Funding opportunities
1/2/10 - Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest - Voluntary and commnunity organisations or groups with a local interest that are based or work in West Sussex for the benefit of local people in West Sussex can apply for a share of £15,000. The Community Chest Fund works towards improving both facilities and the lives of residents in the community; promotes, encourages and supportes community involvement; and offers access funds to local voluntary groups with clearly identified needs. Deadline for applications is 29th March 2010. For details visit http://www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk/communitychest/west-sussex/overview/index.asp
10/7/09 - Spark Challenge - Spark is a pioneering development and investment programme designed to build and inspire organisations to tackle homelessness through social enterprise. It gives organisations and individuals the opportunity to address homelessness through social enterprise. It offers funding to charities, small and medium sized businesses, social enterprises, housing associations and local authorities. Visit www.sparkchallenge.org.index.html for details of future applications.
16/6/09 - Social Enterprise Investment Fund 2009/10 - Social enterprises which improve the quality of health and social care for local communities can apply for loans and grants from the Department of Health's Social Enterprise Investment Fund. Phil Hope, Minister for Care Services said: "The Fund provides not only loans and grants, but also valuable business support." The fund is being delivered by Futurebuilders England and Partnerships UK. The two organisations will work closely with the Department of Health's Social Enterprise Unit to support and assess applications to the fund. Details can be found at: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/News/Recentstories/DH_100661
12/6/09 - Future Jobs Fund - this fund has been set up as a response to the recession and rising levels of unemployment, in particular amongst 18-24 year olds and in 'unemployment hotspots'. Its aim is to avoid or minimise the impact of long-term unemployment for individuals and for the future of the economy. The fund, managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is seeking bids which create at least 30 new jobs over a six month period. Social enterprises have been identified as a key partner in delivering this programme and consequently DWP are seeking bids either directly from larger social enterprises and social enterprise consortia or in partnerships with local authorities. or each new job created, the employing organisation would receive up to £6,500. Each bid will need to demonstrate that: t will create extra jobs, lasting at least 6 months, either for long term unemployed young people or people in unemployment hotspots; the work done will benefit local communities; the work will be under way quickly. Further details can be found at http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/pages/employment.html
2/6/09 - Real Help for Communities: Modernisation Fund - this fund aims to help third sector organisations with an annual turnover of between £150,000 and £750,000 respond to the impact of the recession on communities, by helping frontline organisations increase their impact and become more resilient through partnership working. The funding will be targeted at third sector organisations which are wholly or primarily engaged in providing services that meet the needs of communities affected by the recession including well-being and health, advice, information and guidance, loss of income, training and skills. For more details visit http://www.modernisationfund.org.uk/
8/5/09 £10m social enterprise fund from Big Issue Invest - Charities, institutional investors and high net-worth individuals will provide money for this fund, which aims to invest between £50,000 and £500,000 in social enterprise in the health and social care, environment, and employment and skills sectors. More information is available from http://www.biginvest.co.uk/cdfi.html
30/3/09 Futurebuilders Cashflow Fund - new £4m fund to provide short-term cashflow to organisations that deliver public service contracts. The Fund will offer bridging loans, reserves cover and overdraft guarantees, either on their own or as part of a Futurebuilders Full Investment. Packages will be tailor-made to meet the needs and circumstances of the organisation, with a minimum investment of £50,000. There is no upper limit. For details visit http://digbig.com/4ymkm or www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk
13/2/09 West Sussex County Council Funding - free service to businesses, voluntary organisations, charities, community groups and social enterprises, to search for sources of funding. WSCC have produced guidance and factsheets which applicants should read prior to making applications - www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/community-and-living/funding/help-sheets.en. More details about funding can be found at www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/community-and-living/grants---funding/
9/12/08 Impetus Trust Fund - makes grants to charitable organisations involved in social enterprise. Visit www.impetus.org.uk
9/12/08 Local Investment Funds - national fund offering finance to social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations. Loans from £25k to £250k are available - organisations must demonstrate that funding could not be sought from other sources. Visit www.lif.org.uk
8/12/08 Bridges Social Entrepreneurs Fund - £4.25m is available to social enterprises to provice equity-like loans to mid-range organisations that can demonstrate 'high social impact' and have viable plans to expand. For more details visit www.bridgesventures.com
21/10/08 Charities Aid Foundation - The Charities Aid Foundation is a registered charity that works to create greater value for charities and social enterprise by transforming the way donations are made and the way charitable funds are managed. www.cafonline.org
21/10/08 Grants4 - enables local organisations such as community and voluntary groups, social enterprises, local partnerships and local businesses to search for and identify relevant grant funding sources. Visit www.grants4.info
21/10/08 Pro-funding - source of funding information for charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, local authorities, social enterprises and other not for profit organisations throughout the UK. Available on subscription only. Free trial is available. www.fundinginformation.org
14/10/08 Social Enterprise Fund: request for partners - The Office of the Third Sector and Capital for Enterprise Limited have published a request for proposals to establish one or more funds investing risk capital investment to social enterprises based in England. Visit http://digbig.com/4xqwr or http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/thirdsector
14/10/08 Everyclick Charities Challenge - Charities can boost their fundraising efforts whilst competing for a high-profile advertising campaign across 1,500 Clear Channel Outdoor advertising sites. Charities of all sizes can register at http://www.everyclick.com/awards. The challenge runs until 31 March 2009.
10/10/08 Government Grants - website with access to government grants for the voluntary and community sector. For more details visit: www.governmentfunding.org.uk
22/9/08 Grassroots Grants Scheme - This programme, funded by the Office of The Third Sector in the Cabinet Office and administered by the Community Development Foundation, offers grants of between £250 and £5,000 to voluntary/community organisations to support activities that lie right at the heart of local communities. For details visit www.cdf.org.uk
28/7/08 Triodos Opportunities Fund - This is a venture capital fund for social enterprises. Triodos is seeking to invest between £200,000 and £750,000 in social enterprises with a proven business model that are looking to grow and scale up their operations. For more details visit www.digbig.com/4xejx or www.triodos.co.uk
28/7/08 GRANTnet - funding search service - GRANTnet allows community and voluntary groups, sports and other clubs, schools, social enterprises and small businesses to search for suitable funding across EC and UK sources, including government departments, local authorities, charitable trusts and corporate sponsors. For details visit http://www.grantnet.org.uk/grantnet3/index.aspx?pid=D025DF79-6DCA-45FE-A381-2497B37E9F5F&_utma=15147616.412708329.1216976261.1216976261.1216976424.2&utmz=15147616.1216976424.2.2utmccn=(referral)|utmcsr=horsham.gov.uk|utmcct=/|utmemd=referral
30/6/08 UnLtd - support for social enterprises - Level 1 funding is for running costs of projects and is aimed at individuals or informal groups who want to start a project in their spare time; Level 2 funding can be used to pay for living expenses of award winners in order to help them devote more time to their projects. For more information phone 0845 850112. Email: info@unltd.org.uk or visit www.unltd.org.uk
18/3/08 Risk Capital for Investment Fund - Minister for the Third Sector, Phil Hope, has announced a proposal to set up a 'first of its kind' £10 million risk capital fund for social enterprises. The fund is aimed to be primarily beneficial at the critical start-up and early growth stages of business development. The fund will be run as a 'pathfinder investment scheme' where the initial investment will be matched by private and independent investors. For details visit http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/080227_riskcapital.aspx