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Leavers Coulson Trust | Helping disadvantaged young people attend Christian residential experiences

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Who are we?

The Leavers Coulson Trust is a partnership of two trusts: The Graham Leavers Memorial Trust, formed in 1979 and Philip's Fund, set up in 2001.

What do we do?

In 40 plus years we have provided approximately £100,000 to help some 2,000 children and young people between the ages of 7 and 19, attend Christian residential events.

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LCT helps children and young people from disadvantaged social backgrounds to attend Christian residential experiences

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Projects supporting young people are to receive up to a total of £20 million of funding recovered from the proceeds of crime.

The funding, which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act, aims to provide support to young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system and communities impacted by crime.

A total of 29 organisations are to benefit from the sixth round of the CashBack for Communities programme.

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More than £130 million from proceeds of crime invested to support young people to date.

Projects supporting young people are to receive up to a total of £20 million of funding recovered from the proceeds of crime.

The funding, which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act, aims to provide support to young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system and communities impacted by crime.

A total of 29 organisations are to benefit from the sixth round of the CashBack for Communities programme.

They include GMAC Film, who support young people to kickstart a career in film-making as well as the Venture Trust and Aberlour Child Care Trust who both support young people with employment and other opportunities.

The programme holds a particular relevance to GMAC Film's Chair of the Board, Kieran Howe, who took part in an early CashBack programme with GMAC 10 years ago. This experience played a significant role in his personal development and helped kickstart his career in filmmaking.

Kieran Howe, said: "It's rare in life that we experience these kinds of full-circle moments. CashBack quite literally changed my life as a teenager, putting me on a path for a successful career in film-making.

"Being able to return to GMAC all these years later, and assist the team in delivering this programme as Chair, fills me with tremendous joy, and hope for the future of Scottish film-making talent."

Justice Secretary Keith Brown said: "To provide the best chances for their future, we should nurture all young people to fulfil their potential - through interventions which help reduce the risk of offending and that encourage positive behaviour.

"For the past 15 years, Cashback has helped millions of young people across Scotland to find better futures and reach their full potential and we know from first-hand experience the transformational impact the programme has had on young people's lives.

"This phase of CashBack received more than 150 applications - the most ever - and our latest round of funding takes total investment in the programme to more than £130 million. This fund underlies our commitment to support young people to live full, healthy lives and help address some of the underlying causes of crime."
Background
Phase 6 of the CashBack for Communities programme will run from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026 with an increased overall programme budget of up to £20 million.

Organisations to benefit from the latest CashBack funding will be:

*new for Phase 6

Details on individual projects are being published here on the CashBack for Communities website.

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Projects supporting young people are to receive up to a total of £20 million of funding recovered from the proceeds of crime. The funding, which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act, aims to provide support to young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system and communities impacted by crime.

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Timings may not suit this time around, but keep checking to see if the funding launches again.
Launching on the 1st of February, shoppers from all over the UK can apply for a grant for an organisation or charity they feel deserves funding. All applicants need to do is share the exceptional contribution that a local organisation has made to their community and what the grant would be put towards. Applications will close on the 15th March 2023. Successful candidates will be contacted on 2nd May 2023.

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We are proud to be a part of your communities. Our convenience stores are owned and run by locals, for locals. We are here to provide the essentials you need but also to support local suppliers, schools and charities. Our mission is to always be there for you, and there for everyone.

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We are proud to be a part of your communities. Our convenience stores are owned and run by locals, for locals. We are here to provide the essentials you need but also to support local suppliers, schools and charities. Our mission is to always be there for you, and there for everyone.

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This grant programme is for registered charities, registered community interest companies, unincorporated clubs or associations or unregistered charities with a turnover of less than £300,000.
We will make grants of up to £2,500.

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The KFC Foundation Community Grants Programme

The KFC Foundation loves its community, so we support grassroots organisations in the heart of KFC
restaurant communities. Organisations focused on empowering young people in the UK to fulfil their potential and build a positive future by providing spaces that allow young people to feel safe and secure, by providing mentoring and helping to unlock talent and build life skills to improve their chances to gain meaningful employment.

We want to fund work that helps young people to create firm foundations, by addressing their needs
through early intervention.

This grant programme is for registered charities, registered community interest companies, unincorporated clubs or associations or unregistered charities with a turnover of less than £300,000.
We will make grants of up to £2,500.

The KFC Foundation welcomes funding applications from organisations which:

Benefit young people aged 11-25 years old.

Supports those in a position of economic disadvantage (including one of the following: care leavers, those experiencing homelessness, young carers, young parents, refugees, young people at risk of or with experience of the criminal justice system).

Empower young people to fulfil their potential and build a positive future by providing spaces that allow young people to feel safe and secure, helping them to unlock talent, build life skills, provide mentoring and improve their chances to gain meaningful employment.

Are local to a KFC restaurant? (Find Your Local KFC)

Will demonstrate positive results within 12 months of funding being received

For further information about what the Foundation can and cannot fund please refer to the FAQs.

APPLICATIONS OPEN

To complete it there are 2 things you need to submit.

One: Submit a 2-minute video about your organisation

Two: Complete the expression of interest form via the link below

Need more help? There's a link to application guidance below and a draft application template can be found next to our FAQs.

Got Questions?

Most of our questions can be answered through our application FAQs. If you've still got questions after reading that guide feel free to drop us an email at uk-kfc-foundation@yum.com.

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The KFC Foundation Community Grants | Apply Now

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The KFC Foundation provides grants to support grassroots organisations in the heart of our restaurant's communities. Organisations empowering young people in the UK to fulfil their potential by providing safe social spaces, mentoring or work, and social skills. We are now open and can't wait to receive your funding application.

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Funding information

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Youth Scotland partner with Scottish Government to hear the views of Young Islanders

Working in partnership with Scotland's island communities and Scottish Government, Youth Scotland is launching a new programme for and about Scotland's young islanders; aimed at understanding their views, concerns, hopes and ambitions, the programme will deliver the Young Islanders Network and the exciting Young Islander's Challenge.

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Youth Scotland is the network of Youth Groups in Scotland

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Youth Scotland is the largest national youth work organisation in Scotland, supporting 74,860 young people, 1,617 youth groups and over 8,868 youth workers. Youth Scotland has been around since the early 20th century and has a diverse membership network - from small rural youth groups to large urban projects.

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Presbytery of Glasgow: funding opportunities 

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Presbytery of Glasgow: funding opportunities 

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Youth Project Grant and Evangelism Grant information

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Church of Scotland: grants and funding information 

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Church of Scotland: grants and funding information 

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There are grants, funding opportunities and awards available to churches and groups doing work in their communities. Learn more about them and how to apply.

Below you'll find information on:

Church of Scotland grants and funding

Small Grants Fund

The Church of Scotland's Small Grants Fund provides grants for short-term project funding of between 3 and 12 months.

Award amounts

Up to £1,000

Eligibility

Individual Church of Scotland churches and presbyteries and groups of churches or presbyteries can apply. Churches and presbyteries are also able to work with ecumenical partners, though the application will need to come from the Church of Scotland church or presbytery.

How to apply

Those wishing to apply must complete and submit an application form along with a scan of a signed extract minute from the kirk session or presbytery. Further information and template documents are available on the Small Grants Fund How to Apply page.

Further information

Learn more about the fund, eligibility and how to apply on our Small Grants Fund page.

Church of Scotland 2022 Pioneer Mission Fund

The Pioneer Mission Fund provides grants for projects that support local church growth.

Award amounts

Up to £10,000

Eligibility

The Pioneer Mission fund is open to any project that supports church growth.

How to apply

The fund is open to applications between the latter part of April and September 2022 with assessments being made in monthly meetings between June and December or until the monies are exhausted.

To apply, you must submit a completed application form, a scan of a signed extract minute, and an income and expenditure table. More information and template documents are available on the Fund's How to Apply page.

Further information

Learn more about the fund, eligibility and how to apply on our Pioneer Mission Fund page.

The Guild's Initiative Fund

Grants of up to £1000 are available to Guilds looking to do innovative projects in their church or community. We want to encourage people to think of new ways of "being the Guild" and of serving the church and the wider community in ways that allow the Guild to creatively meet its three principles of worship, prayer and action.

Award amounts

There is no firm guidance on the amounts of money available; however, a typical grant will be a few hundred pounds.

Eligibility

The grant is open to any Church of Scotland Guild.

How to apply

An application form is available by contacting the Guild office: 0131 240 2217 or emailing guild@cofcscotland.org.uk.

Further information

More information about the Fund is available on the Guild Initiative Fund page.

External grants and funding

Foyle Foundation - Small Grants Scheme

The Small Grants Scheme provides one-year grants to charities working at grassroots and local community level. The grants may be used to cover core costs, equipment, or project funding.

The priority will be to support local charities still active in their communities which are currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community either directly or through online support if possible.

Award amounts

Charities can apply for between £2,000 and £10,000. Please note that if successful, the Trustees may award less than the amount requested.

Eligibility

The Foundation can only accept applications from organisations with charitable status. This includes registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (SCIOs), excepted charities and exempt charities. Organisations must have an annual turnover of less than £150,000 per annum. Larger or national charities will normally not be considered under this scheme. Organisations must demonstrate ongoing financial viability over the next 12 months.

How to apply

Apply online via website.

Application deadline

Applications are accepted at any time. It may take up to three months to obtain a decision from Trustees.

Further information

More information on the scheme is available on the Foyle Foundation's website.

Let's Do Net Zero Community Buildings Fund

This fund provides grants of up to 80% of costs (up to £80,000) to support faith and other community buildings in reaching net zero.

The funding comes from the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).

As with all grant funding for property-related work, please ensure that you meet with all the requirements of the General Trustees and Presbytery.

Award amounts

Grant funding is available for up to 80% of eligible costs up to a maximum of £80,000. The inclusion or exclusion of VAT in CARES funding offers does not alter the grant maximum of £80,000.

Please see the guidance for full information.

Eligibility

Applicants must be constituted non-profit distributing community organisations, including organisations with charitable status, that are established and operating across a geographically defined community or faith groups.

Organisations that are constituted but unincorporated may also apply but must provide additional information.

Applications

1. Read the full funding guidance to find out if your organisation, building and improvements are eligible

2. Choose your technology. Get an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) , an energy report from Business Energy Scotland, or feasibility study that justifies your technology choice. You can also start getting quotes from installers (see our funding guidance for more information).

3. Complete an application form and return it to us as soon as possible.

4. You have 12 months to complete your project from the date its approved.

Further information

More information about the fund, as well as a case study on how Cairnlea Parish Church made its community hall more sustainable. is available on the Local Energy Scotland website.

Each funder will be slightly different and have different requirements in terms of reporting and what you can use the grant for, so it is important that you talk to them about your needs. It may be helpful to talk to them about your business continuity plan and how you intend to adapt your usual ways of working to achieve impact despite any external restrictions.

Please note there are many grants and funds available for specific geographic area and projects. If you would like to find out more about the funding available and how to access them, please contact stewardship@churchofscotland.org.uk.

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There are grants, funding opportunities and awards available to churches and groups doing work in their communities. Learn more about them and how to apply. Below you'll find information on: The Church of Scotland's Small Grants Fund provides grants for short-term project funding of between 3 and 12 months.

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The Small Grants Fund provides grants of up to £1,000 to short-term (less than 12 months) projects.

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Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using our free online search engine. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, we can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community.

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Glasgow City Council

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The Glasgow Communities Fund is a new communities fund that that is informed by the Glasgow City Council Strategic Plan, Glasgow Community Planning Partnership's Community Plan and the principles behind the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.

The Glasgow Communities Fund is now closed to applications. Please check this page for any updates.

What are the aims of the Glasgow Communities Fund?

The Fund aims to tackle poverty and inequality through:

Building the skills, capacity and resilience of individuals and communities

Supporting activities and services that will enable and empower communities to become involved in the social, economic and cultural life of the city.

What are the Principles of the Fund?

In delivering these aims, the fund is guided by the following principles:

Communities are best placed to identify and deliver solutions that meet their needs

Community led organisations are vital to creating, empowering and sustaining resilient communities

Adopting a community-led approach to service development, planning and decision-making will enable the fund to be flexible thus ensuring that it is responsive to existing and emerging issues.

What are the Outcomes of the Fund?

The Fund has the following overarching outcomes:

People and communities have access to services, support and opportunities that improve their lives and well-being

People and communities are more self-reliant and are better able to identify ways to improve and take control of their lives and well-being

People are better able to gain the skills, capacity and confidence to play an active role in their communities

People and communities are better able to influence and participate in decision making and service development

People and communities are better able to identify and deliver solutions that meet their needs

What are the Priorities of the Fund?

The Fund is underpinned by two priority areas:

Improving Communities

Through this priority area we want to provide opportunities for communities and individuals to improve their lives by addressing the impact of barriers such as deprivation, disadvantage, exclusion, inequality and isolation.

We want to support services and activities that improve the health, well-being, social and/or economic position of communities and individuals that enables them to reach their full potential and play an active role in the city.

Resilient Communities

Through this priority area we want to provide opportunities for communities and individuals to actively participate within their local communities and empower them to identify and deliver solutions that meets their needs.

We want to support services and activities that strengthens resilience, encourages learning and skill development and increases aspirations and confidence of communities and individuals that enables them to reach their full potential and play an active role in the city

How do I Apply?

The Glasgow Communities Fund is now closed to applications.

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The Glasgow Communities Fund is a new communities fund that that is informed by the Glasgow City Council Strategic Plan, Glasgow Community Planning Partnership's Community Plan and the principles behind the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. The Glasgow Communities Fund is now closed to applications. Please check this page for any updates.

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Information on funding for young people

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In our Young Scot BIG Survey, young people from all over Scotland told us that the climate emergency is one of the main issues worrying them about their future. So we've put together a 'Climate and Nature' campaign page where you'll find information on how to take action and what you can do if you're experiencing climate anxiety.

The deadline to register to vote is also this week! Check out all our information on voting on our 'UK General Election 2024' campaign page.

Remember to check out our Instagram and TikTok too!

Ready to sign up to and start making the most of your free Young Scot Membership account?

Find out how by checking out our step-by-step guide.

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young.scot is Scotland's national youth information platform. Find out more about the Young Scot card, Discounts, Rewards, information and opportunities to get involved.