Funding opportunities to support positive activities - 11/04/14

Funder: The Nineveh Charitable Trust	Amount: Discretionary
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The Trust supports a broad range of UK based project and activities of benefit to the general public: ·         The health, welfare and education of the general public ·         The study and appreciation of agriculture, horticulture, silviculture and land and estate management ·         The study and appreciation of ecology and land conservation ·         The study and appreciation of forms of agricultural practice or land management that would encourage the preservation of the countryside.  The Trust will support requests for one-off payments and to match funds promised by other granting agencies, but are also interested in backing longer-term, more complex projects over several years.  It is very helpful if they can pay you periodically (not just up front or annually), at least in part.  For further details about the Trust and how to apply, please go to the Nineveh Trust	Apply any time, however Trustees meet at least four times a year to discuss applications, but also communicate frequently by email and phone to make interim decisions as well.
Funder: Woodward Charitable Trust	Amount:  Up to £5,000
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The Trust favours charities which make good use of volunteers and encourage past and current users to participate.  Grants for local projects with children, homeless people, minority groups, disability, arts and offenders.  For charities with an income of less than £300,000 a year.  Three kinds of grants available: ·         Small grants from £100 to £5,000 ·         Large grants over £5,000 ·         Children’s summer play scheme grants of £500 to £1,000 For more information about these grants and how to apply, visit the Woodward Charitable Trust website	31 May 2014, for consideration at the July Meeting
Funder: Henry Smith Charity	Amount: Discretionery
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The Charity awards grants totalling approximately £25 million each year to up to 1,000 organisations and charities throughout the UK for initiatives and projects that address social inequality and economic disadvantage. Applications can be made for revenue funding (projects, core costs) and capital expenditure (building, equipment).  Priority is given to work with groups experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage (people with disabilities for example) and to work that tackles problems in areas of high deprivation (those that fall within the bottom third of the National Indices of Deprivation). For details of the main categories for which grants are made, and the type of work that is prioritised for support, go to What We Fund page.	There are no deadlines for these grants, but the Trustees meet four times a year in March, June, September and December to consider grant applications.
Funder: The Scout Association – Development Grants Board	Amount: maximum of between £2,000 and £3,500
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Grants are available to Scout groups across the UK.  A number of funds are available with varying levels of grant, but are generally up to a maximum of between £2,000 and £3,500.  Grants are available for various purposes and groupings, whilst others support individual members who may be experiencing financial hardship in being involved in Scouting activities.  Applications may be submitted at any time. Interested applicants must submit a generic form which will be directed towards the most suitable fund by the DBG. For Large Development Grants over £2,000 a separate extended application form is required, which will is available from the DGB Grants Manager. For further information on eligibility criteria, and to obtain an application form, please go to the Scout Association Development Grants Board website	Most applications must be received at least six weeks before the event or project being applied for.
Funder: John Ellerman Foundation	Amount: Discretionary
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The grants reflect the Foundation’s interest in wellbeing and excellence.  Funding is in three categories: ·         Arts: if you work in the performing arts, particularly theatre, dance and music.  ·         Environment: contributing greater harmony between people and the planet through the themes of better managed habitats and protecting the seas ·         Welfare: includes people facing poverty, hardship and other forms of disadvantage, aiming to help them lead fuller, more independent lives through the themes of realising individual potential and strengthening personal and social networks. For further details on what the Foundation will fund, and how to apply, please visit the John Ellerman Foundation website	Ongoing