Funding information for this week.

Date:  17 February 2014
Funder: Basil Samuel Charitable Trust	Amount: No minimum, maximum unknown
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Projects with the following themes: ·         Medical needs ·         Social Care ·         Education ·         Cultural activities Applications must be made in writing to Basil Samuel Charitable Trust, c/o Smith and Williamson, 25 Moorgate, London, EC24 6AY.  Telephone 020 7131 4376	The application process is ongoing and interested applicants may apply at any time.
Funder: Youth Music Programme	Amount:  Up to £250,000
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The programme makes grants for work that focuses on the following themes:  ·         Children in Challenging Circumstances: projects which include children who are in challenging circumstances. ·         Early years: the learning and development of all children aged 0-5, by ensuring universal access to high-quality music-making activities ·         Encouraging Talent and Potential: to provide children with musical talent and potential opportunities to develop regardless of their background or chosen genre There is a two stage application process, so to find out how to apply and read the guidelines, please visit the Youth Music Network  website.	April 2014
Funder: University of Bristol RAG Fund	Amount:  £1,000 maximum
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To benefit people who are disadvantaged or isolated, and to support people with long-term illnesses.  People may be isolated due to poverty, disability, age, location or culture.  For further information, go to the University of Bristol RAG Fund website	28 March 2014
Funder:  Maristow Trust	Amount:   Unspecified
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To support projects that benefit people in need, and in particular: ·         Child housing/support ·         Drug/mental health rehabilitation ·         Welfare Applications must be made in writing to the Maristow Trust, Maristow Estate Office, Common Lane, Roborough, Plymouth, PL6 6BN.  Telephone 01752 695 945	Application process ongoing
Funder: South West Foundation – Small Grants	Amount: £1,000 maximum
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To alleviate poverty and hardship by supporting organisations working with people most in need in the market and coastal towns and rural areas of the South West Region. For further information on how to apply, go to the South West Foundation website	Applications may be submitted at any time, but applicants must contact the Foundation to discuss their proposal before an application form can be sent out.
Funder:  Viscountess Boyd Charitable Trust	Amount:  Discretionary
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To support charitable organisation undertaking projects in the following areas: ·         Nature preservation ·         Horticulture ·         Conservation ·         Education Priority will be given to organisations in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.  Applications should be made in writing to The Administrator, The Viscountess Boyd Charitable Trust, Ince Castle, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4RA, and should include a stamped, addressed envelope.	Applications may be submitted at any time, but will be considered quarterly