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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…

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Virgin 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.…

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North 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…

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Fincan: 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…

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Newcastle 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…

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Big 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…

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Funders 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…

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Women'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…

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Free 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…

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UnLtd 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…

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Funders 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…

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Weston 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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