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Our Friendly Hedge End Drop-In is Back
Formerly known as Tea With a Twist, our Hedge End drop-in returns as Cuppa and Catch Up. The idea is exactly the same: pop into the Old School House at St John’s Road, Hedge End, for a cuppa and a chat. You’ll be greeted by our friendly team and you can meet old friends there or make new ones among the others dropping in. We’re starting Tuesday 22 June, and thereafter Cuppa and Catch Up will run on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month 10am-12 noon. Tea/coffee and biscuits are served and there will be board games, crafts and sometimes guest speakers - come along and help shape the course of this neighbourhood social group. Want to find out more, or fancy volunteering as a host? You can contact us at One Community on:
023 8090 2440 Or [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteers’ Week 2021 1-7 June Volunteers’ Week is a time to say thank you for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Join us this year by recognising the fantastic contribution your volunteers make to your organisation. One Community News
From the Chief Executive For some people life is changing quickly, they are able to go out on their own again, meet friends and family and get on with their lives. For others life as ‘normal’ is not easy, they are facing financial pressures, they have lost support and they are not sure where to go or what to do. All of us need to ensure we are able to get the right messages out to people about where they can go to get information and help for themselves or others. Making people aware of services is growing on social media as well as more traditional methods, but we need to be mindful of our audiences. If you need help with getting up to speed on any digital issue or want more people to know what you can offer, please talk to myself or any of my team. This year is going to be a different challenge to last year for all of us but there will be exciting opportunities as well. Do take a look at our training offer on the back page. As ever, take care, keep safe. Jean Roberts-Jones, Chief Executive, One Community
Green Tips One Community’s Radio Broadcasts There are a few things we can all do to have a positive Our 3pm Tuesday afternoon impact on the planet, to avoid waste, conserve broadcasts on Unity 101’s resources and fight climate change. One Community Community Hour provide a is a climate change champion for the voluntary sector, focus on a local organisation providing information and signposting for community each week. This month we have: groups and charities regarding the climate change 1st June Eastleigh College challenge. 8th June Man Gang 15th June Hat Fair Get Yourself a Water Butt 22nd June Social Prescribing In June, as the weather warms If you are interested in your organisation being up, keen gardeners will find featured in a radio broadcast, please call Naomi Stock themselves busy watering 023 8064 1202 or email [email protected] their tender young plants. Anyone with a water butt will Community Conversations have a huge resource to call Community Conversations is One on after all the rain through Community’s occasional series of May. A water butt channels filmed conversations (held via the rainfall from your Zoom) on topics of interest to the guttering, which would voluntary and community sector. otherwise run down the drain. The first is a conversation about The alternative is using tap being a trustee: https:// water, which is an expensive resource to produce, and www.youtube.com/watch? may well cost you money if you are on a meter. v=7TVjWEvzJJQ, and the second about being a COVID Rain water is softer on your plants and contains Response Volunteer: https://m.youtube.com/watch? nitrates and organic matter to provide them with v=e6LdwUIiaZw; and the third about youth support nourishment too. Greenhouse and indoor plants will provision: https://www.youtube.com/watch? also benefit from your water butt. v=VGOv4JD2a0M
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What’s On at Eastleigh Museum—Including Half Term Activities We’re delighted to say that Eastleigh Museum re-opened on Monday 17 May. It is great to have old friends and new popping in for coffee and cake or to see our stunning photography exhibition, Reflections, in the temporary exhibition gallery at the rear of the museum. Above are volunteers Janine and Becky on our first day back.
Eastleigh Museum Eastleigh Museum, 25 High Street, Eastleigh SO50 5LF Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-2pm. FREE Admission Tel 023 8064 1202
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One Community Trustee Recognised as a Citizen of Honour We are absolutely delighted that Pat Statham, who is a trustee of One Community, among other voluntary commitments, has been recognised as a Citizen of Honour by Eastleigh Borough Council. The award will be conferred by the Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Cynthia Garton, in the autumn.
Offices to Rent & Collaborative Work Space We will be taking possession of our brand new One Community building in Romsey Road, Eastleigh, in February 2022. We will have office space available to rent out to other groups, complete with reception facilities and other services by arrangement. The premises will also provide meeting rooms for groups and office space for collaborative working, available to hire by the hour. Please contact us on 023 8090 2400 or [email protected] for further information.
Summer Showcase Saturdays– Flourish Pop Up Shop Book Your Slot Now! in Eastleigh’s Swan Centre Would you like to reconnect with Flourish provides the community of Eastleigh? shop premises, in Let local people know about: the Swan Centre, The volunteers you need next to Boots, for The service you provide voluntary and The benefits of being a community groups member of your group for regular or one- We are inviting voluntary and off sessions, free community groups, charities and of charge, to statutory services, who work with promote your service, run an activity or training and support the people of session, recruit volunteers or engage with the public Eastleigh, to come and meet the in any way that would be beneficial to your public on Saturdays from July to organisation. September 2021. The shop’s operation is a partnership between We are offering two spaces, free of charge, one Flourish, an organisation dedicated to connecting either side of the museum entrance lobby, on a people and places, and us at One Community, Saturday, on Eastleigh High Street, 10am-2pm (set up supporting the voluntary and community sector. 9.30am). Tables and chairs provided. To find out more, or to make a booking, please To book your space contact us on: phone Naomi Stock on 023 8064 1202, or Reception 023 8064 1202 or [email protected] on 023 8090 2400. Email [email protected]
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One Community Day Centre Re-Opens We reopened the One Community Day Centre at Pavilion On The Park on Friday 16 April after a long lockdown. The clients were thrilled to come back and some have even asked for extra days. The staff were thankful to return and it was nice for our new staff member, Lewis, to actually see how the day centre runs, as he started with One Community in January when lockdown returned. It was nice for him to see the clients at the day centre enjoying themselves, as he had only seen them at home till then. Since we returned we have been able to walk some of the clients through the lovely grounds at Fleming Park, where Pavilion on the Park is located, and we intend to do this much more as the weather improves. We are back to playing games, listening to different types of music, having the most amazing discussions and, most importantly, lifting all our spirits again.
New Day Centre in Bursledon We will shortly be opening a new One Community Day Centre in Bursledon and have some job vacancies there as follows: If you are the type of person who:
Is self-motivated and able to use your own initiative Communicates effectively with a variety of people Wants to provide excellent quality services Has experience of working within the care or voluntary sector Then why not consider a job with us …
Options Day Activities Senior Support Worker £7,254.00 Actual Salary 15 hours per week + pension scheme and work life support, £17,893.20 (Full Time Equivalent). Application packs are available by contacting us on 023 8090 2400 or email [email protected] Closing date: 2 June 2021. Interview Date: 4 June 2021
Options Day Activities Support Worker £6,949.80 Actual Salary 15 hours per week + pension scheme and work life support, £17,142.84 (Full Time Equivalent). Application packs are available by contacting us on 023 8090 2400 or email [email protected] Closing date: 2 June 2021. Interview Date: 7 June 2021
Options Day Activities Bus Escort £5,559.84 Actual Salary 12 hours per week + pension scheme and work life support, £17,142.84 (Full Time Equivalent). Application packs are available by contacting us on 023 8090 2400 or email [email protected]. Closing date: 2 June 2021. Interview Date: 4 June 2021
Full details on request
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Governance Guidance If you are an Organiser or a Committee Member then you are most likely a Trustee for your organisation and you should be aware of your responsibilities and requirements. At One Community we realise the complexities of your roles and this regular column is designed to support you with this. “Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. They may be known by other titles, such as: Directors, Board Members, Governors, Committee Members. “Whatever they are called, trustees are the people who lead the charity and decide how it is run. Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives. Depending on what the charity does, you will be making a difference to your local community or to society as a whole. “Trustees use their skills and experience to support their charities, helping them achieve their aims. Trustees also often learn new skills during their time on the board.” From: Charity Commission /Charity trustee: what’s involved (CC3a)/: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-trustee-whats-involved#find-out-more-about-being-a-trustee
We are here to help At One Community, we are always happy to offer direct, specific support and advice to you and your organisation, whenever you need it. Please contact our Voluntary Sector Support Team on 023 8090 2457 [email protected] with any queries about being a Trustee or governance issues such as constitutions, policies, safeguarding, funding.
Pictured left is Charlotte Walker our lead on Governance and Membership. Our topic this month is:
The Queen’s Speech: What Charities Need to Know The first Queen’s Speech since the pandemic was always going to be low-key in terms of ceremonial proceedings, with fewer people and less grandeur. With what has felt like a lost legislative year, parliament can expect to be much busier on legislation in this next session. Thirty bills were announced in the Queen’s speech, a number of which will affect charities.
Here is an NCVO blog with a full run down: Click here
Recording Studio Premises Needed by Hampshire’s Home Library Service Winchester Talking Newspaper For people who can’t get to the library due to Winchester Talking Newspaper ill-health, disability or caring responsibilities, (WTN), a registered charity then the library can come to them, through a which provides free weekly team of trained volunteers. Volunteers are recordings of the Hampshire Chronicle to nearly one matched with individuals who will be aware hundred blind or partially sighted people, is looking for of their personal taste and exchange the items as least premises for its studio. They are looking for a room once every four weeks. Books are offered in standard about 15 square metres, with access to electricity and and large print, and a wide range of audio books is a WC. Ideally, the room would be for their exclusive available. Particular titles can be ordered from use. They have to move from their current premises by Hampshire’s stock. the end of August and their service will be put at If the individual has a friend, neighbour or serious risk if they can’t find a studio from which to relative who would be willing to visit the library for operate. If you can help in any way, please contact them, then they can be registered as a good John Richards: 023 8073 2888 or 07702 729454 neighbour. The local library will explain the advantages [email protected] of this arrangement. Further information on: 0300 555 1387 or [email protected]
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New Music Makers Keep Singing! Throughout the pandemic the New Music Makers choir from Hedge End has continued with their weekly zoom rehearsals. As well as supporting the benefits and importance of socialising throughout these strange times, they have been concentrating on familiar and new pieces, and learning about resonance, breathing exercises and posture. With Lockdown rules continuing to lift they are very much looking forward to face to face gatherings and for the new members to finally meet the rest of the choir in person as opposed to just seeing each other from the shoulders upwards! As well as recording a Virtual Christmas Concert and other pieces, which can be found on their YouTube channel, the choir is working towards performing concerts with a live audience, hopefully by the end of the year. All government guidelines will be strictly adhered to ensuring a COVID-safe environment for everyone. New members are always welcome, so if you love to sing and are looking for a friendly choir to join then please don’t hesitate in contacting them through their website: www.newmusicmakers.com
Happy 10th Anniversary Eastleigh Basics Bank Eastleigh Basics Bank is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the Big Thank You. Chair Dan Brain said: “We wanted to do something that acknowledged the collective effort of the community to love our neighbour in need.” With banners and leaflets they are expressing a Big Thank You on behalf of their clients and the agencies they support “for the hours volunteered, the fundraising and the food drives, the donations and taxes paid and the all important tin put in the supermarket donation trolley.” Over the 10 years, Eastleigh Basics Bank has given out enough food to feed 25,000 people for a week, an extraordinary collective effort.
Eastleigh Borough Council Local Heroes Nominations Eastleigh Borough Council would like to celebrate individuals and volunteer groups who have given their time to help others in their local community during the pandemic. The council has heard many stories of kindness, creativity and hope, and they are asking you to submit stories and details of people you think deserve to be one of our Local Heroes. Acts of kindness such as providing essential supplies for those shielding or self-isolating, keeping open spaces accessible for others or checking in on somebody living on their own, have continued to make a huge difference to peoples lives. There has never been a more important time to take care of the health and wellbeing of our community, which is why the Council wants to recognise those that have and are contributing to that. To nominate a local hero, whether that is an individual or an organisation/group, please complete the online form If you aren’t able to complete the online form, please detail the story in approximately 300 words and post to Harry Stow, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh SO50 9YN.
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Information
Job Vacancies with Eastleigh Borough and Romsey Mencap Eastleigh Borough and Romsey Mencap supports people with learning disabilities to enjoy active and fulfilling lives, by providing access to services that encourage and nurture an interest in education, creative learning, practical skills and fun social activities. Most of the services are delivered through a programme of clubs and groups that meet across the service area weekly or fortnightly. They are delighted to be recruiting to two positions within this team, and welcome applications from people who are interested in applying for one, or both, roles.
Active Citizens Coordinator Hours: 6 hours per week, to include 5 hours on a Tuesday, 9:30-14:30, and 1 additional hour of planning/admin time, term time only. Pay: £12.60 per hour. Reports to: Operations Manager. Responsible for: Active Citizens Group Helper and Volunteers. Location: Centenary Hall, Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh
Chill Out Club Coordinator Hours: Currently 2.5 hours per week, to include 1.5 hours on a Monday evening, 19:30-21:00, and 1 additional hour of planning/admin time (Usually 3 hours per week, to include 2.5 hours on a Monday evening, 18:45 – 21:15, and an additional 30 mins of planning/admin time). Pay: £10.50 per hour. Reports to: Operations Manager. Responsible for: Chill Out Club Helper and Volunteers. Location: The Good Companions public house in Eastleigh (currently meeting virtually)
Eastleigh Borough and Romsey Mencap is also looking for a basketball coach:
Basketball Coach Eastleigh Borough and Romsey Mencap runs a fortnightly basketball club for adults with learning disabilities. They are looking for a new basketball coach who can make the one-hour session fun and interesting for members, whilst encouraging them to take a full and active part in the game. You will preferably have a basketball coaching qualification, otherwise a multi-sports coaching qualification and an interest in basketball. The sessions are alternate Saturday mornings, 10-11am at a secondary school in Fair Oak. Pay: £25 per session gross
For full details of the roles please contact: [email protected]
OPCC Launches Youth Website Where You can Post Your Opportunities The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is directly responding to feedback from their Youth Commission’s Big Conversation, where young people told them they weren’t aware of much to do and needed help with accessing activities. Therefore OPCC is delighted to announce the launch of a new website called One Eighty – https://oneeighty.live. One Eighty is designed to be a vehicle that houses a directory of free and low cost activities and things for young people to do, targeted predominately at 8-15 year olds but can host activities for 15+ too. The site has been designed with Youth Commission members, who have said they want to be able to filter by area and activity, and to have as much detail as possible, for example how to get there and what to expect. So the OPCC is looking to their partners to populate the site with all the open access and available opportunities you are running (including volunteering), to ensure that young people see the page as valuable and something to revisit - they will be able to ‘like’ their favourites. The site will be live 365 days a year but traffic is expected to be at its peak in the school holidays. The OPCC will promote the site and highlight activities through standalone Instagram and Facebook accounts, and if
ONE COMMUNITY NETWOR K : P A G E 8 Information everyone advertises it and encourages young people to use it, the more successful it will be! Working together we can list what is available, enabling young people to attend your provision, providing the opportunities to connect with others, be involved in positive events and activities, and ‘do a one eighty’. In order to list your opportunities please complete this form for each activity, note each submission will generate an email copy of the information, so you can copy and paste the information that is the same for each activity. Please note you will require a Google account, however this can be linked to your work email address by clicking the use my current email address instead option. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcU3E8POd38lx_91Xxp2TKExg5u4kUa1ZBU7rWqol3j22nUQ/ viewform
Eastleigh’s New Mayor Councillor Cynthia Garton was invested as the Borough of Eastleigh’s First Citizen at the annual Mayor Making ceremony at the King’s Community Church, Hedge End, in May. Cynthia, who represents Hedge End South ward, has been a Borough Councillor for five years. This year’s Mayors Charity appeal will be in aid of The Mountbatten Hospice in West End and also the ‘Remembrance Avenue’ currently under construction at Itchen Valley Country Park. Councillor Adam Manning, who represents Hamble & Netley ward was invested as Deputy Mayor for the year. If you would like to invite the Mayor to attend your event, please email [email protected] or phone 023 8068 8087 or 023 8068 8313. If the Mayor is unable to come, the Deputy Mayor will be asked to attend.
Summer Social - An Invitation to Take Over The Point’s Garden Stage As part of their Summer Social The Point is inviting groups to use their Garden Stage area in whatever way suits you to help you bring people back together. The space will follow COVID-19 guidelines to make it safe and relaxing for you. The Point will support you with the following (no fees, charges or hidden costs)! Use of the Garden Stage area with a PA system (NB no technical team support is included) A fenced off seating area for up to 60 people (in line with government guidelines) A staffed and fully licensed outdoor Café Bar kiosk Access to the venue's toilets.
Please note that: The space is free to use but you may not charge admission All food and drink must be purchased from The Point’s Café Bar kiosk (please do not bring your own refreshments onto the site, there is a water cooler available for use) The space is outdoors and for use in all weathers, unless deemed unsafe Public events will be facilitated by The Point’s Front of House team who will work with you to identify the best approach to audience management You must follow The Point’s guidance to keep everyone safe
The space is available every Wednesday and Thursday 4pm-10pm from 9 June until 28 August.
For more details, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
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Age Concern Centre Chandler's Ford - Window Replacement The Age Concern Centre in Brownhill Road, Chandler's Ford is having some refurbishment done. The Centre is about to undergo a facelift by having its old leaky, draughty windows replaced. Not only will COVID times, allow adequate ventilation throughout the building, especially in the main hall for the Centre’s physical recreation groups. The work is expected to start towards the end of May and will be done in several phases, as and when funding is secured to complete the project.
Energy Youth Centre Film Energy Youth Centre has created a video tour of the centre and the services and projects they have on offer to the young people of Eastleigh: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe-XpOi6xlg&feature=youtu.be Please share far and wide, as they would love to help, support and guide more young people throughout Eastleigh.
A Message From Yellow Door - Services Update We are looking forward to being able to invite more of our clients back to our building with the easing of lockdown restrictions in line with government guidelines. We are aware this has been an exceptionally challenging time for our clients, communities and partner agencies and has particularly impacted those suffering or at risk from Domestic or Sexual Abuse or for whom home is not a safe place. Following government advice regarding COVID-19 we are continuing to provide information, advice, counselling, and support via telephone and online. For those who are unable to engage with us in this way we are continuing to offer face-to-face sessions in accordance with government advice and guidelines.
Helplines: For information, advice, or support about sexual violence / sexual abuse, call our telephone helpline, open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12pm-2pm: 023 8063 6313 For information, advice or support about domestic violence / domestic abuse, call PIPPA Helpline open Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm: 023 8091 7917 Or email them pippa@southampton.gov.uk
Advice, help and support out of hours or for specific needs In addition to the help offered by Yellow Door, you can get support from national services, including many that operate 24 hours, using phone and/or online messaging: National Domestic Abuse Helpline Freephone 24hr 0808 2000 247. Online support: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us Rape Crisis National Helpline 0808 802 9999 12.00 -14.30 and 19.00 – 21.30 every day. Online support: www.rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428 Men’s Advice Line for male victims of domestic abuse: 0808 801 0327 or www.mensadviceline.org.uk The Mix, free remote counselling and help for under 25s: 0808 808 4994 Rights of Women legal advice lines: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/advice-lines For domestic abuse perpetrators and those supporting them, Respect Phone line provides a confidential helpline, email, and webchat service: 0808 8024040 or www.respectphoneline.org.uk
For information about all Yellow Door’s services: https://yellowdoor.org.uk/services/
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Hampshire CVS Network Funding Bulletin Welcome to the latest edition of the monthlyFunding Bulletin, brought to you by the Hampshire CVS Network. Bringing you the latest information on all things grants and funding related including announcements, top tips and upcoming events. Should you have any queries or require support to access funding please contact your local CVS partner, full details can be found here: www.hampshirecvs.org.uk/network
A Plea From One Community Please let us know about your funding successes! We know that the funding section of Network is important to many of you, and we have heard in passing from some of you that you have applied for funding from these pages and been successful. Please, if you learn of potential sources from these pages and you apply, can you let us know? Our funders monitor our work, and critical to this is the support we give to groups around funding. They need to know that the information and support we give you - these funding pages for example - is effective, so evidence of this is very welcome. If you are not getting the funding you need, then we are here to help you. Please let us know on [email protected] or 023 8090 2457
Latest Funds Announced
Tesco Community Grants - Tesco Community Grants is always open for applications from charities and community organisations to bid for up to £1,500. Grants will be awarded to voluntary or community organisations, schools, health bodies, Parish/Town Councils, local authorities, and social housing providers.
Thomas Wall Digital Skills 2021 Grants Programme - Funding for not-for-profit projects that equip adults aged 18 years or older with basic digital skills for work and life, helping them access the online world. The deadline for Expression of Interest (stage one) is 25 June 2021.
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales - Racial Equity Funding - Lloyds Bank Foundation supports charities with an annual income of between £25,000 and £1 million with a strong track record of helping people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities overcome complex social issues. They are offering a two-year unrestricted grant of £50,000 alongside development support to help your charity navigate change.
Philip Henman Trust - UK based charities working overseas can apply for grants of up to £25,000 for projects that have a lasting benefit for some of the most deprived people and communities in the developing world. The funding can be awarded over a period of 3-5 years as grants of between £3,000 and £5,000 per year. Deadline: 10 September
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Open Funds by Category
ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE
Women Make Music - Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support the development of outstanding women, trans and non-binary songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. The funding is available to support touring, recording, promotion and marketing, community projects involving high-quality music creators, music creator residencies and live performances featuring new UK music. Deadline: 14 June 2021.
Theatres Trust Small Grants Scheme - The scheme aims to fund small capital improvements to theatres run by charities and not-for-profit groups that will make a big impact to a theatre's resilience, sustainability, or accessibility. This can include works to make theatres COVID-secure and ready to reopen. Deadline: 7 June 2021 (17:00)
Ashley Family Foundation - Grants are available for projects in England and Wales that fit with the Foundation's ethos of protecting rural communities and encouraging participation in the arts.
HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE
CHCP Foundation- Small Grants Programme - Not for profit organisations, community or voluntary groups with annual incomes of under £30,000 can now apply for a grant of up to £1,000 towards activities, projects or one- off events requiring an element of sponsorship. The funding is available to support volunteer-led activities, projects or one-off events related to health or wellbeing. Deadline: 1 July
Changemakers Programme - Funding and specialist support are available for UK social entrepreneurs to help them develop bold ideas and sustainable solutions that will help build people's financial resilience to life shocks. The Changemakers programme is provided by Royal London in partnership with Year Here and School for Social Entrepreneurs. Deadline 1 June
Leeds Building Society Foundation - The Foundation primarily provides funding towards practical items that directly support those in need, including those with disabilities, affected by homelessness, or with serious health issues. The Foundation will only accept applications from UK registered charities with a turnover of less than £1m.
ENVIRONMENT
The Naturesave Trust - This funding round will provide grants of between £500 to £2,500 to charities and voluntary and grassroots organisations for projects focused on nature conservation and biodiversity improvements. Deadline 30 June
Pets at Home Foundation - Provides grants from £250 to £50,000 and more, depending on the project for temporary or ongoing assistance to ensure pets can remain with their owners.
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Joanie’s Fund - Joanie’s Fund welcomes applications from organisations working with young people aged 0 to 25. It is particularly interested in projects that lead to employment, accreditation, further education, training, and integration. The average grant is £3,500.
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The Weavers' Company - Small registered charities can apply for grants of up to £15,000 for projects working with young offenders, prisoners and ex-prisoners as well as young, disadvantaged people at risk of criminal involvement. To be eligible for funding, local organisations such as those working in a village, estate or small town should normally have an income of less than £100,000. Deadline: 19 November 2021.
UMUKSF School Awards - Supporting applications from schools based in the UK and Eire towards the cost of musical resources. Applications for funding up to £1500.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Arnold Clarke Community Fund - Grants of up to £500 available for Registered Charities and Community Groups, community interest companies, charitable incorporated organisations, and social enterprises. Deadline 31 May
Stop Loan Sharks - Grants are available for local charities, community and voluntary groups, schools, and statutory agencies in England for projects that target illegal money lending. Deadline: 30 June 2021
SPORTS & LEISURE
FCC Community Action Fund (England) - Registered charities, churches, parish councils, local authorities and CASC registered sports clubs can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £100,000 for the provision, maintenance, or improvement of community facilities. This can include village halls and community centres, public play areas; publicly available multi use games areas and more! Deadline: 2nd June
This Month’s Top Tip: Check Your Eligibility
Tailoring Your Application: In a similar way that a generic CV is unlikely to attract the attention of any employer, generic sounding applications for funding are unlikely to persuade trustees to part with their cash! It is worth taking time to research the values and objectives of the funding body you are applying to and tailor your application accordingly. A good proposal would mirror the language of the funder whilst making sure that your organisation’s culture is clear and concise. It’s important that you pay careful attention to the ways in which the funder defines its mission as well as the language it uses to describe beneficiaries.
Funding Finder Service To help your organisation find available grants specifically tailored to a particular project or area of work, non-profit groups in Hampshire can access a free tailored search to help you discover what’s available. This service is provided by Basingstoke Voluntary Action on behalf of the Hampshire CVS Network. To find out more please visit: www.bvaction.org.uk/funding-finder
For assistance with funding, please contact our Voluntary Sector Support Team on 023 8090 2457 or [email protected]
TRAINING See details of our training programme on the back page
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One Community Voluntary Sector Support Team— Here to Support You
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