New blog by Emma Beeston of the Emma Beeston Consultancy: “Costs are rising – how should philanthropists and funders respond?”
A highlight of each month in the GRIN office is the blogs that Emma Beeston (of the Emma Beeston Consultancy) … Read more
Bikeability Trust invites nominations to its “Celebrating Our Bikeability Superstar Awards” (nomination deadline: 23rd October 2022)
Every year the Bikeability Trust gives out “Celebrating Our Bikeability Superstar Awards” to the people and organisations that are encouraging … Read more
UK Government names 38 areas in England where it aims to establish “Investment Zones “
Following the UK government’s ‘Fiscal Event’ on Friday 23rd September 2022, the Treasury has produced a list of 38 areas … Read more
Job Opportunity: part-time (2 days per week) Development Officer at The Churchill Fellowship (application for submission of CVs: midnight on Monday 26 September 2022)
One of the programmes we’re featuring in our daily grants bulletin, The Churchill Fellowship, is currently seeking to recruit a … Read more
Job Opportunity: VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) Assembly Co-ordinator for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay (Expression of Interest deadline: 30th September 2022)
Devon Communities Together (formerly the Community Council of Devon) is currently seeking to recruit a VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social … Read more
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme: UK government publishes details of how non-domestic energy users, including charities, public sector organisations and businesses, will receive support this winter
The UK government has recently published details of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) for non-domestic customers, including how voluntary … Read more
Cultural Bridge grants of up to £30,000 for arts organisations developing collaborative work between the UK and Germany now open to applications (deadline: 26th October 2022)
Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Cultural Bridge programme, an opportunity for arts organisations based in the UK and … Read more
GRIN Grants Bulletin for Tuesday 20th September 2022
Given that the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II took place yesterday and many people are still processing what it means … Read more
Swift Fundraising to offer new Funding Prospect Search service in October and November 2022
An organisation we’ve known for many years and often refer not-for-profit organisations to is Swift Fundraising. Operating primarily across the … Read more
Job Opportunity: MED Theatre, a rural community theatre company inspired by the ecology, history and folklore of Dartmoor, is seeking to recruit and Education and Outreach Officer (application deadline Sunday 2 October 2022)
MED Theatre, a developmental community theatre organisation and registered charity based on Dartmoor, which works with people in remote rural … Read more
Marsha Miles Consultancy offers free advice to charities seeking emergency funding for energy bills this autumn
Civil Society News is reporting that the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has been campaigning for emergency funding as … Read more
£22 million available for charities and community groups in England, Scotland and Wales to support vulnerable energy consumers and reduce carbon emissions through the Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme (application deadline: 6 October 2022)
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) has just opened the second funding round of phase two … Read more
“Managing Resources” – Clarity CIC’s first blog this autumn looks at how charitable organisations balance the needs of their users with the resources they have available
We regularly feature insightful and thought-provoking blogs by Sarah Taragon and Stephen Woollett of Clarity CIC and Emma Beeston of … Read more
Queen Elizabeth II leaves a lasting charitable legacy
Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96 at Balmoral, the royal family’s summer home in Scotland. During her historic 70-year … Read more
Giving Tuesday 2022 launches in the UK with a focus on on showcasing and celebrating the different ways people are involved in charities (Giving Tuesday 2022 takes place up to and including Tuesday 29 November 2022)
Giving Tuesday launched its 2022 campaign countdown in the UK on Tuesday 6th September 2022, led for the first time … Read more
GRIN’s Grants Database for September out today!
Now featuring over 1,500 grant programmes, the September edition of the GRIN Grants Database is available from today. Over the … Read more
Funding Competition: Improving Observation Capabilities of Biodiversity in UK Waters (deadline for entries: 5 October 2022)
Innovate UK is inviting UK registered organisations to apply for a share of up to £750,000 for innovative projects that … Read more
Fundraisers invited to participate in paid research into the impact of the cost of living crisis on the arts across the UK (application deadline: 30 September 2022)
Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy is launching an enquiry into the impact of the cost of living crisis on arts, heritage … Read more
New UK government scheme to promote next generation of UK artists around the world
The UK Government Art Collection is launching a new 5-year acquisitions project with contemporary visual arts networks from across the … Read more
The role of Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in public procurement (report from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has just published findings from quantitative analysis and qualitative research into … Read more
Job Opportunity: Operations Manager at Sunrise Diversity in northern Devon (application deadline: Sunday 18 September 2022)
Sunrise Diversity, a grassroots charity promoting equality, diversity and social inclusion in rural communities across Northern Devon, is currently seeking … Read more
Jeans for Genes 2022 Grant Programme to provide a blend of core and project funding (programme opens to applications on 1st September 2022 with a deadline of 16 October 2022)
The Jeans for Genes Grant Programme will open to applications on Thursday 1st September 2022 with a deadline of Sunday … Read more
5 reasons grant applications are rejected
There’s plenty of articles online about why grant applications are rejected. After reading through a number of them, we thought … Read more
Charity closures forecast as cost of living crisis begins to impact on the cost of running services and maintaining buildings
Many charities with older buildings are being hit by soaring energy prices, with some reporting that their costs have risen … Read more
The Resident Opportunities and Empowerment programme opens to applications from social housing sector organisations in England (application deadline: 2 October 2022)
A £500,000 government grant to provide training, boost confidence and offer toolkits for residents on a range of social housing … Read more
UK Government seeks applications from grant-making organisations, including consortiums, to manage the new Know Your Neighbourhood Fund (deadline for applications: 29 September 2022)
The UK Government is launching a new Know Your Neighbourhood (KYN) Fund and is currently inviting grant-making organisations to apply … Read more
Job Opportunities: Torbay Youth Trust is currently seeking to recruit to 3 Youth Worker posts (application deadline for all posts: 4 September 2022)
Torbay Youth Trust, a charity (no. 1175283) dedicated to promoting a supporting the well-being of children and young people in … Read more
Nominations Now Open for Commonwealth Youth Awards to recognise and celebrate young people aged 15 – 29 who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities (nomination deadline: 17 October 2022)
Nominations are now open for theCommonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, which aims to recognise and celebrate young … Read more
Animal Welfare charities continue to be the most popular cause for public donations, according to the Charities Aid Foundation’s “UK Giving Report 2022”.
An estimated 15 million people gave money to animal charities in 2021 – more than a quarter of the UK’s … Read more
Job Opportunity: Accessible Transport West Somerset (ATWEST) seeks new Manager (deadline for submission of CVs: 26 August 2022)
Accessible Transport West Somerset (ATWEST), a registered charity (no. 1111116) founded in 2005 for the provision of wheelchair-friendly and fully … Read more
Job Opportunity: Grant and Award Coordinator at the University of the West of England. Salary £31,412-£35,333 per annum (application deadline: 29 August 2022)
The University of the West of England is currently seeking to recruit to the post of Grant and Award Coordinator. … Read more
More than 40 local authorities across the UK to receive a share of the Chewing Gum Task Force grant scheme
More than 40 councils across the UK awarded grants of up to £70,000 from the Chewing Gum Task Force grant … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Centre Storyboard Competition 2022 now open to applications from young people aged 12-18 (deadline: 30 September 2022)
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage Centre has launched the 2022 edition of the Patrimonito … Read more
“How Much Should You Give to Charity?” by Emma Beeston
We regularly feature original pieces of writing by Emma Beeston of the Emma Beeston Consultancy and Sarah Taragon and Stephen … Read more
Views sought on the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, which is scheduled to open to social landlords, including local authorities, in early September 2022 (deadline for comments: 12 August 2022)
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has just published draft guidance, application form, Grant Funding Agreement, Data … Read more
Home Office announces awards totalling £50 million in Round 4 of the Safer Streets Fund
The Home Office has announced that £50 million of new funding will be given to communities across England and Wales … Read more
Fit For Life Awards, offering grant support of £84,000 to agencies that are pioneering projects to promote lifelong fitness and health, is currently inviting applications (application deadline: 23rd February 2023)
Do you know an organisation or initiative that directly addresses healthy aging for older or middle-aged people? If you can … Read more
USA not-for-profit, The Lady Freethinker, is inviting applications from animal welfare organisations across the world to its Urgent Need Fund (application deadline: 23rd September 2022)
The Lady Freethinker, a not-for-profit agency operating out of Los Angeles, USA, has announced an open call for its Urgent … Read more
Free webinars for charities and not-for-profits on Eventbrite
We’re very grateful to Dr Clare Jefferis” for reminding us that Eventbrite offers a wide variety of FREE webinars for a … Read more
Water regulator Ofwat to launch new grant competition to encourage more diverse ideas to transform water services for customers, the environment and society (the Water Breakthrough Challenge competition will open in October 2022)
Economic regulator of water services in England and Wales Ofwat has announced it will launch a “Water Breakthrough Challenge” competition … Read more
Environmental Photographer of the Year Competition 2022 now open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages from around the world (deadline for entries: 31st August 2022)
Applications are now open for the 2022 Environmental Photographer of the Year (EPOTY) Competition to celebrate humanity’s ability to survive … Read more
UK Government invites views on how the English portion of Dormant Assets funding, potentially worth £738 million, should be used to support good causes (consultation deadline: Sunday 9th October 2022)
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a consultation to gather views on the broad social … Read more
Our Bright Future publishes free guide to help charities recruit young trustees
Our Bright Future, an ambitious and innovative partnership led by The Wildlife Trusts which brings together the youth and environmental … Read more
Job Opportunities: North Devon Council is currently seeking to recruit 2 Project Officers to join its Economic Development Team (application deadline: 4th August 2022)
North Devon Council is currently seeking 2 permanent, full-time Project Officers to join its Economic Development and Regeneration team. The … Read more
Application deadline extended for the Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme (deadline moved from 14 July to 28 July 2022.
The application deadline for the Home Office’s Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme has been moved from Thursday 14th … Read more
The Cranfield Trust: pro bono services and free resources for UK charities
The Cranfield Trust is a national charity and the UK’s leading provider pro bono business support for the voluntary sector. … Read more
Job Opportunity: Community Coordinator (part-time, 24 hours per week) at Totnes Town Council, Devon (application deadline: 16th August 2022)
Totnes Town Council, a progressive, community-focused Town Council in South Devon, is currently seeking to recruit a Community Coordinator to … Read more
Job Opportunity: Community Engagement Project Manager at Spark Somerset (full-time, home-based, £30-32k per annum) (deadline for applications: Friday 15th July 2022)
Spark Somerset, an infrastructure organisation providing information, advice, training and support to the voluntary and community sector across Somerset, are … Read more
Derelict sites to be transformed into new homes as new Brownfield Fund opens to applications (application deadline: 19th August 2022)
Derelict and underused brownfield sites across England will be transformed into thousands of new homes, the Department for Levelling Up, … Read more
Successful applicants to Round 1 of the Community Ownership Fund announced
Successful applicants to Round 1 of the Community Ownership Fund have just been announced by the Department for Levelling Up, … Read more
Royal Mail is currently seeking a national charity partner for the next 4 years (deadline for applications: Friday 12th August 2022)
Royal Mail is currently seeking to partner with a national charity that is focused on heart health and will bring … Read more
Chair of mental health charity, MIND, suggests that more smaller charities will be forced to merge as a result of the cost-of-living crisis
More smaller charities are likely to merge as a result of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the chair of mental health … Read more
The Diana Award 2023 now open to nominations for young people aged 9-25 years for their social action or humanitarian work (nomination deadline: 10th March 2023).
Nominations are now open across the United Kingdom for 2023 The Diana Award, which was established in memory of Diana, … Read more
Trash to Cash Challenge now open to applications from young people aged under 25 from any part of the world (application deadline: 9th July 2022)
London-based global charity Teach A Man To Fish is seeking applications for its Trash to Cash Challenge, a new programme … Read more
GRIN Grants Database: July 2022 edition out today, featuring full details of over 1,500 grant programmes
The July 2022 edition of the GRIN Grants Database is being circulated to subscribers today with details of 1,500 grant … Read more
Beeston’s Blog: Emma Beeston’s latest blog is entitled “Beyond Overwhelm: the Role of the Philanthropy Adviser”
We regularly feature incisive and thought-provoking blogs by Emma Beeston of the Emma Beeston Consultancy, and Sarah Taragon and Stephen … Read more
Final evaluation report on the Coastal Communities Fund (2012-2022) published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has just produced its final evaluation of the Coastal Communities Fund, which … Read more
Digital Growth Grant, designed to accelerate the growth of tech start-up across the UK, opens to applications (application deadline: 15 August 2022)
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has just opened the Digital Growth Grant competition and is inviting … Read more
Job Opportunity: Fundraising Officer (full-time, permanent, salary: £26,351 per annum) sought by Cornish housing charity, St. Petrocs (application deadline: 21st July 2022)
St. Petrocs, a charity (no. 1187077) based in Truro, Cornwall, which is committed to ending homelessness and providing the best … Read more
Entries now open to the School Enterprise Challenge, a global international business programme for schools (deadline for entries: 22 August 2022)
Entries are now open for the School Enterprise Challenge, an international business programme for schools. The deadline for entries is … Read more
Job Opportunity: Senior Economic Development Officer (Economy and Enterprise), Devon County Council (full-time, permanent, salary: up to £42,614) (application deadline: 11th July 2022)
Devon County Council is currently seeking to recruit to the post of Senior Economic Development Officer (Economy and Enterprise). This … Read more
Small Charities Advisory Panel, formed to ensure the voices of small charities are heard, is inviting applications from individuals who would like to be on the panel (application deadline: 30 June 2022)
Recruitment for roles on a new small charities advisory panel is now underway following the closure of the Small Charities … Read more
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales to close to new applications from Friday 29th July 2022
One of the country’s largest and most significant grant-providers, the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales has issued the … Read more
Grants of up to £10,000 are still available for community-led events across the UK to celebrate Platinum Jubilee year.
Grants of up to £10,000 from The National Lottery Awards for All programme are still available for community-led events throughout 2022 to … Read more
2022 Palladium Challenge Fund invites applications from organisations and entrepreneurs for nature-based solutions that benefit people and the planet (application deadline: 31st July 2022)
A global challenge fund will award up to AU$75,000 (£42,830) in funding for “innovative and scalable solutions to the climate … Read more
Applications now open for Giving Joy Grants to strengthen and inspire women’s entrepreneurship worldwide (application deadline: 30th June 2022)
Applications are now open for the Giving Joy Grants to strengthen & inspire women’s entrepreneurship worldwide. The deadline for applications … Read more
National Academy for Social Prescribing publishes free guide to help volunteer organisations provide a supportive environment for people referred through social prescribing
A free guide is on offer to help volunteer organisations design supportive volunteering roles for people with health and social … Read more
GRIN Grants Database for June 2022 out now!
The GRIN Grants Database for June 2022 is available now, featuring details of around 1,700 grant programmes, many of which … Read more
Job Opportunity: part-time (18.5 hours per week) Social Prescribing Link Worker at Totnes Caring, Devon (application deadline: Monday 20th June 2022 at 9am)
Totnes Caring, a charity providing services to the vulnerable, predominately older people, living in Totnes, Devon and its surrounding areas, … Read more
244 charities across the UK given the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
On Thursday 2nd June 2022, 244 recipients of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service were announced. The Queen’s Award for … Read more
Job Opportunity: full-time Programme Development Manager (salary £35,000 per annum) at Torbay Community Development Trust (application deadline: 22nd June 2022)
Torbay Community Development Trust (TCDT) is currently seeking to recruit a full-time Programme Development Manager to manage TCDT programmes and … Read more
The results are in! Winners of GRIN’s 10th Anniversary Competition announced!
Many thanks to everyone who entered the competition to celebrate GRIN’s 10th anniversary on 30th April 2022. Because the GRIN … Read more
Marsha Miles Consultancy launches “Charity of the Season” scheme, offering free consultancy support to community organisations
Devon-based company, the Marsha Miles Consultancy (MMC), whose mission is to empower and nurture charities and social enterprises to grow … Read more
The Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Improvement Grant Fund – Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announces a new £3 million fund to support village hall improvement projects.
England’s village halls are set to benefit from a major new renovation fund announced by the Department for Environment, Food … Read more
“Debates on trust-based philanthropy” – Emma Beeston’s latest blog considers the apparant rise in trust-based philanthropy
In last Friday’s article, which featured a blog by Clarity CIC on “Good Funding“, we mentioned that Monday’s website item … Read more
“Good Funding” – Clarity CIC’s latest blog looks at the impact – and in some instances, the lack of impact – of grant and funding programmes
We regularly feature insightful and thought-provoking blogs by Sarah Taragon and Stephen Woollett of Clarity CIC and Emma Beeston of … Read more
Most Influential Fundraisers 2022: nominate individuals who are making a real difference to the not-for-profit sector now (nomination deadline: Friday 10th June 2022)
After a few years’ hiatus, Fundraising Magazine‘s Most Influential Fundraisers list is back. The online poll will run until Friday … Read more
Newspage – the UK’s first free Public Relations platform – is offering UK charities a free Premium Subscription during the cost of living crisis
We’re not quite sure how this works, but public relations firm Newspage is offering UK charities free premium subscriptions to … Read more
“Shine A Light” – Great British Radio offers regular slot for charities to be interviewed about their work
Great British Radio (GBR) is launching a regular slot for charities to be interviewed. The new radio station was launched … Read more
The Sunday Times Giving List 2022 shows rise in donations to environmental causes
This year’s Sunday Times Giving List shows a rise in environmental donations, while younger people and people of colour are … Read more
UK charities urged to rethink their strategies as the Cost of Living Crisis begins to impact on how grant providers allocate funding
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) and the Charity Finance Group (CFG) are warning that UK charities … Read more
Job Opportunity: Fundraiser at Plymouth Marine Laboratory – full-time, up to £34,800 per annum depending on experience (application deadline: 9th June 2022)
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), a non-profit organisation that specialises in world-leading marine research for a healthy and sustainable ocean, is currently … Read more
Resources for community organisations: My Community – tools, tips and ideas to make your community a better place to live
My Community is a website for people and organisations who are passionate about their communities. Whether setting up a foodbank … Read more
Church of England aims to become one of the largest grant-providers in the country
The Church of England intends to distribute £1.2 billion between 2023 and 2025, up from £930 million in the current … Read more
Global Campus of Human Rights is inviting grassroots organisations to sign up to FREE Massive Open Online Courses on Business and Human Rights (free enrolment up to Sunday 12th June 2022)
The Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) on Business and Human Rights is FREE and open to participants from all over … Read more
Charity Awards 2022 – shortlisted candidates announced
30 charities have been shortlisted for the prestigious Charity Awards 2022. Established by Civil Society Media in 2000, the Charity … Read more
Job Opportunities: sexual abuse prevention charity, Circles South West is currently seeking to recruit to 3 home-based posts (deadline for applications: 5pm on Friday 20th May 2022)
Circles South West, an independent charity based in Dorset that works in close partnership with health, police, probation and youth … Read more
113 charities across England awarded a share of the Suicide Prevention Grant Fund
The Department for Health and Social Care has announced the 113 charities that have received a share of the £5.4 … Read more
Job Opportunity: Spark Somerset is seeking to recruit a Voluntary Sector Development Adviser for the Mendip area (application deadline: 12 noon on Monday 16th May 2022)
Spark Somerset, a charity providing information, advice, training and support to the voluntary and community sector in Somerset, is currently seeking … Read more
Over 100 UK grant-makers invite not-for-profit organisations to tell them how they can improve their grant-making processes
Over 100 grant-making organisations are inviting charities and other forms of not-for-profit organisations to fill out a survey to influence … Read more
Job Opportunity: Project Development Officer (full-time, initial fixed term contract to November 2023, salary: £32,798 – £36,371 per annum) at South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (application deadline: midnight on 15th May 2022)
South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), one of 46 protected landscapes across the UK, is currently seeking to … Read more
GRIN SW LLP CELEBRATES ITS 10th ANNIVERSARY!
On Saturday 30th April 2022 we celebrated the 10th anniversary of GRIN (Grants Resources Information News). Here’s a short, potted … Read more
COMPETITION: WIN A 24-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO THE DAILY GRIN GRANTS BULLETIN & MONTHLY GRANTS DATABASE WORTH £100! (Deadline for entries: 31st May 2022).
One of the best things about working in the GRIN office is that we always have music playing in the … Read more
Save Our Seas Foundation now offering Keystone Grants up to $25,000 for projects that address threatened marine wildlife and their habitats (application deadline 16 May 2022)
Geneva, Switzerland-based, the Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) is currently inviting applications to its Keystone Grants programme for projects that … Read more
Job Opportunities: CCS, the Community Council for Somerset, is seeking to recruit to 5 vacancies (please note that 3 of the vacancies have an application deadline of Tuesday 3rd May, while the deadline for the other two is Tuesday 10th May 2022)
CCS (the Community Council for Somerset) is a UK Charity, established in 1926, which aims to inspire and enable positive … Read more
Useful free-to-access resources for charities and not-for-profit organisations
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), which is based in Edinburgh, has some useful free-to access resources on its website. … Read more
Award winning Cornish charity, Drama Express, releases a song with a powerful message about the acceptance of identity!
This is a lovely way to start our daily news items after Easter, Drama Express is a fantastic multi-award winning … Read more
Find Government Grants – pilot service launched by the Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office has recently launched a “Find A Grant” pilot service to enable agencies and individuals to search for … Read more
Job Opportunity: Fundraiser (part-time) at the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace (application deadline: 22nd April 2022)
We’re featuring the following job opportunity again as it includes a number of updates. The Choral Foundation is a charity (no. 1142075) … Read more
1851 Trust calls for more partners to help expand its Protect Our Future programme to equip young people with skills and knowledge to understand climate science and their role in tackling climate change
Named after the year of the first America’s Cup yachting race, education charity the 1851 Trust aims to support the … Read more
Charities across Great Britain encouraged to nominate volunteers for Platinum Jubilee Award 2022 (nomination deadline: Monday 18th April 2022)
The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) is calling on charities from all parts of Great Britain to nominate outstanding volunteers to … Read more
GRIN Grants Database for April 2022 out now!
Details of every funding programme we feature in our daily grants bulletin is entered into our Grants Database. As we’re … Read more
“Putting Communities First”: the National Lottery Community Fund invites contributions to a discussion on how it can best support UK communities
The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF), which raises over £30 million each week for good causes across the UK through … Read more
Job Opportunity: Fundraiser (part-time) for the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace (application deadline: 22nd April 2022)
The Choral Foundation, a charity (no. 1142075) that aims to preserves and promotes the unique heritage of English choral music, … Read more
Cost of living crisis likely to hit not-for-profits in the UK with a triple whammy
This is an interesting article that appeared recently in UK Fundraising which chimes with the anecdotal evidence we’ve received over … Read more
Britannia Sailing Trust’s Family Open Day this Sunday, 10 April 2022, 2-5pm, with ship tours, demos and sea shanties by Mariners Away!
The Britannia Sailing Trust (or go to the Trust’s Facebook page for up to date news) which is based in Winkleigh, … Read more
Job Opportunity: part-time (16 hours per week) Venue and Events Manager at The Woodlands Presents CIC (application deadline: Wednesday 27th April 2022)
The Woodlands Presents CIC, a Totnes, Devon-based social enterprise that aims to find the best ways we can live with … Read more
UK charitable organisations, including CICs, can register now to receive updates on the launch of a major new grant-making Foundation in July 2022
The Ring Foundation – charitable organisations are invited to register now for updates and news about the launch of a … Read more
Job Opportunities: Home-Start Exeter, East and Mid Devon are seeking a full-time Senior Organiser and a full or part-time Volunteer and Family Coordinator (the application deadline for both posts is Tuesday 19th April 2022)
Home-Start Exeter, East and Mid Devon, an Exmouth, Devon-based family support charity, are currently recruiting for a full-time Senior Organiser … Read more
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announces successful applicants to the multi-sport grassroots facilities programme in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has just published details of organisations that will receive a share … Read more
Job Opportunity: part-time (2 days per week) Core Services Officer at housing and homelessness charity St. Petrock’s (Exeter) Limited (application deadline: 18 April 2022)
St. Petrock’s, Exeter’s charity for people who are homeless or vulnerably housed, which has been providing a range of support, … Read more
Competition offers free office space for a year in Bristol (entry deadline: 24 April 2022)
Organisations committed to social change are invited to enter a competition to win office space for a year in Bristol. … Read more
Job Opportunity: Torbay Community Development Trust is seeking to recruit a full-time Operations Manager (salary: £35,000 per annum) (deadline for applications: 7th April at 5pm)
Torbay Community Development Trust Limited, a registered charity (no.1140896) with the overarching aim of creating better communication across Torbay, actively … Read more
Beeston’s Blog: Emma Beeston explores ways in which transparency in grant-making is improving
We regularly feature blogs by Emma Beeston of the Emma Beeston Consultancy and Sarah Taragon and Stephen Woollett of Clarity … Read more
Comic Relief raises £43 million on Red Nose Day, 18 March 2022, less than in previous years
Following last Friday’s (18th March 2022) Red Nose Day telethon, the 2022 year’s appeal has raised £42.8m for Comic Relief, … Read more
GRIN blog: “How can Grant Providers minimise subjectivity and bias when assessing Grant Applications?”
“How can Grant Providers minimise bias when assessing Grant Applications?” “A recent experience of assessing applications to a national grant … Read more
Job Opportunity: part-time (1 day per week) qualified and experienced Counsellor at the Amber Foundation (applications may be made at any time and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis)
The Amber Foundation, an established charity which supports vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to transform their own lives by helping … Read more
“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” – Clarity CIC’s March blog looks at ways in which charitable organisations can start to improve diversity and inclusion
We regularly feature blogs by various contributors, principally from Clarity CIC and the Emma Beeston Consultancy. Today’s blog is by … Read more
“Navigating the Storm”: new report from Locality, the national membership network for community organisations, indicates that 75% of organisations are optimistic about the future following COVID
Despite being hit hard by the pandemic, three quarters of community organisations surveyed for a new Locality report are optimistic … Read more
2022 United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition now open to entries from across the planet (deadline for entries: Friday 15 April 2022)
The 2022 United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition, hosted by the United Nations, curated by underwater photographer Ellen Cuylaerts … Read more
Job Opporrtunity: Venue and Marketing Co-ordinator at The Writers’ Block, Cornwall (deadline for submission of CVs: 21st March 2022 at 9am)
Kernow Education Arts Partnership (KEAP) is a registered charity (no. 1095166) and strategic leader in arts and creative education in … Read more
Applications now open for the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Programme for creative videos from the world’s young people on the themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion (application deadline 10 June 2022)
Applications are now open for the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Programme, a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of … Read more
Job Opportunity: Visitor Liaison at the Steamship Freshspring, Bideford (application deadline: 21st March 2022)
TheSteamship Freshspring Trust, a registered charity based in Bideford, northern Devon, aims to preserve and ensure the future sustainability of … Read more
Job Opportunities: 2 x part-time Link Workers at Totnes Caring, Devon (application deadline: Monday 14th March 2022 at 9am)
Totnes Caring, a charity providing services to the vulnerable, older people, living in Totnes, Devon and its surrounding areas is currently … Read more
Asian Women of the Year Awards 2022: nominations are now open across the UK from from Asian women who are making a valuable and important contribution to British life (deadline for nominations: 23rd March 2022)
Nominations are now open to the 2022 Asian Women of Achievement Awards across the UK. The Awards are inviting applications … Read more
Freegle: a free UK internet-based service where people can give away and ask for things that would otherwise be thrown away
Freegle is a UK not-for-profit organisation that aims to increase reuse and reduce landfill by offering a free internet-based service … Read more
Applications now open for the Emile Bruneau Empathy Fund for projects that support building/fostering empathy in children and young people (application deadline: 15 April 2022).
Empathy for Peace, a Canadian registered not-for-profit organisation based in Toronto, Canada, which operates internationally, has announced the 2022 Call … Read more
Fundraising appeals launched by charities and individuals to help people caught in the conflict in the Ukraine
This article highlighting several fundraising appeals to help people in Ukraine is provided courtesy of Civil Society, a fantastic resource … Read more
Job Opportunity: full-time Fundraiser with Horizons (Plymouth) Children’s Sailing Charity (no application deadline: applications will be reviewed by Horizons as they arrive)
Horizons (Plymouth) Children’s Sailing Charity is looking for a full-time Fundraiser to join its small team. Please forward details to … Read more
Job Opportunities: Ultra Education, an award winning social enterprise, seeks several experience facilitators in Brent, London (application deadline: 31 March 2022)
Ultra Education C.I.C, based in North West London, is a multi-award-winning social enterprise and the UK’s leading provider of entrepreneurial … Read more
Job Opportunities: Young Somerset is currently seeking to recruit to 4 vacancies, but please note that the deadline for applications is Thursday 3rd March 2022s
Young Somerset, a Bridgwater-based charity providing support to young people across Somerset, is currently advertising a number of job opportunities. … Read more
Disability Grants – a website providing information and resources about grants for people with a disability
If you’re looking for a grants for a project or service that benefits people with a disability, the Disability Grants … Read more
How people in the United Kingdom can help people in the Ukraine caught in the current conflict
I’m sure we’re not the only ones solemnly watching the news and having sleepless nights worrying about what’s happening in … Read more
Job Opportunity: Community Engagement Project Manager at Spark Somerset, full-time, salary £30-£35k (application deadline: 5pm on Monday 28th February 2022)
Spark Somerset, a charity providing information, advice, training and support to the voluntary and community sector in Somerset, is currently … Read more
Brand creator Pentland Brands seeks new charity partner (application deadline 11th March 2022)
Brand creator, Pentland Brands, which was founded in 1932 and is behind sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands including Berghaus, Mitre, … Read more
The Britannia Sailing Trust seeks partners and supporters for its exciting maritime heritage project
Vicki Samuels, who is Chair of the Britannia Sailing Trust, has asked if we could share the following information about … Read more
Job Opportunities: The Island Collection (Isle of Wight) is seeking to recruit an Executive Director and a Programme Facilitator (deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 28 February 2022)
The Island Collection is a registered charity (no. 1183881) whose aim is to establish the Isle of Wight as a … Read more
GlobalGiving: free tools and resources for not-for-profit organisations across the world
GlobalGiving is a not-for-profit organisation with offices in London and Washington DC that supports other nonprofits by connecting them to donors and companies. Since … Read more
‘England for Everyone’ Fund to offer holidays and trips for families facing hardship
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced plans to introduce a £600,000 ‘England for Everyone’ Fund … Read more
9 organisations receive grants of between £17,000 and £50,000 from the Loneliness Engagement Fund
The aim of the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport‘s (DCMS) Loneliness Engagement Fund, which is now closed to … Read more
The Tudor Trust, one of the UK’s largest independent grant-makers, has announced that it is closing to new applications from 1st April 2022 until 31st March 2023
In what is bound to be a blow to smaller charities recovering from the impact of COVID and expected to … Read more
Climate Outreach offers free consultancy support 2 UK campaign, advocacy or community groups which are interested in engaging new audiences with climate change (please note that the deadline for applications is today at 9am, Monday 14 February 2022)
Climate Outreach, an Oxford-based organisation that plays an integral role in helping people of all ages, faiths, nationalities and sides … Read more
Job Opportunities: Devon County Council is seeking to recruit 2 x Team Managers to its Business Support and Innovation service (application deadline: Sunday 6th March 2022)
Devon County Council is currently seeking to recruit to 2 Team Manager positions in its Economy, Enterprise & Skills Business … Read more
Job Opportunities: The WHERE Centre in Wellington, Somerset is currently seeking to recruit a General Manager, an Assistant Manager and a Cook (application deadline for all posts: 25 February 2022)
WHERE (Westcountry Health Education and Research Enterprise), a charity (no. 1104556) operating out of the Northfield Centre, Wellington, Somerset, to … Read more
Job Opportunity: Trust Fundraising Officer with the Marsha Miles Consultancy (application deadline: 25th February 2022)
South West based the Marsha Miles Consultancy, which aims to empower and nurture charities and social enterprises to grow and … Read more
Job Opportunity: part-time (20 hours per week) Head of Fundraising and Communication at Poole, Dorset homeless charity, Routes to Roots (application deadline: 8pm on Sunday 20 February 2022)
Routes to Roots, a Poole, Dorset-based charity which is founded on Christian principles and supports rough sleepers, vulnerably housed (sofa … Read more
Job Opportunity: Systemic Change Partner with Torbay Community Development Trust, fixed term contract until 31/12/23, salary: £40-45k pa (application deadline: 21 February 2022)
Torbay Community Development Trust, which has the overarching aim of creating better communication across Torbay, actively encouraging local involvement and … Read more
In light of yesterday’s announcement of a 54% increase in household energy bills: How to Save Energy at Home – 24 energy-saving tips you need to know
Yesterday’s news of a huge 54% energy price hike from April, together with a rise in the Bank of England’s … Read more
The Jingle Jam, the world’s largest charity gaming event, invites applications for between 8-12 charity partners in 2022 (Expression of Interest deadline: 11 March 2022)
The Jingle Jam, recognised as the world’s biggest charity gaming event, is looking for between 8 and 12 charities for … Read more
Job Opportunities: (1) Food & Beverage Officer (full-time) and (2) Marketing & Communications Officer (full-time) at Coldharbour Mill Museum, Devon (application deadlines: 4th February and 22nd February respectively)
Coldharbour Mill in Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, is one of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous … Read more
The Road Ahead 2022: National Council for Voluntary Organisations predicts 2022 will be a difficult year for the charitable sector
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has warned that, as many households face a cost of living crisis in … Read more
Customers of Nectar, the UK’s largest loyalty card scheme, can now donate their points to a charity of their choice
Nectar is a loyalty card scheme in the United Kingdom, run by Nectar 360 Ltd. The scheme is the largest … Read more
Job Opportunity: part-time or full-time Fundraiser with the Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT) in Mid Devon (application deadline: 11 February 2022)
The Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT), which is based in Tiverton and covers the whole of Mid Devon, is currently … Read more
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Tortworth Forest Centre CIC in Gloucestershire is seeking to recruit new Non-Executive Directors
Tortworth Forest Centre CIC in Gloucestershire, which aims to provide a welcoming woodland, accessible to all, in which people and … Read more
20 charities awarded £4 million to tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions through Ofgem’s Energy Redress Scheme
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) announced last week that it has awarded more than £3.9 … Read more
The Road Ahead Report 2022: National Council for Voluntary Organisations predicts a tough year ahead for charities
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has issued a warning that, as household bills increase, charities will face an … Read more
Job Opportunity: Project Manager at Transformation Cornwall (28 hours per week) (application deadline 23 February 2022)
Transformation Cornwall, a joint venture between the Diocese of Truro, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Methodist District, Churches Together in … Read more
Job Opportunity: Community Advisor with the Community Council for Somerset (application deadline: Monday 14 February 2022)
The Community Council for Somerset is currently seeking to recruit an additional Community Advisor to join its team. The job … Read more
East African not-for-profit, the Tanzanian Clubfoot Care Organisation (TCCO) is seeking to develop partnerships with UK agencies
The Tanzania Clubfoot Care Organisation (TCCO) is a Tanzanian not-for-profit which is seeking to partner with UK registered charities and/or … Read more
Job Opportunity: new or experienced Fundraiser with energy and enthusiasm sought by the Moorland Mousie Trust (application deadline: Monday 7 February 2022)
The Moorland Mousie Trust, a charity working to promote and protect the endangered rare-breed Exmoor pony currently has a vacancy … Read more
Round 3 of the Cultural Recovery Fund opens in Wales, with grants of up to £100,000 available (application deadline: Wednesday 26 January 2022)
The Welsh Government is making £15.4m available to support the country’s arts and cultural sector during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. … Read more
“The Multiplier” – community leaders invited to apply to funding and support programme to help them drive connection and togetherness in their own communities (application deadline 23 January 2022)
The Cares Family has just launched its second cohort of “The Multiplier“, a programme to invest in, support, and connect … Read more
Growing your Community Interest Company: FREE online events for directors of Community Interest Companies in the South West region
Clarity CIC, a social enterprise based in the South West of England which enables social purpose organisations, including community groups, … Read more
GRIN in 2022 – our plans and priorities for the year ahead
GRIN SW LLP will be 10 years old on 30th April 2022. As, reputedly, 21.5% of start-ups fail in the … Read more
Swift Fundraising to offer new Funding Prospect Search service in October and November 2022
When you’re seeking to raise money through grants, a good Funding Prospect Search, identifying all the grant schemes that represent … Read more