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Coalfields Regeneration Trust: funding available
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the 5.5 million people living in Britain’s former mining…
Read ArticleVirgin Money Foundation launches £1million North East fund
The Virgin Money Foundation has launched the latest round of its £1million North East Fund and expanded the range of organisations that can apply.…
Read ArticleNorth East Fundraising Conference 2018
Shy Bairns Get Nowt; Growing Confidence for Brilliant Fundraising The Institute of Fundraising North East (IoF NE) are very excited to announce…
Read ArticleFincan: The North East voice for financial wellbeing - Funding Opportunity
Fincan is announcing an invitation to third sector or not for profit organisations to apply for a “one off” grant payment to subsidise FareShare…
Read ArticleNewcastle Social Enterprise Incubator opportunity
Key Fund Investments is launching a social enterprise incubator in Newcastle, with partners The Virgin Money Foundation and funding from The Big…
Read ArticleBig Lottery Fund launches £90 million programme to help tackle barriers to employment
Big Lottery Fund is developing a programme to help young people overcome barriers to employment. The design of the programme will be…
Read ArticleFunders Spotlight - Garfield Weston Foundation
We spoke with the Garfield Weston Foundation to find out about their new, one-off fund as they celebrate their 60th Anniversary. 1. What are your…
Read ArticleWomen's Vote Centenary Grant Scheme
The Women’s Vote Centenary Grant Scheme is a £1.5 million government fund that will support local and community groups across England in celebrating…
Read ArticleFree support for charities to learn about social investment
The GET SITR campaign from Big Society Capital offers a free package of support to help charities and social enterprises learn more about…
Read ArticleUnLtd launches Thrive – access to employment, offering expert support for ambitious ventures looking to grow
Thrive is UnLtd's new social accelerator and will offer ambitious social ventures six-months of intensive support. Thrive is initially open to…
Read ArticleFunders Spotlight - Wolfson Foundation
The Wolfson Foundation is a charity awarding grants to support and promote excellence in the fields of science and medicine, the arts and humanities…
Read ArticleWeston Anniversary Fund offers £5m for community facilities
The Garfield Weston Foundation have announced a grants scheme offering £5m to smaller charities to provide new or improve existing community…
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