Leeds Community Foundation have opened their Resilience Fund designed to support charities in Leeds that are experiencing exceptional difficulties operating as a result of the impact of COVID-19. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 12 noon 17th June 2020 For guidance, the criteria and frequently asked questions please click the following link: https://leedscf.org.uk/resilience-fund
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Lottery Coronavirus Community Support Fund opens 10am Friday 22nd May 2020
Taken from a TNL pressrelease We’re delighted to confirm that the Government’s new Coronavirus Community Support Fund will open for applications at 10am on Friday 22nd May. This new funding stream makes available £200m in Government funding that will be aimed primarily at small to medium organisations in England. The Fund has two key objectives: To […]
PCC launches extra-ordinary £150,000 grant round to help support communities with the impact of COVID-19
Projects working to safeguard vulnerable people and support their communities to deal with the fallout of Coronavirus are urged to apply to the West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) £150,000 extra ordinary grant round. Since 2014, the Safer Communities Fund (SCF), which is made up from recovered proceeds of crime monies, has now distributed […]
Yorkshire Building Society – Coronavirus Response Fund
The Coronavirus Response Fund will make donations between £250 – £2,000 to charities helping local communities to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Charities can read the full guidance notes for the fund here. Apply for funding now
MA scholarships at leeds University for forced migrants. APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 2nd
The Verder Leeds Scholarship is available for forced migrants who are unable to access assistance from Student Finance England and provides fees and a maintenance stipend for study on the following courses: MSc Maths MSc Physics MSc (Eng) Advanced Mechanical Engineering They haven’t had any applications yet and we are really keen to ensure anyone […]
Resource of the week: financial help for asylum seeking and refugee students
Getting accepted onto a course can be hard enough, but the ongoing costs of being a student can be really high. The good souls at Worcester University put this document together, to help people find additional sources of income. If you know of someone attending University or Higher Ed, it may be worth them speaking […]
Resource of the week: National Zakat Foundation
National Zakat are a really helpful resource for Muslim folks who are destitute. “If you or someone you know is in need of our help, fill in an application form today.” Applications can be made here “Our vision is for Islam to flourish in society as a source of prosperity and harmony for all. Our […]
Home Office Funding: English language training to refugees
via Sam at LCC Communities team The Home Office is about to award a contract worth £75k to an organisation, or a partnership of organisations to develop a shared vision for commissioning and delivering English language training to refugees. The delivery partner is being asked to run a series of regional events that bring together […]
Language Hub fund open to applications
Leeds City Council Communities Team are pleased to let you know the application period for Language Hub funding has been extended. The funding is for up to £5000 for volunteer-led activities which bring people together from different communities to share their skills, build relationships and have opportunities to practise conversational English. Application deadlines are as follows […]
No Deal Brexit and the Voluntary Sector – NCVO briefing
An extremely helpful summary from NCVO – especially useful if your org currently receives European Funding, and you want to reassure your Trustees https://publications.ncvo.org.uk/no-deal-brexit-and-voluntary-sector/
EU Settlement Scheme – grant funding for outreach projects
Are you interested and able to support the outreach activity for the EU Settlement Scheme? If yes, then you may be interested in applying for funding to support your activities. Please see the information below that provides information about: the EU Settlement Scheme support available through the 5 community hubs the funding opportunity criteria and how […]
Funding Training Sessions from Voluntary Action Leeds
Doing Good Leeds are offering a variety of training sessions that are of particular value to new/emerging community groups. Session Date/Time Venue Trustees Roles and Responsibilities 13th June, 9.45 – 12.45 Leeds Mencap Applying for Small Grants 12th June, 9.45 – 12.45 Leeds Civic Hall How to Register as a Charity 26th June, 9.45 – […]