committed up to £3.3m in emergency funding for charities during the Covid-19 crisis, Lloyds said. Earlier this month, Lloyd Bank Foundation awarded grants to 71 new charities to fund their work during the crisis. The foundation also announced a new round of funding for later in the summer, which will be open both to new applicants and to charities that are already receiving grants from the organisation. It aims to support at least 100 charities.

Rocket Fund Rocket Fund is a crowdfunding platform just for schools and PTAs. They help make school out of this world, by modernising school fundraising. They have a guide outlining how to plan, create and run a successful Rocket Fund campaign. Contact Form

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Awards

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) IMPACT Awards The IMPACT Awards recognise and reward small to medium-sized charities in the UK that are doing excellent work to improve people's health and wellbeing. Up to ten winners will receive £30,000 unrestricted funding with one overall winner receiving £40,000. Winners will also receive free training and development valued at an average of £9,500, publicity and national recognition. Up to ten runners-up will receive £3,000. Charities that are located and registered in the UK are eligible to apply. Charities must: • Have existed for a minimum of three years by the deadline of the application • Be small or medium sized with a total annual income of between £80,000 and £2.5

million as shown in their most recent accounts • Be independently constituted from any national umbrella organisation • Target community health needs in the UK. Community can be defined as a

geographical community or a community of interest • Have a track record of achievement in community health issues • Be independently constituted from any national umbrella organisation The award winners can decide how they want to spend the award money. The Awards recognise excellence in existing work and do not seek to fund new projects. An application which only focuses on a particular project will not be shortlisted. The assessment is based on the work of the whole organisation and the assessment will focus on excellence in the six areas of IMPACT. The judges will be looking for evidence of:

• Innovation

• Management

• Partnership

• Achievement

• Community focus

• Targeting needs Entries for the 2021 GSK IMPACT Awards are now accepted and will close at 5pm on 14th September 2020. Tel: 020 7307 2400 Email: gskenquiries@kingsfund.org.uk

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Third Sector Awards One of Third Sector's most important missions - and passions - is to recognise the achievements of charities and provide a platform to further educate the sector. The Third Sector Awards are a great opportunity for charities, not-for-profits and voluntary organisations of all sizes to celebrate their work and the real difference they make to society. Entering the Third Sector Awards is your opportunity to shout to the industry just how great your charity, organisation or team are. This is the chance to bring your work to life, tell us its story and be awarded for it. The Third Sector Awards pride themselves on educating and inspiring the sector, as well as offering every entrant detailed feedback on their entry from an expert panel of judges. The deadline for entry is 16th July. Tel: 07393761173 Email: stephanie.griffiths@haymarket.com

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Government

East Sussex County Council – Life More Ordinary Applications are now welcome to this grant scheme funded by the ESCC Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities Service. Grants of up to £2,000 for groups (3 or more) of young people who are disabled - aged 8 - 19 years are available. These grants are available to help young people aged from 8 to 19 to make new friends, enjoy social and leisure-time activities, take part in experiences and lead a 'life more ordinary'.

This grant scheme encourages organisations and projects to include young people who are disabled in their activities. They especially welcome applications from non-specialist groups, as well as those that already include young disabled people in their activities. They are looking to maximise the impact of the funding so would welcome smaller bids. Funding is available for up to 90% of the total cost of your project. The closing date is Friday 17th July by 4pm. For an application form, see contact details below. Tel: 01424 724150 Email: brenda.smith@eastsussex.gov.uk

East Sussex County Council - Short Breaks Groups that provide short breaks to children and young people with disabilities can apply for Short Breaks Grant Funding. Grants of up to £8,000 per project are available. A minimum of 10% match funding is a requirement of funding. Projects must be innovative, show evidence of need, address the short breaks agenda, be additional to the normal work of the applicant, and have a clear benefit to a group (or groups) of children and young people with disabilities in East Sussex. East Sussex County Council particularly welcome applications for projects that can benefit children and young people with disabilities during the current pandemic. Please read the guidance documents to see if your group and your proposed project are eligible for funding. This is a rolling programme with no deadlines, however the scheme may be closed before the end of the financial year if the budget is exhausted. Check the fund’s website for updates. Email: shortbreaks@eastsussex.gov.uk

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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) - Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme Gigabit-capable broadband connections offer the fastest and most reliable speeds available, and the Government “is committed to a vision of a digitally connected Britain.” Homes and businesses in rural areas of the UK may be eligible for DCMS funding towards the cost of installing gigabit-capable broadband when part of a group scheme. Rural premises with broadband speeds of less than 100Mbps can use vouchers worth £1,500 per home and up to £3,500 for each small to medium-sized business (SME) to support the cost of installing new fast and reliable connections.

Home Office - Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme The scheme is part of the Government's Action Against Hate - The UK Government’s Plan for Tackling Hate Crime. It will provide protective security measures to places of worship that have been subject to, or are vulnerable to a hate crime attack. Hate crimes are any crimes motivated by hostility on the grounds of race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender identity. This scheme is focusing on religion. In a bid to tackle the increasing number of hate crimes directed at religious buildings, the Government is making the funding available to places of worship so that they can purchase extra security equipment. The total funding pot for 2020 is £3.2 million. Grants of up to £56,000 per place of worship are available. Places of worship need to contribute at least 20% of the total cost of the project. Places of worship in England and Wales can submit a bid. Please note that the Jewish community and Synagogues are not eligible to apply as a similar commitment was made to fund Jewish community sites through a grant administered by the Community Security Trust. The funding can cover the costs of up to three security measures from the following list: • CCTV (fixed cameras, not pan-tilt cameras) • Fencing and/or railings (no more than 2.1m high) • Manually operated pedestrian and vehicle gates • Automated vehicle gates • Security doors and locks • Reinforcing single glazed windows (with anti-shatter film or bars/grilles) • Intruder alarms • Access control (fob or keypad) • Video intercom systems • Lighting (building mounted)

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The funding only covers the provision and installation of these security measures. It does not cover other associated costs such as licensing and planning permission, or ongoing costs such as charges for annual service, maintenance and monitoring. Applications will be accepted until 23:59 on 9th August 2020. Given the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the application process has been changed to allow the scheme to launch without applicants needing to attend their place of worship or engage Designing Out Crime Officers to undertake site assessments at this point in time. Email: pow_sfs_2020@esotec.co.uk

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) – Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Fund awards up to a maximum of £100,000 to charities providing domestic abuse safe accommodation (including refuges) in England. The aim of this programme is to ensure existing services remain open and to create additional capacity and support during the coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis. Both previous successful and unsuccessful applicants are eligible to apply again. This programme accepts applications on a rolling basis until the funding has been exhausted or until 20th July 2020. (MHCLG report 26th June, states £1.5 million is still open for bidders to apply).

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Lottery

Arts Council England - National Lottery Project Grants After a brief closure of the fund in the immediate aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, Arts Council are pleased to say that National Lottery Project Grants will be back later in July (22nd) with a budget of £59.8 million available until April 2021. They are making improvements to make the fund more responsive to the needs of smaller independent organisations and individual practitioners during Covid-19. They have prioritised reopening this programme to help fund independent organisations, creative practitioners and freelancers as quickly as possible. They will publish updated guidance for the programme by mid-July. Tel: 0161 934 4317

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Trusts and Foundations

Aviva Community Fund and Crowdfunder Small charities and constituted community groups with innovative ideas that benefit their community can apply for up to £50,000 for projects that build more connected, more resilient communities and give people the tools to become more financially independent. In light of the impact of Covid on community services, Aviva Community Fund has broadened their funding criteria to include core running costs. The fund is run in conjunction with Crowdfunder and there are resources on offer to help applicant organisations prepare and make the most of their fundraising campaign. Applications are open until 28th July 2020. Contact Form

Biffa Award – Partnership Grants Scheme The Partnership Grants Scheme offers funding to not-for-profit projects that address one of the following themes: • The Built Environment theme aims to restore, modernise and improve facilities

such as cultural, heritage or visitor centres to engage and encourage tourists and/or day visitors. The facility should be inclusive and inspire and promote learning, creativity and participation

• The Natural Environment theme aims to restore or improve the environment and the natural systems or habitats that support it. Projects must be working to Biodiversity 2020: a strategy for England’s wildlife and ecosystem services , its successor, or a Local Biodiversity Action Plan target

Preference will be given to projects: • Where Biffa Award is the majority funder • That work in partnership with other organisations • That engage with people through improving their knowledge of the asset Grants of between £250,000 and £750,000 are available. Applicants are required to find a third party contributor for 10% of the amount being applied for. Not-for-profit organisations can apply, they must:

• Be located within 15 miles of a significant Biffa operation or active Biffa Landfill site

• Be located within 10 miles of any licensed landfill site (not necessarily owned by Biffa Group Limited)

• Have a project site open for a minimum of 104 days of full public access to the project per year

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• Have, if not the landowner, a signed landowner agreement in place agreeing to access for maintenance, surveying and monitoring for a period of not less than 25 years

• Have a management plan in place for the key species/habitat(s) involved for each site, if applying for a Natural Environment themed grant

Applicants should check their project location's eligibility using Biffa Awards Postcode Checker which can be found on the Biffa Award's website. Projects must fit into one of the following themes:

• Built Environment theme aims to restore, modernise and improve facilities such as

cultural, heritage or visitor centres • Natural Environment theme aims to restore or improve the natural environment;

land purchase may be considered in some circumstances. There is a two-stage application process in place. The next deadline for online expressions of interest is 7th August 2020 (for decisions in December 2020). Tel: 01636 670000 Email: biffa-award@wildlifetrusts.org

Blagrave Trust – Challenge and Change Fund Challenge and Change is a fund dedicated to supporting young people affected by injustices who are working tirelessly across England to create positive change. If you’re 18-25 years old, working at the hard edge of injustice and have radical ideas, dreams, visions, and imaginations for a just and fair world for all, we want to invest in you and your work and offer a package of mentoring and network support to help take your work to the next level. Applications are open until 27th July 2020. There will be an online live stream to find out more on 9th July 130pm - 230pm – Register here. Email: challengeandchange@blagravetrust.org

Co-op Local Community Fund The funding aims to help communities to come together, co-operate and have a positive impact on community wellbeing – physically and virtually. No minimum or maximum amount of funding is specified. Most communities get £4,000 to £6,000 to share between three causes. Applications will be accepted from: • UK registered charities • Scout, Guide or Woodcraft folk groups

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• Registered community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) • Churches or chapels that are ‘excepted’ charities • Co-operative societies • Credit unions • Community benefit societies • Community interest companies • Any other organisation that can prove they are not run for profit

Preference will be given to organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million a year. Funding is available for projects which benefit local communities centred around Co-op food stores and funeral homes. To be eligible, projects must address at least one of the following:

• Bring the community together to help those in need, providing access to life’s essentials such as community spaces, food and bereavement support

• Support the mental and physical health of others through community wellbeing activities

• Enable people to develop or share their skills to foster community spirit and build resilient communities for the future

Projects or events must:

• Take place in the UK or Isle of Man

• Benefit the local community

• Take place or will still be running after November 2021

• Meet the Co-operatives values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity

Applications are still being accepted in some areas with a deadline of 12th July 2020 (midnight). Groups should use the postcode checker to see if their area is still accepting applications. Groups will find out if they have been successful by October 2020. Email: communityteam@co-operative.coop

Ecover – Fertilise the Future The fund aims to provide financial investments to innovative ideas promoting nature-based solutions, including: 1. The conservation and restoration of forest and other terrestrial ecosystems 2. The conservation and restoration of freshwater resources as well as marine and

ocean ecosystems 3. Sustainable agriculture and food systems 4. Ensuring nature’s systemic role in sustainable development in ways that end the

loss of biodiversity and optimise nature’s contribution tor resilient livelihoods, green infrastructure, sustainable settlements and just rural transitions

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The selection of successful ideas will be guided by the criteria outlined in the terms & conditions. The number of successful applicants is subject to Ecover’s discretion but will include at least one successful idea based in each of the United Kingdom, Belgium and Germany, or one successful idea covering all three of these countries. The total monetary amount available under the Campaign is at least £500,000. The monetary sum (in British pounds) to be granted to each successful applicant will be dependent on the amount requested in the application and is subject to Ecover’s discretion. The next deadline is 1st September 2020. Email: hello@ecover.com

Fidelio Charitable Trust The Trust aims to help individuals and groups of exceptional ability who would not be able to carry out an artistic project or activity without financial support, particularly those who are at an early stage in their careers. Grants of up to £5,000 are available. Applications are accepted on behalf of individuals (over school age) and groups who are practitioners or performers in the Arts. Proposed grantees must be in real need of financial support and be particularly able and/or gifted. Applicants must be recommended by an appropriate person in an institution, college, arts festival or other arts organisation that can vouch for the abilities of the applicant. There is no nationality restriction and the work for which money is sought may be overseas but the proposed recipient(s) must be based in the UK. The Trust welcomes applications in support of the Arts, in particular particularly for Music, including Opera, Lieder, Composition and Dance. Grants may be awarded to enable individuals or groups of exceptional ability to the following: • Receive special tuition or coaching, e.g. in the case of musicians, to attend Master

Classes • Participate in external competitions • Be supported for a specially arranged performance • Receive support for a special publication, musical composition or work of art The next deadline is 18th September. Email: admin@fideliocharitabletrust.org.uk

Foyle Foundation The Foyle Foundation has issued an update on its grant-making policies in the light of COVID-19. While its Main Grants Scheme and Foyle School Library Scheme remain

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suspended for new applications while the trustees monitor the length and impact of the lockdown, the Small Grants Scheme has now reopened. This is designed to support charities with an annual turnover of less than £150,000, especially those that work at grassroots and local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities. The focus will on making one-year grants only to cover core costs or essential equipment, to enable ongoing service provision, homeworking, or delivery of online digital services to charities that can show financial stability. The priority will be to support local charities still active in their communities which are currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community either directly or through online support if possible. Email: info@foylefoundation.org.uk

Frugi’s Happy Childhood Fund The aim of the Fund is to support small charities who are supporting children living in poverty in the UK. The Fund will support projects which focus on the following three pillars: • Hunger • Shelter • Nature No minimum or maximum grant amount has been specified. Small grassroots charities in UK communities who are supporting children living in poverty can apply. The programme is currently open for applications. The deadline for applications is 12pm on 8th July 2020. Tel: 01326 572828

Hilden Charitable Fund Hilden provides funding to organisations which demonstrate charitable purposes and awards grants to projects both in the UK and in developing countries. In the UK, most funding goes to registered charities. Overseas projects will either work with a UK charity or show relevant legal status. The aim of the Fund is to address disadvantage, notably by supporting causes which are unlikely to raise funds from public subscriptions. Both the UK and overseas fund policy is directed largely at supporting work at community level. Each year the Fund also sets aside a small budget to help community groups run summer playschemes for the benefit of disadvantaged children.

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Although there are no set funding limits, the average grant is £5,000, and Hilden will consider funding projects for more than one year. The funding can be used for both project and general running costs. ('While Trustees' policy is to address needs by considering and funding specific projects' costs, Trustees are most sympathetic to funding general running, or core costs.') Funding is directed largely at supporting work at the community level. Grants are available for projects in the UK that are working in the following areas: • Homelessness • Penal affairs • Asylum seekers and refugees • Community based initiatives for disadvantaged young people aged 16 to 25 years.

Funding is for programmes that are helping these young people in the job market, with advice, training, volunteering and work placement schemes

The Fund particularly welcomes projects that address the needs and potential of girls and women. After being paused due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, applications are being accepted again and can be submitted at any time. The closing date for applications to be considered in September 2020 is 17th July 2020. Tel: 0207 603 1525 Email: hildencharity@hotmail.com

The Radcliffe Trust The Radcliffe Trust supports classical music performance and training, especially chamber music, composition and music education, especially for children and adults with special needs, youth orchestras and for projects at secondary and higher levels. Conscious of the fact that traditional performance-based projects will be impractical in the foreseeable future in the light of the current pandemic, the Trust has temporarily amended its grant-making programmes. Grants will be for one year instead of the usual multi-year arrangement; and the Trustees are looking for innovative and imaginative projects that have been developed in response to these challenging times. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that projects can be delivered within the prevailing government safety guidelines. The next deadline has been revised to midnight on 14th September 2020. Tel: 01285 841900 Email: radcliffe@thetrustpartnership.com

Screwfix Foundation The Foundation's purpose in funding is to support projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities specifically for those in need in the UK.

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Grants of up to £5,000 are available. Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK may apply for funding. To be eligible, applicants must: • Be helping those in need by reason of financial hardship, sickness, distress or

other disadvantages in the UK • Be looking for funding to support projects that relate to the repair, maintenance,

improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings. Both national and local charities can apply The funding is for projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings in deprived areas or for those in need. This can include repairing run-down buildings and decorating the homes of people living with illness and disability. Projects should be environmentally friendly. Applications can be made at any time and are reviewed on a quarterly basis. The review dates are in February, May, August, and November. Tel: 01935 414100 Email: foundation@screwfix.com

Souter Charitable Trust The Trust’s stated policy is to assist projects engaged in the relief of human suffering in the UK or overseas, particularly those with a Christian emphasis and ethos. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Each application will be assessed individually and assessed on its own merits, however, an average grant would be a small one-off amount in the region of £1,000 to £3,000. UK registered charities are eligible to apply. The next deadline for applications is 21st August for a trustee meeting on 27th August 2020. Email: enquiries@soutercharitabletrust.org.uk

Stop Loan Sharks - Community Fund The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is cracking down on loan sharks across the country and stripping them of their ill-gotten gains under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) legislation.

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The Stop Loan Sharks Community Fund is open again for bids from charities, voluntary organisations and community groups involved in activities that have a positive impact on their communities. The Fund is made up of money seized from convicted loan sharks, which is made available to groups through a bidding process and grants are awarded to successful applicants. Each group will be able to apply for grants of up to £5,000 and will have to demonstrate the positive impact their project would have on their community. Applicants will also have to demonstrate how their project contributes to delivering the IMLT’s priorities which include raising awareness of the dangers of loan sharks; promoting the work of the IMLT in communities and encourage reporting of loan sharks. The IMLT is keen to support innovative crime prevention initiatives that leave a lasting legacy for their communities. The closing date for applications is 31st August 2020. Email: reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk

Sussex Community Foundation Sussex Community Foundation’s grants programme is made up of a range of funds which help to address disadvantage and deprivation and build resilience in Sussex communities. They are particularly keen to support grassroots community groups and small-to-medium sized voluntary organisations. Grants are normally up to £5,000 The Foundation have reduced the number of their normal grant-making rounds in 2020 from three to two. The next usual deadline for grant applications to the Autumn round will be Friday 11th September. The next deadline after that will be Friday 8th January 2021. Please note that the Foundation also has a Sussex Crisis Fund mentioned in the Covid 19 section of this newsletter. Tel: 01273 409440 Email: info@sussexgiving.org.uk

Veolia Environmental Trust The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects that are located near a qualifying Veolia site. These could include projects aiming to install or enhance play areas and skate parks, restore footpaths and green spaces, protect natural habitats or improve community halls.

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Grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 are available under the following conditions: • The maximum project cost should be less than £250,000 (including VAT and

professional costs) • Projects are required to secure at least 10% of the total project costs • Successful applicants will need to pay 10% of the awarded amount to the landfill

operator from a third party contributor Not-for-profit organisations with environmental or community-based projects can apply. Applicants must use the Postcode Checker to check that their project is located within the proximity of a qualifying Veolia site. Funding is available for capital improvement projects at a single site with discrete start and end dates. Projects should fall under one of the following categories: • Community buildings and rooms, including community centres, village halls,

community spaces within religious buildings, and Scout or Girl Guiding buildings • Outdoor Spaces, including public parks, nature reserves, community gardens,

footpaths, bridleways and cycle-paths • Play and recreation, including play areas, skateparks, Multi Use Games Areas

(MUGAs), sports grounds, pavilions and changing rooms • Biodiversity projects - applications from registered Environmental Bodies with

projects that meet ENTRUST requirements There is no deadline for starting the process of applying for a grant. The project's start date is the key piece of information applicants need to consider when they are determining when to submit their Stage 1 and Stage 2 application. There are four funding rounds each year. The next Stage 1 applications will be accepted until before noon on 3rd September 2020 for projects taking place between 11th January 2021 and 22nd March 2021. Tel: 0203 567 6820 Email: UK.EnvironmentalTrustInfo@veolia.com

Woodward Charitable Trust The Woodward Charitable Trust is a grant-making trust which primarily funds charitable organisations in the UK. Woodward favours charities which make good use of volunteers and encourage past and current users to participate. The Trust’s grant-making focuses on the following areas: • Arts outreach work by local groups involving disadvantaged people • Children and young people who are isolated, at risk of exclusion or involved in

anti-social behaviour and in particular organisations that work to discourage individuals getting involved in gangs or violent behaviour

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• Disability projects, which can include rehabilitation and training for people who are either physically or learning disabled as well as charities supporting mental health issues, particularly where it relates to their other priority areas

• Disadvantaged women and their children, covering refuges and domestic violence shelters and groups

• Disadvantaged families including parenting support • Prisoners and ex-offenders and specifically projects that help the rehabilitation and

resettlement of prisoners and/or ex-offenders as well as requests to help prisoners’ families

• Projects that promote integration and community cohesion particularly amongst minority groups, refugees and traveller communities

As the Trust’s resources are modest, the trustees prefer to fund small to medium-sized charities with an income of less than £300,000 where small grants can have more impact. They fund core costs only. The next deadline for receipt of applications is 31st July 2020. Email: contact@woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk.

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European and International

Europe for Citizens - Action Grants 2014-2020 The overarching aim of the Europe for Citizens programme is to contribute to understanding about the European Union and to promote civic participation. The general objectives of the programme are to: • Contribute to citizens’ understanding of the European Union, its history and

diversity • Foster European citizenship and to improve conditions for civic and democratic

participation at European Union level Its specific objectives are to: • Raise awareness of remembrance, common history and values and the EU's aim

that is to promote peace, its values and the well-being of its peoples by stimulating debate, reflection and development of networks

• Encourage democratic and civic participation of citizens at EU level, by developing citizens' understanding of the EU policy making-process and promoting opportunities for societal and intercultural engagement and volunteering at EU level

The programme consists of the following two strands: 1. Remembrance and European citizenship 2. Democratic engagement and civic participation The Programme has an overall budget of €187,718,000 for 2014-2020. The annual budget is subject to decision of the budgetary authorities. ACTION GRANTS Strand 1 - European remembrance • Maximum grant amount: €200,000 • Maximum percentage of co-funding: 70% • Maximum duration: 18 months per project Strand 2: Democratic engagement and civic participation Town-Twinning • Maximum grant amount: €25,000 per project • Maximum percentage of co-funding: 50% • Maximum duration: 21 days per project Networks of Towns • Maximum grant amount: €150,000 • Maximum percentage of co-funding: 70%

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• Maximum duration: 24 months per project Civil Society Projects • Maximum grant amount: €200,000 • Maximum percentage of co-funding: 70% • Maximum duration: 18 months per project The programme is open to all stakeholders promoting European integration, in particular: • Local authorities and organisations • European public policy research organisations (think-tanks) • Citizens' groups • Civil society organisations • Educational and research institutions Specific eligibility criteria apply to the different Strands and actions, please check website for details. Actions must be implemented on a transnational level or with a clear European dimension. Support is available for the following types of actions: • Citizens' meetings and town-twinning • Creation and operations of transnational partnerships and networks • Community building and debates on citizenship issues based on the use of ICT

and/or social media • European Union level events • Debates/studies and interventions on defining moments in European history, in

particular to keep the memory alive of the crimes committed under Nazism and Stalinism

• Reflection/debates on common values • Initiatives to raise awareness on the EU institutions and their functioning • Actions that exploit and further valorise the results of the supported initiatives • Studies on issues related to citizenship and civic participation • Support of programme information/advice structures in the Member States The next deadline is 1st September. Civil Society Projects - Email: eacea-c1-civilsociety@ec.europa.eu European Remembrance - Email: eacea-c1-remembrance@ec.europa.eu Operating Grants - Email: eacea-c1-operatinggrants@ec.europa.eu Town Twinning and Networks of Towns - Email: eacea-c1@ec.europa.eu

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INTERREG Channel Programme The Channel Programme was set up to foster economic development in the south of the UK and north of France by funding innovative projects which have a sustainable cross-border benefit in the Programme’s eligible regions. The Programme has 3 Priorities divided into 5 Specific Objectives (SO), which demonstrate the changes that the Programme plans to deliver within the eligible area. Priority 1 (Innovation, Social Innovation) Priority 2 (Low Carbon Technologies) Priority 3 (Natural & Cultural Heritage, Coastal and Transitional Water Ecosystems) As per the agreement with the EC following the UK withdrawal from the EU, the programme is guaranteed to complete and will run through to 31st December 2023. Here is the provisional calendar of calls for projects which may change in the coming months subject to commitment and availability of funds.

• 23rd October 2020

• 29th January 2021

• 15th March 2021 Tel: (0044) 1603 222 896 Email: interregv@norfolk.gov.uk

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Funding Diary Fund Deadline

July 2020

Art Fund - Respond and Reimagine grants 06/07/2020

National Churches Trust - Cornerstone 06/07/2020

Frugi’s Happy Childhood Fund 08/07/2020

Edge Foundation - Post Covid-19 Revival Fund 09/07/2020

Elizabeth Casson Trust - Practice Development During COVID-19 Response

09/07/2020

Co-op Local Community Fund 12/07/2020

LIFE 2020 Call - Traditional Projects - Concept notes for Environment & Resource Efficiency

14/07/2020

European Culture of Solidarity Fund 14/07/2020

Rother District Council - Community Grants Scheme 15/07/2020

LIFE 2020 Call - Traditional Projects - Concept notes for Nature & Biodiversity

16/07/2020

LIFE 2020 Call - Traditional Projects - Concept notes for Environmental Governance & Information

16/07/2020

LIFE 2020 Call - Technical Projects - Deadline for submission of full proposals

16/07/2020

Third Sector Awards 16/07/2020

East Sussex County Council – Life More Ordinary 17/07/2020

Hilden Charitable Fund 17/07/2020

Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Fund 20/07/2020

DM Thomas Foundation Centre Grants Programme 22/07/2020

Pilot Project Call for New Online Media Offer for Young Europeans 22/07/2020

Elizabeth Casson Trust - Awards 23/07/2020

Petplan Charitable Trust - Covid-19 Equine Rescues Emergency Fund

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Blagrave Trust – Challenge and Change Fund 27/07/2020

Aviva Community Fund 28/07/2020

European Youth Together 28/07/2020

Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust 31/07/2020

Golsoncott Foundation 31/07/2020

National Heritage Lottery Fund - Heritage Emergency Fund 31/07/2020

The Ironmonger’s Company 31/07/2020

Sport England - Community Emergency Fund 31/07/2020

Weaver’s Company Benevolent Fund 31/07/2020

Woodward Charitable Trust 31/07/2020

August 2020

Baily Thomas Charitable Fund 01/08/2020

Nationwide’s Community Grants 01/08/2020

Biffaward - Built Environment and Natural Environment Scheme – Expression of Interest

07/08/2020

DG CONNECT – Funding available for Cinemas as Innovation Hubs for Local Communities

07/08/2020

Home Office – Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme

09/08/2020

Masonic Charitable Foundation – Large Grants – Second Stage 14/08/2020

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Fund Deadline

Masonic Charitable Foundation – Small Grants 14/08/2020

Souter Charitable Trust 21/08/2020

Stop Loan Sharks - Community Fund

William and Jane Morris Fund – Church Conservation Grants 31/08/2020

September 2020

Ecover – Fertilise the Future 01/09/2020

Europe for Citizens Programme – Town Twinning, Networks of Towns and Civil Society Projects

01/09/2020

Waterloo Foundation – Environment Programme – Marine Programme

01/09/2020

Veolia Environmental Trust – Stage 1 03/09/2020

LIFE Programme - Call for Preparatory Projects 10/09/2020

National Churches Trust - Gateway 10/09/2020

Sussex Community Foundation 11/09/2020

The Lady Neville Charity 11/09/2020

Esmee Fairbairn Collections Fund – Collections Innovation and Engagement Grants

14/09/2020

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) IMPACT Awards 14/09/2020

Radcliffe Trust 14/09/2020

Help the Homeless Grant Scheme 15/09/2020

Fidelio Charitable Trust 18/09/2020

JPI Cultural Heritage - Cultural Heritage, Identities & Perspectives Call 2020

22/09/2020

Henry Smith Charity – Holiday Grants for Children 30/09/2020

Move On Fund 30/09/2020

Sea-Changers Main Grants 30/09/2020

War Memorials Trust 30/09/2020

October 2020

London Legal Support Trust – Small Grants 04/10/2020

Theatre Trust - Small Grants Scheme 05/10/2020

PRS Foundation 05/10/2020

LIFE 2020 Call - Integrated Projects – Deadline for submission of concept notes

06/10/2020

The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust 07/10/2020

Rowing Foundation 07/10/2020

INTERREG Channel Programme 23/10/2020

National Churches Trust’s Foundation Grants Programme 30/10/2020

Magic Little Grants Scheme 31/10/2020

Golsoncott Foundation 31/10/2020

November 2020

Field Studies Council - Support for Environmental Outreach Education for Disadvantaged Young People

01/11/2020

Music for All – Community Project Funding 01/11/2020

Les Mills Fund For Children 17/11/2020

South Downs National Park Authority - COVID-19 Recovery Fund 27/11/2020

Weaver’s Company Benevolent Fund 30/11/2020

December 2020

Waterloo Foundation – Environment Programme – Tropical Rainforests

01/12/2020

The Ironmonger’s Company 15/12/2020

Help the Homeless Grant Scheme 15/12/2020

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Fund Deadline

War Memorials Trust 31/12/2020

January 2021

Sussex Community Foundation 08/01/2021

British Cycling - Places to Ride

Theatre Trust - Small Grants Scheme 11/01/2021

British Cycling – Places To Ride Programme 15/01/2021

Rother District Council - Community Grants Scheme 15/01/2021

INTERREG Channel Programme 29/01/2021

Golsoncott Foundation 31/01/2021

March 2021

INTERREG Channel Programme 15/03/2021

Sea-Changers Main Grants 31/03/2021

August 2021

Cultural Impact Development Fund 31/08/2021