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Armed Forces Charities

22/06/2008 by admin.

This site has comprehensive lists of useful contacts.

Eddy Jackson
www.cyrene.co.uk
info@cyrene.co.uk
Phone: 0780 9233 688
SkypeIn: 0161 408 6880
Skype: cyrene-consulting

HR Process Consultation and
Human Capability Management
Facilitating insights and solutions

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RADAR: The Disability Network

18/05/2008 by admin.

RADAR is the UK’s largest disability campaigning network, with over 900 individual and organisational members.

It’s vision is a just and equal society whose strength is human difference. RADAR’s  mission is to enable individuals, networks and policy-makers to do things differently.

Eddy Jackson
www.communicationuk.com
www.cyrene.co.uk 

Charity PR Charity Media Relations

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Registering a charity

11/04/2008 by admin.

Association of International Accountants Registering a Charity

This is a link to a powerpoint that illustrates the UK Charity Commission’s guidelines for legally  setting up a new charity.

Eddy Jackson
www.cyrene.co.uk
www.communicationuk.com

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National Disability Organisations

29/03/2008 by admin.

• AbilityNet - are a charity that offers advice to people with disabilities on all aspects of computer usage for employment, communication, education, or just for fun.
• Action for Blind People - is a national charity which aims to enable blind and partially sighted people to enjoy equal opportunities in every aspect of their lives through work, leisure, housing and support.
• Aidis Trust - lets Disabled People know how to maintain and adapt their computers. It tells them about a huge range of adaptations with installation and user guides. It also has reviews by end users and has a shop giving significant discounts on adaptations and computers for people who get DLA or AA.
• British Council for Disabled People (BCODP) - was set up by disabled people in 1981 to promote full equality and participation within society. They are an umbrella organisation that represents some 130 organisations run and controlled by disabled people.
• Disabled Information Advice Line (DIAL) UK - DIAL provides a link to information for people with disabilities, and to advice providers.
• Disability Sport England - creates opportunities for participation in sport for people with all disabilities.
• Disabled Workers Co-operative - has an on-line database of the skills, services and products disabled people have to offer and a job vacancies portal.
• Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) - this national charity provides free, impartial advice and information about all types of daily living equipment for older and disabled people. This is done through the DLF website, their work with healthcare professionals and voluntary sector partners and their helpline service DLF has one of the largest Equipment Demonstration Centres in the UK.
• Down’s Heart Group - a charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down’s Syndrome.
• Epilepsy Action (British Epilepsy Association) - The Epilepsy Action helpline provides advice and information on all aspects of living with epilepsy. They aim to reply to helpline queries by email within 48 hours.
• Keep Able - Provides mobility and lifestyle ideas.
• MENCAP - Working with people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
• The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) - is an organisation of parents, families and carers which exists to support parents in enabling their child to maximise their skills and abilities.
• Rethink - Helping everyone affected by severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, to recover a better quality of life.
• RNID - Support and information for people who are deaf and hard of hearing
• Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) - If you need to register as blind, contact the RNIB.
• Scope - helps people with cerebral palsy to achieve equality in society.
• SeeAbility (Royal School for the Blind) - works with adults who are blind or partially sighted, and have a range of additional disabilities. The charity works to encourage people’s independence and to enhance their quality of life. They are also involved in research projects and training courses for professionals who work with people who are blind or partially sighted

Eddy Jackson
www.communicationuk.com/

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Disability Links

08/03/2008 by admin.

Wheelchair Users …The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Home page of the Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

Other Disabilities.

 National Organisations .

 Visually Impaired

Hearing Problems

  • British Deaf Association
    The BDA is the UK’s largest national organisation run by Deaf people, for Deaf people. They represent the Deaf community.
  • Deaf 24/7 - resource for all British Sign Language and deafness related information
  •  Deaf Broadcasting Council
    The DBC monitors access to TV and video for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people.
  • DeafPlus
    DeafPlus works to encourage integration and equality between deaf and hearing people in all areas of life.
  •  Disability Rights Commission
    The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body that works to eliminate discrimination against disabled people and promote equality of opportunity.
  • Hearing Concern
    Hearing Concern is a national charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of those who are hard of hearing.
  •  Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a registered charity that trains dogs to alert severely and profoundly deaf people to sounds they cannot hear such as the alarm clock, baby cry, smoke alarm and many others.
  •  Jewish Deaf Association
    The JDA offers support, information and a range of social, cultural and educational programmes for its d/Deaf members, people with all levels of hearing loss, tinnitus sufferers, and hearing people living or working with deaf and hard of hearing people.
  • The LINK Centre for Deafened People
    National UK organisation for deafened people that helps them adjust to deafness in everyday living through rehabilitation and life skills programmes, trains health care professionals in acquired deafness, and conducts research that will advance the understanding of this type of deafness.
  • * National Association of Deafened People
    The NADP provides information and support for deafened people who have lost all or most of their useful hearing, and for their families and friends, to help enable them to regain their independence and enjoy the best quality of life.
  • National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)
    NDCS is an organisation of parents, families and carers which exists to support parents in enabling their child to maximise their skills and abilities; and works to facilitate this process by every means possible.
  •  Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD)
    RAD strives to meet the individual needs of Deaf children and adults and deafblind people through the provision of services and the use of RAD Centres for Deaf People.
  • Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
    RNID is the largest charity representing the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. They offer a range of services, and provide information and support on all aspects of deafness, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
  • Scottish Council on Deafness
    National co-ordinating body for voluntary and statutory organisations which cater for a wide range of needs of Deaf Sign Language users, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing people, their families, carers and professionals working with them.
  • UK Council on Deafness (UKCoD)
    The UK Council on Deafness works with and for deaf organisations in the UK by providing information, advice and support.

National Organisations .

Other Disabilities.

  • Directgov - comprehensive directory of public services for people with disabilities

Eddy Jackson
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www.cyrene.co.uk
www.communincationuk.com
Phone: 0780 9233 688
SkypeIn: 0161 408 6880
Skype: cyrene-consulting Facilitating insights and solutions
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January : : Voluntary Charity Organisations : : Update - with an emphasis on disability groups.

20/01/2008 by admin.

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)

ASH is a public health charity aiming to reduce, and eventually eliminate, health problems caused by tobacco.

After 16

Website for young people who have an impairment or disability and who are wondering what opportunities and services there should be when they leave school.

AWSOM

A brilliant site for young people to search for the activities they would like to get involved in.  AWSOM also links through to information on traveling to these activities etc.

Barnardos

Barnardos is a leading UK charity which offers a wide range of support services to children, young people and their families.  The website tells you much more about their work.

Boys Brigade

A Christian youth organisation offering a wide range of activities including games, crafts, music and sport.

British Red Cross

Caring for people in crisis everywhere, meeting the needs of vulnerable people at home and abroad.

Commission for Racial Equality

A publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.

Connexions Direct

A site to help with information and advice on learning ,careers, health, relationships, money and lots more.

Connexions Somerset

A confidential advice, information and support service for 13-19 year olds.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The Award web site has lots of information about the Award, how you can take part and how you can support the Award.

Education For Choice

The new website is designed to provide young people, parents and professionals with accurate and impartial information on pregnancy choices and abortion. It includes tools for decision-making, good practice guidance and a range of factsheets for young people on all aspects of abortion, from the law, to ethical questions and health issues. The aim of the site is to provide a comprehensive resource on abortion, with a focus on young people’s informed choice. 

Friends of the Earth

The largest international network of environmental groups in the world, represented in 68 countries.

The Housing Resource Guide

A UK site for all housing related issues.

Job Centre Plus

Guidance and advice on employment services for employers and those in, or seeking, employment.

Kids Health

A site providing doctor-approved health information. Separate areas for kids, teens and parents.

MAYC

Methodist Association of Youth Clubs is the largest denominational, non-uniformed organisation serving young people in the UK.

Maze Advocacy

The Maze Advocacy Project provides an advocacy service to young people aged 6-19 in Somerset and Cardiff who are in emotional or mental distress.

NCH (National Children’s Home)

NCH works with children and young people, including those affected by poverty, disability and abuse.

NME (New Musical Express)

The weekly music paper online

NYA (National Youth Agency)

NYA supports those involved in young people’s personal and social development and works to enable all young people to fulfil their potential within a just society.

On The Box

Full TV listings for 160 UK channels

Open University Distance Learning

Ranked amongst the top UK universities for the quality of its teaching.

Shelter

Shelter knows that bad housing wrecks lives, so they’re working hard to ensure everyone has a home.

Sibspace

Website and on-line support group for brothers and sisters of young people with disabilities.

St John Ambulance

The UK’s leading first aid, transport and care charity.

There 4 Me 

A site for all 12-16 year olds. To help you to find solutions to your problems; E-mail the agony aunt, get on-screen advice or mark for confidential 1-to-1 support from an advisor.

UK Youth

A national voluntary youth work charity in the UK working to support and develop high quality youth work and non-formal educational opportunities for all young people.

The Maternity Alliance

This organisation has launched an innovative new website to get information to teenage mothers who are least likely to be aware of their rights and entitlements or the usual advice routes open to other pregnant women and new mothers.

Linx Project (Wincanton)

The Linx Project is a Christian youth work project working with young people and communities.  It is based around King Arthur’s School in Wincanton.

www.ruthinking.co.uk

This is a website for under 18s which gives advice about sex and contraception.  There is also a free helpline called Sexwise (0800 28 29 30) 

 Youthinformation.com

This NYA run site is designed for 11-25 year olds and has been on line since 1997.  It is also a resource for youth workers who make up about a third of its visitors. 

need2know.co.uk

This site was launched in December 2003 after the DfES identified the need for an all-encompassing web site that could direct young people to a range of information.  The site’s selling point is still its signposting service and it is wholly government funded.

 TheSite.org

This site promotes itself as the ‘definitive guide to life for 16-24 year olds’ combining magazine-style features with factsheets, games, discussion boards and on online personal advice service.  The site attracts an average of 350,000 separate visitors each month and has a discussion board community of over 15,000.

Young Minds

Young Minds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people

www.after16.org.uk

This website is for teenagers and young people in the UK who have an impairment or disability and are wondering what opportunities and services there should be when they leave school.  Parents, carers and professional workers will probably want to use it too!

Anti-Bullying Alliance

The Anti-Bullying Alliance with over 50 national organisations works together to reduce bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn. 

www.ican.org.uk

I CAN is the charity that helps children with speech and language difficulties across the UK. The charity works to create a society where their special needs are recognised, understood and met, so that they have the same opportunities in life as other children.

At-ease  

Talking about mental health can be really hard, especially if you’re young. Website-based @ease is a new mental health resource for young people under stress or worried about theor thoughts and feelings

One for Us

This is a website for people who have a learning disability.  On this site you will find information and stories about people who have learning difficulties, as well as information on how to take more control over your own life.

Eddy Jackson
www.cyrene.co.uk

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Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) : : REPORT

23/12/2007 by admin.

The Value and Independence of the Voluntary Sector
Highlights of this report
This study describes the distinctive values of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) andassesses whether the government’s service delivery agenda has impacted on the sector’sindependence.

Independence

• The research suggests that the voluntary and community sector does not see itself indanger of government takeover, even though many of the groups in our sample acceptgovernment money.• A group’s sense of its own independence derives from its income, activities andattitudes. The following five factors enhance groups’ feelings of independence:1. If they receive funding from foundations and charitable trusts, particularlylong-term core funding2. If they raise a portion of their own income3. If they have a positive attitude toward commerce4. If they engage in advocacy5. If they are creative in the way they meet the demands of funders
Values
• Voluntary and community sector groups have distinctive values and qualities thatmake them excellent providers of services and effective advocates of change:1. Passionate, risk taking and persistent – they are willing to speak out andchallenge the system2. Knowledge and ‘cultural competence’ allow them to help the hardest toreach people3. Holistic, person-centred approach allows them to deliver more effectiveservices4. They turn ‘service users’ into agents of social change5. They are uniquely placed to work between different government agencies
Recommendations:
• Government needs to focus on the long term outcomes of VCS organisations’ work,rather than on hitting short term numerical targets, in order to achieve its aims andobjectives for the sector• Foundations can play a unique role by supporting a cadre of bold organizations thatchallenge the system and operate outside of state funding• VCS groups need to better measure their own effectiveness• This limited study has acted as a barometer to test the state of the sector. Moreresearch is required to develop a deeper understanding of the issues facing the VCS. Check out the report:The Value and Independence of the Voluntary Sector

Eddy Jackson
www.communicationuk.com

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December Funding Update

18/12/2007 by admin.

Community Food and Health Small Grants Scheme (Scotland) Community based groups and agencies working towards improving the diets of people within low-income communities have the opportunity of applying for funding of between £500 and £3,000 through the Community Food and Health (Scotland) Small Grants Scheme. All applications must tackle one or more of the barriers to healthy eating that were first outlined in the Scottish Diet Action Plan (1996). These are; lack of access to fruit and vegetables of an acceptable quality and cost; the cost of shopping; the lack of confidence and skills for cooking or shopping; challenging long established dietary habits and reluctance to experiment with new foods. All applications must be for the costs of a new food activity or for developing the range, scale or sustainability of current food activity. Applications are also accepted for pilot projects or feasibility studies. The small grant scheme opens in the spring and closes in the early summer. Previous projects supported include Burnfoot Community School which received a grant of £840 for three healthy eating projects for young children and their parents; and the Homeless Implementation Group which received a grant of £2,001 to provide monthly cooking skills sessions within homeless hostels.http://www.communityfoodandhealth.org.uk/funding/smallgrants.php  Switched on Communities (UK)  DSG International, the owners of brands such as PC World, Curry’s and Dixon’s, etc, has announced the launch of the Switched On Communities Programme. The aim of the programme, which is being managed through the DSG International Foundation is to tackle the Digital Divide which excludes disadvantaged communities from online resources. Grants of up to £500 (normally in the form of vouchers) are available for community based projects that improve local social, economic and environmental conditions in and around DSG International sites, and in areas where the Group’s presence is most closely felt. The programme also aims to provide information technology to disadvantaged groups; supporting training initiatives to help bridge the digital divide; and local projects to promote the inclusion of young people into mainstream education and society. Examples could include a primary school in a deprived area that needs a new cooker to provide healthy food for this students… an project teaching elderly people IT skills… or a youth centre who wish to run courses in multimedia.  Applications can be made at any timehttp://www.dsgiplc.com/layout.aspx?CatID={4e16ae43-8a69-4b29-80e5-97d20f2b90d8}&ID={f3998148-e330-4573-ad32-91951106dcdb}  

 Japan 21 Awards (UK) 

Educational establishments and community based organisations that wish to develop projects and events related to Japan and Japanese culture are able to apply for funding through the Japan 21 awards. The Japan 21 awards were initiated in December 2002 from the merger of the Japan Festival Fund and Japan Festival Education Trust (JFET). The awards support projects with an education or youth focus, which include an element of participation or which are community or regionally based. Most awards are of £1,000 or less and should not, in principle, cover more than 50% of the total budget. Applications may be made at any time and applicants are informed of the decision within 4 weeks of receipt of the application.  Applications can be made at any time.http://www.japan21.org.uk/  Young Roots (UK) Young Roots offers grants of between £5,000 and £25,000. The scheme aims to involve 13-20 year-olds (up to 25 for those with special needs) in finding out about their heritage, developing skills, building confidence and promoting community involvement. Projects needs to be related to the local and culturally varied heritage of the UK. For example, it could involve young people researching a local archive or doing practical casework on a nature reserve. Projects must also show how young people are managing and participating in the project. Projects should promote social inclusion and equal opportunities by involving a wide range of young people of different abilities and cultural backgrounds. Applications can be made at any time.http://www.hlf.org.uk/English/HowToApply/OurGrantGivingProgrammes/YoungRoots/

People Awards (UK)The Wellcome Trust is inviting applications from a wide range of organisations and partnerships involved in bio science, education and the arts to apply for awards of up to £30,000 under the People Awards programme. The aim of these awards is to communicate biomedical science to the public, to stimulate thought and debate about biomedical science; and improve understanding of the powers and limitations of science. The funding is available for a maximum of three years and may include workshops; talks; discussions and exhibitions in public venues; arts projects for various audiences and age groups; teaching materials and techniques to encourage wider discussion; and projects that use the collections of the Wellcome Library and Wellcome Collection at the Science Museum.  The next application deadline is the 15th February 2008.http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/node2510.html Unclaimed Assets to be Reinvested in the Community (UK) The Government has published the Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill. Once passed into law, this will allow money lying dormant in banks and building societies to be reinvested in the community. A dormant bank account has been defined as one where there has been no customer-initiated activity for 15 years. In England the focus for the reinvested money will be on funding youth services, particularly places for young people to go, as well as financial capability, financial inclusion and, resources permitting, social investment. The Bill also enables ministers in the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to determine the distribution priorities in their own areas. The resources will be distributed on a by the BIG Lottery Fund.http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/071114_assets.aspx

Schools Invited to Register their Interest in Playground Partnerships 2008 (UK) Schools within the UK that wish to improve their play spaces are being invited to register their interest in Playground Partnerships 2008. A total of £500,000 is available to fund specific improvements and developments to their play environments. Schools can apply for awards of £1,000, £2,000, £5,000 or £10,000. All schools that are shortlisted will receive at least £250. Schools wishing to apply will first of all need to order the free Playground Partnerships resource pack. To be considered for an award, schools need to submit a folder of work (’portfolio of evidence’) and completed application form (mainstream or special school) by post. Applicants are encouraged to develop;·         a pupil-led approach; ·         involve the whole school; ·         encourage input from the wider school community;·         and include pupils with special educational needs. Previous winners include Maltby Hall Infant School who received a £2,000 award to turn an old nursery garden into a quieter play area, especially for children who have behavioural issues. The deadline for applications will be announced in the near future.http://www.playgroundpartnerships.org/staff-room.php#awardsClore Duffield Performing Arts Awards (UK)

Organisations such as registered charities youth groups, limited companies and schools that wish to undertake activities that enable young people aged 0-18 to experience the performing arts are eligible to apply for funding under the Clore Duffield Performing Arts Awards (formally known as the Clore Duffield Small Grants for Performing Arts Education programme). This is a £1 million programme that will operate between 2005 and 2010. Eligible organisations can apply for funding of between £1,000 and £10,000 for educational projects with under 18s that cover every aspect of the performing arts including opera, dance, music, musical theatre, the spoken word and theatre. The next closing date for applications is the 12th March 2008.http://www.cloreduffield.org.uk/  Jobshadow a Colleague in Europe (UK)Grants of up to €1800 are available for staff involved in school education to job shadow for between one and four weeks in participating European countries. The funding is open to qualified and practising teachers in nursery, primary, secondary and special schools, as well as sixth form and further education colleges, trainers, inspectors and advisers, other school staff such as nurses, bursars, caretakers etc. To apply you need to identify the colleague abroad who you wish to job shadow and develop and agree a jobshadow plan with that colleague and their institution. Applications need to be made at least 8 weeks before the job shadowing is to start.  The next application deadline is the 31st January 2008 for activities starting between 1 April 2008 and 30 June 2008.http://www.britishcouncil.org/comenius-job-shadowing.htm  Youth Music Grants (UK)Youth Music the UK-wide charity set up in 1999 to provide high quality and diverse music-making opportunities for 0-18 year old has announced its new funding programmes which will open on the 1st July 2005. Funding is available through three programmes. - First Steps which will fund music-making activities for children aged 0-5. Awards will be between £5,000 and £15,000 for schemes lasting between 6 and 12 months. - Make It Sound; which will fund music-making activities for young people aged 5-18. Awards will be between £10,000 and £30, 000, for projects lasting between 6 and 24 months.- Vocalise!; which will fund singing and vocal activities for young people aged 5-18, with the focus being on those aged 8-14. Awards will be between £5,000 and £20,000, for projects lasting between 6 and 18 months.Applications can be made at any time.http://www.youthmusic.org.uk/looking_for_funding/Open_programmes.jspMake It Happen for Welsh Youth (Wales)Groups and organisations working with young people aged between 10 – 19 can apply for funding of between £500 and £5,000 for projects that have been developed by and are designed to improve the lives of young people. Priority will be given to groups run by disabled young people, groups run by young people from black and minority ethnic background; small groups that have not had Lottery funding before; groups of young people facing particular issues or disadvantage; and projects which promote integration between young people with different experiences or backgrounds. A recent example of a project funded through this programme is a grant of £4,298 to Cardiff YMCA to provide young people from disadvantaged areas with adventure activities such as surfing, canoeing, abseiling and quad biking. An application from a school or statutory youth club will have to show that the activity is beyond those that normally go on within the school or club. The programme is open until 2008 and applications can be made at any time.

http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_make_it_happen.htm?regioncode=-uk&progStatus=open&status=theProg&title=YPF:%20Make%20it%20happen

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Google Grants UK - free advertising

11/12/2007 by admin.

The Google Grants UK beta programme supports organisations sharing their philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts.

Designed for UK charities which meet their requirements and are
registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales or the
Inland Revenue, Google Grants is a unique free advertising programme. It
harnesses the power of their advertising product, Google AdWords, to
non-profits seeking to inform and engage their constituents online.

Google Grants has given AdWords advertising to hundreds of qualified
non-profit groups whose missions range from animal welfare to literacy,
from supporting homeless children to promoting HIV education.Google Grant recipients use their award of free AdWords advertising on Google.co.uk to raise awareness and increase traffic. Three of our award recipients have achieved these results:
• Room to Read, which educates children in Vietnam, Nepal, India and Cambodia, attracted a sponsor who clicked on its AdWords ad. He has donated funds to support the education of 25 girls for the next 10 years
• The US Fund for UNICEF’s e-commerce site, Shop UNICEF, has experienced a 43 percent increase in sales over the previous year
• CoachArt, supporting children with life-threatening illnesses through art and athletics programs, has seen a 60 to 70 percent increase in volunteers

Each organisation choosing to participate in Google Grants receives ateast three months of free advertising.

Website: www.google.co.uk/grants/
Email: GoogleGrants-UK@google.com

Eddy Jackson
07809233688
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FUNDING SOURCES

29/11/2007 by admin.

Fundraising, Foundations and Trusts

  • Abbey Charitable Trust – grant to fund tangible items like equipment, workbooks, training materials, guides and other capital items. Available to registered charities only: www.abbeynational.com (click ‘CSR’ > ‘Charitable Trust’)
  • BT Community Connections – an award scheme that enables community and voluntary groups throughout the UK to get online by applying for a multi-media internet-ready PC and a contribution towards a year’s broadband internet access through BT Total Broadband: www.btcommunityconnections.com
  • Charities Aid Foundation – support with fundraising schemes and training for companies and for charities with particular needs, from assisting with fundraising or organisational reviews, to business planning and funding consultancy fees: www.cafonline.org
  • Google Grants (UK) – supports charities sharing the philosophy of community service helping society through the arts and other areas. Grant recipients are given free AdWords advertising on Google.com to raise awareness for their business or project and increase site traffic: www.google.com/grants
  • Help Yourselves Award Scheme – Save the Children and British Gas fund for projects and activities that essentially help children and young people who are excluded and isolated, as well as those living in noted areas of deprivation. Projects must relate to one of the following themes: poverty, health, education and safety / protection (previous funds have included film projects etc.): www.helpyourselves.org.uk
  • The Co-operative Group – ‘Community Fund’ for voluntary groups, community groups and community charities that have a charitable purpose and operate in an area where at least one Co-operative Group trades in:
    www.co-operative.co.uk (click ‘Help your Community’ > ‘…Community Fund’)

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – grants for British Citizens resident in the UK to acquire knowledge and experience abroad through a specific project lasting between 4 to 8 weeks: www.wcmt.org.uk

International Funding Key sources of funds to support international working:Commonwealth Foundation – grants for people of the Commonwealth to participate in activities such as short training courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, cultural festivals, exchanges and study visits in other Commonwealth countries: www.commonwealthfoundation.com (click ‘About Us’ > ‘Grant Seekers Guidelines’) European Commission – EU funding for SMEs including an online t