Funding Bulletin – November 2015

1. FAST FUNDING FINDERS

Funding Central

The Big Lottery

Quartet Community Foundation

GRANTfinder

Directory of Social Change

Funding for the Voluntary and Community sector from:

  • Government departments
  • Independent grant administrators
  • European sources
  • Regional sources

2. FORTHCOMING EVENT

Bath & North East Somerset Council are working with the Heritage Lottery Fund to jointly host a Heritage Lottery Funding Event on Friday 13th November from 10 – 2p.m. in the Guildhall, Bath. The event is particularly targeted at Equalities Groups, as HLF want to increase the take up of Heritage Lottery Funding from organisations working with hard to reach communities such as disabled people, BME communities and LGBT communities. Lunch will be provided.

As well as the main event, there are a limited number of 1-1 surgeries with HLF staff after lunch, to provide specific advice and guidance on developing a project and making an application. To book one of these slots, please email 30th October.

Full details of the event are available from the Council’s Equality and Diversity page:

If you would like to book a place, please email with details of any access or dietary requirements you may have.

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3. FUNDING SOURCES

3.1 Time-limited Funds

Name of Fund / Provider / Link / Description / Deadline
Urban Living Partnership – pilot phase / Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council / / The Urban Living Partnership brings together all seven Research Councils and Innovate UK to promote integrated research and innovation to address the challenges faced by urban areas in the UK and to help them realise their visions for future urban living.
Through working together the partners aim to combine strengths across the UK's research and innovation ecosystem to understand key interconnected urban challenges, to co-produce practical responses and exploit emerging market opportunities and capacity for social innovation. Taking a 'whole city' approach the Partnership brings together the capabilities needed to address a wide range of challenges from infrastructure and environment to crime and social inclusion, from health and wellbeing to heritage and culture, from economy and employment to smart cities and big urban data, to give just a few examples.
In this first pilot phase, the Partnership is seeking applications from consortia which bring together leading cross-disciplinary research expertise, city leaders, businesses, civic organisations and community groups, public, third sector and other urban innovators. Each of the consortia will be expected to conduct an initial pilot diagnostic phase focused on building integrated understanding of the challenges, opportunities and future visions of a specific UK city / urban area and developing agendas for future research and innovation.
Combined funding of £2 million is available from RCUK and Innovate UK for the pilot call to be distributed between up to five projects, each focused on a different city / urban areas. Funding of up to £400,000 will be awarded to support each pilot project to conduct a 'diagnostic' phase commencing in April 2016 and running initially for up to 18 months. / 21st January 2016
Planning Enforcement Fund / Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) /
/ This new time-limited Fund is available to local planning authorities in England, including National Parks. The scheme provides a grant of up to £10,000 or 50% of its legal costs (whichever is the lesser) to local planning authorities to secure a Court injunction to prevent actual or apprehended breaches of planning control. / The scheme will run for the financial years 2014/15 and 2015/16 commencing in January 2015 and ending in March 2016.
Neighbourhood Planning Local Authority Grants / DCLG / / Local planning authorities can take advantage of a £12 million funding pot to help them meet the cost of their responsibilities and to support local communities preparing Neighbourhood Plans. Local planning authorities can claim £5,000 for each neighbourhood plan area designated, up to a maximum of 20 areas per year. They can also claim a further £5,000 for each ‘neighbourhood forum’ designated. A further £5,000 can be claimed by the local planning authority when a parish or neighbourhood forum submits a neighbourhood plan (or neighbourhood development order) to them for examination. The local planning authority can claim a final £20,000 for each successful examination of a neighbourhood plan or order. In business areas an additional £10,000 is available to reflect the need for an additional referendum. / There will be four opportunities for local authorities to submit claims in 2015/16. There will be windows between 1 and 30 June 2015, 1 and 30 September 2015, 1 and 31 December 2015 and a final window between 1 and 31 March 2016
Near Neighbours Grants / DCLG / / The Near Neighbours programme offers small grants between £250 and £5,000, providing seed capital for local groups and organisations who are working to bring together neighbours, to develop relationships across diverse faiths and ethnicities in order to improve their communities / Scheme will close in March 2016
Urban/Rural Community Energy Funds / DECC /
/ The Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) supports rural communities in England to develop renewable energy projects which provide economic and social benefits to the community. The fund will provide up to approximately £150,000 of funding for feasibility and pre-planning development work to help projects become investment ready. RCEF provides support in two stages: The funds are being delivered on behalf of the government by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP). Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis and there is no set deadline for bid. The Urban Community Energy Fund (UCEF) is the urban counterpart to the RCEF and was launched on 13 November 2014. UCEF is a £10m fund to kick-start renewable energy generation projects in urban communities across England. Community groups will be able to access grants and loans to support renewable energy developments. / The first application deadline was 22 December 2014. From April 2015 application deadlines will be on the last Friday of every second month beginning on 24 May 2015
Ward Councillors’ Initiative programme / B&NES Council / / Applications from B&NES Ward Councillors only / 31st December 2017
The Community Ownership and Management of Assets / National / / Delivered by Locality and partners on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government. COMA supports partnerships between local public bodies (such as local authorities) and community groups (including parish councils) to develop multiple asset transfer or single, ground breaking asset projects / Operating a rolling application window that will be closed to new applications once the 50 places have been filled

3.2 Ongoing Funds

Name of Fund / Provider / Link / Description / Deadline
Community Grants Programme / St John’s Hospital / / St John’s Hospital is dedicated to helping organisations that have imaginative ideas for engaging people in community life and who share their values and commitment to change. They welcome applications from organisations that focus on supporting individuals who want to achieve their aspirations and fulfil their potential. / Ongoing
Sport England Funding / National / / Various - see website / See websites
The Wheelsforgood Community Fund / Wheelsforgood / / Easi-Drive, the accident management company provides grants to support worthy causes related to the motor industry, wheels or transport. / Ongoing
Heritage Lottery Fund / Heritage Lottery / / HLF programmes include:
•Start Up Grants – grants of between £3,000-£10,000 to help create a new organisation to look after heritage or engage people with it. This grant can also support existing groups taking on new responsibilities for heritage.
•Grants for Places of Worship – historic places of worship are often at the heart of communities. Grants from £10,000–£250,000 can fund urgent structural repairs and help to make them better places for everyone to visit.
•Parks for People – for projects related to historic parks and cemeteries in the UK.
•Transition Funding – available to organisations in the UK who want to achieve significant strategic change (through acquiring new skills or knowledge, or new models of governance, leadership, business and income) in order to become more resilient and sustain improved management of heritage for the long term. To apply you must be a previous recipient of an HLF grant.
•Heritage Enterprise – supports enterprising community organisations across the UK to rescue neglected historic buildings and sites and unlock their economic potential. You can apply for a grant from £100,000 to £5million.
•Sharing Heritage – for any type of project related to national, regional or local heritage in the UK. Applications can be made for a grant from £3,000 to £10,000.
•Our Heritage – for any type of project related to national, regional or local heritage in the UK. Applications can be made for a grant of more than £10,000 and up to £100,000.
•Heritage Grants – HLF’s open programme for any type of project related to the national, regional, or local heritage in the UK. You can apply for a grant of over £100,000.
•Young Roots – for projects that engage young people with heritage in the UK. Applications can be made for a grant of more than £10,000 and up to £50,000. / See links
Big Potential / Social Investment / / Approximately £10m of grant funding over 3 years to eligible VCSE organisations with the aim of improving the sustainability, capacity and scale of VCSE organisations in order that they may deliver greater social impact.
The programme aims to raise awareness of the social investment market and support VCSEs who want to prepare themselves for social investment. Eligible VCSE organisations will be able to access specialist one to one support from the Big Potential programme partners before making an application for grants between £20,000 and £75,000 to undertake more in-depth investment readiness work with one of Big Potential’s approved providers. / Ongoing
Community Investment Fund / Social investment / / Run bySocial and Sustainable Capital- invests debt and equity between £250,000 and £1m in community based, locally led organisations which are providing essential support and services to improve the well-being of local residents, developing the local economy and creating positive social change for all individuals in the community / Ongoing
Awards for all England / The Big Lottery / / Grants of between £300 and £10,000 for projects which will benefit the community.
Applications from voluntary and community groups / Ongoing
Fulfilling Lives: HeadStart / The Big Lottery / / Enabling young people to deal with mental health issues / Ongoing
Parks for People / The Big Lottery / / Parks for People is a joint initiative between the Big Lottery Fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The programme awards grants of between £100,000 and £5 million to revitalise historic parks and cemeteries. / Ongoing
Power to Change / The Big Lottery / / £150m to invest in community-led enterprises – such as shops, businesses and community assets. / Initial grants application now open
Reaching Communities Buildings / The Big Lottery / / The buildings strand of Reaching Communities provides funding for land and buildings projects costing more than £100,000. It can also provide revenue funding to help to get the building running and deliver project activities. / Ongoing
Reaching Communities England / The Big Lottery / / Reaching Communities funding is for projects that help people and communities most in need. Grants are available from £10,000, upwards and funding can last for up to 5 years. If you think you need more than £500,000 you must call us before you apply to discuss why you believe a larger project is appropriate. There is no upper limit for total project costs. / Ongoing
Express Grants Programme / Quartet Community Foundation / / Express Grants are targeted at small organisations with charitable aims where a small amount of money can make a significant difference. / Ongoing
Grants / The Alec Dickson Trust / / The Alec Dickson Trustssupports young people who, throughvolunteeringorcommunityservice, aim to enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society. / Ongoing
Small Appeals / The Rank Foundation / / This is a small funding stream for registered charities and recognised churches which are raising money for projects which are costed at under £1million. If you are raising money for a particular project for which the mainstay is capital costs (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) and have already raised a third of the total costs, you may be eligible for this / Ongoing
Project and Capital Grants / The Tudor Trust / / Funding goes towards the core costs of running an organisation, including salaries, overheads and day-to-day running costs.
They can also provide project grants, capital grants for buildings or equipment and grants to help strengthen your organisation. There is no maximum or minimum grant. / Ongoing
Forces in Mind / The Big Lottery / / The Forces in Mind Trust Will will invest and spend £35 million over the next 20 years to support the psychological well-being and successful and sustainable transition of veterans and their families into civilian life. It will provide long-term help that supports and joins up with the valuable work already being carried out by a range of organisations / Ongoing

Lloyds Bank Foundation Invest fund

/ Lloyds Bank / / Provides longer term core or delivery funding for charities which meet the programme aim and are delivering clear outcomes as a result of their work. These grants are up to £25,000 per year for two or three years, with the opportunity for continuation funding for a further period – up to six years in total / Ongoing

Lloyds Bank Foundation’s Enable fund

/ Lloyds Bank / /

Provides smaller, shorter term grants to strengthen charities which meet the programme aim, helping them to deliver their mission more effectively. Grants are awarded to charities which have identified clear development needs. These grants are up to a total £15,000 over two years

/ Ongoing
Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund – Football Foundation / The Premier League and the FA / / Provides grants for building or refurbishing grassroots facilities, such as changing pavilions and playing surfaces for community benefit, with money provided by the Premier League, The FA and the Government (via Sport England) and delivered by the Foundation. The Fund is available to football clubs, schools, councils and local sports associations and gives grants for projects that:
•Improve facilities for football and other sport in local communities.
•Sustain or increase participation amongst children and adults, regardless of background age, or ability.
•Help children and adults to develop their physical, mental, social and moral capacities through regular participation in sport.
Grants are available for between £10,000 and £500,000. / Ongoing
Running costs / The Yapp Charitable Trust / / Grants for running costs and salaries for charities with a total expenditure of less than £40,000 per year. / Ongoing
Grants / Turn 2 Us / / Grants for individuals in need / Ongoing
Community Investment Fund / / The Fund invests between £250,000 and £1m in community based, locally led organisations which are providing essential support and services to improve the well-being of local residents, developing the local economy and creating positive social change for all individuals in the community.The Fund aims to improve the quality of life of local individuals, particularly those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged, and to enhance community engagement and cohesion by empowering people to develop locally-determined solutions to challenges and opportunities.
To be eligible for investment your organisation must demonstrate the following:
- Be a community led social sector organisation with a neighbourhood focus (please note the Community Investment Fund does not provide start-up capital)
- Based and have operations in England
- A clear social mission with significant measurable, direct outcomes
- Strong management with proven capability to deliver
- Robust business plan and financial projections
- A clear demonstration of how investment repayment will be made
- Good corporate governance / Ongoing
Sustainability, Environmental, etc
Home Energy Top Up Grant / B&NES Council / / The purpose of the grant is to help towards the costs of installing energy saving home improvements such as new boilers, insulation, windows and external doors, and renewable technologies such as solar panels, andis available to home owners, private landlords, and private tenants. / Ongoing
Affordable Warmth Assistance Grant / B&NES Council / / A grant for vulnerable residents to help meet the cost of loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and new heating systems, after other funding has been taken into account / Ongoing
Energy Company Obligation Grant / B&NES Council / / ECO funding provides a grant for low income and vulnerable households, those in solid walled properties and those living in low income areas / Ongoing
Local Sustainability Fund / Cabinet Office / / An initiative that will provide grants to increase the sustainability of around 250 organisations working in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.The fund, will provide grants that will enable recipients to implement organisational changes and access professional advice that might currently be out of their reach. It will give VCSEs access to a wider range of skills and support, with all grant recipients establishing a strong volunteering relationship with a local business. These cross sector relationships will help grant recipients to strengthen their resilience and long term sustainability.
The Local Sustainability Fund will be £20 million of government funding delivered over 2 years, and will be available to medium-sized VCSE organisations that deliver vital support to vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Alongside working with local businesses, recipients will also work with skilled advisors so that the fund generates maximum impact / See website for eligibility checker
Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive / HM Government / / Money towards renewable heating costs for biomass boilers, solar water heating and certain kinds of heat pumps / Ongoing

NOTE: Please consult with your Finance Officer as you consider any of these external funding streams. Please also ensure that for any final bids that appropriate sign-offs have been received from the Council’s Section 151 Officer.