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Hello, I will shortly be applying for a Capital Funding grant to provide a group workshop and basic amenities, toilets and kitchen. One of the funders requirements is to submit an Impact Assessment m...
Timothy Turner
Hello - can anyone offer any guidance on how to get on good terms with Trust and Grant bodies who don’t take unsolicited applications? Thank you
Emma Pond
Hi everyone, I’ve noticed that more and more funders are shifting to invite-only application processes. Has anyone found effective ways to get onto their radar? Also, if you've applied to a funder in...
Olivia Anderson-Davies
Hiya,  I'm looking for some help and advise on income generation for a CIC. Can anyone recommend any Trusts and Foundations who would fund a CIC?
LAURA Baker
Early years parenting support and promote children’s development through sustained, face-to-face work in the home. UK registered non profits providing direct service delivery, with income under £1m,...
Which digital tools for grant finding do you find to be the best?
Paul Pirie
We are new Donkey Sanctuary based in the west midlands. We are in progress of building stable block for our now 5 donkeys. We have managed to raise some funds and also been donated some materials. Bu...
Jayne Bryan
I run a drama school over the North of England and find that , probably due to the financial climate, most of the students are from a very middle class background. As a consequence  I"m forming a CIC...
Michael Jackson
Where can I go and to whom can speak to secure funding for running costs. The amount is abysmally small but is out of reach and if we don't begin getting some sort of contributions, we're going to be...
Jeffrey Goins
Three of my favourite things are core funding, multi year funding and funding for smalls and here are all 3 in one grant; nice. Lloyds Bank Foundation - Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations Fund...
As we grow in reach and impact, we’re now at the stage where we need someone to lead the next stage of growth for Walk N Talk 4 Mental Health, strengthening our presence, impact, and sustainability....
Jude Price
Hi Ocean and all - sorry I haven't been the most active of participants (!) but our Debt Service is so busy it's hard to divert from that to funding - and also have a life! We are not the largest - i...
Steve Smith
Hi everyone. I am new on here and my first ask is about office chairs. We are a small charity supporting vulnerable people. We have just move to a new office and desperately need new chairs. Does any...
Lyn Tiller
Hello! I'm looking for a comprehensive intro to trust and grant fundraising course, ideally for free or low cost. I came across this course  - How to Fundraise: A Guide to Fundraising for Non-Fundrai...
Laura Buller
The Health Lottery Foundation will fund projects in England, Scotland and Wales. It's open to small community projects through to national charities and will focus on 6 key themes: chronic disease, d...
Have recently purchased a van for out community outreach and food kitchen support vehicle Looking to raise funds to kit the van out refurbish new kitchen etc does anyone know of any grants what would...
Lee Sims
Steve Morgan Foundation announces spend to increase to £20m pa. They will offer fewer but larger regional grants (£250,000 to £500,000 over 3 years) for non profits with income between £300,000 and £...
Hello,  I'm interested in thoughts on the best / most respected fundraising courses / certificates as keen to build my knowledge in developing a fundraising strategy and developing winning bids. Has...
Laura Buller
Does anyone know of where a small nonprofit could get funding grants of under 10K?
Jeffrey Goins
I have ten years of experience in non-profit trusts, grants and statutory fundraising. My current role is in international development, which I will be leaving next month (my role is being made redun...
David Bond
Hi all 👋 It is lovely to find this community, it's just what I was looking for.  Our main priority at this time is to get the website for the charity fit for purpose (which it isn't quite yet) and u...
Mac Macdonald
Hi There,  We are an independent branch of the RSPCA and we are now purchasing a retail site for a Flag Ship Charity shop for our branch of the RSPCA, it is Grade 2 listed and is in need of a lot of...
Carl Saunders
I'm building a network of donors and partnerships for a new NGO focused on WASH, Education, Health, Livelihoods and Climate Change. Interested partners or recommendations are welcome! thank you
Noble Biscoff
Hello community, I'm a Business and Management graduate with a 1:1 degree, passionate about social impact and seeking an opportunity to work within the sector. I find the role of a F unding & Grants...
A CharityConnect User
Hi Everyone  I am the branch manager for an independent branch of the RSPCA, which means we are entirely self-funded. At the moment, we are fundraising to replace our 12-year-old ambulance/collection...
Carl Saunders
Is anyone aware please if there is a list available of specifically funders and trusts that give large, multi-year, funds to established charities?
Mandy Horne
Up to £5k pa for UK registered non-profit organisations with income under £1m, for up to 3 years.  It reopens 9am, 10m Feb until Noon, 24 Feb for Social Inclusion and Health and Wellbeing funding the...
Ian McLintock
The Robertson Trust launch their new Community Spaces Fund this month, to support local communities experiencing poverty and trauma in Scotland, and is for registered charities with an annual income...
Good morning everyone, I am the founder of fenland families and baby bank based in Cambridgeshire, we are looking for funding and support to build our community hub
Rachel Green
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has any experience/thoughts with grant funding for CICs limited by guarantee vs shares. We are currently a company limited by shares and want to convert to a CIC lim...
Sonny Allward
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