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This week more news and Views and bids Grants and funds in conjunction with our sponsors KPI DEVELOPMENT Limited. Over 3,000 people are contacted with this Free Newsletter every week and we have another BUMPER EDITION of 65 pages.

Ok what a week well lots going on so here we go just back from the Great Asian Apprenticeship Awards in Birmingham. There is just so much to say about this but great pictures and details of winners will give all the information at https://asianapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/winners- 2018takeoff/ Seeing many people in the industry known for many years and many new people so thank all of you.

This week I will be Dartford, Central London and East London as we go forward we will be building bigger and more in depth funding News for you every week from page 6 onward.

Wednesday I was very pleased to be involved with the Leonard Cheshire Event at the Houses of Parliament when Lord Shinkwin introduced forward plans for the Charity. https://www.leonardcheshire.org/ Our strategy 2017 — 2022 In March 2017, we agreed our new strategy of ‘Supporting Journeys towards Independence’. It provides a renewed and unifying purpose for all of us. Staff, volunteers and supporters, working together with the people we serve, will use the new strategy to drive everything we do, from daily activities to large multi-year initiatives.

In delivering our strategy we have three priorities: 1. Support through community We will support people living with disability as they choose how to live, learn and work in their communities. Our ambition will be achieved by pursuit of three themes: • Live Supporting individuals to live life as they decide whether independently, in a modern assisted living or residential care setting, with easy access to local shops and leisure activities, getting involved in their community however they wish, and being in control of the support they receive. • Learn Supporting children with disability into education in Asia and Africa, and young people with disability everywhere as they acquire confidence from volunteering experiences and IT skills.

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• Work Supporting adults with disability as they develop their chosen careers through education, work experience and internship opportunities, and in progressing into employment or entrepreneurship. 2. Impact through partnership We will grow our impact through effective partnerships with organisations that share our values and aims. This includes businesses, not-for-profits, DPOs, governments and global agencies. 3. Influence through insight We will use insight from those we serve, research findings and innovative programmes to influence positive change for people living with disability around the world. Leonard Cheshire exists to improve life choices of people with disability.

Ok Lots of ESFA News the Education and Skills Funding Agency is clamping down on employers who fail to pay the 10 per cent co-investment fee for apprentices, by withholding completion payments from providers. A change to a calculation in the agency’s funding software will enforce the new rule from early next month, which will see nearly 20 per cent of the total apprenticeship cash held back until employer payments are up-to-date.

It means that up to £4,860 of ESFA funding, 90 per cent of £5,400, would be withheld if the apprenticeship price is at the highest upper funding band of £27,000, for example. https://feweek.co.uk/2018/11/30/government-software-to-withhold-up-to-4860-apprenticeship- completion-payment-until-employers-pay-their-share/

No news on the change to 5% yet maybe April.

Fears are growing over the creation of a postcode lottery for adult learners, leading one devolved area to seek special treatment from the Department for Education, FE Week can reveal. From August 2019, more than £600 million of the £1.5 billion adult education budget will be devolved to the seven mayoral combined authorities. However, these authorities will only be able to fund students who live within their boundaries.

Guidance on AEB devolution, published last month, confirms there will be “no direct reciprocal agreements between the Education and Skills Funding Agency and any mayoral combined authority or Greater London Authority arrangements to fund residents who travel to learn across boundaries from devolved areas to non devolved areas, or vice versa”.

This change could have a big impact on the number of learners accepted by colleges inside the seven devolved areas – Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City, Sheffield City, Tees Valley, West Midlands and the West of England – and London, as well as the institutions

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Perry Ingles from Pearson has sent through some great items information NEW STANDARDS APPRENTICESHIPS RESOURCES. We now have a range of resources available across Adult Care, Customers Service, Business Admin, Team leader/Supervisor & Healthcare Support Worker, and they are great value. Go here, and select your sector from the list on the right hand side. https://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/FEAndVocational/WorkBasedLearning/WorkBas edLearning.aspx

EPA Practise & Prepare: These online resource packages includes practise materials to support learners practising for the End-point assessment (EPA) at the end of their programme of learning. These resources are available both online and as downloadable zip files - so flexible whatever your requirements.

Yes the RoATP is opening up for New Providers on the 12th of December 2018 and ALL existing providers must be on the RoATP register by September 2019 The RoATP is opening up for new providers on the 12th of December 2018 and ALL providers delivering apprenticeship training must be on the RoATP by August 2019.

Only providers that meet the tougher register requirements can access government funding; these are: • All organisations delivering apprenticeship training must be on the RoATP. By August 2019, it will be a funding rule requirement for all subcontractors delivering apprenticeship training to be listed on the RoATP including those delivering less than £100k a year as a subcontractor. • Main providers and employer providers must directly deliver apprenticeship training. Employers and providers that only want to operate as a subcontractor will need to apply to become a supporting provider. • Providers not currently listed on the RoATP and want to be an apprenticeship training provider may apply when the RoATP re-opens for applications from 12 December 2018. • As the register is now open throughout the year, with no closing date, providers only need to apply at the point they are ready to deliver. • All providers currently on the RoATP will have to go through the new process; they will invite them to re-apply in phases during 2019 • Supporting providers (subcontractors) can only receive funding of up to a maximum of £500,000 per year, and this is limited to £100,000 in their first year if they have no recent

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history of apprenticeship delivery.

Lots of people are saying lots of things and we will only know when it opens 100% what is required. If you are looking to apply for the RoATP for the first time or are an existing Apprenticeship provider and want to be ready to make your re-application in 2019, we can offer advice and support, so just give us a call! You can also e-mail Lisa on [email protected] and join the other 24 on the list so far.

Question Someone sent me a Box with 6 items in the Box thank you very much not sure why or who thank you so much. Please let me know who you are!!

Lindsay notes after the last Great Women’s Conference. We need an apprenticeship system that offers women of all ages the best opportunities and makes the most of their talents. The Inspiring Women in Apprenticeships Conference will celebrate females and apprentices who work in the Apprenticeship Sector, We will discuss and debate how we can increase females who are disproportionately absent from careers in engineering, construction and transport. How can we help redress the balance?

Our speakers at the Inspiring Women Conference are made up of strong, successful women who were or are apprentices, who recruit apprentices, or who support the apprenticeship movement and want to see more women succeed through an apprenticeship. Apprentices Free to attend. Full Article & further Information on Inspiring Women in Apprenticeships Conference Conference Website https://www.celebrationofapprenticeships.com/

There are now only 199 days (not that we're counting, but...) until the 10th Festival of Education. Next year’s Festival is set to be the largest yet - over 1,700 teachers, lecturers and educators have already booked their tickets. The Festival is the premier event for anyone working within the education sector in the UK.

Over two days the Festival brings together the very best of education’s most forward-thinking advocates, practitioners of change, policymakers and teachers at one of the leading forums for thought leadership, CPD and debate in the UK. Come and join the thousands of other Festival-goers who explore, celebrate, learn, debate and connect in a relaxed and engaging event. Book your tickets today to the most enjoyable and rewarding education event of 2019. http://educationfest.co.uk/?mc_cid=0767bb59a2&mc_eid=5fee299aba

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Teachers and staff across the country will benefit from a new £8 million professional development offer, being developed by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), to help them prepare for the roll-out of new T Levels.

Teaching professionals will be offered the opportunity to participate in the new T Level Professional Development offer to help them to develop their skills and knowledge so they are ready to deliver T Levels – the technical equivalent to A Levels – from 2020.

The first T Levels courses in education & childcare, construction and digital will be taught in over 50 further education and post-16 providers from September 2020. A further 22 courses will be rolled out from 2021 onwards covering sectors such as finance & accounting, engineering & manufacturing, and creative & design.

Bespoke training will focus on making sure teachers understand the pioneering new qualifications and will be an opportunity to update their subject and industry knowledge so it is relevant to the needs of business. The funding will also help teachers and leaders to prepare for this significant change.

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Anne Milton said: “T Levels will widen the choices for young people, offering them more than one route to a rewarding career. T Level will equip young people with the knowledge and skills for further study in education or in the workplace. “It’s a big and important change, and we know we have to be prepared if we want our technical education system to be first class. “This new offer will help teachers to build on their skills and gain the additional knowledge they need to make new T Levels a success as soon as the starting pistol is fired.”

David Russell, Chief Executive of the Education and Training Foundation, said: “The introduction of the first T Levels in 2020 signals a significant and positive change to technical education in this country. Ensuring providers are properly equipped to deliver the new qualifications will be vital to their success, so it is important they are ready from day one. “We are pleased to have been given the responsibility of meeting the T Level-related professional development needs of teachers, trainers and leaders, which include those from the whole of the education sector. We bring to this role our experience, expertise and partnership ethic in supporting the workforce to deliver the technical education our learners, employers and country need and deserve.” The T Level Professional Development offer is being developed with the ETF, the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and the wider FE sector to understand the skills needed to teach and deliver T Levels.

Jenifer Burden, Director of Programmes at the Gatsby Charitable Foundation said: “Gatsby is working with several local areas to support the implementation of T Levels. We’re delighted to be

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Shine a Light Awards Who is Eligible? https://www.pearsonclinical.co.uk/Educationnews/shine-a-light.aspx?tab=2 Individuals or organisations in the UK who have an excellent plan in place to support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLC/N), or have adopted a fresh and innovative approach to longstanding SLC/N challenges or problems. This includes: All schools | Teams | Individuals | Young people | Speech and Language Therapists | Journalists/Media | Parents/Family members|Celebrities/ Politicians |Headteachers/ teachers

NEW! Journalist of the Year Award Open to any outstanding journalist or team of journalists in the UK, who have raised awareness and promoted the difficulties children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) face. The coverage he/she/they achieved would have been seen over the past 12 months.

SocietyLinks is a vibrant and well located community centre near Tower Hill station, transport links are excellent and connections to the local community are strong. We have two rooms available at various times between 9 am and 9pm seven days a week. Our facilities include IT suite, Small hall, storage, projector, flip-chart stand, Wi-Fi access and kitchen facilities. One-off and long term bookings available starting at £30 per hour depending on room and resources, long term bookings can be negotiated. For more information call Rahima on 0207 702 0901. Regards, Joyce Archbold Director www.societylinks.org.uk

Information: ESFA course directory We have been speaking with providers about their experiences with the course directory and we are now designing a new, improved service. We are looking to visit providers and show them the new course directory in order to collect feedback that will help us shape our design.

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We are looking to start conducting face-to-face feedback sessions from this week onwards. This would involve a researcher visiting your office to discuss your experiences with the new directory and asking you for feedback on a prototype. The session will take between 20 to 30 minutes. If you’re interested in taking part or have any questions, please email our researcher [email protected] with your preferred dates and times.

Information: adult education budget (AEB) devolution update From the 2019 to 2020 academic year, the government will devolve AEB to 6 combined authorities and the Greater London Authority (GLA) through a delegation agreement to the Mayor of London. This means that, from 1 August 2019, ESFA will be responsible for funding for residents of non- devolved areas only.

Combined authorities and GLA will be responsible for funding for their residents and, as a result, they will be undertaking various procurement and commissioning activities over the coming months. Providers who wish to deliver to learners resident in areas where AEB will be devolved should ensure they are aware of the relevant authority’s funding, contracting and planned procurement arrangements. For more information, visit our guidance on AEB devolution.

Information: adult education budget (AEB) allocations for the 2019 to 2020 funding yearIn December we will issue illustrative non-devolved AEB allocations for the 2019 to 2020 funding year. Final allocations will be subject to a confirmed budget and will be issued through the Manage your education and skills funding service in March 2019. We plan to share (subject to a data sharing agreement) the illustrative allocations with mayoral combined authorities and the Greater London Authority (GLA). We will also publish provisional 2017 to 2018 AEB delivery data in non-devolved and devolved areas during December. If you have any queries, please contact your local territorial team contact.

Information: additional funding for 2017 to 2018 contracts and final reconciliation statements We have published details of the over-delivery that we are funding for 2017 to 2018. This is for both grant funded providers and contract-funded providers and it covers apprenticeships, adult education budget (AEB) including learner support, and advanced learner loans bursary funding. Final reconciliation statements for 2017 to 2018 will shortly be available for you to view on the Manage your education and skills funding service. They set out what funding you must repay and, where applicable, any additional funding we will pay. They will cover the following grant-funded allocations: • a grant for your AEB (non-procured) • a grant with an advanced learner loans bursary contract • a learner support contract • a community learning contract We will process the final reconciliation adjustments for 2017 to 2018 in December 2018. Any under-

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Information: ‘Opportunities Through Apprenticeships’ scheme launched Four local authorities - Portsmouth, Nottingham, South Tyneside and Torbay - have all signed up to take part in the new ‘Opportunities Through Apprenticeships’ pilot scheme. The scheme aims to increase the number of people from disadvantaged communities taking up high-quality apprenticeships. Each area has pledged to work with employers, training providers and local partners to promote and encourage people to consider doing apprenticeships in key sectors such as engineering, manufacturing, construction and ICT.

More information on the new scheme is available.

Will SAPs really be able to match local skills supply to employers’ needs, or is this just magical thinking, asks Ewart Keep. Sometimes a piece of policy is announced and then vanishes from view for a lengthy period. This often signifies that it is proving hard to design and deliver. A current case in point is the Skills Advisory Panels (SAPs) whose birth was heralded in the Conservative party manifesto in 2017. The SAPs would, it was claimed, provide the mechanism to ensure that local skills supply was better matched with the needs of employers – a policy goal that we have been pursuing by one means or another for more than 35 years.

With the election out of the way, the Department for Education sat down and tried to work out what SAPs could do, how they could do it and how they might best be structured. The SAPs were extremely vaguely sketched in the manifesto, so this proved to be a major challenge, not least as the government had abolished the preceding infrastructure that aimed to help link supply and demand sector skills councils (SSCs) and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). One strand of thought was to have a single national SAP, but in the end this was abandoned. https://feweek.co.uk/2018/11/26/do-skills-advisory-panels-even-make-sense/

Tip of the week I: £1 off vegan Magnum ice creams. Details https://issuu.com/veganuary2017/docs/18274_magnumvegan_printable_coupon__6ec7cd06e1efe4 ?e=27222370/64883636

Tip of the week 2: £5 Christmas tree at Ikea. Details Stratford store not doing this but others are https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/ikea/#50790

Tip of the week 3: One to three nights for two in Devon from £39. Details https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/ga-symphony-1

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From me Steve and from all the team have a great week and keep training Non-Executive Director at Five Companies and MD of East Essex Vocational Training Ltd East Essex Vocational Training Limited WWW.eevt.org https://twitter.com/EevtSteve Linked In Group 2020 Vision Group 2020 Vision Training Days and 2020 Vision Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13583610 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EEVTLtd/ Linked IN group BAME Business Essex https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13606776 BAME Apprenticeship Alliance Change-maker http://bameaa.co.uk/changemaker/ Asian Apprenticeship Ambassador http://asianapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/ Company Established September 1999

Bids, Grants & Funds

Delivery Of A Pilot Alternative Provision Within A Business For Young People Aged 14-16 Bury Council A commission to improve people's skills, job prospects and help businesses was launched in Bury in 2016. Bury Council now wish to procure the services of an organisation that will work with schools, businesses and parents/carers to agree a personalised plan to support a young person aged 14-16 years to undertake real work experience in a real work environment.

The successful organisation will ensure that the young people participating will have a positive experience and help them move into a positive outcome in the future, such as accessing mainstream education, Further Education, Training/Traineeship, Apprenticeship or signposted to further support.

The successful organisation will also have mechanisms in place to collate feedback, participant journey, outcomes and learning to transfer into an end of pilot report that will help inform future opportunities for our young people. www.the-chest.org.uk

Deadline: 04/01/2019

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Career Advisory Service - Nhs Leadership Academy South Of England Procurement Centre NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of the NHS Leadership Academy (the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision of a Career Advisory Service.

Aim To establish a career planning and advisory service for clinicians complete with fully worked up processes, materials and resources that will be embedded within a range of offers provided by local Academy teams.

Purpose • To enable aspiring clinical leaders to have a better understanding of their career path to take a more planned approach to their careers, helping them to ensure they end up in the best possible roles for them, their skills, abilities and values. • To equip aspiring clinical leaders with the tools and resources to given themselves the best possible chance of securing an executive role and successfully navigate the board appointment process. • Ultimately to increase the proportion of clinicians in senior executive roles.

Scope This support would be initially targeted and piloted at those who are currently operating at one below board level with a clinical background, Deputy Medical Director or Director of Nursing, Clinical Directors, Band 9 and Band 8d nursing, medical and other senior clinical leaders.

The maximum value of this contract is ?80,000 exclusive of any applicable VAT.

Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in- tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning

Please access the ITT procurement documents for further information.

The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is Friday 04 January 2019 at 12:00pm

Microsoft Windows 10 Training For Agem Csu Nhs Arden And Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit Arden & GEM IT Services has a requirement to roll out Windows 10 across the entirety of the hardware estate for all supported clients. IT support staff are not currently familiar with the Windows 10 OS so will require specialist training to ensure they can continue to offer quality support

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Delivery Training will need to be conducted on Arden & GEM sites across at least 4 geographic locations to negate a requirement for accommodation and travel expenses and ideally will require no more than 3 days per candidate. As the training rooms will be general purpose usage the training company will need to provide their own equipment to conduct the course (including PC's, Monitors and Projectors etc.).

The locations currently identified for training are: Derby, Basildon, Norwich and Lincoln, in each area the following approximate numbers of staff are all in scope for this training: 50 in Derby (6 x MK staff to train in Derby) 28 in Lincoln 34 in Basildon 10 in Norwich https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26408&B=OGC

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Provision of Opportunities to Improve Attainment and Engage Vulnerable Children and Young People Staffordshire County Council The Service will be divided into four ‘Lots’:

Lot 1: Full-Time Alternative Education Provision Education provision offered to a pupil outside of the school setting for 25 hours a week or more. Provision should be age-appropriate and cover the school curriculum to achieve accredited qualifications. This provision could be to support one pupil or a group (maximum group size is 8). The Provider should be registered as an independent school if providing full- time education to five or more pupils of statutory school age or one pupil who is a LAC and/or has an EHCP.

Lot 2: Part-Time Alternative Provision Educational provision that is delivered outside of the school setting to enhance the school curriculum and/or a vocational placement. Provision should be age- appropriate and lead to improved attainment and progress including the achievement of accredited qualifications, academic and wider learning outcomes and/or vocational skills development. Pupils will remain registered at

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Lot 3: Tutoring Tutoring provision delivered by qualified teachers outside of the school setting to support the school curriculum and/or the specific needs of a pupil. Programmes are usually bespoke and delivered to individuals or a small group of a maximum of 6 pupils.

Lot 4: Complementary Provision This describes bespoke and personalised programmes of proactive support, mentoring and/or coaching, which will be offered to pupils to enhance their learning experience and engagement. This could include physical activities or therapeutic interventions. This will support or improve behaviour, attendance, and the re-integration of pupils into mainstream schools. This provision could be to support one pupil or a group. The hours are flexible depending on the intervention. Delivery Model

All lots will be delivered within Staffordshire with the exception of some Looked After Children residing in neighboring authorities. The operational hours will predominantly be school days Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 3:30pm, with the exception of Looked After Children where bespoke after school, weekend and holiday provision may be required. Provider Requirements

The Provider must offer:

• Appropriately qualified Designated Safeguarding Lead and all facilitators must be trained at Level 1 Safeguarding as a minimum with all associated policies and procedures in place. Please see paragraph 12.1 to 12.4 for specificity;

• An induction programme for all pupils placed;

• Clear sharing of information to partner agencies and parent/carers on the provision available and governance arrangements;

• Appropriate and fully accessible facilities;

• Appropriate and accessible teaching resources, which help to promote achievement, progress and positive behaviour;

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• Suitable and eligible qualifications, where appropriate which meet the needs of pupils and comply with school performance tables, including where possible Progress 81;

• Non-accredited qualifications, learning experiences and support, which help to build confidence, improve behaviour and support the personal, social and academic needs of the pupil(s);

• Access to appropriate, independent careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) services to support post-16 progression and/or reintegration into mainstream school;

The Provider will have in place, as a minimum, their own Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Policy (including managing allegations against staff), Behaviour Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy, Confidentiality Policy, Complaints Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy, Business Continuity Plan, Single Central Record, Health and Safety Policy including Pupils on Educational Visits, Equal Opportunities Policy and a Whistleblowing Policy.

Where possible provide access to suitable and safe transport/travel arrangements that ensure the provision is accessible. Please see paragraph 14 for specificity;

Where full time education is being delivered the Provider must provide access to catering facilities, including pupils eligible for Free School Meals;

Providers must ensure their provision can be accessed by pupils in Staffordshire and must demonstrate that they have suitable premises or delivery locations formally arranged at the point at which contracts of work or invitations to tender are issued. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

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Executive Development Programme Leadership and Workforce Development

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

GC Business Growth Hub (BGH) wishes to appoint a service provider to enter into a Framework Contract for delivery of Leadership & Workforce Development as part of the Executive Development Programme. The successful provider will be required to design and deliver a variety of bespoke support packages

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Full details can be found by accessing the GC BGH tender portal: – https://in- tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/50

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Food Safety Learning & Auditing Programme Buyer: Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust The purpose of this contract is to design and deliver a tailored learning programme for staff working across Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, in line with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) syllabus, to support development of underpinning knowledge for safe food preparation / catering operations across the organisation.

We also seek a supplier to take forward our food safety on site auditing programme. Whilst the contract is offered in two lots, reflecting these distinct elements, we are keen to support transfer of learning between our audit and teaching programmes, to appropriately reinforce best practice and support any required improvement. https://procontract.due-north.com.

Deadline: 08/01/2018

Greater Manchester Young People’s Safe Zones Pilot

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust The tender opportunity is for a Pilot for the provision of Safe Zones for young people in Greater Manchester (GM). Within GM there is an agreement to move away from a child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) traditional tiered model of delivery to a more flexible responsive model, applying the THRIVE model of care for CAMHS.

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Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service Wakefield Council Customer Service Wakefield Council invites tenders for the provision of the Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service

The Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service (TIIAG) will discharge Wakefield Council's duties set out in the Education and Skills Act 2008 enabling, encouraging and assisting young people to participate in education and training with specific emphasis being on identifying and supporting those 16 and 17 year olds who are not in education, employment or training including those up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities and care leavers.

The TIIAG Service will be delivered through a digital and e-enabled service along with a telephone advice line service for information and support services for these service users.

The Service Provider will also collect and record information in accordance with the National Client Caseload Information System Management Information Requirement and report this information to the Department for Education on a monthly basis.

The Contract period for the TIIAG Service will be with effect from 1 April 2019 for an initial period of 24 months (with the option to extend up to a maximum of a further 24 months subject to annual review of performance and availability of funding).

Value of contract £720k http://www.yortender.co.uk

Deadline: 02/01/2019

Digital Progression - Finance and Professional Services West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver a programme of digital skills training to individuals within the Finance and Professional Services sectors. This tender is part funded by the European Social Fund. 15

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This commission forms an element of the Digital Progression component of WYCC's Reach Higher project.

The training can be directed towards employed individuals to support their career progression, as well as students to support their education.

In summary, the services being tendered cover:

(a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training;

(b) Development of training and delivery; and

Successful applicants would be expected to commence delivery March 2019, with delivery complete by June 2019. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/WYCC/aspx/

Deadline: 18/01/2018

Digital Progression - Medical Technology West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver a programme of digital skills training to individuals within the Medical Technology sector. This tender is part funded by the European Social Fund.

This commission forms an element of the Digital Progression component of WYCC's Reach Higher project.

The training can be directed towards employed individuals to support their career progression, as well as students to support their education.

In summary, the services being tendered cover:

(a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training;

(b) Development of training and delivery; and

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Successful applicants would be expected to commence delivery March 2019, with delivery complete by June 2019. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/WYCC/aspx/

Deadline: 18/01/2018

Digital Progression - Digital and Creative West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver a programme of digital skills training to individuals within the Digital and Creative sectors. This tender is part funded by the European Social Fund.

This commission forms an element of the Digital Progression component of WYCC's Reach Higher project.

The training can be directed towards employed individuals to support their career progression, as well as students to support their education.

In summary, the services being tendered cover:

(a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training;

(b) Development of training and delivery; and

Successful applicants would be expected to commence delivery March 2019, with delivery complete by June 2019. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/WYCC/aspx/

Deadline: 18/01/2018

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Digital Progression - Engineering and Manufacturing West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver a programme of digital skills training to individuals within the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors. This tender is part funded by the European Social Fund.

This commission forms an element of the Digital Progression component of WYCC's Reach Higher project.

The training can be directed towards employed individuals to support their career progression, as well as students to support their education.

In summary, the services being tendered cover:

(a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training;

(b) Development of training and delivery; and

Successful applicants would be expected to commence delivery March 2019, with delivery complete by June 2019. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/WYCC/aspx/

Deadline: 18/01/2018

Digital Progression - Hospitality and Tourism Buyer: West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver a programme of digital skills training to individuals within the Hospitality and Tourism sector. This tender is part funded by the European Social Fund.

This commission forms an element of the Digital Progression component of WYCC's Reach Higher project.

The training can be directed towards employed individuals to support their career progression, as well as students to support their education.

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In summary, the services being tendered cover:

(a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training;

(b) Development of training and delivery; and

Successful applicants would be expected to commence delivery March 2019, with delivery complete by June 2019.

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Deadline: 18/01/2018

Digital Progression - Transport and Logistics Buyer: West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver a programme of digital skills training to individuals within the Transport and Logistics sectors. This tender is part funded by the European Social Fund.

This commission forms an element of the Digital Progression component of WYCC's Reach Higher project. The training can be directed towards employed individuals to support their career progression, as well as students to support their education.

In summary, the services being tendered cover:

(a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training;

(b) Development of training and delivery; and

Successful applicants would be expected to commence delivery March 2019, with delivery complete by June 2019. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/WYCC/aspx/

Deadline: 18/01/2018

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Digital Progression - Construction, Low Carbon and Environmental Technologies Buyer: West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver a programme of digital skills training to individuals within the Construction, Low Carbon and Environmental Technology sectors. This tender is part funded by the European Social Fund.

This commission forms an element of the Digital Progression component of WYCC's Reach Higher project. Digital skills in construction, low carbon and environmental technologies are a critical area of focus both nationally and locally.

The training can be directed towards employed individuals to support their career progression, as well as students to support their education.

In summary, the services being tendered cover:

(a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training;

(b) Development of training and delivery; and

Deadline: 18/01/2018

Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

Bespoke 'recruit and train' pre-employment offers in the West of England. Skills West, at GWE Business West Ltd (Business West) is a key player in delivering support solutions to businesses and is seeking bids from organisations to co-design and deliver bespoke pre- employment training opportunities. These opportunities form part of the Skills West programme with the aim to equip up to 360 learners with the skills, confidence and competencies needed to apply for roles in the West of England Enterprise Zones and Enterprise Areas, both now and in the future.

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Organisations are invited to submit a proposal (or proposals) for designing and delivering bespoke and innovative pre-employment training that will help people gain the skills, confidence and/or competencies that they may require to apply for the types of roles that will exist in the West of England Enterprise Zones or Areas either now or in the future. The training must be co-designed with employers and must include an element of co-delivery during the programme.

Collaborative responses are encouraged from both employers and providers/ and or other stakeholders who operate in the region. The organisation providing the training programme does not need to be an accredited training provider. The training can be provided by an employer or another organisation with the expertise in the specified area.

We are seeking to fund a number of proposals across the funding period through a series of calls that together deliver training for up to 360 learners. The total amount of funding available is 100,000 (plus VAT).

Applicants can submit more than one proposal and in more than one call. Should insufficient proposals be accepted in a call, further calls will be made until the funding has been fully committed.

Calls will cease once the allocated funding level has been reached. (360 learners) All training must be delivered or started by 29th March 2019.

To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document and the accompanying appendices.

Subject to funding availability the programme will remain open for receipt and review of proposals until 5pm on Wednesday 27th February 2019.

The start of learner pre-employment training provision must occur no later than 5pm on Friday 29th March 2019.

Please email your quote to [email protected] entitled: Quote for Skills West "Recruit and Train" Pre-employment Programme Call #: Name of your Company. We welcome applicants to submit a proposal, details of which can be found on our website below; https://www.businesswest.co.uk/tenders/invitation-submit-proposals-bespoke- %E2%80%98recruit-and-train%E2%80%99-pre-employment-offers-west-england https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa3a66dc-75b8-4b71-aefb-3aca3a8b4400

Deadline: 06/12/2018

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Quotation for Apprenticeship Training and Assessment- Paralegal Level 3 Standard Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Sandwell MBC is conducting a quotation exercise for the provision of Apprenticeship Training for Paralegal Level 3 Standard. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

Deadline: 06/12/2018

Apprenticeship DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) Milton Keynes Council Milton Keynes Council wishes to invite applications for admission to DPS in respect of the supply of Apprenticeship Services. The procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime pursuant to Reg. 74 of the PCR2015.

The DPS is open for use by: — Milton Keynes Council (MKC), Northamptonshire County Council(NCC), Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC), Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, Norwich City Authority (NCA) and Northampton Borough Council (NBC), — any city, district, borough or other local authority and maintained schools within Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire County, — all current and future LGSS partners including: partners and other organisations delegating services and or functions to LGSS who participate in LGSS shared services venture, — by way of access agreement it is also open to new LGSS customers seeking to utilise DPS on an independent third party basis including any companies/organisations set up by participants in LGSS, — any school/academy/university/other educational establishment within the counties of any LGSS partner authority, — any public body outlined in either Part I/Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made

Lot No: 1 Health and Science Lot No: 2 Adult Social Care Lot No: 3 Children and Families, Education Lot No: 4 Catering and Hospitality Lot No: 5 Business and Administration Lot No: 6 Digital, Creative and Design Lot No: 7 Protective Services Lot No: 8 Engineering and Manufacturing 22

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Lot No: 9 Legal/Finance and Accounting Lot No: 10 Transport and Logistics Lot No: 11 Sales, Marketing and procurement Lot No: 12 Construction Lot No: 13 Agriculture and Environmental

Value excluding VAT: 15 000 000.00 GBP http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk

Deadline: 10/01/2019

Quotation for Apprenticeship Training and Assessment

Quotation for Apprenticeship Training and Assessment: Housing/Property Management Assistant L2; Housing/Property Management L3; and Senior Housing/Property Management L4 Standards

Sandwell MBC is conducting a quotation exercise for the provision of Apprenticeship Training for Housing/Property Management Assistant L2; Housing/Property Management L3; and Senior Housing/Property Management L4 Standards. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Tenders/Current

Deadline: 06/12/2018

Project Selborne - Provision of a Training Service to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Project Selborne's will contract for the delivery of Naval Service Training, some of which is already outsourced, across UK establishments, modernising the approach to training design, delivery and encouraging innovative solutions. This aligns with the Maritime Training Strategy (MTS) to provide relevant, innovative and modern training, underpinned by collaborative working which delivers the human component of Maritime Force Elements at Readiness to enable Operational success. Collaborative working between the Contractor and the Authority is an essential enabler to achieve the intended outcomes. Selborne's focus is to prioritise quality and improvement of RN individual training outcomes through modernisation.

In addition to the provision of training, the Contractor will be responsible for: (i) designing, procuring and managing the supply of, and the maintenance and repair of all

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associated training equipment; (ii) (ii) delivering/managing and procuring the interior design and fit out of a new Authority premises which has been built to house the provision of training services and, upon completion, delivering/managing the relocation of training activities from an existing site to the new premises.

The Training Service to be delivered by the Contractor under this Contract represents the convergence of multiple legacy contracts, primarily FOAP(T), into a single arrangement for the integrated delivery of an end-to-end service for the training of Naval Service Personnel. These legacy contracts and activities vary and will be incrementally included into Selborne over the Contract Term. The Authority may incorporate all or part of the legacy contracts and/or in-house service provision.

The Authority intends to bring the legacy contracts and in-house service provision together into a single Contract to enable the Authority to transfer the management of such training services to a single Contractor and for the Contractor to improve Value for Money for the Authority, by exploiting commonality, coherence and synergies between training services to improve the quality and efficiency of service provision, and by giving the Contractor more scope to identify and implement opportunities for improvements and modernisation across wider Maritime Training.

The Contractor will also manage military assets, equipment, documentation, that will be supplied as Government Furnished Assets (GFA) and manage a cadre of Naval Service instructors as Government Furnished Resource (GFR). http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/

Deadline: 25/01/2019

Additional Funding to Support Veterans with Mental Health Needs (UK)

To mark the centenary of the First World War Armistice, the government is doubling the amount of money going to the Armed Forces Covenant Fund this year from £10 million to £20 million.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust supports veterans with mental health needs that are not being addressed through current services by making grants to a wide range of hugely deserving organisations who support the armed forces community.

In addition, and to ensure that young people are given the opportunity to learn about the sacrifices made by previous generations, an additional £1 million will be made available to support First World

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War battlefields tours for school students. This will build on the success of the existing First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme which gives one teacher and two students from every state-funded secondary school in England a free accredited battlefield tour to the Western Front.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust operates a two grant programmes:

• The Armed Forces Covenant Local Grants and Digital Development programme makes grants of up to £20,000 for projects that support community integration or local delivery of services. Apply at any time. • The Serious Stress in Veterans, Carers and Families Programme will make grants to up to 5 single lead organisations who will manage a portfolio. Of work that will support the

beneficiaries, who are veterans that are very unwell, their carers and their families. This programme closes for applications on 31st December 2018.

To make sure local communities can continue to remember the sacrifices of generations past additional funding of up to £8 million is also being made available to help with the cost of repairs and refurbishments to community buildings which serve as vital social hubs and support improvements to health and wellbeing. Village halls, Miners’ Welfare and Armed Forces Organisations facilities are all set to benefit as many were built as memorials to local people who lost their lives in the first world war and often provide a focus in the community for veterans.

Useful Links:

Armed Forces Covenant: Local Grants Guidance http://www.covenantfund.org.uk/

New Funding Programme to Improve the Lives of People with Dementia (UK)

As part of its new programme, Alzheimer’s Society is looking to fund innovations and inventions that could help people affected by dementia live better. Anyone with an idea for a product or service that will improve the lives of people affected by dementia can apply including (but not limited to) engineers, designers, developers, innovators and entrepreneurs.

Ideas could range from a simple product that makes an everyday task easier for a person living with dementia to an innovative idea for a new service or way of working for care home staff.

Apply by creating a two-minute video introducing yourself and your product or service. Your video does not need to be professional – a recording from a smartphone uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo

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Up to four awards of up to £100,000 will be made to make the product or service a reality.

In addition, successful projects will partner with a member of the Alzheimer’s Society innovation team for 12 months, to help to bring the idea to life, offer advice on planning, evaluation, budget and resources management and help to work with people directly affected by dementia to develop and test the product or service.

Apply before the 1st January 2019.

Useful Links:

FAQs

Apply Online https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/research/our-research/accelerator-programme

The ACT Foundation (UK)

Registered charities can apply for grant of up to £10,000 for work that enhances the quality of life for people in need, specifically the mentally and physically disabled. Priority is given to small and medium size charities making a significant impact in their community and who may lack the time and resources to be able to focus on their fundraising.

The Foundation's grants are awarded to projects that have a significant impact across one or more of four life “themes” and priority is given to organisations that clearly demonstrate this within their application for grant funding, these are: Health and Wellbeing; Independent Living at Home; Respite; and Transition.

Grants can support:

• Modifications to homes, schools, hospices etc • The provision of specialist equipment such as the provision of specialised wheelchairs, other mobility aids and equipment including medical equipment to assist independent living • Financial assistance towards the cost of short-term respite breaks at a registered respite centre.

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Grants are awarded through two programmes:

• A fast-track Small Grants Programme for applications under £10,000 • A Large Grants Programme for applications of £10,000 or over.

Registered charities of any size can apply; however priority is given to small to medium size charities who are making a significant impact in their community and who may lack the time and resources to be able to focus on their fundraising.

Apply for a grant at any time; the Trustees meet six times a year, but procedures exist to give approvals between meetings.

Useful Links:

FAQs

Application Guidelines https://www.theactfoundation.co.uk/content/apply-grant-0

Factory1 Start-up Accelerator Re-opens for Tech Innovators (UK)

Factory1 is an accelerator programme aimed at start-ups that are building technological innovations and solutions with potential for developing new/joint business opportunities. The program was created to fill in the gap between new solutions in the intelligent mobility space and the strengths of our multi-national corporation.

Factory1 is operated by Vienna based Kapsch, a globally-operating technology company.

Selected companies will receive resources from Kapsch, potential opportunities to partner with Kapsch teams and support from Kapsch’s global ecosystem. Companies may collaborate with Kapsch on business and technology development.

The programme is aimed at start-ups that are building technological innovations and solutions with potential for developing new/joint business opportunities in the fields of:

• Mobility data platform solutions • Integrated urban mobility • Autonomous transportation

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• Maintenance of the future • Payments and transaction processing • Cybersecurity • Data privacy

The programme will support start-ups over a period of four months of business development. Support will include acceleration days in Austria and the US, €160,000 equity-free project funding, joint proof-of-concept products and mentoring by Kapsch experts.

The programme is open to applications from innovative mobility start-ups from across the world.

The deadline for applications to be submitted is 12th December 2018.

Useful Links:

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply Online https://www.factory1.net/

Funding to Mark the International Year of the Periodic Table (UK)

The Royal Society for Chemistry is making grants of up to £1,000 available to its Network Members to run a project for the International Year of the Periodic Table in 2019. To be eligible, applicants should demonstrate:

• that the project supports the celebration of the International Year of Periodic Table • that the project has a significant aspect which is related to the chemical sciences • that the project has a clearly identified target audience • that the intended impact on the audience has been defined • that projects are planned to take place during 2019, the International Year of the Periodic Table

Funding is open all year round and will considered at three checkpoints in the year with deadlines of Monday 14 January 2019, Monday 15 April 2019, Monday 15 July 2019 and Monday 14 October 2019. There are limited funds available and applications will be considered at each of these check points until all funds have been allocated.

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Teaching Physics Scholarships - Deadline Extended to 3rd December (UK)

The Institute of Physics (IOP), in partnership with the Department for Education offers teacher training scholarships, worth £28,000 for people in England who would like to train to teach physics or physics with maths. Scholarships also include a package of benefits such as Institute membership and early career mentoring. 140 scholarships are available each year.

The scholarships are worth £28,000 and to apply applicants will need to:

• Have a physics or related degree (such as engineering or mathematics) with a proven or predicted grade of at least 2.1; or hold a relevant PhD or master’s degree or recognised equivalent; or have completed a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course in physics. Those with a 2.2 degree may be considered where they can demonstrate significant physics-related experience and knowledge • By September 2019, the applicant must secure a training place on an eligible university-led or school-led (fee based, non-salaried) physics or physics-with-maths ITT course in England for the 2019/20 academic year. The training place must have been allocated in accordance with the ITT allocations methodology for academic year 2019 to 2020 and must be delivered by an institution accredited by DfE as an ITT provider. Additionally, eligible courses lead, upon completion, to a recommendation, on behalf of the trainee, for the award of QTS. • Be classified as a ‘Home’ student. Refer to the UKCISA website for full details. • Meet the bursary eligibility criteria as set out by the Department for Education.

Deadline for the September 2019 start is 3rd December 2018.

Useful Links:

Apply Online http://www.iop.org/education/teach/itts/how_apply/page_52640.html

Royal Society of Chemistry - Outreach Fund Small Grants Scheme (UK)

Individuals and organisations such as researchers, museums, schools, community groups, not-for- profit organisations, arts groups and libraries can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run chemistry-

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Through the fund the Royal Society of Chemistry aim to support projects that:

• maximise our members' outreach and engagement contribution • offer teachers a range of effective curriculum-enriching activities and opportunities to further engage their students with outreach • provide hard-to-reach student audiences with inspiring chemistry engagement opportunities, delivered or coordinated by skilled people • increase chemistry and chemists' influence in public discourse and decision-making in line with the findings of the Public Attitude to Chemistry research.

Priority will be given to projects that raise awareness of the place of chemistry in people's everyday lives, especially those not already interested in chemistry, and/or develop the science communication skills of people who are already highly trained in chemistry.

The Outreach Fund is split into two categories:

• Small grants - up to £2,000 • Large grants - between £2,000 and £10,000.

Previously funded projects include:

"Cool chemistry at the seaside" where the Society awarded a grant of £2,000 to volunteers in Ramsgate who transformed an empty town-centre shop into a makeshift theatre, delivering free chemistry demonstrations to anyone.

The closing date for small grants is 12 noon on the 14th January 2019.

Applications for the large grants programme are currently closed and will re-open for applications in January 2019.

Useful Links:

Apply Online http://www.rsc.org/awards-funding/funding/outreach-fund/#about

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Grants to Support Canoeing and Inland Waterway Conservation (UK)

The main purpose of the Canoe Foundation is to “support all to enjoy and benefit from the experience of paddling on our water in a sustainable manner”. The Foundation does this through grant making that facilitates improvements to suitable landing and launching points and by promoting the conservation of inland waterways for the benefit of all sectors of the community.

The Foundation awards grants to projects that:

• New or improved launching points in urban or rural locations or as part of a water trail, such as steps or pontoons. Linked promotion of access points including signage or maps to increase participation and use. • Incorporating better accessibility or facilities at waterside locations which might improve the parking or changing aspects of a site. • Improving the quality of the waterways and oceans through support, for example practical kits, for a clean-up or an improved natural habitat.

The Foundation invites applications for grants ranging from £2,000 to £20,000.

Applications are considered on a quarterly basis with the next deadline for applications being the 31st January 2019.

Useful Links:

Examples of Projects Funded https://www.canoefoundation.org.uk/online-funding-applications/

Funding for Schools to Purchase Musical Equipment (UK)

Schools, teachers and individuals in full time education in the UK, that wish to purchase musical instruments and equipment can apply for funding of up to £1,500 through the EMI Music Sound Foundation's Instrument and/or Equipment Awards.

To date the Foundations has made awards to over two thousand schools, individual students and teachers improve their access to music through the purchase or upgrade of musical instruments and equipment. The funding has to be made for music education that is beyond statutory national curriculum music teaching. The Foundation cannot fund retrospectively, and schools are not eligible

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The closing date for applications is the 8th February 2019.

Useful Links:

Application Form

Frequently Asked Questions http://www.emimusicsoundfoundation.com/awards/

Grants for Songwriters and Writer-Producers (UK)

The Writer Producer Fund delivered by PRS Foundation in association with the BASCA Trust offers an opportunity for songwriters and writer-producers working in popular music genres to further develop their careers and writing/production credits. BASCA Trust provides education and grants, and raises public awareness about songwriters and composers.

Grants of up to £10,000 are available to applicants who are:

• Songwriters (behind the scenes creators of new music who do not also perform or produce), or • Writer-producers (those working on production who contribute to the songwriting process and are acknowledged as writers), and • UK based PRS for Music members with a CAE number.

Applications can be made by songwriters / producers directly or by their representatives who may be, for example, a:

• Co- writer (published or unpublished) • Manager • Music Publisher • Lawyer • Trusted advisor

The fund is available to songwriters/producer-writers who may also perform as a way of making

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Next Deadline: December 3rd, 2018.

Useful Links:

Guidance and FAQs for The Writer Producer Fund https://prsfoundation.com/funding-support/funding-music-creators/next-steps/writer-producer- fund/

Hilden Charitable Fund Announces Next Application Deadline (UK)

The next closing date for applications to the Hilden Charitable Fund is the 19th December 2018.mWithin the UK, the Hilden Charitable Fund makes grants to projects that address disadvantage and by supporting causes which are less popular. In particular, the Fund wants to support projects that:

• Address homelessness • Supports asylum seekers and refugees • Support community-based initiatives for disadvantaged young people 16 – 25 • Penal affairs.

The average grant awarded is £5,000 and preference is given to supporting small community organisations with an income of less than £500,000 per year. The Trust will consider funding project as well as core running costs of organisations.

The type of actions funded in the past have include:

• Schemes to enable young disadvantaged young people to receive job training and work experience • Volunteering and confidence building for disadvantaged young people, education classes and skills training for refugees and migrants • Night shelters, day centres and hostels for homeless people and support services within a number of prisons.

Applications are accepted at any time but the next closing date for the January 2019 main grants

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Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust Announces Next Funding Round for 2019 (UK)

The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust which awards grants to registered charities in the United Kingdom has announced that the next funding round will open for applications on the 1st February 2019. Grants of £1,000 will be available to registered charities for projects relating the children and young people. During 2019, priority will be given to projects working with:

• child exploitation • poverty • prisoners/offenders • refugees and asylum seekers

The Trust will particularly welcome applications that address Rehabilitation needs.

To be eligible to apply, the charity must have a minimum operating income and operating expenditure of £100,000 per year and a maximum of £1,000,000.

Useful Links:

Grant Terms and Condition

What the Trust will and will not fund https://www.austin-hope-pilkington.org.uk/%C2%A0

Grants for School Expeditions and Fieldwork (UK)

The Frederick Soddy Schools Award is funded by the Frederick Soddy Trust through the Royal Geographic Society. Recognising that schools often find it difficult to compete successfully for funds from the main grant-giving bodies or to allocate their own resources to field studies, the Awards aim to encourage field studies by providing financial support specifically for this work.

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Applications are welcomed from teachers at UK and Ireland secondary schools planning expeditions and fieldwork, with preference going to projects that:

• Involve a strong element of human geography; • Take place within the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Awards of £200 to £600 are given, depending on the merit of each project. Awards are not given for resources.

The next deadline to apply is the 18th January 2019.

Useful Link:

Application Guidelines https://www.rgs.org/in-the-field/in-the-field-grants/teacher-grants/frederick-soddy-schools-award/

Hospice Grants for Bereavement Care (England and Wales)

The Masonic Charitable Foundation in England and Wales is working in partnership with Hospice UK to deliver a programme of local funding that will have a significant and lasting impact on communities. The aim of the programme is to widen access to hospice bereavement support by developing and extending support to bereaved people who may not previously have had access to services from their local hospice and other local organisations. The purpose of offering such support is to enhance the well-being of bereaved families or individuals.

In particular, the funding is aimed at encouraging new projects to be developed and implemented in partnership with others, e.g. internal colleagues/departments, hospitals, community groups, local councils or other organisations, in order that they complement existing provision and are truly integrated in systemic plans to reach more people.

Projects supported could focus on:

• Pre and post bereavement support for people who are caring for a loved one with dementia • Pre and post bereavement support for people who have learning disabilities • Bereavement support for the lonely and isolated in the local community • Services for children and young people when a parent or significant adult has died e.g. online support/social activities

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Grants of up to £20,000 from a total pot of £300,000 will support up to 15 projects that run over a period of 18 months and will enable hospices to initiate, build or develop locally delivered approaches to bereavement care. This can be achieved through, for example:

• Putting into practice or piloting a project from the recommendations or findings from a local scoping exercise, robust needs assessment, patient and public involvement. • Adapting existing activities where, through the investment of additional resources, greater impact can be achieved through adoption of new roles and approaches.

Adult and children’s hospices based in England, Wales, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man that are full members of Hospice UK are all eligible to apply.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 18th January 2019.

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Application Guidance and Criteria

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Masonic Charitable Foundation Re-opens Grants Programme to Support Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Older People (England and Wales)

Local and national charities in England and Wales can apply to the Later Life Grant programme run by the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The Later Life Grant programme is open to charities working to reduce loneliness and isolation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people over 50.

Grants can be offered to charities that provide:

• Mental and physical health support • Gateway and access to service, e.g. transport and technology • Community based approaches, i.e. volunteering, positive ageing and neighbourhood support • Advocacy, social and welfare support

The type of activities that could be funded include:

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• Support for emotional and psychological planning for later life • Digital inclusion sessions to enable older people to access services • Activities and clubs enabling older people to remain active and make friends • Providing companionship and befriending schemes for periods of transition • Advice and information on options for those with health conditions • Carers and respite support

The programme offers both small grants of up to £15,000 to charities with an annual income of up to £500,000 for projects lasting up to three years; and grants of between £10,000 and £150,000 to charities with an annual income of above £500,000 for projects lasting up to three years.

The closing date for the small grants programme is the 25th January 2019 and 5pm on the 2nd January 2019 for stage 1 applications to the large grants programme.

Useful Links:

Eligibility Guidelines: Small Grants

Eligibility Guidelines: Large Grants https://mcf.org.uk/apply-later-life/

New Funding to Support Digital Training for Charities (England)

The UK Government has announced a boost of £1 million to support a programme that helps charities to improve their digital skills. The funding will help to provide and expand training programmes that help charities to develop an understanding of how technology can make it easier for them to achieve their goals. The extended Digital Leadership Fund will give industry leaders access to free or heavily subsidised training courses that will offer a wider understanding of how technology can help them fulfil their mission. Individual organisations or consortia with an identified lead organisation must apply by the closing date of Friday December 7th, 2018.

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Charities across England will have the opportunity to improve their digital skills through a boost of £1 million to the Digital Leadership Fund. The funding follows a commitment in the Civil Society Strategy to support charities to build their digital confidence and will support training to enable charities to develop an understanding of how technology can make it easier for them to achieve their goals.

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The funding will give charity leaders free access to training or heavily subsidised courses to boost their digital skills and develop a wider understanding of how technology can help them fulfil their mission.

The training will include learning how to maximise online fundraising tools, build a social media presence or modernise their operational delivery by embedding updated IT systems and may also cover learning how to harness emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to achieve their charitable objectives.

Applications of between £10,000 and £170,000 are invited from individual organisations or consortia with an identified lead organisation. Of particular interest are organisations whose projects more than one location, cover locations outside of London or include a peer learning element.

Applications close on Friday December 7th.

Useful Links:

Guidance for Applicants

Application Form https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/digital-leadership-fund-application-form

Projects to Help Young People with their Mental Health (England)

Voluntary and Community groups and organisations in England are being invited to apply for funding to help children and young people with their mental health. Applications are invited from organisations with existing mental health schemes that wish to trial new approaches.

Projects should:

• adopt community and person-centred approaches to improving the mental health of children and young people aged 0 to 25 years • particularly support children and young people through life-changing events • have strong local connections already in place • be delivered by the VCSE sector • be co-produced with service users and stakeholders

Through this programme, the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and Public Health

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England are working with VCSE organisations to promote equality, address health inequalities and support the wellbeing of people, families and communities.

A total of £510,000 over three years is available per applicant and the closing date for applications is 12 noon on the 15th February 2019. Match funding from a statutory partner, e.g. Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STP), Local Authority (LA), must be secured.

Useful Links:

Application Form

Information Pack https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vcse-health-and-wellbeing-fund-2019-to-2020-how- to-apply

Funding for Early Years Professional Development (England)

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and Department for Education (DfE) are looking to fund and evaluate early years education projects focused on professional development in order to improve the learning and development of children from low income families aged 0–5.

Applications are accepted from mainstream primary and secondary schools, charities, local authorities, academy chains, universities, social enterprises and community interest companies.

EEF is open to ideas that can demonstrate clear theory of how the approach will lead to improvements in practice, and ultimately learning outcomes, particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The EEF does not fund projects in one or very small numbers of schools/settings. The Foundation could fund a pilot to work in c.20 schools, but usually with the aim of later testing it in a larger trial of over 80 settings.

There is no set minimum or maximum size of grant; past EEF grants have ranged from £90,000 to £1.8million. Grants will support projects that:

• Focus on improving the learning of disadvantaged children in England through supporting professional development.

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• Are informed and supported by a strong theory of change or evidence of impact on educational outcomes, particularly early maths, language and literacy, and/or self- regulation. • Are practical, cost-effective and scalable i.e. approaches that, if shown to be successful, could be taken on by schools, nurseries, PVIs, children’s centres, or other early years providers. Practicality and cost-effectiveness are key criteria. • Can be independently evaluated by EEF’s independent evaluator.

Round 2 is now open and will close on the 15th February 2019.

Useful Links:

Application Guidelines

FAQs https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and-evaluation/how-to-apply

Mandarin Excellence Programme Opens for Applications (England)

Applications are now invited from state schools in England to join the Mandarin Excellence Programme for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Programme aims to deliver a minimum of 5,000 speakers of Mandarin on their way to a high level of fluency by 2020.

Grants of a minimum of £20,000 per year are available to state-funded secondary schools in England that have an Ofsted rating in its most recent inspection of ‘Outstanding' or ‘Good', are committed to developing a strong curriculum presence of Mandarin Chinese and can ensure students study Mandarin for an average of 8 hours per week, with a minimum of four being made of face to face teaching time. Schools funded through this programme should also act as or work with a hub school, growing the number of schools and pupils in the local area on the programme; and work to ensure that pupils will be on course to complete HSK IV and V exams within 6 years of starting the programme. Some pupils will have the chance to visit China.

The next intake of Mandarin Excellence Programme schools will need to start delivering the programme in September 2019.

Schools interested in taking part in the programme should download and complete an Expression of Interest form. This document outlines the key programme requirements, funding arrangements, and allows you to explain how the programme could work at your school.

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Once complete, please email your completed Expression of Interest to [email protected] https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/schools/support-for-languages/partnerships-courses- resources/mandarin-excellence-programme

Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Support Community Energy Companies (England)

The Power to Change Trust which provides support to Community business in England has announced the launch of its new Next Generation fund. The fund will provide grants of up to £100,000 to ten community energy groups to work on new business models for community energy in their area.

The Trust will hold two application rounds, one in winter 2018 and one in early 2019, and award funding and support to five community groups per round. The fund is open to well established and experienced community energy businesses in England who want to develop innovative business models, building on their past achievements. Projects will need to be complete by June 2021.

The Trust will run a 45-minute webinar for applicants starting at 17.30 on 20 November. Click here for details.

Each round will comprise of three stages. The deadline for stage 1 (submitting an Expression of Interest) is the 13th January 2019.

Shortlisted groups will need to attend an interview in the week beginning 28 January. The selected groups will be notified in early February, and will move on to Stage 2, the ‘Partnership Phase’.

Useful Links:

Next Generation Fund expression of interest

Next Generation Fund guidelines for applicants https://www.next-generation.org.uk/

Government Announces New £200,000 Fund to Train Faith Leaders (England)

The government has launched a new £200,000 Faith Leader Training Initiative to provide non-

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At a minimum, the Government expect the training provision to ensure faith leaders are well- equipped and well-positioned to teach their congregations about their rights and responsibilities in the following areas, as well as to be able to identify issues, support affected individuals and signpost people to relevant guidance, legislation and support services in the following areas:

• Domestic Abuse;

• Forced Marriage; • Female Genital Mutilation; • Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation; • Mental Health.

Training programmes should also cover:

• Marriage legislation; • Equalities legislation; • Hate crime legislation and how to respond to / report hate crime; • Shared values.

The training programme may consider including (among other things):

Financial and data management, including tax law and GDPR. applications is the 20th December 2018.

The Government is looking to award a grant to either individual organisations (which would have to be registered charities or have a charitable status), or a consortium. A consortium proposal would have to be led by a registered charity or an organisation with a charitable purpose but could include charities, private companies and/or public sector bodies

The Government is looking to award grants to one or two providers.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 20th December 2018.

Useful Links:

Faith Leader Training: prospectus

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Faith Leader Training: evaluation criteria and scoring guide https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/faith-leader-training-prospectus-and-application- form

Scottish Government Launches £150 Million Building Scotland Fund (Scotland)

Non-public sector organisations such as businesses; housing associations and universities can apply for loan finance through the new Building Scotland Fund. The £150 million Building Scotland Fund aims to help the development of new affordable and private sector housing; the development of modern industrial and commercial property; and supports industry-led research and development.

Funding is only available up to March 2021 so is best used to help projects that are at a later stage of development. This means funding is unlikely to be available if projects are at a concept stage. The funding is likely to be for projects that need over £1 million, and the specific amount of funding available will vary depending on the project.

Funding will be given out as loans which will need to be paid back, or as equity finance.

Funding will not cover the entire cost of a project, and applicants will need to find matched funding.

Applicants will be asked to send a business plan. The business plan should show:

• why the project needs public sector funding • why the project cannot be funded in another way, for example through the organisation’s own resources, a bank loan. https://www.gov.scot/publications/building-scotland-fund/

Community and Renewable Energy Scheme - Next Deadline Announced (Scotland)

The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) is now open for applications from Community groups, rural businesses and societies for the benefit of the community. The scheme offers three different funding streams.

The Enablement Grant – of up to £25,000 can be used to fund feasibility for energy systems or

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Development Loans of up to £150,000 can be provided for projects with a reasonable chance of success.

Innovation Grants of up to £150,000 are available either to fund innovation activity or improve the viability of projects by grant funding elements of the project.

For the current round of funding applications must be received by the 25th February 2019, however enablement grant applications can be submitted at any time.

Useful Links:

General Guidance

Project Proposal Form https://www.localenergy.scot/funding/

Strengthening Youth Music in Scotland (Scotland)

Music freelancers, individuals, networks and organisations working with young people in Scotland have until the 31st March 2019 to apply for a grant towards training and continuing professional development.

Provided by Youth Music Initiative and administered by Scottish Music centre, the aim of the Fund is to strengthen youth music in Scotland for the benefit of young people. Grants can support a wide range of professional development activity and training including for example:

• Attendance at conferences • Masterclasses or mentoring • Receiving private tuition in a particular genre or instrument • Development or design of specialist courses • Innovative approaches to improve engagement in music.

A total budget of £45,000 is available to be distributed as awards to individuals generally ranging from £100 to £750, and for organisations as grants of between £500 and £5,000.

Eligible costs include:

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• Course or conference fees • Travel • Accommodation • Subsistence • Childcare costs (individuals only, and only when necessary due to undertaking the proposed activity) • Loss of earnings for freelance music tutors.

Applicants must also be resident in Scotland and have at least 10% partnership funding in cash or in- kind.

Useful Links:

Application Form http://www.scottishmusiccentre.com/development/training-and-continuing-professional- development-fund/

New £600,000 Fund Launched to Celebrate 2020 as Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters (Scotland)

To celebrate 2020 as Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, EventScotland, has launched the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 Events Programme Open Fund. A total of £600,000 is available over two funding rounds to create new, high profile opportunities to celebrate our coasts and waters whilst adding value to the existing calendar of events.

The four programme strands that EventScotland invite events to respond to and celebrate are:

1. Our Natural Environment and Wildlife 2. Our Historic Environment and Cultural Heritage 3. Activities and Adventure 4. Food and Drink

Round 1 is for events that are already in design and development where applicants should be in a position to be part of the first programme announcement planned for Spring 2019. The deadline for receipt of applications for Round 1 is 5pm Monday 14 January 2019.

Round 2 applicants should be in a position to be part of the Autumn 2019 programme announcement. The deadline for receipt of applications for Round 2 is 5pm Friday 7 June 2019.

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The fund is open to legally constituted organisations and grant applications of between £10,000 and £50,000 can be made.

Useful Links:

Guidance and Criteria http://www.eventscotland.org/funding/year-of-coasts-and-waters-2020/

Small Grants for Community Sports (Wales)

The Sport Wales Community Chest Scheme awards grants of up to £1,500 in any 12 months towards community sports and physical recreation projects.

Any group that holds an account e.g. Bank, Building Society or Credit Union account in the name of the organisation can apply including: Sports Clubs or Associations; Youth Clubs and Community Groups. Sport Wales also recommends that applicants be affiliated to their National Governing Body of Sport.

Projects supported will deliver increased participation and improve standards with grants covering, for example:

• Additional equipment to support growth in membership or increasing standards • Coach education and volunteer development • Initial facility hire and instructor costs for new sessions i.e. up to 20 weeks or sessions

Projects previously funded include:

• Diva Sport – Start-Up help for this female focused, family-friendly fitness venture • Cardiff Dragons FC – Funding for volunteer training for this LGB&T football club • Ruthin Tri-Stars - Funding to support the development and qualification of their coaches

Apply anytime through the online portal.

Useful Links:

Guidance Notes http://sport.wales/funding--support/our-grants/community-chest.aspx

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Gatwick Airport Community Trust (South East of England)

The Gatwick Airport Community Trust is an independent charity that awards grants annually for deserving projects within the area of benefit covering parts of East and West Sussex, Surrey and Kent. In particular, funds are channeled to those areas where people are directly affected by operations at Gatwick Airport.

The trust supports schemes that are targeted towards:

• The development of young people; • The arts, sporting facilities;

• Environmental improvement and conservation; • Improvements to community facilities; • Volunteering; • The elderly; • The disabled.

The minimum grant awarded is £250 with the usual amount being between £1000 and £5000. Occasional larger grants may be considered if the impact is targeted to benefit a significant number of people and is considered to make a valuable and noticeable difference longer term.

Charities, schools, sports clubs and other local organisations within these areas that benefit diverse sections of the local community are all eligible to apply.

The deadline for receipt of grant applications is the 28th February 2019.

Examples of projects supported:

• The Wishing Well programme received a grant of £2,000 for their work with people with dementia and their families • 19 Crawley Sqn RAF Air Cadets - £2,500 to purchase 4 new drums with full accessories • Oxted Young Persons Theatre received a grant of £1,500 to support their Silver Arts project for the over 65s

Useful Links:

Grant Guidelines

Application Form http://www.gact.org.uk/index.php

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Funding for Community Projects (West Midlands)

The Birmingham Airport Community Trust Fund has announced that the next closing date for applications is the Friday 21st August 2018 with grants awarded in October 2018.

The Trust makes grants of up to £3,000 to locally managed, constituted community groups in areas most affected by the Airport's operations. Grants totalling around £75,000 each year are made to local good causes for part or full funding for specific project costs or items. Preference is given to projects that benefit the local community or a substantial section of it and that take account of the elderly and people with special needs.

The Trust will support projects relating to:

• Heritage conservation • Environmental improvements • Bringing communities together through facilities for sport, recreation and leisure time activities • Improving health and wellbeing through the promotion of healthy lifestyles and employment opportunities.

Previous awards include a grant to Sea Cadets Training Ship Stirling in Shard End towards the purchase of a brand-new RS Quest sailing boat.

The closing date for applications is Friday 1st March 2019.

Useful Links:

Application Guidelines

Check your post code to see if your area is eligible https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/about-us/community-and-environment/community- investment/community-trust-fund/

Grants are Available to Support Children and Young People who Experience Mental Health Problems (Derbyshire)

Grants of up to £8,000 are available to schools in Derby and Derbyshire who want to enhance or start support around emotional well-being of young people. The fund is open to applications from

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Bids can focus on a certain year group or be open to the whole school. The funding is being made available through the Rolls Royce Fund which is looking to support programmes and activities that focus on resilience, mindfulness, strategies for spotting and tackling mental health issues, exercise and techniques for better mental health.

The total amount of funding available is £30,000. The closing date for applications is the 25th January 2019.

To access an application for this fund please call Sarah Stainthorpe on 01773 525860 or E-mail: [email protected] http://www.foundationderbyshire.org/funds/rolls-royce-fund-2019/

Funding for Youth Drama and Sports Activities (Bristol)

Grants of between £1,000 and £2,500 are available to support youth organisations in Bristol that benefit young people up to the age of 25 who face barriers to accessing sport or drama activities. The funding is being made available through the Dan Hickey Fund which is administered by the Quartet Community Foundation and is targeted at local voluntary and community organisations where a small amount of money can make a significant difference.

The type of activities that can be supported include:

• Helping to provide young local people with opportunities to enjoy sport and drama facilities they might otherwise not have access to. • Taster events in sport or drama. • Enabling disabled young local people to attend music or drama-based theme days. • Rehearsal costs for children's drama groups. • Providing access to drama therapy sessions for children affected by a limiting illness or disability, or financial hardship in their family. • Helping young people who have lost their way to engage through targeted sport or drama opportunities.

The closing date for applications is the 11th January 2019.

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Manchester Arena Memorial Grant Programme (Manchester)

The Inter Faith Youth Trust is launching a new grant programme for young people’s organisations to hold inter faith events or activities in the Greater Manchester area. May 2019 will mark two years since the bombing at the Manchester Arena. The focus of the project is to highlight the good that can come from different communities working together in friendship.

Grants will be awarded for:

• Projects or activities held in the Greater Manchester Area from April to June 2019 • Projects must include learning by children and young people (11-25 years old) from different faiths about different faiths, through social action. Applicants must include more than one faith and show how your project of social action will promote learning about faiths. • Co-operation and understanding between faiths which preferably involve young people in planning, running, and evaluating; and which promote equal opportunities • Increasing understanding between people of faith and of no faith

Priority will be given to projects that:

• Actively involve young people in planning, running, and evaluation. • Promote positive action i.e. young people from different backgrounds coming together to address shared problems like improving green spaces • Are run by non-statutory organisations, such as youth clubs, scout/guide groups, local voluntary and community organisations. Schools can apply provided that more than one school or organisation is involved in a joint project

Grants of between £200 and £1,000 are available.

The closing date for applications is the 9th February 2019.

Useful Links:

Application Form http://www.ifyouthtrust.org.uk/?page_id=212

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Grants for Small Grassroots Organisations (Kent)

Managed by Kent Community Foundation, Brook Trust Fund supports local community groups and charities working to achieve positive social outcomes, using early intervention where possible, tackling disadvantage, deprivation and social exclusion. This fund is specifically seeking to fund small grassroots groups with an annual income of below £100,000.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for work that covers prevention, hard to fund, and lower income groups.

The Fund is open all year round and decisions are made every quarter. The next closing date to apply is the 31st December 2018. https://kentcf.org.uk/funding#Kent

Funding to Support Vulnerable Migrants (UK)

Not for profit organisations that promote positive interaction between different groups in order to counter xenophobia, racism and Islamophobia can apply for funding through the Barrow Cadbury Trust’s Migration Programme.

Through its Migration Programme the Trust want to fund grassroots groups working with refugees, asylum seekers, undocumented migrants and other marginalised migrants. The Trust seek to enable grassroots groups to support the most vulnerable migrants as well as empower migrants and ensure they are not excluded from the public debate on migration. Organisations may apply for this programme from anywhere in the UK but most awards will be made in the West Midlands.

No minimum or maximum grant amount is specified.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

Previous projects supported include:

• The Bosnia & Herzegovina UK Network (BHN) to expand their work with young refugees, many of whom are experiencing conflicts with family members as they grow up in a culture different to the one of their parents. • Refugee Youth to build networks and dialogue with young refugees and organisations working with young refugees in the West and East Midlands, many of whom have been funded by the Trust.

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The Rank Foundation – Pebble Grants Programme (UK)

UK registered charities and recognised churches which are raising money for capital projects (building work, refurbishment or the purchase of long-term equipment) or a one-off short-term activity (such as an annual respite break or holiday for disadvantaged young people) can apply for funding through the Rank Foundation – Pebble Grants programme.

To be eligible to apply the total project cost must be less than £1 million, the organisation must have an annual income of less than £500,000 and the organisation applying must already have raised a third of the total costs. Applications can be submitted at any time and the Foundation is currently accepting applications for the January 2019 meeting of Trustees.

Useful Links:

Capital Costs Application Form

Short Breaks Application Form https://rankfoundation.com/pebble-grants/

Grants Available to Restore the UK’s Industrial Heritage (UK)

Grants up to £20,000 are available for the restoration of important industrial buildings, structures, machinery, vehicles and vessels within the UK. Grants can be made to not-for-profit organisations such as trusts, charities and CICs and are for capital funding only.

Applications will usually relate to a single, tangible structure or artefact and the grant is to be used as partnership funding, the applicant being in the process of or having already raised matching funding from their own resources, fund raising, or other grant award.

Applications should be submitted on no more than 4 sides of A4 paper and cover all the areas outlined in the Guidelines.

The closing date for applications is the 31st March 2019.

Previous projects funded include:

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• A grant of £6,790 for the further restoration of the Danzey Green Windmill at the Avoncroft Museum of Buildings. • A grant of £20,000 for the restoration of the derelict Bowbridge Lock on the Thames & Severn Canal by the Cotswold Canal Trust. • A grant of £2,000 towards the cost of rebuilding of a wagon weigh bridge. https://industrial-archaeology.org/aia-awards/restoration- grants/?dm_i=1T5M,5E18I,B4VNTW,KUU87,1

Grant to Mark the Centenary of WWI (UK)

Schools that wish to develop projects that improve the understanding of World War I can apply for grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 through the Heritage Lottery Fund’s (HLF) new £6 million small grants programme “First World War: then and now”. The aim of this new grants programme is to help communities mark the Centenary of the First World War.

The programme will award £1 million per year for six years. HLF want to fund projects which enable communities to understand more about the heritage of the First World War. In particular, HLF would like to help young people aged 11–25 to take an active part in the Centenary commemorations.

Focusing on the identification, recording and preservation of local heritage; the creation of community archives or collections; exhibitions, trails, smartphone apps and creative material such as plays, and music based on heritage sources, the idea is to create an enduring cultural and educational legacy for communities.

First World War: then and now is a rolling programme, and applications can be submitted at any time until 2019. http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/FirstWorldWarThenandNow.aspx#.UZM78s okBjs

Commonwealth Grants Programme (International)

The Commonwealth Foundation has announced that the next funding round for its grants programme opened for applications on the 1st November 2018. The Foundation offers grants of up to £200,000 over four years in support of innovative project ideas and approaches that seek to

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The Foundation is interested in supporting projects that strengthen civic voice so that it:

• Is more effective in holding governance institutions to account • Enhances involvement in policy processes • Shapes public discourse

Projects should address one or both of the following outcomes and may include the use of creative expression to achieve project aims:

Stronger civic voices engaging in policy processes to hold government to account:

Projects will strengthen the capacity of civic voices in contributing to:

• Monitoring government commitments and action • Supporting the implementation of the sustainable development goals or other international agreements, and related local and national policy agendas • Advocating policy priorities to government that address gender and other power imbalances, disparities and discrimination • Strengthening participatory methods of engaging in regional national and local governance processes • Raising awareness and advocating for specific policy issues • Public discourse more reflective of less-heard voices

Projects will support less heard voices to contribute to public discourse on development issues

• Project will support less heard voices to access policy spaces and/or platforms with the potential to amplify voices and influence public discourse

The deadline for preliminary applications is 5pm on the 7th January 2019.

Useful Links:

Download List of Eligible Countries

Application Guidelines https://commonwealthfoundation.com/grants/

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Grants for Voluntary and Community Based Organisations (Great Britain and Africa)

The Noel Buxton Trust supports voluntary and community based organisations in Great Britain and in some of the most vulnerable parts of Africa. The Trust operates three funding programmes:

Africa Grants: Supports projects based in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Sudan and South Sudan put forward by small charities. Within these areas, priority will be given to work with communities living in urban slums and semi-arid regions where economic hardship is most extreme. Grants of up to £5,000 over three years are made to projects that focus on economic development i.e. small business support and training, and microfinance in both urban and rural settings; building sustainable futures in the semi-arid areas of Africa; and support for and protection of street children that helps them find safe and sustainable livelihoods.

Families and domestic abuse: The Trustees particularly acknowledge that there is a pervasive impact on children, and one that can affect them into adulthood and thus consider projects that work with survivors and/or perpetrators of domestic abuse. Grants of up to £5,000 over three years are offered to smaller, grass-roots organisations in England, Scotland and Wales with an emphasis on areas outside London, South-East England.

Penal Grants: Recognising the variety of Voluntary and Community Sector organisations working with offenders, grants are made to local campaigning organisations; self-help groups; and service providers as follows:

• One off grants of up to £3,000 to pay for specific projects that help maintain relationships between prisoners and their families or for work that supports the contributions that volunteers make within the prison community. • Grants of up to £4,000 per year over two to three years, particularly where a guaranteed on- going contribution is going to make a difference to the sustainability of a programme or activity.

Apply at any time by sending a short letter with a case for funding to the address on the website.

Examples of grants awarded:

• Kanaama Interactive Community Support, Uganda - £3,000 towards a microcredit fund supporting women-led businesses in Kashare • Family Rights Group, UK-wide - £5,000 to help fund an on-line domestic violence advice service for parents • Key4Life, Ashfield YOI - £1,000 to offer through-the-gate mentoring and employment opportunities for young offenders.

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Guidelines for Africa grants

Guidelines for Family grants with a focus on domestic abuse

Guidelines for Penal grants http://www.noelbuxtontrust.org.uk/2012whatwefund.htm

Funding to Assist Rural Businesses and Communities (UK)

The Princes Trust Countryside Fund will re-open for applications in January 2019. Each year, the fund provides more than £1m in grants to projects across the UK. Organisations and charities that support farmers, rural businesses and communities can apply for grants of up to £50,000. Funding is available for both capital and revenue costs and must meet at least one of the following key rural issues:

• To improve the prospects of viability for family farm businesses • To sustain rural communities and drive economic vibrancy • To support aid delivery in emergency and building resilience.

Please contact The Prince’s Countryside Fund Grants Manager, Clare Crookenden, for more information.

Previous projects supported include:

• Oathall Community College Farm which received funding towards a new farm shop and providing work experience for over 200 students. • Crossgates Community Primary School a small primary school that is introducing pupils to the principles of growing food.

Useful Links:

Grant Eligibility and Guidance Document http://www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/grant-giving-programme/grant-programme

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Late additions

Funding for Projects that Tackle the Root Causes of Social Inequity (UK) Not for profit organisations that work towards a just and democratic society and to redress political and social injustices can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000. The funding is available to causes outside the mainstream that are unlikely to receive funding from other sources. Examples of projects funded in the past include the Boaz Trust a Christian organisation serving destitute asylum seekers in Greater Manchester which received a grant of £2,000; and the Grandparents Association in Leeds which received a grant of £4,800.

The funding is made through the Scurrah Wainright Charity and the next closing date for applications is the 14th January 2019.

Innovation Voucher Scheme - Follow on Funding (Scotland) The Scottish Funding Council has announced that the next deadline for applications under its Follow on Innovation Voucher Scheme is the 18th January 2019. The awards are specifically intended to encourage existing partnerships that have previously collaborated and jointly received funding. This can include the Scottish Funding Council Innovation Voucher awards scheme or any other funded activity. Businesses in partnership with Higher Education Institutes can apply for funding of up to £20,000. The grant requested must be matched in cash by the company.

Applications for the follow on scheme can be submitted to continue a previous or to develop a collaboration in a new area with a research group drawn from a different department or institution.

Funding Available to Create Employment Opportunities for Ex-Offenders and People Recovering from Addiction (England) Enterprises and charities run by, or creating employment opportunities for, ex-offenders and people in recovery from addiction can apply for a tailored mix of support to help grow their business. The Forward Enterprise Fund provides access to unsecured loans between £25,000 and £150,000 for revenue and / or capital projects for up to a 5-year term. A further £5,000 may be available to kick start a Crowdfunding campaign.

The funding is being made available through the Social Investment Business’s Forward Enterprise Fund and expression of interest forms can be submitted at any time.

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Learning Through Volunteering Awards (Kent and East Sussex) Young people living or working in Kent or East Sussex between the age of 17 and 25 who wish to undertake a Special Project or Placements i.e. a voluntary role in a project either in the UK or overseas, can apply for a grant of £500 to £1000. Applicants must apply for consideration in the Spring/Summer Evaluation; the deadline for the next evaluation is 27 February 2019. The project may be undertaken during a GAP year, a sabbatical from employment, a school/university holiday or during a period of unemployment.

Up to 10 Awards per year are made by the Bedgebury Foundation.

British Ecological Society – Outreach Grants (UK) The British Ecological Society has announced that its Outreach Grants programme will re-open in January 2019 when the closing date will also be announced. Schools, museums, libraries and community groups will be able to apply for grants to promote ecological science to a wide audience. Applications from museums and schools must involve significant outreach beyond schools as projects aimed solely at delivering curriculum to school children will not be considered.

The maximum award is £2,000 and the grant may be used as part-funding for larger projects involving other sponsors.

Funding to Support Older People’s Voluntary and Community Activity (England) Grants of £40,000 - £60,000 are available for projects in England that develop and document models of good practice in supporting older people’s voluntary and community activity. This fund seeks to stimulate new approaches and identify good practice that other organisations can learn from and replicate. The Fund is open for applications from registered charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs).

There is a two-stage applications process and applicants have until the 10th December to complete the online application. A workshop will be held for shortlisted applicants in the week of the 7th January 2019. Shortlisted applicants will then have two weeks to revise their applications.

D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust (UK) UK Registered Charities can apply to the D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust for a grant of £500 to £5,000 for projects focussing on the arts, medical welfare and the environment. The Trust has a particular focus on organisations supporting disadvantaged and disabled children.

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Applications for core or project cost are considered. The next deadline to apply is the 7th February 2019.

Teachers to Benefit from New Funding to Boost Skills Ahead of T Levels Roll-out (UK) The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is working on a new professional development offer that create tailor made upskilling packages for teaching professionals. Building on the excellent skills and practice that already exists within the sector, the training is expected to be available from Spring 2019.

The aim is to support the delivery of the first T Levels courses in education & childcare, construction and digital that will be taught in over 50 further education and post-16 providers from September 2020.

Grants for Education Projects with Young People (London Boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham) Registered charities or educational establishments as well as individuals seeking financial assistance to support educational initiatives and projects aimed at young people can apply for one-off grants of up to £5,000 to support their work. Beneficiaries must be aged under 25 living in the London Boroughs of Greenwich or Lewisham. Projects supported will demonstrate a clear commitment to education and ideally focus on improving student inclusiveness.

The next deadline to apply to Sir William Boreman's Foundation via the Drapers Company is the 5th February 2019. Individuals can also apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support their education.

Grants for Small Organisations Making Good Use of Volunteers (UK) Charities, social enterprises and community interest companies have until 31 January 2019 to apply to the Woodward Charitable Trust to have their project considered at the next Trustees meeting. Grants from £200 upwards are awarded for projects covering the Arts; Community and Social Welfare; Disability and Health; and Education.

Preference is given to small to medium-sized charities with an income of less than £300,000 where small grants can have more impact. Priority is given to projects that make good use of volunteers, encourage past and current users to participate and ensure that funds awarded are being well used.

Funding Available for Arts Based Activities Aimed at Disadvantaged Young People (Scotland) Arts, creative and youth organisations in Scotland can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to deliver

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Bumper Edition! Patron Member free community arts activities for young people (aged 10 – 24). The fund is focused on delivering high quality arts, screen and creative activities for young people who face one or more forms of disadvantage. The funding is being made available through the CashBack for Creativity Open Fund delivered in partnership with YouthLink Scotland.

The closing date for applications is 1pm on the 25th January 2019.

Funding for Projects that Address the Development Needs of Young Children (UK, Kenya and Malawi) Grants of up to £150,000 will be available to organisations within the UK for projects that address the comprehensive development needs of children during their early years, up to and including their transition to primary school. The funding is available to organisations that directly support families with young children; especially those at risk of disadvantage and with demonstrable experience in one or more of the key areas – for instance in health, or in education. The funding is being made available through Comic Relief’s new “Children Survive and Thrive: Rise and Shine” initiative.

As well as funding for projects in the UK, grants of up to £300,000 are also available for projects in Kenya and Malawi. The initiative will open for applications on the 7th January 2019 and close on the 22nd March 2019.

Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London) The John Lyon's Charity has announced that its Schools in Partnership Fund is open for applications. Through the programme, the charity is making grants of between £25,000 and £50,000 to groups of state schools (in partnership with local voluntary organisations where appropriate) for projects aimed at supporting their most challenged pupils, strengthening links with home life and coordinating the support of other available professionals.

The funding is available to schools in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster. Previous projects supported include St Anselm's RC Catholic Primary School which received a grant of £38,000 for a play therapy project with four other schools and the Catholic Children's Society (Westminster); and Kingsbury High School which received a grant of £15,000 for a psychotherapy project with Brent Centre for Young People.

The Schools in Partnership Fund has a two stage application procedure. The Trustee meets in March, June and November. Proposals should be received by the Grants Team at least four months before.

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Funding Available for New Walking and Cycling Routes (Scotland) Public and not for profit organisations such as National parks; Regional Transport Partnerships; Further and higher education institutions; Housing associations, NHS organisations and Constituted community groups; etc can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £2 million to develop new walking and cycling infrastructure in Scotland. A total of £36 million is available in 2018/19.

The funding is being made available through the Transport Scotland’s Community Links Fund and applications can be submitted at any time until the 31st March 2019.

Funding for Arts Projects that Work with Children and Young People (UK) Not for profit organisations in the arts and cultural sector can apply for grants of up to £50,000 for projects that work with children and young people up to the age of 18 using the arts and creative media. Preference will be given to innovative projects which have a deep commitment to listening to children and allow the perceptions and feelings of children themselves to be better understood. Organisations can apply for both one-off short-term projects and for projects lasting up to three years.

The funding is being made available through the Ragdoll Foundation's Open Grant Scheme. Previous projects supported include Dance Devon, who received a grant of £20,550 to develop and deliver ‘All Aboard’, a new inclusive dance project for very young disabled and non-disabled children and their families; and the West Yorkshire Playhouse which received a grant of £26,028 to develop and deliver a new arts-based creative play project with around 30 babies, toddlers and pre-school children whose mothers attend the Playhouse’s weekly Asmarina Voices refugee women’s singing group.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

Development Grants for Sport (Wales) Sports Clubs or Associations, Youth Clubs and Community Groups in Wales looking to establish a new team, develop new training facilities or purchase much needed equipment to take their project to the next level could be eligible to apply for a grant to help them. Development grants of £1,501 to £25,000 are available from Sport Wales to any group in Wales that holds it’s own bank account and is looking to further develop sport in the community.

Apply at anytime.

Small Grants for Summer Playschemes (UK) Charities, social enterprises and community interest companies with an annual income of under

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£100,000 can apply for grants of £500 to £1,000 towards a playscheme that runs for a minimum of 2 weeks or 10 days across the summer holidays. Priority is given to small local playschemes involving a large number of children especially those with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds. Projects supported will also be expected to make good use of volunteers, encourage past and current users to participate and ensure that funds awarded are being well used.

Grants are awarded in May by the Woodward Charitable Trust and the closing date for submitting an application is the 5th April 2019.

Funding to Support the Development of Small Charities and Social Enterprises (UK) From the 6th December 2018, small charities, social enterprises and community interest groups will be able to register to apply for grants of up to £30,000 plus support to unlock growth, sustainability and efficiency. To qualify applicant organisations will need to have a turnover of less than £500,000 per year. To apply for funding, organisations must register at the start of each funding round. Numbers for each round are capped and registration are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once the cap is reached, the round is closed. Once successfully registered, organisations are invited to submit a simple application.

The funding is being made available through the Fore Trust and the closing date will be the 7th January 2018.

Funding for Faith Motivated Anti-Poverty Projects (Scotland) Local faith groups in Scotland that work with and support the poorest urban and rural communities have until the 13th February 2019 to apply for grants of up to £2,000 for projects that provide hope and alleviate poverty. Applicants can only be accepted by projects which are “motivated by faith (including places of worship and projects working with Faith Leaders within specific communities.

The funding is being made available through the Faiths in Scotland Community Action Fund and the closing date for applications is the 13th February 2019.

New £3 Million Fund to be Launched to Support Grassroots Community-Led Organisations (England) Intermediary funders with experience of grant making are being invited to apply to a new 3 million fund to make support and make grants to community-led organisations (with an annual income of less than £250,000) within England. The funding is available over two-years. The funding is being made through Comic Relief who are looking to work with one partner to support grassroots

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Bumper Edition! Patron Member organisations in order to bring about lasting social change. Comic Relief are looking to partner with an intermediate funder that has experience in working with local community led organisations.

The closing date is midday on the 8th January 2019.

East Midlands Airport Community Fund Opens for Applications (East Midlands) Communities around East Midlands airport can apply for grants of up to £2,000 for projects that have a long-lasting community, social or environmental benefit. The funding is being made available through the East Midlands Airport Community Fund, which was established in April 2002 and since then over £920,000 has been awarded to over 1180 projects, to bring lasting benefit to the communities around the airport.

In order for an application to be successful it must meet at least one of the following objectives: bring the community closer together through facilities for sport, recreation and other leisure time activities; support young people to prepare for the world of work and make work an inspiring choice; offer environmental improvement and/or heritage conservation; improve awareness of environmental issues through environmental education; and encourage and/or protect wildlife.

The next closing date for applications is the 9th January 2019

Small Grants Available for Community Projects (Scotland) Small grants of up to £500 are available to assist and support community projects and initiatives throughout Scotland. Funding is available for a wide range of projects benefiting local communities but must be focused on the areas of children; education; community groups; active lifestyles; environment; the elderly; homelessness; fairtrade; arts & culture; and charity.

To be eligible for funding, applicants must be a group or individual acting for the wider benefit of the local Community; and live within the geographic boundaries of one of Scotmid Regional Committees. Schools are also eligible to apply for activities that are not part of their statutory responsibilities. This could for example include funding for a breakfast club.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

Businesses Encouraged to Apply for New Fund to Support manufacturing (North East) Manufacturing businesses in the North East of England are now able to apply to the Collaborative Projects Fund following the launch of a £5.1million project by the University of Sunderland. The Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) project is a multi-million pound scheme to support

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Bumper Edition! Patron Member small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) across the North East LEP region, aiming to create jobs and unlock growth. Applications from SME consortiums are particularly encouraged. It is anticipated that most awards will be between £5,000 and £35,000 per project.

The Project Selection Panel will review submitted EOI every quarter and applicants will be contacted within 30 days.

Veolia Environmental Trust Grants (UK) The next closing date for stage 1 applications to the Veolia Environmental Trust is the 28th February 2019. Grants of up to £75,000 are available to constituted not for profit organisations and registered Environmental Bodies towards community buildings; parks and paths, play, Multi Use Games Areas (MUGAs) and recreational facilities; nature reserves; and bio diversity projects.

To be eligible to apply, the applicant organisation needs to be within the vicinity of a qualifying Veolia site; the projects must have a total cost of under £250,000 (including VAT and professional costs); the applicant must have secured 20% of funding towards the project prior to submitting a full (stage 2) application.

New Fund Launched for Young People to Improve their Local Communities (Scotland) A new fund has been launched to give young people (aged 12 – 25) and youth groups in Scotland grants of up to £3,000 to put their ideas into action and change the places where they live for the better. Young people can apply for grants of up to £500 for smaller seed corn grants to engage with others in the community to develop their ideas or larger idea grants of up to £3,000 to further develop their idea and deliver changes on the ground. The funding is provided through Greenspace Scotland’s Young Placechangers Ideas Fund and the first deadline for applications is the 26th February 2019.

New Fund to Celebrate the Windrush Generation (England) Councils and community groups have the opportunity to bid for new funding to hold their own local events to celebrate and commemorate the positive impact of the Windrush Generation on modern Britain. From a total of £500,000, £350,000 will be exclusively provided via local authorities and £150,000 will be available for direct bids from charities and community groups. Grants of £2,500 and up to £25,000 will be awarded for innovative, active community engagement projects making a positive impact in at least one of three areas: celebration, commemoration and education.

Apply to the UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government by midnight, 21 January 2019.

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Funding for Projects Benefiting Rural Communities (England, Scotland and Wales) Calor Rural Community Fund offers rural off grid communities the chance to gain funding for projects that will improve local life. Applications for funding are divided into three categories: £1,000, £2,500 and £5,000. There are 5 x £5,000 grants, 6 x £2,500 grants and 10 x £1,000 grants available to off-grid community projects. Funding applied for must equate to 50% or more of the total project cost. Projects supported can be anything from schools, community centres, village halls and sporting venues to youth clubs and scout groups, or even initiatives to support the elderly.

The Fund re-opens on the 20th March 2019 – interested groups should register their details to receive a notification with funding dates for 2019.

Funding for Community Safety Projects (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley) Policing and/or community safety related charity or community groups working in the Thames Valley Police Force area have until 12pm on Monday, 17th December 2018 to apply for a grant to support projects and activities that to improve the lives of people in the Thames Valley Police area. Grants of £1,500 to £6,000 are available from a total pot of £100,000 for work that reduces re-offending or improves the local response to serious organised crime.

The funding is offered by the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner’s Police Property Act Fund.

Funding for Digital Technologies that Enable People to Live Healthier Lives (Scotland) Organisations in Scotland, including health and social care organisations, private companies, social enterprises and charities can apply for grants of up to £30,000 that support innovative digital technologies that make data available and useful to citizens to help them lead healthier, and more independent, lives. Projects can last up to nine months.

The funding is being made available through both the innovation charity NESTA and the Scottish Government for bold and ambitious people-facing projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to empowering Scottish citizens with data and information.

The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 10 am on the 14th December 2018. Based on the ideas submitted, Nesta and the Scottish Government will create a shortlist of ideas with greatest potential by the 16th January 2019 and invite applicants to attend a workshop to develop them on the 22nd January 2019.