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Perthyn Grant Funding Scheme is now open! Deadline: When the fund is fully allocated or 30th November 2026, whichever comes first.

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Perthyn Grant Funding Scheme is now open! Deadline: When the fund is fully allocated or 30th November 2026, whichever comes first.

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🌿 Perthyn Grant Funding Scheme is now open!

📅 Applications close: When the fund is fully allocated or 30 November 2026, whichever comes first.

👥 Who can apply? Newly established community groups and community groups registered for up to 12 months on the date of application.

💷 Funding available: Up to £10,000 per group.

🏗️ What can the funding support? Funding can support revenue costs only or a combination of revenue and capital costs.

🚀 What is the funding for? To accelerate progress in developing community-led Welsh-language social enterprises and housing initiatives.

🗺️ Where is it available? Open across Wales (Pan-Wales).

📩Find out more: For further information, support or an application pack, contact perthyn@cwmpas.coopor visit Perthyn

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Perthyn is here to help you create and develop opportunities in our communities to establish social enterprises and co-operatives in Welsh.

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Save the Children Cymru - Seedlings of Change. Deadline 25th September 2026

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Save the Children Cymru - Seedlings of Change. Deadline 25th September 2026

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Save the Children Cymru is looking for three organisations across Wales to join Seedlings of Change, our ambitious child-led climate and nature programme.

Through our wider work to tackle child poverty, strengthen communities and help children shape the future, we know that children have powerful ideas about the places where they live. Seedlings of Change will support them to turn those ideas into action.

Successful partners will receive up to £60,000 over two years to work with children and communities on local climate, nature and neighbourhood projects that make places safer, greener and better for children to grow up in.

You do not need to be an environmental organisation to apply. We are looking for organisations with strong relationships with children and communities and a commitment to child-led participation. We want to work with around three organisations and will be looking for a range of national and local groups that can each make an impact in one community while working together to create wider change.

We particularly welcome interest from organisations working with urban, rural and Welsh-speaking communities across Wales.

The application process is quick and light-touch, taking around 15 to 20 minutes. We are primarily interested in understanding your organisation, the communities you work with, and how you would support children to shape and lead the work.

We will also be hosting an online briefing session in September to provide an overview of the programme, explain the application process and answer any questions. Further details and an invitation link will be shared soon.

Apply by: 25 September 2026

Please find the information pack attached and apply here.

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Information Pack - Seedlings of Change ENG

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Join us on our free virtual supervision information sessions

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Join us on our free virtual supervision information sessions

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From 1 September 2026, the law about regulated activity with children is changing. The current rule about the supervision of paid staff and volunteers carrying out specific activities with children will be removed from the legal definition.

This means some people will be in regulated activity with children from 1 September 2026 when they were not before, because they were sufficiently supervised by someone else. This will apply if they do the work often enough, or overnight.

Join the DBS Regional Outreach Team to find out more about this change and how it may impact on your organisation.

We are holding a series of information sessions, you can register for any of the sessions by clicking the links below:

Tuesday 8th September - 2pm-3pm - Click to register
Changes to supervision, what it means for roles in the Voluntary Sector

Friday 11th September - 9am-10am - Click to register
Changes to supervision, what it means for roles in the Education sector

Thursday 10th September - 1pm-2pm - Click to register
Changes to supervision, what it means for roles in the Faith sector

Wednesday 16th September - 2:15pm-3:15pm - Click to register
Changes to supervision, what does it mean for my organisation? (suitable for all sectors)

If you have any questions about these events, please email dbsregionaloutreach@dbs.gov.uk.

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Community Warm Spaces Fund (SCAF Round 10) Now Open! Deadline: Monday 28th September 2026

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Community Warm Spaces Fund (SCAF Round 10) Now Open! Deadline: Monday 28th September 2026

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Pecyn Cais Cymraeg ar gael isod

Announcing the launch of the SCAF Round 10 – Community Warm Spaces Fund managed by Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) and supported by Pembrokeshire County Council and Welsh Government.

Revenue grants of up to £2,500 for constituted voluntary, community groups, social enterprises and Town and Community Councils.

Funding for projects providing activities and services to support & enhance the lives of vulnerable people. The fund will support activity which helps to meet demands, create additional capacity/activity or extends existing activity.

Projects meeting the following priorities are invited to apply:

Addressing disadvantage, loneliness & social isolation

Providing a Warm Community Space

Supporting unpaid carers

Improving mental & physical health and wellbeing

Projects demonstrating how they address disadvantage will be prioritised.

Deadline: Monday 28th September 2026

All spend must be made by 31st March 2027

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SCAF Rd 10 Community Warm Spaces Full Pack

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Cronfa Mannau Cynnes Cymunedol (Cronfa Cynorthwyo Gweithredu Cymunedol Rownd 10) Haf 2026 – Gwnewch gais nawr!

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Cronfa Mannau Cynnes Cymunedol (Cronfa Cynorthwyo Gweithredu Cymunedol Rownd 10) Haf 2026 – Gwnewch gais nawr!

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Cronfa Mannau Cynnes Cymunedol Full Pack 2026

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Every four months, three local projects are selected to be in the customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK. We empower our customers to make a difference in their local community by using their blue token to vote and choose how the funding is distributed. Every project shortlisted for the vote receives funding but a vote using a blue token will make the difference to just how much funding each project receives – up to £500, £1,000 or £1,500.

From providing nutritious food in fun ways like smoothie classes through to learning how fruit and veg grows, we welcome applications that use healthy food to support nutritious diets of children and young people across the UK.

This could include providing fruit or healthy snacks in school, introducing or supporting breakfast or holiday clubs, cooking or gardening initiatives to grow your very own fruit and veg or providing much-needed half time power for a sports club. All applications that are received are assessed, and Tesco colleagues help to select the projects that will be voted for in regions across the UK. Our community charity partner, Groundwork, manages the application process and helps us to administer the funding across the UK.

Click here to nominate a group

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Fruit and Veg Grants - Tesco Fundraising | Tesco PLC

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Support your community with Tesco’s Blue Token Scheme. Learn how your votes and donations help fundraising efforts that strengthen our UK communities.

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22 September 2026 | 10 am – 12 pm | Online - Welsh
29 September 2026 | 10 am – 12 pm | Online – English

This FREE session, run by the Welsh Language Commissioner’s Hybu Team, will enable you to develop your organisation’s use of the Welsh language. It will provide you with information, research and practical advice to aid in planning for increasing your organisation’s Welsh language provision.

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22 SEPTEMBER 2026 & ENGLISH - 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 This FREE session, run by the Welsh Language Commissioner’s Hybu Team, will enable you to develop your organisation’s use of the Welsh language.

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Introduction to Developing a Fundraising Strategy 15th & 22 September 10am-1pm

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Introduction to Developing a Fundraising Strategy 15th & 22 September 10am-1pm

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Content

Over two online sessions, this course will review what should be included in a fundraising strategy for a voluntary organisation.

Organisations of any size and income can develop a fundraising strategy. Every charity and voluntary organisation is unique so their fundraising strategy should be too; there is no set standard of what it should look like or how detailed it should be. However, WCVA does have a clear idea of what the overall content of the strategy should be to build good practice. This course will work through this content and explore how you can go about exploring and identifying what’s right for your organisation’s fundraising strategy.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will:

Understand the importance of applying a strategic approach to fundraising

Be able to develop a fundraising strategy document

Know where you can find further resources on fundraising methods and planning tools

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to apply a strategic approach to their fundraising and income generation. That could be at the beginning of your fundraising journey or as you look to refresh an existing strategy (especially in light of the changing landscape created by the Covid 19 pandemic). The course will talk in generalities so should be applicable to organisations of any size.

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Introduction to developing a fundraising strategy - WCVA

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15 & 22 SEPTEMBER 2026 To give participants the confidence to develop a fundraising strategy for their organisation.

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Small Unrestricted Grants - The Giving Machine - Rolling Programme

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Small Unrestricted Grants - The Giving Machine - Rolling Programme

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8 x £250 unrestricted grants available. Chosen at random so everyone gets an equal opportunity to receive unrestricted funds.

Rolling Programme

This fund operates on a rolling basis with periodic opening and closing dates.

Who can apply

Eligibility

Any eligible good cause based in the UK can apply. We define good causes as any charity, school, CASC, CIC, Social Enterprise or other organisation that is non-profit.

All organisations must have

A bank account in their registered name.

Income less than £1m

Registered in the UK with a UK bank account

Reporting Criteria

We don't have any!!

We just ask that you share a few sentences once you have spent your grant to let us know how it helped your organisation

Restrictions

All organisations must have

A bank account in their registered name.

Income less than £1m

Registered in the UK with a UK bank account

How to apply

Apply online here - https://www.thegivingmachine.co.uk/solutions/for-causes/grants/

Useful Links

https://www.givinglottery.org.uk/good-causes

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This scheme offer small unrestricted grants to UK-based not-for-profit organisations. These small charity grants offer quick grants for community groups

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Good Place to Live: New Beginnings Fund. Deadline 5pm Wednesday 9th September 

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Good Place to Live: New Beginnings Fund. Deadline 5pm Wednesday 9th September 

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Organisations across England and Wales can apply for funding through the Good Place to Live: New Beginnings Fund, Lloyds Bank Foundation’s first step in ensuring that everyone in England and Wales has a home that’s a good place to live.

The evidence is clear.  When circumstances change, people are at a bigger risk of becoming homeless than at any other time.  That’s why Lloyds Bank Foundation is backing local organisations that work to help people keep a safe place to call home and build a new beginning.

Through the New Beginnings Fund, the Foundation will support organisations that work with individuals who have been identified as most at risk of homelessness, including young people leaving care, domestic abuse survivors, prison leavers and when someone leaves the asylum system upon receiving the right to remain in the UK.

Community organisations are already providing vital services for people at these critical turning points and through this fund, the Foundation will stand alongside them, providing long-term, unrestricted funding and development support to help strengthen their impact and reach more people.

Through an £8 million investment, up to 50 community organisations preventing homelessness across England and Wales will:

Be supported for 4 years. Unrestricted grants of up to £200,000 over this time will give local organisations stability so that they can focus on the people in their communities

Benefit from extra tools and connections. Through development support, organisations will build their capacity and capability so that when the funding ends, they are able to move into the future and make a bigger impact than before

Have access to Lloyds Banking Group volunteers. Independent research shows that charities that benefit from the skills of Lloyds Banking Group colleagues grow significantly faster than those which don’t  – 10.6% annually on average

If your organisation works with people at risk of homelessness, we encourage you to explore the fund, find out about your eligibility and consider whether the New Beginnings Fund could help you achieve your goals.

To find out more, check your eligibility, and to apply click the button below.

Find out more about this fund

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Homelessness Prevention Funding for Charities: Apply to the Good Place to Live New Beginnings Fund

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Funding for charities, CIOs and CICs working to prevent homelessness. The Good Place to Live: New Beginnings Fund supports early intervention and community-based homelessness prevention.

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PAVS acknowledges that AI can be a useful tool for work on funding applications. It can help identify gaps, highlight repetition, check spelling and grammar and signpost links to policies. Applicants should always carefully read any suggested content or additions to ensure they are factual and accurate. Reflecting the human voice and the local context is vital. Applications in clear, plain language are welcomed.

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Small grants for suicide prevention and self-harm 2026/27 - Deadline 14th August

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Small grants for suicide prevention and self-harm 2026/27 - Deadline 14th August

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Small grants are available (up to £4,000) to support local activity relating to the management and prevention of self-harm and suicide

Applications are encouraged from groups and agencies who can use the funding within this financial year (by 31st March 2027).

The application form must be received by Friday 14th August.

Anyone unsure of their eligibility or the suitability of a project should contact their Regional Lead (details on the attached letter)

The information can also be found on the SSHP Hub

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SSHP - Suicide and Self harm Programme Cymru Training Hub

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Invitation to submit applications for small grant funding (up to £4,000) to support local activity focused on suicide prevention and self-harm

NHS Wales Performance and Improvement Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Programme (SSHP) is making small grants available to support local activity focused on suicide prevention and self-harm.

This funding is available to support existing or developing projects, interventions, or programmes; or the initiation of new activities that have additional sources of funding or are supported by existing organisational capability.

Any agency can submit a proposal for a small grant from any sector.

The funding will be available during 2026/27 (up to 31 st March 2027) and will not be recurring.

Examples of how funding could be used include i) co-design and production of resources or information and promotional materials to support local referral pathways, service navigation, or signposting; ii) co-production of new or bespoke training offers for particular groups or settings; iii) local events to support existing networks around a particular challenge or problem, or to set-up a new support network that can be sustained through existing resources after the grant; iv) activities that improve our understanding, and capture the voices, of those who are disproportionately affected by suicide and self-harm.

Activities that will not be supported are corporate staff training, the development of new services, or ongoing service delivery.

For 2026/27 we would encourage applications that:

Support people or processes to improve our responses to self-harm

Can update and refine sections of the online Help is at Hand Cymru resource

Supports the adoption or implementation of the Integrated Quality Statement for Self-Harm

All activities must clearly align with the national strategic objectives set out in the new 10-year strategy, Understanding: a suicide prevention and self-harm strategy for Wales, and have sufficient evaluation and monitoring built in to be able to report on clear benefits and outcomes from the work.

A multi-agency/professional panel, including those with living experience, will appraise applications, and this panel will be open to innovative and creative proposals, and submissions that are prepared by a number of groups or agencies working together.

The total fund for the small grant programme will be determined by other costs being incurred by the national programme and its commitments to the three-year Strategic Delivery Plan 2025-2028

For help with preparing an application, please see the supporting information document and for further advice, please contact your regional lead:

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Invitation to submit applications for small grant funding (up to £4,000) to support local activity focused on suicide prevention and self-harm NHS Wales Performance and Improvement Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Programme (SSHP) is making small grants available to support local activity focused on suicide prevention and self-harm.

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2027 GSK IMPACT Awards & GSK Community Health programme

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2027 GSK IMPACT Awards & GSK Community Health programme

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2027 GSK IMPACT Awards & GSK Community Health programme – open for applications

The GSK IMPACT Awards are for charities with total annual income between £150,000 and £3 million. They are funded by GSK and provide core funding and free training for charities doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from £5,000 to £50,000, plus free training and development valued at a further £13,500. Closing date Wednesday 19 August 2026.

The GSK Community Health programme supports small charities tackling health inequalities with total annual income between £20,000 and £150,000.  Up to 10 charities will receive up to £10,000 in unrestricted funding plus access to free training and development valued at £5,000. Closing date Monday 10 August 2026.

GSK and The King’s Fund encourage organisations to apply that are led by and support people from under-represented backgrounds, people from ethnic minority communities, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

To apply and find out more go to: www.kingsfund.org.uk/gskimpactawards

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GSK IMPACT Awards 2026 | The King’s Fund

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The GSK IMPACT Awards provide funding, training and development for charities doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Apply for you charity today.

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Funding opportunity for grassroots organisations to help tackle fuel poverty in local communities

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Funding opportunity for grassroots organisations to help tackle fuel poverty in local communities

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Funding for grassroot organisations to provide energy saving advice and support to vulnerable households to help them stay safe and warm. The scheme is funded by three gas distribution networks: SGN, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), and Wales and West Utilities (WWU).

Grants of £8,000 - £14,000 are available for projects to deliver:

Personalised energy advice

Carbon Monoxide safety awareness

Support to join the Priority Services Register (a simple sign up which offers extra security and support in the event of an unplanned power outage)

Other wellbeing and crisis support including benefits checks, support with digital skills and support to access emergency funding schemes

This fund is aimed at small, grassroots organisations who have experience supporting people who are vulnerable and most at risk of fuel poverty.  Training will be provided to successful applicants so previous experience providing energy advice is not required.

Organisations must be based within the SGN, NGN and WWU network areas and project delivery should take place between 1 September 2026 and 31 May 2027.

The deadline to apply is 11am on Monday 10 August 2026.

Find out more and how to apply here.

We’re also hosting two informational webinars, where you can find out more about the scheme, get tips on what we’re looking for in the application and ask questions. The sessions will be recorded so if you can’t make it, please register anyway and we will share the recording and slides. Both sessions will have the same content.

1pm, Thursday 16 July – register on Zoom here.
1pm, Wednesday 29 July – register on Zoom here.

If you have any questions, get in touch at safeandwarmcommunities@cse.org.uk

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Safe and Warm Grassroots Communities Scheme - Centre for Sustainable Energy

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A fund administered by CSE that supports grassroots organisations who are helping to tackle fuel poverty in local communities.

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Cost of Living Funding Information - Individuals

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Cost of Living Funding Information - Individuals

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ByKallista Jayasuriya and Jess Threlfall, Researchers at DSC

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Cost of living support: Grantmakers going the extra mile - Directory of Social Change

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For around five years, the cost of living crisis has affected households across the UK. According to a ONS survey conducted in April 2026, it continues to be one of the most pressing issues, with 96% of respondents aged between 16 and 29 and 83% of respondents over 70 reporting concerns. Low-income households and marginalised communities are disproportionately impacted by the cost of living crisis. Jess and Kalli, DSC Senior Researchers, have created a list of charities […]

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Grants for Good - Mathew Good Foundation

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Every three months, we’ll share £15,000 between 5 shortlisted projects that have a positive impact on communities, people or the environment.

Since 2011, the Matthew Good Foundation has empowered employees of the John Good Group to support many good causes in the UK and around the world by nominating good causes for funding. However, in 2021, our tenth year, we wanted to extend our impact and allow small charities, community projects and social entrepreneurs to come straight to us.

To stay true to our ethos of donating funds to causes close to the hearts of our members, every three months, five shortlisted projects will be voted for by John Good Group employees. These five charities will all receive a share of £15,000 – the more votes a cause receives, the bigger the donation. Following the vote, the project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of £5,000, second place £3,500, third place £2,500 and fourth and fifth place will both receive £2,000.

Charities and projects are welcome to apply all year round, and your application will be considered in the next funding round. Funding will be awarded every three months, in April, July, October and January, with an application deadline of the 15th of the month before. Eg. for the April round, applications will close on the 15th March, for the October round, applications will close on 15th September.

Who can apply

Your application must be on behalf of a local community group, charity, voluntary group or social enterprise that has a positive impact on communities, people or the environment and has an average income of less than £50,000 in the last 12 months.

We want to make it easy for very small charities or new community interest companies to apply, so organisations/groups do not need to be a registered charity, however, you will need to have a bank account in your organisation’s/project’s name such as a community bank account. We are not able to provide funding to personal bank accounts.

Restrictions

We do not make grants directly to individuals. Other areas that we do not fund include:

Activities that promote political or religious beliefs.

Sponsorship/fundraising events.

Applications for sports clubs, such as amateur or private sports clubs or sponsorship.

Applications from organisations that have an income of over £50,000 in the last 12 months.

How to apply

We don’t want small charities to be intimidated by lengthy forms to complete – so we’ve kept the online application form straightforward. We’ll need your contact details, a brief outline of the organisation’s work, and how you’ll use the funds. We’ll also need a reference from someone not involved in the project, but with enough knowledge of what you do to support your application.

If you have any problems applying using the online form, please email info@matthewgoodfoundation.org.

Click to find out more and apply

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Connecting businesses with high impact small charities | Matthew Good Foundation

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Grants for Good - Connecting businesses with high impact small charities | Matthew Good Foundation

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Connecting businesses with high impact small charities

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Expressions of Interest Now Open!! Download form below ⬇️

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Expressions of Interest Now Open!! Download form below ⬇️

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Community Rail Changemakers Fund 2026 Open 16th June - 1st Aug 2026

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Community Rail Changemakers Fund 2026 Open 16th June - 1st Aug 2026

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South West Wales Connected, Community Rail Partnership is delighted to welcome you to our new Community Rail Changemakers Fund 2026!

An opportunity designed to support and inspire local groups to bring positive change to their communities.

If you’re based within six miles of a local train station, you can apply for up to £1,000 to help deliver a project that enhances shared community spaces. We are especially keen to support ideas that improve and celebrate our stations, helping them become vibrant, welcoming hubs for everyone. Whether you’re at the early idea stage or ready to get started, our team is here to guide you through the process and help turn your vision into reality.

While your project does not need to be railway-related, we welcome and will carefully consider all applications that align with the aims of the fund. Whether your idea focuses on improving a community space, supporting local wellbeing, or bringing people together, we encourage a wide range of creative and meaningful proposals.

Kindly share this with anyone in your network who may find it relevant

Applications open June 16th until August 1st 2026

CHANGEMAKERS 2026

Click here to apply ;  Application form

We look forward to hearing from you

South West Wales Connected

CHANGEMAKERS 2026

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Codi Group - opportunity for groups around Augustus Grange - community project support!

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Codi Group - opportunity for groups around Augustus Grange - community project support!

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💚 Could your community group make a difference with a £1,000 grant? 💚

Codi and Lovell are investing in the community around Augustus Grange and have £1,000 grants available for local groups and organisations with ideas that will benefit residents and the wider community.

We’ve listened to what matters most to local people, and now we’re looking for projects that can bring those ideas to life.

To apply, simply send us a proposal telling us:

✨ What your project will do and the impact it will have

👥 Who your project is aimed at

📈 How many people will benefit

💷 How you would use the £1,000 grant to deliver your project

Whether you run a community club, charity or local initiative, we’d love to hear how your idea could make a positive difference.

📧 Send your proposal or any questions to Amanda at Codi:

amanda.roberts@codigroup.co.uk

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Welsh Church Act Fund - Churches, chapels and other places of worship in Pembrokeshire 

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Welsh Church Act Fund - Churches, chapels and other places of worship in Pembrokeshire 

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Churches, chapels and other places of worship in Pembrokeshire are eligible to apply on an ongoing basis but are limited to applications for building or other capital works e.g. renovation or repair. These are accepted on an ongoing basis on the specific application form - linked on the PCC website.

Welsh Church Act Fund - Pembrokeshire County Council

*If you are applying for funding on behalf of a church, chapel or public place of worship, please complete the form below and return directly to jenny.ruloff@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Welsh Church Act Fund application form for churches, chapels and places of worship

If you have any queries please email Gemma Baker at Pembrokeshire County Council on Gemma.Baker@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

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The Welsh Church Act Fund is a Charitable Trust Fund, governed by the Welsh Church Act 1914.

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Report on Economic Contribution of the Voluntary sector - Dec 2025

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Report on Economic Contribution of the Voluntary sector - Dec 2025

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The contribution of voluntary organisations to the health and care prevention agenda: A rapid review of the evidence.

WCVA’s Health and Social Care Project recently commissioned University of South Wales to produce a report on the economic contribution the voluntary sector can make in easing the pressure on health and care services.

The report, linked above, highlights several key findings at a time when pressure on public resources is increasing alongside calls on the voluntary sector to demonstrate value for money.

You can read a news story summarizing the report here.

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Coastal Cottages Community Fund. Deadline: 30th September 2026

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Coastal Cottages Community Fund. Deadline: 30th September 2026

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Grants are available in two funding bands. Small community grants of up to £500 support local clubs, volunteer groups and small initiatives. Larger grants of up to £5,000 support projects with wider community impact or longer-term benefit.

Click the link above to find out more.

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Supporting our communities

At Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire, we believe that tourism should strengthen the communities it touches.

The Coastal Cottages Community Fund is our commitment to giving back to the county we proudly call home. This year, we aim to donate £50,000 to support local charities, community organisations and grassroots initiatives that help Pembrokeshire thrive.

We fund projects that make a real difference to local people and places. This may include youth sport programmes, environmental and coastal conservation projects, village halls and community spaces, cultural and heritage initiatives, wellbeing programmes, and projects that strengthen community connections.

Our aim is simple: to support the people who care for Pembrokeshire and help ensure the county remains a vibrant place to live, work and visit.

Grants are available in two funding bands. Small community grants of up to £500 support local clubs, volunteer groups and small initiatives. Larger grants of up to £5,000 support projects with wider community impact or longer-term benefit.

We prioritise projects that demonstrate clear local need, deliver measurable impact and align with our values of community, sustainability and local pride.

The Coastal Cottages Community Fund is about more than funding. It is about celebrating the organisations, volunteers and community leaders who make Pembrokeshire extraordinary.

Together, we can help protect what makes this place so special.

Guidance Notes for Applicants

Purpose of the Fund

The Coastal Cottages Community Fund has been created by Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire to support projects that strengthen our communities, environment and local culture. Each year £50,000 will be distributed to local charities, clubs and community organisations delivering projects that make a real difference across Pembrokeshire.

We want to support initiatives that reflect the values at the heart of Coastal Cottages:

Who Can Apply

Applications are welcome from organisations that:

Operate within Pembrokeshire

Deliver clear community benefit

Are one of the following:

Registered charity

Community Interest Company (CIC)

Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

Community club or association

Unincorporated community group

Organisations must also:

What We Fund

We are looking for projects that deliver clear, positive impact for Pembrokeshire communities. Examples include:

Youth sport or outdoor activity programmes

Community wellbeing initiatives

Village hall improvements

Coastal conservation projects

Environmental education

Local heritage or cultural projects

Accessibility improvements for community facilities

Community events that bring people together

What We Cannot Fund

The Coastal Cottages Community Fund does not support:

Funding Bands

Small Grants = Up to £500

This is for smaller community projects, equipment purchases or pilot initiatives. Decision Cycle: Twice per year

Major Grants = Up to £5,000

For projects with a wider community impact or longer-term benefit. Decision Cycle: Twice per year

Timing

The next application deadline is the 30th April 2026. Applicants should expect a response by the 31st May 2026.

Application Assessment

Applications are reviewed by a Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire panel using a structured scoring system. Projects are assessed based on:

Reporting & Impact

Successful applicants will be asked to:

Provide a short impact summary

Share photos or stories about the project

Acknowledge the Coastal Community Fund where appropriate
i.e. include the Coastal Cottages logo in all literature/updates/news stories where applicable (logo will be supplied)

This helps us celebrate the people and organisations making Pembrokeshire stronger.

Grant Scoring Sheet

Each application will be scored out of 100.

How to Apply

Please click the button below to submit your online application.
Submit your Application
If you would prefer to complete your application offline, please contact [email protected] to request a hard copy of the application form.

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The Coastal Community Fund supports projects that strengthen Pembrokeshire's communities, environment and local pride. Submit your funding application today.

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The purpose of the Disclosure & Barring Service is to protect the public by helping employers make safer recruitment and employment decisions, and by barring individuals who pose a risk to vulnerable people.

Upcoming workshops:

OCTOBER

Disclosure (OPEN) Tuesday 20th October 09:30 – 11:00

Barring (OPEN) Tuesday 20th October 13:00 – 14:30

Q&A (OPEN) Wednesday 21st October 11:30 – 12:30

NOVEMBER

Disclosure (OPEN) Wednesday 18th November 11:00 – 12:30

Barring (OPEN) Thursday 19th November 12:00 – 13:30

Q&A (OPEN) Tuesday 24th November 10:00 – 11:00

JANUARY

Disclosure (OPEN) Tuesday 12th January 12:30 – 14:00

Barring (OPEN) Wednesday 13th January 09:30 – 11:00

Q&A (OPEN) Wednesday 13th January 12:00 – 13:00

FEBRUARY

Barring (OPEN) Tuesday 23rd February 11:00 – 12:30

Disclosure (OPEN) Wednesday 24th February 10:00 – 11:30

Q&A (OPEN) Wednesday 24th February 13:00 – 14:00

You can register for any of these sessions by visiting the Eventbrite page and signing up here: eventbrite.co.uk/o/dbs-regional-safeguarding-outreach-workshops-32394514303?msockid=1c4867d179926736247770fd78dc6678

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DBS Regional Safeguarding Outreach Workshops

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Understanding the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. 

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Dates of upcoming training:

- 10th November - 1:30 - 4pm

Click the picture above to learn more.

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The Charity Finance Group are completing their Bi-annual Charity Banking Survey

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The Charity Finance Group are completing their Bi-annual Charity Banking Survey

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Why your participation matters

In the 2026 survey, they are asking about what motivates organisations to change banks – such as ethical or environmental considerations – and the barriers to changing bank, as well

Your responses will be treated confidentially and used only in aggregate form to demonstrate sector-wide trends. Having robust data in conversations with banks, regulators, and government is a powerful motivator and a clear demonstration of the need for change in certain areas.

The evidence from this survey will also ensure CFG’s policy work, sector advocacy and practical resources around banking continue to reflect the experience of charities across the UK.

Please take part and help improve the future of charity banking.

GO TO THE SURVEY

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Building on the findings from our 2022 and 2024 surveys, we want to understand where progress has been made, where challenges persist, and where issues may have worsened. The data we collect will help us identify areas that require further action from banks, charities and regulators.

By sharing your data, you will help us continue to capture an up-to-date view of the sector's experience with banking. Your responses will be treated confidentially and used only in aggregate form to demonstrate sector-wide trends. Having robust data to draw on in conversations with banks, regulators, and government is powerful and means we can clearly demonstrate the need for change.

The evidence from this survey will also ensure CFG's policy work, sector advocacy, and practical resources around banking continue to reflect the experience of charities across the UK.

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Banking for charitable organisations - your experience

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Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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The Governance App is a free online tool designed to help charity boards evaluate their governance practices. What sets it apart is its collaborative approach – the entire board (and your executive team, if you choose) can assess the board’s performance by scoring seven sets of ten statements, all based on the Charity Governance Code. Get started and learn more here.

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PAVS Training programme from September 2026 is in the pipeline. Please contact us if there is something specific your group needs.

Making Better Funding Applications – next course TBC October 2026 (3.5hrs)

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2026 Deadlines – All applications to be submitted by 12 noon

·      Monday 7th September

·       Monday 2nd November

Applicants will be notified of outcomes as soon as possible, this usually takes around 4 weeks from the deadline date.

Email development@pavs.org.uk for details & an application pack or download below.

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Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS has launched a podcast for employers and safeguarding professionals covering topics such as DBS checks, eligibility and the barring process.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched DBS Discussions: Safeguarding in Focus, a podcast series to help employers and safeguarding professionals better understand DBS services and processes.

Each episode will feature a subject matter expert from DBS who will discuss key topics relevant to employers, HR professionals, and those working in safeguarding.

In the debut episode, Regional Outreach Manager, Jordan Hayden, will introduce the function of DBS to listeners, discussing the impact of checks in recruitment and why DBS holds its position as a trusted organisation in the safeguarding space.

The podcast aims to:

explain DBS processes

answer common questions from employers and organisations

provide clarity on eligibility, regulated activity and barring decisions

support better understanding of how DBS contributes to safeguarding

DBS Discussions: Safeguarding in Focus is available on Spotify, Amazon and YouTube HERE – https://linktr.ee/disclosureandbarringservice

The first episode was launched in February, and new episodes will be released weekly.

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View disclosureandbarringservice’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like YouTube, Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

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Call out for clas cymru cases January 26

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Garfield Weston - No deadlines - open all year - click the link to learn more

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Garfield Weston - No deadlines - open all year - click the link to learn more

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We support a wide range of charities that make a positive difference, working in different sectors in the UK. These include welfare, youth, community, environment, education, health, arts, heritage and faith.

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We respect our applicants and want to make applying to us as easy and straightforward as possible. We hope you find this section helpful.

Please follow these simple steps:

1. Take our eligibility quiz to check that your organisation and its work is a good match with our funding.

2. Read our application guidelines thoroughly and write your application. Save your application as a PDF or Word document. Or, if you wish to apply for a grant of £100,000 or above, read the Major Grant guidance.

3. Have a copy of your organisation's latest annual return or independently examined or audited accounts saved to your computer.

4. Go to Grants Management Portal to create a new account, or to access your existing account.

5. You will be asked to fill in your contact details and information about your organisation, including demographic information about your beneficiaries and safeguarding practices. You will be asked to upload your application proposal and annual accounts/return. If you need any help with using our Grants Management Portal, please refer to this useful

6. You will immediately receive an email confirming that we have received your application.

7. If you wish to send your application to us in the post, please see our postal application form.

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this section contains everything you need to know about how to apply to us for funding, including postal application information.

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Port of Milford Haven Community Fund 2026

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Port of Milford Haven Community Fund 2026

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Port of Milford Haven Community Fund (1)

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We want to increase the availability of accessible information for people with a learning disability and raise awareness of the importance of Easy Read. If you would like some help or support, please contact us.

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Welcome to Easy Read Wales - Easy Read Wales

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Easy Read specialists creating accessible information for people with a learning disability and wider audiences. Translation and design.

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PAVS, as part of the TSSW network has been involved in developing a  series of short films to highlight that anyone can be a Trustee!

Here are the video links:

Dee's story Eng: https://youtu.be/MU8Dv5daVrg

Lindsay's story Eng: https://youtu.be/GTh7qQYxQhw

Trustee myth busting Eng: https://youtu.be/jHWZEdD5jVA

Dee's story Wel: https://youtu.be/xy7d9IO3PJU

Lindsay's story Wel: https://youtu.be/JsXnV9MYzC8

Trustee myth busting Wel: https://youtu.be/k13hP6K7yhA

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Vicar's Relief Fund (VRF)

Funding available for rent in advance, deposits, ID and removal costs

We’re writing from St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, where we work to end homelessness by providing funding, supporting frontline workers, and advocating for change.

As part of this, we offer the Vicar’s Relief Fund (VRF), which awards fast emergency grants of up to £500 to help people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. These crisis grants can be used to remove immediate barriers such as rent in advance, deposits, ID, and removal costs. If all the required information is provided, we aim to process and pay grants within 5 working days.

You can register for an account today using your direct work email address and once approved, you can start an application via our Application Portal. (Instructions on how to register, request an account and apply for grants are included in our Help Page and FAQ’s).

Full details of the above are set out in our Terms & Conditions and Grant Making Policy, which includes our eligibility criteria. Please read these documents carefully before registering for an account or applying for a grant.

Please also feel free to tell other local charities about the VRF if it could help support people they are working with to access accommodation.

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Vicar’s Relief Fund | St Martin in the Field

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We’re the Frontline Network. We support workers from the public, statutory and voluntary sectors working on the frontline with people experiencing homelessness

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The National Lottery Community Fund Presented at Queen's Hall, Narberth on 13.11.25 Pembrokeshire Funding Fair '25

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Funding Fair Post Event Copy of National Lottery Community Fund Presentation

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Funding Fair Post Event Copy of National Lottery Community Fund Presentation

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Funding Fair Post Event Resources Exhibitor Guide 2025

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Funding Fair Post Event Resources Exhibitor Guide 2025

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Following our successful Pembrokeshire Funding Fair on Thursday 13th November we are sharing the Exhibitor Guide as a useful one-stop record of contacts. Please email development@pavs.org.uk if you need any support following the event. The PAVS Team is here to support you!

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Children in Need - Pre-Application Advice Sessions

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Children in Need - Pre-Application Advice Sessions

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Following improvements to the grant application process online Teams-based Pre-Application Advice Sessions are now mandatory for all applicants. Sessions allow groups to learn more about eligibility criteria, whether their work aligns with local funding priorities and the types of funding programmes currently available.

Organisations wishing to apply need to attend a session to have their application considered.  If organisations have been previously funded or are current grant holders planning to apply again they will need to attend a session before submitting a new application.

This is quite a change from the previous model where organisations were able to apply directly without contact with the Wales team.

More information and dates for the sessions are now online and can be booked via our website:

Please Register – BBC Children in Need Pre-Application Advice – Wales BBC Plant mewn Angen Cyngor Cyn-Cais - Cymru – Microsoft Teams

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Durham University has reminded you to respond to their survey:

Third Sector Trends in Wales - 2025

Third Sector Trends study has gone incredibly well with over 8,000 survey returns in 2025 from across England and Wales so far.

Wales is such a varied country that we need a lot more responses so that we can get under the surface of what’s happening locally now and find out what’s changed since 2022.

It’s only once every three years and this is our final call, so please take part because we really need to hear from you before the survey closes on 30th September.

The survey is thought-provoking, quick and easy to do on your PC, laptop, tablet or phone. It is also completely anonymous and confidential [our ethics and privacy policy can be found Here if you’d like more detail].

If you’d prefer to do the survey in Welsh, you can, just click here.  And if you’re involved with several charities, then choose the one where you are currently spending more time.

If you’re worried about anything, please feel free to contact me, Professor Tony Chapman, St Chad's College, Durham University, 18 North Bailey, Durham DH1 3RH, tony.chapman@durham.ac.uk.

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Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK…

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WCVA - Putting the funding code of practice into action

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WCVA - Putting the funding code of practice into action

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Chris Buchan, lead for Welsh Government’s Third Sector Policy and Support team, outlines the steps being taking to ensure the updated funding code of practice is being used across Welsh Government.

In April, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Jane Hutt MS, formally launched the revised Code of Practice for Funding the Third Sector. The revised Code was endorsed by the Cabinet. The 2025 edition of the Code focuses on five key principles of good grant-making:

Early and continuous dialogue – Ensuring meaningful and regular engagement between funders and third/voluntary sector bodies.

Flexibility – Ensuring that if evidence or circumstances support the need, both funder and funded organisations can suggest adjustments for joint agreement.

Equity – Ensuring fairness of access for all – creating a funding environment that is proportionate, removes barriers to inclusion and builds support.

Valuing and outcomes – Ensuring we are basing our funding decisions on a broad consideration of social, environmental and economic value and outcomes.

Appropriate funding mechanisms – Ensuring funders consider all options and choose the appropriate mechanism(s) that will effectively deliver agreed outcomes throughout the funding period.

The revised Code was two years in the making, but the launch really marked the beginning of the work with partners to continue to raise awareness and facilitate the behavioural change necessary to create a better funding environment.

TAKING ACTION

On the Welsh Government side, this means working with policy officials and grant managers across Welsh Government, as well as our senior managers, to influence how funding is administered.

Working with policy officials and grant managers we hope to influence behavioural change from the bottom up. We also hope that this will have a knock-on effect across the public sector as public sector funding often starts with us. We recognise this will be a long-term process, but it has already begun:

The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, and the full Cabinet recently recommitted to longer term funding agreements where this is appropriate.

The Welsh Government’s Grants Centre of Excellence has carried out awareness sessions to inform funding officials of the policy on longer term funding and advise how it can best be implemented. Over 200 people attended these sessions.

Welsh Government’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Andrew Goodall has agreed to be a champion for the Code across the public sector. Andrew is our most senior official, and can influence from the top down. This means we are working from both directions to raise awareness and facilitate the behavioural change we need.

The Code is referenced in the Welsh Government’s Minimum Standards for Grants. This document is used by all Welsh Government grant managers.

It is also a consideration for policy officials developing new grant programmes as part of Welsh Government’s grant assurance process.

In the short-term future, we will be delivering further awareness sessions for Welsh Government officials during September, considering each aspect of the Code. The first topic, one we get lots of interest in, is full cost recovery.

WHAT CAN THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR DO?

The voluntary sector has an important role to play in raising awareness of the Code with public sector stakeholders (especially health boards and local authorities) and in providing the Funding and Compliance Sub-committee with examples of both good and bad practice.

We can use good practice examples to show the importance of following the Code’s principles, the positive impact it can have on both organisations and their beneficiaries, thereby helping Welsh Government to achieve its aims.

We have already received some examples where funding from Welsh Government has not met expectations. Working with individual teams we can seek to improve practice for the future and resolve issues in the present. It is also important for us to hear about those good examples, we can use these to highlight the benefits of using the Code.

GET IN TOUCH

To share good or bad examples of Welsh Government grant making based on the principles and guidance provided in the Code you can contact us in the Third Sector Policy and Support team directly at thirdsectorenquiries@wales.gov. You can also get in touch through the WCVA team (including if you want to share an example anonymously) at funding@wcva.cymru.

This is the start of what we hope will be a process with very positive results.

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Navigate - Information and Support in Wales

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Navigate - Information and Support in Wales

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A guide to information and support available on a range of topics for people in Wales.

This page is intended to be a “land and launch” platform to provide those supporting others with easy access to trusted services and information on a range of key risk factors contributing to poor mental health and vulnerability to suicide.

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SSHP - Suicide and Self harm Programme Cymru Training Hub

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Do you need to speak to someone right now?

The C.A.L.L. (Community Advice and Listening Line) helpline for Wales is a free, confidential, bilingual 24/7 helpline that can support those experiencing a range of issues, their family, friends, carers and those supporting.

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The C.A.L.L. (Community Advice and Listening Line) helpline for Wales is a free, confidential, bilingual 24/7 helpline that can support those experiencing a range of issues, their family, friends, carers and those supporting.

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Bluestone Foundation Community Fund 2026

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Bluestone Foundation Community Fund 2026

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Please email development@pavs.org.uk for support.

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Download application form here (don't forget guidance notes below)

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Download application form here (don't forget guidance notes below)

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Welsh Government, Community Facilities Programme (No fixed deadline)

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Welsh Government, Community Facilities Programme (No fixed deadline)

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Good News

The Community Facilities Programme will reopen as follows:

1 September 2025 for Under £25,000 applications; and

1 October 2025 for expressions of interest for larger applications of up to £300,000.

Application forms and guidance for applications will be available at Community Facilities Programme from the appropriate date.

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Bydd y Rhaglen Cyfleusterau Cymunedol yn ailagor fel a ganlyn:

1 Medi 2025 ar gyfer ceisiadau o dan £25,000; a

1 Hydref 2025 ar gyfer datganiadau o ddiddordeb ar gyfer ceisiadau mwy, hyd at £300,000.

Bydd ffurflenni cais a chanllawiau ar gyfer ceisiadau ar gael ar Rhaglen Cyfleusterau Cymunedol o'r dyddiad priodol ymlaen.

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How to apply for funding to improve community facilities.

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Legacy Fundraising - research points to opportunities (for children's charities and others)

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Legacy Fundraising - research points to opportunities (for children's charities and others)

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Legacy giving is on the rise, with public awareness, participation and openness all increasing. But as the UK prepares for a historic transfer of wealth, are all parts of the sector equally positioned to benefit?
This blog explores findings of Smee & Ford’s 2025 Legacy Giving Report alongside insights from our own research. Including a closer look at the causes the public say they care about most – including children’s charities – and ask why some sectors remain underrepresented, and what can be done to change that.

Bitly | bit.ly/3UvPpOQ - (Legacy Giving Report link here)

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Legacy giving: a growing opportunity for children’s charities

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Legacy giving has long been a cornerstone of charitable income in the UK. But with the UK on the brink of the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in history, there’s renewed interest in what the future holds for gifts left in wills – and what this means for different parts of the sector.

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A Flourishing Wellbeing Economy for Wales - New Oxfam/ Institute of Welsh Affairs Report (July 2025)

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A Flourishing Wellbeing Economy for Wales - New Oxfam/ Institute of Welsh Affairs Report (July 2025)

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A Flourishing Wellbeing Economy for Wales - Economic Priorities for the next Welsh Government

This post shares the link to a recent research report, A Flourishing Wellbeing Economy for Wales, produced in partnership with Oxfam Cymru, bringing together our work on Wales' wellbeing economy, and offering practical policy recommendations for the next Welsh Government.

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A Flourishing Wellbeing Economy for Wales - Institute of Welsh Affairs

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Economic priorities for the next Welsh Government Our latest report, A Flourishing Wellbeing Economy for Wales, produced in partnership between

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Welsh Government Code for Practice of funding the Third sector

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Welsh Government Code for Practice of funding the Third sector

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Welsh Government has now published an updated Code for Practice of funding the Third sector. The Code, published in April 2025, is a set of principles that, when applied well, ensure good practice in funding voluntary organisations.

The document is for use by Welsh Government grant managers in support of the development and delivery of voluntary sector funding and for the voluntary sector to understand how they can expect to be funded.

The Code applies to Welsh Government funding, and Welsh Government funding delivered by other public sector organisations, such as local authorities and health boards.

RAISING ISSUES

If you believe the Code is not being applied you can raise issues with Welsh Government funding schemes to the Funding and Compliance Sub-committee via thirdsectorenquiries@gov.wales or funding@wcva.cymru.

(Published April 2025)

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Fundraising in Freefall - Shape History Report (can be downloaded at the link)

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Fundraising in Freefall - Shape History Report (can be downloaded at the link)

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The UK’s donor landscape is ever changing with new giving models coming in. Find out more and explore potential!

Shape History has taken a look at the UK Giving Report 2025 from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

Packed with data, analysis, and key lessons for navigating a sector in flux and pulled out some of the most revealing insights, explored what they might be telling us about the future of fundraising, and offered practical steps your organisation can take in response.

Download the full report Fundraising in Freefall now, and start planning for what’s next.

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Fundraising In Freefall: Seven Insights To Take You From Nosedive To New Heights - Shape History

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Download the full report Fundraising in Freefall now, and start planning for what’s next.

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Why was my grant application unsuccessful?

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Why was my grant application unsuccessful?

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What are the typical mistakes people make with their applications?

We've written here about nine steps to grant application success but we know that not every grant application results in funding. So what are some of the errors people make that harm their chances of success?

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Every grant has different specifics and requirements, but I asked my colleagues who deal with grants every day for some of the common reasons that applications they reviewed weren’t successful, this is what they told me:

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Newid promotes good digital practice across the third sector in Wales. They do this by providing training, support and information. Click the link here to find out more Newid Cymru: Digital for the Third Sector in Wales

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Newid Cymru: Digital for the Third Sector in Wales

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Training and Support - Newid Cymru: Digital for the Third Sector in Wales

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View our collection of training and support resources.

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Funding Checklist - developed by Paul Stepczak

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Funding Checklist - developed by Paul Stepczak

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This can be used as a helpful guide to ensure you have covered key points in your application.

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National Lottery Community Fund & their 7 Year Strategy - "It Starts With Community"

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National Lottery Community Fund & their 7 Year Strategy - "It Starts With Community"

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If you are interested in some of the background around the themes of funding and funding context this is a useful place to start. It is fantastic to see that grassroots groups are being seen as key in the sector which has led to an uplift in the upper limit of Awards for All from £10,000 to £20,000! Click the image above for more about the National Lottery Community Fund's 7 year strategy.

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Our ambition

The ambition through this strategy is to create resilient communities that are more inclusive and environmentally sustainable, funding activities and organisations that strengthen society and improve lives across the UK.

We're focusing our efforts where there is greatest need. We're looking to make a bigger difference in the years ahead, both by listening and responding to communities, and being more focused on supporting the greatest impact.
It starts with community.

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The National Lottery Community Fund Strategy 2023 - 2030 | The National Lottery Community Fund

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The National Lottery Community Fund gives grants to organisations in the UK to help improve their communities. The money awarded comes from the UK National Lottery.

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Charity Digital; Interesting articles spring 2024

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Charity Digital; Interesting articles spring 2024

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Always worth keeping an eye out on the very current resources available on Charity Digital; check out this recent article - An A - Z of Fundraising terms and definitions.

Another recent article explores How to use AI for fundraising Charity Digital - Topics - How to use AI for fundraising

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An A-Z glossary of fundraising terms and definitions

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Applications will focus on one of two key funding areas:

Financial wellbeing

Helping people take control of their wellbeing by giving them the tools to be more financially independent and ready for anything.

Climate action

Promoting healthy, thriving communities by preventing, preparing for and protecting against the impacts of climate change.

Full eligibility criteria here; Eligibility Criteria | Aviva Community Fund – read these carefully to ensure you meet the criteria.

Submit an application

Applications are open all year round.

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Welsh Government Democratic Engagement Grant Deadline. Applications under £1000 can be submitted at any time. 

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Welsh Government Democratic Engagement Grant Deadline. Applications under £1000 can be submitted at any time. 

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The Welsh Government is pleased to launch its Democratic Engagement Grant for a further three years with £400,000 being available to support projects in the 2025-26 financial year, through to the end of 2027-28.

The grant aims to support local authorities, third sector, and not-for-profit organisations working in Wales to pursue an innovative approach to engaging those typically under-represented in our democracy. This includes but is not limited to:

young people,

disabled people,

people from lower socio-economic backgrounds or those who are long-term unemployed,

non-UK nationals,

people from minority-ethnic groups.

The grant will help funded organisations ensure as many people as possible are engaged, motivated, and empowered to take part in democracy, giving them the tools to make their voice heard and to impact positively on the Wales around them. Applications for under £1000 can be submitted at any time. Further information including the grant documentation can be found here: https://www.gov.wales/democratic-engagement-grant

Please contact Etholiadau.Elections@gov.wales if you have any queries.

Grant Ymgysylltu Democrataidd Llywodraeth Cymru

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn falch o lansio ei Grant Ymgysylltu Democrataidd am dair blynedd arall gyda £400,000 ar gael i gefnogi prosiectau ym mlwyddyn ariannol 2025-26, hyd at ddiwedd 2027-28.

Nod y grant yw cefnogi awdurdodau lleol, sefydliadau trydydd sector a sefydliadau nid-er-elw sy'n gweithio yng Nghymru i ddilyn dull arloesol o ymgysylltu â'r rhai sydd fel arfer wedi'u tangynrychioli yn ein democratiaeth. Mae hyn yn cynnwys ond heb fod yn gyfyngedig i:

pobl ifanc,

pobl anabl,

pobl o gefndiroedd economaidd-gymdeithasol is neu'r rhai sy'n ddi-waith hirdymor,

dinasyddion nad ydynt yn y DU,

pobl o grwpiau lleiafrifoedd-ethnig.

Bydd y grant yn helpu sefydliadau a ariennir i sicrhau bod cymaint o bobl â phosibl yn cael eu hymgysylltu, eu cymell a'u grymuso i gymryd rhan mewn democratiaeth, gan roi'r offer iddynt wneud i'w llais gael ei glywed ac i gael effaith gadarnhaol ar Gymru o'u cwmpas. Gellir cyflwyno ceisiadau am lai na £1000 ar unrhyw adeg. Mae rhagor o wybodaeth gan gynnwys dogfennaeth y grant ar gael yma: https://www.gov.wales/democratic-engagement-grant

Cysylltwch â Etholiadau.Elections@gov.cymru os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau.

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A grant to encourage and support people in engaging with the democratic process.

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​Ogi's Community Fund Apply Check for further deadlines here ​

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​Ogi's community fund, 'Cefnogi' (meaning "support" in Welsh), offers micro-grants of up to £500 to local groups and community organisations within Ogi's full fibre towns and villages. The previous funding round focused on projects that encourage people to 'get offline' and engage in community activities. Eligible applicants included formally constituted groups, community associations, social enterprises, Community Interest Companies, and Community Benefit Societies operating in Ogi-served areas.

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Find out if you can access one of Ogi’s award-winning community fund grants.

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It’s been 10 years since Wales
made a commitment to future
generations. How far have we
come?

Cymru is a nation of doers, we
must come together to act in the
interests of people and planet.
Read the Future Generations
Report 2025 for findings and
recommendations to act now: Home - Future Generations Wales

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Future Generations Report 2025 - Future Generations Wales

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The Future Generations Report is designed to support politicians and public body leaders in making life better for people and planet now and in the future. This report is based on extensive evidence, research and analysis and engagement with hundreds of representatives from organisations and communities across Wales. It includes findings and statutory advice to Public Bodies. The Future Generations Commissioner will work with Public Bodies to ensure that the recommendations in the report are implemented. Without urgent action to address the climate and nature emergency, growing inequality and other long-term trends, we will be on track for an unrecognisable future, where the choices we have taken before us today are taken away, or made more difficult than we could ever imagine. Our Well-being of Future Generations Act provides us with a pathway for improving lives now and in the future so that when people ask what we did to make Wales and the world better we can say we did everything we could.

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Stephanie Barwood

07909 168121

Stephanie.barwood@groundwork.org.uk

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AS A COMMUNITY BUILDING, KEEP YOUR ENERGY COSTS DOWN!

We help community-run buildings across South West Wales (Dyfed area) take the leap into renewable energy without the headache. Whether it’s rooftop solar, battery storage, EV charging, or energy-saving upgrades, we make the whole process simpler. From figuring out what’s possible to navigating funding applications, we’ve got your back. We have already helped places like Crymych Arms, Canolfan Hermon, and Llwyngwair Manor. Your community space could be next!

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AS A COMMUNITY BUILDING, KEEP YOUR ENERGY COSTS DOWN!

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General Awards; funding up to £8,000 to start out or up to £18,00 to scale your social venture, plus a wide ranging and superb support offer. Available to individuals delivering social impact across the UK. More info here https://www.unltd.org.uk/awards/

Anyone who has additional support needs can seek further guidance here

Funding Futures – a new grant for young people aged 16-30 years who have solutions to help those who have been sidelined by the current financial system (austerity, cost of living, pandemic etc). Open to organisations up to 4 years old.

Please make sure applicants read the small print and application criteria before applying as we don’t want to waste people’s time!

See Training and Events column for Pre-application Workshop booking and information.

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We combine funding and support to help you to get started or grow. Depending on your stage of development we can offer up to £18,000. We recommend you check the eligibility criteria closely to ensure you are eligible as our awards are competitive.

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Here is a resource created by Newid all about using AI as a third sector organisation.

Your organisation might already be using Artificial Intelligence (AI), curious about AI, or been told you should not be using AI. In this article, there's an overview of things a third sector organisation might want to consider if they choose to use a particular form of AI called ‘Generative AI'.

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Your organisation might already be using Artificial Intelligence (AI), curious about AI, or been told you should not be using AI. In this article, we’ll give an overview of things a third sector organisation might want to consider if they choose to use a particular form of AI called ’Generative

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National Lottery Statement – Using Artificial Intelligence tools in funding applications.

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National Lottery Statement – Using Artificial Intelligence tools in funding applications.

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Statement on the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in funding applications

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Using Artificial Intelligence tools in funding applications | The National Lottery Community Fund

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The National Lottery Community Fund gives grants to organisations in the UK to help improve their communities. The money awarded comes from the UK National Lottery.

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In the current landscape, generating income for your organisation can feel increasingly challenging, with funding options seeming slimmer by the year.

In our funding learning programme, we’ll help you to develop the skills to plan a strategy, raise income and access funding from a variety of diverse sources.

WCVA’s funding portal also has information that you may find useful.

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In the current landscape, generating income for your organisation can feel increasingly challenging, with funding options seeming slimmer by the year.

In our funding learning programme, we'll help you to develop the skills to plan a strategy, raise income and access funding from a variety of diverse sources.

WCVA's funding portal also has information that you may find useful.

Upcoming training

Funding

Income generation

The world is changing. Costs are increasing while grant opportunities are decreasing. This learning will support you to look at a diverse range of income stream to future-proof your organisation.

Funding

Fundraising for small charities

The aim of this course is to provide charities with the knowledge and skills required to be able to implement new income streams so as to generate additional unrestricted funding.

Bespoke only , Funding

Planning and writing successful funding bids

The course will help you put together a stronger case for funding.

Bespoke only , Funding

Introduction to developing a fundraising strategy

New course dates coming soon Delivered through the medium of English Aim To give participants the confidence to develop a fundraising strategy for their organisation. Content Over two online sessions, this course will review what should be included in a fundraising strategy for a voluntary organisation. Organisations of any size and income can develop a ...

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New funds, funding deadlines, funding events & more! Scroll down columns & across using bar at bottom of page. Search for dates / fund name using "Ctrl F"

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Lots of charities are currently experiencing difficulties with accessing bank accounts.

UK Finance have launched an impartial Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide

https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/our-expertise/commercial-finance/voluntary-organisation-banking-guide

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Opening a bank account is an important step for any voluntary organisation.

Our new digital guide simplifies the process, by giving you guidance on how to choose, open and manage a bank account.

This guide has tailored advice for voluntary organisations, including:
* Charitable organisations
* Clubs
* Community groups
* Societies

No matter if you are a local volunteer-run group or a big charity operating worldwide, we're here to help you make the right choice.

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Opening a bank account is an important step for any voluntary organisation. Our new digital guide simplifies the process, by giving you guidance on how to choose, open and manage a bank account.

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Charity AI Webinars & Videos provided by Charity Excellence

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Charity AI Webinars & Videos provided by Charity Excellence

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Weekly free Charity Excellence webinars and online training for charities at 10am on a Thursday.  There is no booking.  Just create an appointment in your calendar and join us for the webinar by clicking the virtual meeting room link.  Our courses are suitable for anyone, even if you have no AI skills or experience.

An Introduction to AI – what AI is, the key risks, how to manage these and also how to exploit the opportunities, and what AI can and cannot do.  It's also available as a video (35 mins).

How to use AI to Find Funding. How to find funders using Kate's really simple AI Grant Finder toolkit.  Click the link for her You Tube video (5 Mins).

Lots More Free Training

We provide access to a huge range of free charity training.  You can use the Help Finder directory search for Training Courses but we've put some online on our up and coming webinars, charity and trustee training and fundraising training web pages.

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Funding Wales, free funding search tool for the sector in Wales

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Funding Wales, free funding search tool for the sector in Wales

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Welcome to Funding Wales the new funding search platform created by Third Sector Support Wales. Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using our free online search engine.

You can search hundreds of grant and loan finance opportunities from local, national and international sources. From small grants to large capital projects we can help you find the funding you need.

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Welcome to Funding Wales the new funding search platform created by Third Sector Support Wales. Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using our free online search engine. You can search hundreds of grant and loan finance opportunities from local, national and international sources.

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Fundraising Regulator - Spring 2023 Update

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Fundraising Regulator - Spring 2023 Update

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The Fundraising Regulator has recently updated a couple of areas of guidance on;

giving safely for the public

volunteer fundraisers

For organisations working with volunteer fundraisers, the regulator’s updated volunteer topics page sets out the difference between ‘on behalf of’ and ‘in aid of’ fundraising to help charitable organisations to understand applicable standards.
Its advice for the public on setting up an online fundraising appeal can also help volunteers to understand their responsibilities.
The Fundraising Regulator has a key role in making sure that the public knows what to expect from fundraisers, and that the charity sector is supported to fundraise in a way that is open, honest, respectful and legal.

The regulator continuously reviews its support of the fundraising sector and welcomes input from charities and the public. Please contact code@fundraisingregulator.org.uk with any feedback or questions about applying the UK-wide Code of Fundraising Practice.

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The Code of Fundraising Practice sets the standards that apply to fundraising carried out by all charitable institutions and third party fundraisers in the UK. It replaces the previous code, rulebooks and legal appendices.

Recommendations on changes to the code are made by the Fundraising Regulator's standards committee in consultation with our stakeholders. Changes to the code must be approved by the Fundraising Regulator's board.

Use the links below to navigate through the code and make sure you read the 'using the code' section first.

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The Code of Fundraising Practice sets the standards that apply to fundraising carried out by all charitable institutions and third party fundraisers in the UK. It replaces the previous code, rulebooks and legal appendices. Recommendations on changes to the code are made by the Fundraising Regulator's standards committee in consultation with our stakeholders.

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If you have recieved funding in any of the above rounds, please check the monitoring deadline and adhere to it. Email development@pavs.org.uk if you need us to re-send you copies of the monitoring and evaluation paperwork.

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NCVO’s UK Civil Society Almanac provides valuable data, trends, and insights into the voluntary sector. This year's report details the latest findings from 2020/21 and shows how the pandemic affected the charity sector.

Whilst our focus is often on local delivery and our own activity there are times when it can be useful to zoom out and understand a bit more about some of the wider third sector trends and statistics. This can help to provide insights into the environment that we are operating in and sometimes to back up things that we think we might be experiencing as an organisation.

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There has been a slight decrease in the number of voluntary organisations in the UK

In 2020/21 there were 163,959 voluntary organisations, a very small decrease since 2019/2020. The vast majority of voluntary organisations are micro and small.

The pandemic appears to have encouraged the growth of micro organisations in 2020/21, but with a decline in the number of small and medium organisations.

As this report only covers the first full year of the covid-19 pandemic period, the next Almanac edition will provide further evidence of the ongoing impact.

Charity closures during the pandemic years were lower than predicted, although the number of newly registered charities fell below average in 2021.

In 2022 when inflation rose to 11%, charities were forced to their limits during the cost of living crisis and the number of charity closures rose, but initial data from 2023 suggests the rate of closure may be slowing once again.

Just under a fifth of voluntary sector organisations work in social services

Voluntary organisations carry out a range of different types of work. Social services - a relatively broad category - is the largest voluntary subsector, representing just under a fifth of the sector by size.

Voluntary organisations that focus on social services, research and international development make up most of the top 10 voluntary organisations by income.

Almost all parent-teacher associations, village halls and scout groups are micro or small organisations with an annual income of less than £100,000.

Voluntary organisations are spread fairly evenly across the country, but most of the biggest organisations are based in London and the south

The majority of voluntary organisations with the biggest assets are based in London and the south.

Larger organisations are more likely to be active nationally and internationally, while smaller voluntary organisations are more likely to operate locally.

Across the four nations, Scotland has the highest rate of voluntary organisations per population (3.6 per 1,000 people), followed by Northern Ireland (3.4), England (2.4), and Wales (2.3).

Almost half of the population volunteered their time informally to help others at least once in 2021/22, back down from the increased levels seen in the earlier stages of the pandemic, while the rate of decline in formal volunteering rates slowed considerably, but remained lower than pre-pandemic

While levels of formal volunteering had remained largely unchanged from 2015/16 to 2019/20, they dropped sharply at the start of the pandemic in 2020/21, but the rate of decline has now slowed.

An estimated 14.2m people (27% of people) volunteered through a group, club or organisation in 2021/22. This is down from 16.3 (30%) million in 2020/21, and 20m (37%) in 2019/20.

Volunteering at least monthly was maintained at 16%, with little further decline in 2021/22 after the sharp drop from 23% in 2019/20 to 17% in 2020/21.

Informal volunteering (which includes giving unpaid help without being involved in groups, clubs, or organisations) is less visible.

In 2021/22, 46% of the population (an estimated 25m) volunteered informally at least once and 26% (14.2m) did so at least once a month.

The level of informal volunteering has dropped back to pre-pandemic levels following a rise earlier in the pandemic in 2020/21 (54% at least once, 33% at least monthly).

Older people, and those in less deprived areas are relatively more likely to volunteer formally with women and disabled people more likely to volunteer informally

The voluntary sector's workforce has declined by 4% over the last year, reversing the increase seen in 2022; despite this, it is has still grown faster than the public and private sectors over the last decade

The voluntary sector is disproportionately staffed by women, and its workforce has an older age profile than the private sector

The growth of voluntary sector income and expenditure has been partially reversed in 2020/21

Income from the public and investment have fallen in 2020/21, reversing the previous pattern of increase, while income from the government has risen

Government income has broadly plateaued over the last decade while falling proportionally over time, but there has been a small uptick in both amount and proportion in 2020/21

This is the first year that NCVO has included data on charity vacancies and salary levels, produced in partnership with CharityJob.

2022 saw a UK-wide candidate-driven job market. Increased vacancies and fewer candidates resulted in a decrease in demand for jobs, making it harder for charities to recruit.

Average salaries increased from £30,800 in 2019 to £32,200 in 2022, with increases in average salary over this period at all experience levels, except for senior executive roles, for which salaries have decreased on average.

Medium charities pay the least on average at all experience levels, even when compared to micro and small charities, although there has been a slight decrease in salaries for micro and small charities since 2019.

The pandemic has changed the way charities work, with a significant increase in remote and hybrid opportunities. As on-site working has been displaced, average salaries for remote and hybrid roles have increased, with on-site salaries stable since 2019.

The voluntary sector contributes about £20bn to the UK's GDP

The voluntary sector contributed about £18bn to the UK's economy, or 0.8% of GDP.

The social services subsector contributes the most, worth £3.4bn, followed by culture and recreation, and the international subsector, each with £2.3bn and health with £2.1bn.

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In 2020/21 there were 163,959 voluntary organisations, a very small decrease since 2019/2020. The vast majority of voluntary organisations are micro and small. The pandemic appears to have encouraged the growth of micro organisations in 2020/21, but with a decline in the number of small and medium organisations.

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As part of this campaign some clear safer steps are set out by the sector regulators to help reassure donors that they are donating to genuine causes. This is timely as lots of people think about how they can donate over the Christmas period to support those most in need.

The Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud are marking Giving Tuesday by launching their annual safer giving campaign to remind people how to give safely to charities.

The campaign launch comes as new data from Action Fraud reveals that fraudsters diverted more than £2.7mn from charities in the last year. The data also revealed there were 501 charity fraud crime reports between 1 November 2022 and 31 October 2023.

Initiatives like this campaign are vital in retaining public confidence in giving to charity.

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Regulators urge public to take care when donating to charity after £2.7m lost to fraudsters

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The Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud have joined forces to encourage people to give safely this winter.

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Eden Project Communities - Winter Warmer Ideas 

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Our latest research has shown that 21.7 million people are shrinking their Christmas social plans this year due to the high cost of living. Whilst we’re a friendly nation, the crisis is affecting our ability to make connections - and at a time that we need it most.

This is why we’ve put together a menu of ideas and free resources to help you make winter warmer in your community.

The YouGov poll reports that spending time with others is top of our Christmas list, with 57% of people saying that socialising with others during the festive season is important to their wellbeing, outranking receiving presents and spending money on treating themselves.

So, if you fancy feeling more connected, why not say hello to neighbours with a Mince Hi, brighten darker days with advent windows or street light ups, or bring people together with a Big Lunch at Christmas?

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Mince hi

Bake or buy a few mince pies and share with neighbours, colleagues, or your wider community. Stop for a minute, say hi and make time to talk this winter.

Host drop-in drinks - share an invitation and get together over mulled apple juice or hot chocolate and a few festive snacks.

Knock on a neighbour's door with a mince pie, have a chat whilst you walk together to the next neighbour, and so on. Enjoy a wintery mince hi walk around your neighbourhood! Why not try and complete our Human Bingo and find neighbours who match each suggestion?Download Human Bingo

Give the gift of time to someone you don't know too well or haven't caught up with in a while. Pop the kettle on, share some mince pies and have a chat.

Be a secret Santa and leave tasty treats on doorsteps or on desks at work.

Host a wintery activity such as making cards and decorations - bring out the tea and mince pies and get crafting together.

Share a Christmas roast dinner - invite people to bring a different part of the meal and come together for a festive feast, with all the trimmings.

Spare chair at your Christmas table? Invite someone that lives alone to join you for a festive meal or two.

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Spread joy this winter - Eden Project Communities

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Join us and keep our communities connected and cosy over the darker months. We've put together some winter warming ideas to help you spread joy!

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Big Sky Scheme, BBC Children In Need - Funding Opportunity ahead...

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As part of BBC Children In Need's work to support children and young people in rural areas BBC Children in Need is delighted to present our Big Sky Programme.  The programme will award grants of up to £5,000 to fund:

Children and young people aged 8-13

Children and young people from spatially isolated areas

Work to support emotional wellbeing and mental health

An information session for potential applicants will be held on 22nd November, booking link in the Events section <<<

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BBC Children in Need is here to make sure that every child has the childhood they deserve and the support they need to thrive.

Our A Million & Me fund supports children aged 8-13 years old. It focuses on their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

This fund aims to provide support at an early stage, before mental health problems are established.

As part of this programme, we focused on the impact of geographic isolation on children's emotional wellbeing and mental health. Research by the Centre for Mental Health (report) highlights the voices of children are often absent from consultations. Dedicated support and funding should be allocated to reaching children in remote communities.

The Big Sky programme has been developed in response to these needs.

Minimum Standards

BBC Children in Need uses Minimum Standards for grantmaking to look at the strengths of an organisation. We look at areas including your finances, governance, and safeguarding.

If invited to apply, more details on these will be discussed with you but you can read more here Minimum Standards for Grantmaking.

Not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people aged 18 or under

Organisations that work with children and young people who live in the UK, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands

If we do not fund your application we will advise you when you are next able to apply to us.

We seek to prioritise smaller, local organisations. As a result for project costs we will rarely fund organisations with an annual turnover of more than £2 million in the most recent, complete financial year. We understand that there are some organisations with higher income that deliver vital work for Children and Young People. We will accept applications from the following organisations regardless of their turnover.

Hospices (incl. Children's Hospices)

Housing Associations

Applications which will deliver nationwide or UK-wide work. (i.e. working across a whole nation, or multiple nations within the UK)

We understand that in certain circumstances, larger and/or national organisations can be best placed to deliver work to the communities that need it most

If an organisation is delivering in more than one nation in the UK - they are able to apply to and hold a project grant in more than one nation (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales) at any one time.

Working with children and young people aged 18 years and under

Working in the heart of their communities, particularly in times of crisis

Putting children and young people at the centre of everything they do, from design to delivery

Addressing challenges faced by children and young people, building their skills and resilience

Empowering children and young people, and extending their choices in life

Keen to keep learning about and developing their work with children and young people

Committed to making a difference in children and young people's lives

Work that statutory bodies (such as schools or local authorities) have a duty to fund

Educational institutions, including schools, universities, and pupil referral units. Special schools are the only exception; please see our A-Z Guidance for more detail

Local government, prisons, or NHS bodies

Capital or building projects

Projects that promote religion

Trips abroad, or other activity taking place outside the UK

Medical treatment or research

Pregnancy testing or advice, information, or counselling on pregnancy choices

Awareness-raising work, except where targeted at children or young people most at risk

Bursaries, sponsored places, fees, or similar costs

Holidays where there is little or no project involvement

Political activity, including party political organisations or direct lobbying

Individuals

Costs passed on to other organisations

General appeals or endowment funds

Help with budget shortfalls or debt repayments

Work that has already taken place - or any costs incurred - before the date we give you a decision (retrospective funding)

Projects unable to start within 12 months of the grant award date

Unspecified expenditure

It's very important that you refer to our online A-Z Guidanceif you are invited to apply for funding. It may also save you the time and effort of applying for costs we don't fund. You should also check that you meet our Minimum Standards for Grantmaking.

Our A-Z Guidance includes details of our grantmaking policies. Some will be relevant to every application, such as our Safeguarding Children policy. Others are important for certain types of applications, such as work involving counselling, or projects seeking funding for equipment.

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Tesco Community Grants - looking for applications from  groups in Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest

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Tesco Community Grants - looking for applications from  groups in Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest

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The scheme is open to all schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations, with priority given to projects that provide food and support to young people. Click the link above to find out more.

PAVS has been notified that the Tesco Stronger Starts Fund is keen to see some more applications from Pembrokeshire groups.

The rolling programme considers applications every 3 months.

Further details can be found here; Apply for a grant (tescostrongerstarts.org.uk) and please contact Ian Dennis, Funding Officer, with additional questions once you have read the fund guidance.

Contact details for Ian Dennis;

Tel/Ffon: 01495 222605  Mob: 07909168121

Email: ian.dennis@groundwork.org.uk

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The scheme is open to all schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations, with priority given to projects that provide food and support to young people. Examples of eligible applications with a focus on food security, children and young people could be:

A school providing pupils with food for breakfast clubs or snacks throughout the day.

A school wanting to buy equipment for outdoor or indoor activities.

A school wanting to develop a food growing area.

A school supporting an after school club.

A voluntary organisation working with families to run a food bank.

An organisation addressing holiday hunger.

A healthy eating project that supports families to cook healthy meals on a budget.

A Brownie or Scout group needing funding for new play equipment or activities.

If you are a Tesco colleague or customer, you can also nominate a cause that you'd like to see supported. Tesco colleagues in each store will help select those needing a little help in your local area and when our customers are given a blue token, in any of our Tesco stores at the checkout, they can vote for their favourite charity to receive a grant. Community charity Groundwork manages this website and administers the funding across the UK. Groundwork is working with Greenspace Scotland to support successful projects in Scotland.

Nominate and support a local project that matters to you

We welcome nominations from Tesco customers and colleagues, you can nominate projects for a Tesco Stronger Start grant and vote in-store for shortlisted projects. Help us fund the projects that really matter to you.

See how the funding can help

This breakfast club aims to reduce the stress of the morning routine for families and children, offering them a healthy breakfast before school starts.

Our Legacy
Tesco community grants have supported thousands of community projects since 2016.

Find out what has been funded near you:

Latest news

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Tesco is introducing a £5m grant programme, in partnership with Groundwork UK, to give children across the UK a stronger start in life.

03 March 202 3

Thousands of school children across the UK will benefit from a new grant programme launching this summer which will provide £5 million in grants to help give them a healthier, more active, stronger start in life.

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Since it began, Tesco has awarded £101,881,339 in funding to 50,880 community projects. The grant awards were decided by 738,402,011 votes cast by Tesco customers in stores across the UK using their iconic blue tokens.

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The scheme is open to all schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations, with priority given to projects that provide food and support to young people. Examples of eligible applications with a focus on food security, children and young people could be: A school providing pupils with food for breakfast clubs or snacks throughout the day.

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This is a free resource for people working or volunteering in the Welsh voluntary sector, where you can access information and guidance, as well as online learning courses on a range of topics that are vital to running a successful organisation. Sign up today!

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Covid-19 guidance On this page we've collated all of our Covid-19 guidance and resources for voluntary organisations in Wales. Covid-19 guidance and resources

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Community Led Information Portal (CLIP) Toolkit

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This Toolkit provides guidance regarding procedures and processes required for the development of community projects and business

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Up to £7, 000 for projects focusing on social and criminal justice and older people. Funding for UK registered charities operating in the British Isles.

Grants are currently made in the following categories to charities with an annual income of less than £350,000:

Social and Criminal Justice

Older People

If your charity has an annual income of more than £350,000, please see our separate main grant programme guidelines. Please note we do not run a main grant scheme for Older People programmes.

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Why is it important to measure the impact of your project? - Simple Measuring Impact Toolkit 

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Why is it important to measure the impact of your project? - Simple Measuring Impact Toolkit 

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" Measuring impact is not just about numbers—it’s about learning and improving. When you measure impact, you can learn what’s working well and what needs to change. It’s like looking at a map to see if you’re going in the right direction. By understanding the impact of your project, you can make smarter decisions, improve what you’re doing, and find new ways to make an even bigger impact. It’s all about growing and getting better at what you do". Click the link above to find out more.

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Why is it important to measure the impact of your project? - Egin

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Most of us want to do our part to make the world a better place - but to make sure our project doesn't become another tick-box, or something that feels good but doesn't really make a difference, it's important to measure the impact of our projects.

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Offering capital grants of up to £5,000 to small and medium-sized charitable organisations aiming to help homeless people return to the community and enabling them to resume a normal life.

The quarterly deadlines for applications for funding each year are: 5pm on 20th March/20th June/20th September/20th December. You will be informed of the Trustees’ decision within eight weeks of each deadline.

CRITERIA
Applicants must be registered with the Charity Commission in England, Wales or Northern Ireland or a registered Scottish Charity.

Aimed at supporting smaller charities with an annual turnover of less than £500,000.

Funding of capital projects only. Will not consider requests for running/core costs. In addition will not consider requests for computers and IT equipment.

Providing small grants of up to £5,000 and no multi-year requests.

There should be a minimum period of two years between the receipt of a decision or grant and making a further application.

All applications must relate to projects assisting individuals in their return to mainstream society, rather than simply offering shelter or other forms of sustenance.

APPLY

Applications accepted on their application form, downloaded via the link below. Applicants should clearly describe the aims and structure of their organisation, their future plans and specific details of how any grant will be spent. A copy of the latest available audited accounts is also required. Please note applications are not accepted by post.

Useful links

Applying for Funding — Help the Homeless (help-the-homeless.org.uk)

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Applying for funding

We are a small charity with limited funds available. Please check carefully that both your organisation and your project meet our criteria before making an application.

Criteria

Your organisation must be registered with the Charity Commission in England, Wales or Northern Ireland or a registered Scottish Charity.

We are able to help only small charities with an annual turnover of less than £500,000.

We can only accept applications towards the funding of capital projects. We are unable to accept applications towards running/core costs. Note: we are also unable to consider requests for computers and IT equipment.

We provide small grants of up to £5,000. We do not consider multi-year requests.

There should be a minimum period of two years between the receipt of a decision or grant from us and making a further application.

APPLICATION FORM

All applicants must complete our online application form. Please note we no longer accept applications by post or email.

Deadlines for applications

The quarterly deadlines for applications for funding each year are: 5pm on 15th March/15th June/15th September/15th December.
You will be informed of the Trustees' decision within eight weeks of each deadline.

EXAMPLE GRANTS

Examples of recent grants made can be found here.

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We are a small charity with limited funds available. Please check carefully that both your organisation and your project meet our criteria before making an application. Your organisation must be registered with the Charity Commission in England, Wales or Northern Ireland or a registered Scottish Charity.

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Office for National Statistics (ONS) Community Outreach Team for Third sector

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Office for National Statistics (ONS) Community Outreach Team for Third sector

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With a range of useful resources to help shape service development and develop a clear case for support, with resources such as Cost of Living Insights (Access cost-of-living insights) and much more!

Stay in touch with the Office for National Statistics
Outreach & Engagement Team | Communications Division by signing up to their newsletter here; outreach.engagement.commuity@ons.gov.uk

Keep in touch:

Register for email updates about the 2021 Census outputs and/or other areas of ONS

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The UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK.

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It's a challenging time out there for many of our supporters. The perfect storm of rising costs across just about all their regular outgoings (mortgages, energy, travel, food) has required many people to make economies. But don't despair! Here are five tips to help you keep bringing in the crucial resources for your mission.

1. Keep asking

As fundraisers, we need to hold our nerve at times like this. We need to remember that the people our charities exist to serve are nearly always in a more difficult position than those who are kind enough to lend them a hand by supporting our services. As ever, but crucially now, show the link between their donations and the work that they enable. Remember it feels wonderful to give and to make someone's life better, and never more so in the toughest of times.

2. Don't assume everyone is in the same position

Increased costs impacting everyone, but the extent of the impact is very different across the spectrum of supporters. I wouldn't recommend referencing the cost of living crisis for supporters in fundraising copy. Don't put barriers in the way of people helping. However, for many charities, the impact this is having on the lives of the people they work with is enormous, so explain that clearly, and ask for help. Supporters know whether or not they can afford to make a gift, and for many people they will be grateful that a bit of belt-tightening is all that's required for their households and contrast this with others in their communities who really do need help.

3. Anecdote is not data

Some people will need to cancel direct debits, and responses to appeals may be down on previous years. However, be wary of changing everything on the basis of one or two pieces of feedback received on the 'phone and by email. The impulse to help each other is hard-wired in us as humans. We need to keep giving people the opportunity to help others, and we need to remember that this crisis won't last forever.

4. Be grateful

That said, this is the time to be intentional about how we thank supporters. Those who are making gifts at this difficult time need to know how much we appreciate having them in our corner. Review thank you letters to ensure that they express this powerfully. One of my clients has just completed a thank you calling campaign - people were delighted to hear from us, and we even had an unprompted upgrade. We'll see how these donors perform in future against a control cell in terms of longevity and yield; most similar tests have shown very strong results in the past.

5. Be creative and be agile

While I don't think you should make wholesale changes to the planned activity, it's sensible to consider whether some activity is going to be more challenging than usual in the current climate.

Can you pause efforts to convert cash donors to regular givers until the economic picture improves?

Can you offer payment holidays or reduced gifts to regular supporters who call to cancel?

Can you let donors know about the most incredible way they can help in the future, which will cost them nothing now, and ask them to consider a legacy?

Is there more you can do to boost supporters' fundraising efforts with more contact to offset a possible reduction in the number of event places you are filling?

Can you explain to donors who are not feeling the pinch (particularly the very wealthy and businesses in sectors which are thriving) that they can safeguard specific key services and activities in this challenging time, and the impact this will have on people's lives?

If you have charity shops, are they well-staffed and looking their best for this busy time?

Joel Voysey will be speaking at our upcoming Fundraising Now conference, learn more and register here.

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Fundraising in a downturn - 5 fundraising tips to help you keep going! - Directory of Social Change

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Starting close to home, charities can protect the planet (and their finances) by tackling their energy use - even putting silver foil behind your radiators can help. Options to green your operations include buying more goods and services locally - a great way to support local communities - and helping staff and volunteers minimise the carbon impact of their journey to work, for example through loans to help them buy a bike.

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Cost of Living Resources and Information, WCVA

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A collection of resources and information from WCVA offering support to voluntary organisations relevant to the challenges raised by the cost of living crisis.

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On this page you will find a collection of resources and information offering support to voluntary organisations relevant to the challenges raised by the cost of living crisis.

We will keep adding to the resources and advice in this section as the situation develops. To help you we have listed the information under the following headings -

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We will keep adding to the resources and advice in this section as the situation develops. To help you we have listed the information under the following headings -

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National Lottery Community Fund - Cost of Living approach to funding...

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National Lottery Community Fund - Cost of Living approach to funding...

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The cost of living grant is outlined here,
The updated priorities are:

Support people, communities and organisations that are facing increased demands and challenges as a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis

Support people, communities and organisations with the direct and indirect impact of the cost-of-living crisis

Support organisations experiencing current cash flow problems resulting from losses or short-term liquidity challenges as a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis

Please contact the Fund officers for a discussion prior to making any applications to this fund to take advantage of their knowledge and guidance on this funding pot.

Following a discussion the officers will send you a link to apply.
For Pembrokeshire-based enquiries please contact Lauren Blacklaw-Jones by email on;
Lauren.Blacklaw-Jones@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby

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Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby

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Since 1983, we have committed in excess of You can become a part of this success story. £31 million to 1,465 projects If a project is a physical, tangible asset, of a permanent nature the following must apply: , and have supported over one and a half million children and young people living with a disability, who are disengaged, or who are disadvantaged. If a project is educational or disability sports focused the following must apply:
If your project is in the UK or Ireland and shares our aim of making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, it may be eligible for a Wooden Spoon grant (Wooden Spoon project beneficiaries must be a group. Wooden Spoon cannot make grants to individuals).

* It must have a minimum predicted life-span of five years, be non transferable and of a permanent nature
* Grants will not be considered for salaries, administration costs, professional fees and on-going overheads related to a capital project

* There must be a key rugby element to engage children and young people
* It must have a clearly defined project brief to include detail on: description of project need and objectives, stakeholders, description of participants (age, gender, geography), recruitment of participants, project activity and budget, legacy planning, monitoring and evaluation and finally reporting to Wooden Spoon

To find out if an organisation close to your heart is eligible for funding, please download the qualifying criteria here.

Please complete our expression of wish form for an initial assessment:

Applying for a grant

If you have discussed your grant with the team and are eligible please download our Application Form

If you have any queries please contact projects@woodenspoon.org.uk

Application notes

Once an application has been received it will be checked to ensure it meets our criteria; it will then be sent to the local regional committee for approval.
If the region agrees to support the project an inspector will undertake a site visit and report back to the Project Committee which meets monthly. Successful applications will go forward to the next quarterly Council meeting.

NO COMMITMENT BY WOODEN SPOON IS MADE until the Council of Trustees has approved the project and the formal grant letter is issued.

See examples of successful beneficiaries we've helped.

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Apply for a grant: Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby

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What Is Gift Aid and How Can It Help?
Gift Aid allows charitable organisations to claim back an additional 25% of the value of a donation from the government. For you to claim Gift Aid for a donation, the donor must be a UK taxpayer and provide a declaration that states they would like the charity to claim. Claiming Gift Aid comes at no extra cost to the donor.
This extract is taken from An Introduction to Gift Aid, just one resource from the Knowledge Hub (one of Third Sector Support Wales' digital platforms). Link here to download the sheet.

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Ascona Group supports MADL – Making a Difference Locally

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Our sites sit at the heart of the communities they serve and we are passionate about giving back to those communities. We have donated more than £109,000 to local and community charities since 2019.

Each forecourt donates at least £1,000 per annum to local causes, such as PATCH in Pembrokeshire, which relieves the effects of poverty for individuals and families.

During 2020, we provided over £60,000 in support to local organisations, with over £30,000 of food and drink donated to Withybush Hospital staff during the first lockdown.

Ascona Group supports MADL - Making a Difference Locally

Making a Difference Locally is a charity supporting local communities. Independently-owned convenience stores that are partners of Nisa Retail are the only retailers that can participate.

The charity helps our stores give back to charities in the local area. MADL was established in 2008 to help independent retailers support local causes they care about, cementing their position at the heart of their communities.

Since its inception in 2008, over 14,500 donations have been paid to local communities, totalling almost £10.5m.

How does MADL work?

Every time a store purchases a Co-Op branded product, NISA takes a percentage of the cost and deposits it into the MADL donation bank for the store.

Each year, we decide which of our local charities or support groups we wish to donate to. The beneficiary can be local to one area or a national charity such as Marie Curie, where the local branch would then receive the donation.

Since the commencement of Ascona Group's partnership with NISA in 2020, over £2,490 has been raised for beneficiaries.

Donations have been paid to an Air Ambulance branch in the locality of one of our Ascona retail outlets.

Donations by Ascona Foundation

Beneficiary's of Ascona Foundation are as follows.

January 2023

Walk 150K in February for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity - £150
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1229515621331508/5841718435907585/

Megan Starr - £50

Milford Youth Matters - £2000

Pembrokeshire Air Cadets - £500

Manorbier School - £500

Pembroke Boro Football Club - £20 Valero Vouchers

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December 2022

Neyland Pirates Football Club £30:00

Break The Stigma £30:00

Tiers Cross Young Farmers £30:00

St Johns Ambulance Cymru £50:00

Ieuan Evans Memorial £250:00

Pembroke Dock Community School £500:00

Milford Haven Golf Club £300:00

PATCH Charity £20,000:00

Duke of Edinburgh £11,500:00

November 2022

Pembrokeshire Vikings £500.00

Holy Name School £423.00

Ysgol Harri Tudur £500.00

St Mark's V A School £500.00

Llamau Limited £500.00

October 2022

Larsen's Pride £2,000.00

September 2022

Milford Haven Rotary Club - Donation £1,000.00

Greenacres Animal Rescue £45.00

Gelliswick VC School £500.00

August 2022

Kilgetty & Begelly Community Council - Donation towards Kilgetty Play Park. £1,000.00

Pembrokeshire Schools' Rugby Union £250.00

Dragon LNG £100.00

Toppers Wales Ltd £308.00 + £132.00

Get the Boys a Lift £1,000.00

Blood Bikes Wales - Charity Gold Day £50.00

Pencader Junior FC £500.00

July 2022

Fused Sport T/A Clubkit Direct Ltd - Football kit £390.00

Donation to Victoria Caldecourt Memorial Golf Day £520.00

June 2022

Pembrokeshire County Swimming £200.00

Hubberston and Hakin Forum £400.00

Gelliswick VC School £100.00

Tag Sports & Promotional Clothing £400.00

May 2022

Pembroke Junior Netball Club £200.00

Friends of Broad Haven School £250.00

Neyland Carnival £250.00

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A chance for communities to boost fundraising efforts for good causes in their area. The Fund will allow groups to improve their communities through a range of areas:

Improvements to the environment or local community initiatives promoting health, wellbeing and environmental objectives.

Activities undertaken by registered community groups (specifically with health, wellbeing, environmental objectives).

Improving and supporting local education activity (e.g. water efficiency, environmental work).

The delivery of the project must be completed within 12 months of the application being approved and funding being provided.

The funding provided must not be used to fund a specific project which is conditional on obtaining additional funding or consents.

Apply by completing the online application form here
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Grants Available

Grants of between £500 – £2,000 will be awarded to small, volunteer-driven community organisations whose applications aim to deliver the following outcomes:

Improving people’s chances in life

Building stronger communities

Improving rural and urban environments

Encouraging healthier and more active people and communities

Preserving heritage and culture

Grants can support full or partial costs of, for example: projects costs, small capital items & equipment, core costs, activities and programmes (e.g. room hire, transport costs, volunteer expenses, insurance, tutor fees, community events).

Who can apply?

This Fund is open to constituted community-based charities and organisations (e.g. associations, social enterprises and clubs):

whose beneficiaries are all in Wales

with an income of less than £100,000 in the latest reported financial year

which are volunteer-driven and have no more than one full-time equivalent member of staff throughout the year

Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate exactly how they will meet the Fund’s objectives and priorities, and who have not previously received support from this Fund.

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Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, and Wrexham

Applications for this grant are open

Fund for Wales is open to application.

The Fund for Wales is a national community endowment fund, managed and promoted by Community Foundation Wales.

It is a philanthropy promotion and grant-making programme which raises money from people and organisations across Wales, the UK, and overseas who want to 'give back' to support and strengthen local communities: the Fund for Wales connects people who care with causes that matter.

In 2020 Community Foundation Wales published the findings of a piece of research undertaken with more than 100 community groups across Wales. Our Loud and Clear report highlighted that charities and community groups in Wales want funders to prioritise core funding and longer-term partnerships. We have used the learning in this report to help us to shape our Fund for Wales and to show groups that we believe in their core purpose and want to support them to work more effectively in their community's longer term.

We recognise how important it is for groups to be able to plan for the future and that having secure funding can give you the confidence and reassurance to develop your project over the long-term. Fund for Wales now offers groups the opportunity to apply for multi-year funding of up to 3 years but will also continue to offer 1 year project or small capital item funding.

We hope to be able to make at least one three-year grant per year. To be considered for a three-year grant please complete the additional section of the application form indicating how you plan to develop your project over the period of funding being applied for. NB. Your application will still be considered for one year funding if you are not successful with a three-year grant.

We also recognise the challenge of finding core funding, especially longer term. Groups can now apply for funding towards core costs for up to 3 years, providing the group can provide accounts for at least the last 12 months and the amount being applied for is less that 50% of your annual turn over. EG. To apply for a grant of £2,000 per year, your annual income should be at least £4,000.

Grants Available

Grants of between £500 - £2,000 will be awarded to small, volunteer-driven community organisations whose applications aim to deliver the following outcomes:

Improving people's chances in life

Building stronger communities

Improving rural and urban environments

Encouraging healthier and more active people and communities

Preserving heritage and culture

Grants can support full or partial costs of, for example: projects costs, small capital items & equipment, core costs, activities and programmes (e.g. room hire, transport costs, volunteer expenses, insurance, tutor fees, community events).

Who can apply?

This Fund is open to constituted community-based charities and organisations (e.g. associations, social enterprises and clubs):

whose beneficiaries are all in Wales

with an income of less than £100,000 in the latest reported financial year

which are volunteer-driven and have no more than one full-time equivalent member of staff throughout the year

Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate exactly how they will meet the Fund's objectives and priorities, and who have not previously received support from this Fund.

How to apply?

Please ensure that you read and understand the fund criteria before completing your application.

Apply now

Make sure you're eligible

Please read the following text to ensure your eligibility before beginning your application:

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Managing your finances through challenging times

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In this article Siân Eagar, WCVA’s Resilience Officer, summarises the key learning points from Gus Williams’ recent talk on financial management in the cost of living crisis. Follow the link on the image above to read this article.

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Siân Eagar, WCVA's Resilience Officer, summarises the key learning points from Gus Williams' recent talk on financial management in the cost of living crisis.

As part of WCVA's mini-series of webinars around the cost of living crisis, we invited Gus Williams, CEO of Bevan Buckland LLP, to talk to the sector about the importance of financial management and how this supports decision making.

The cost of living crisis is forcing voluntary organisations to make difficult decisions, given the pressures being created from rising costs, unpredictable income strands and increasing demand. WCVA's work to support the voluntary sector aims to help organisations navigate these pressures and build resilience. WCVA defines resilience as:
'The ability of an organisation to plan for, respond to, and adapt to change, enabling it to survive and thrive both now and in the future.'
A key element of building resilience is strong financial management, and Gus explained how understanding your organisation's numbers will improve your decision making.

WHY DO VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS FAIL?

Gus began by outlining some of the common features that lead voluntary organisations to fail. Poor governance, lack of leadership, failure to act quickly or at all, and not being fit for purpose operationally are the common factors in organisational failure. Lack of cashflow is always the ultimate reason organisations fail but this should be seen as a symptom of leadership failing to act soon enough.

Whilst these are serious issues the point to note is that, despite the current economic gloom, well run voluntary organisations can still succeed.

WHAT DOES A GOOD ORGANISATION LOOK LIKE?

Good governance is key. According to Gus the best organisations have clear processes for decision making, effective allocation of roles and responsibilities and good communication channels with high visibility of information. Having a mechanism for everyone to raise queries and to escalate issues is also important as a way to identify and address problems early.

Sharing information is vital, as no one person knows everything that is happening in an organisation. No one person knows everything that is happening inside and outside the organisation, but everything that is happening is known by someone. Good governance and therefore good decision making depends on having the structures in place to connect the dots.

UNDERSTAND YOUR ORGANISATION'S NUMBERS

Gus recommends that you really get to grips with understanding your organisation's finances. This is not just about knowing the figures, but really understanding what drives them. Gus says that whilst most clients will be able to tell him what their income or costs were last month or what your expenses were, it is knowing why that is important.
Income
Your organisation may have a number of income sources - such as Welsh Government, grant funders, major donors or trading income. You need to consider how these sources of funding will be and are being impacted by a changing economic environment and plan accordingly.
Expenditure
You should also scrutinise your expenditure. As a starting point be clear about which costs are fixed and which are variable. Identifying the drivers of your variable costs is important so you can try to take action to manage or reduce them. For example your rent will likely be a fixed cost, it will be the same regardless of how many staff you have or services you provide. Staff costs may be either fixed or variable, depending on contracts, hours, overtime etc.

Variable costs are those costs that are dependent on specific activities or delivering your service. Understanding the marginal cost of each additional activity or unit of service you provide is important in understanding your break even - the point at which your costs will exceed your income. For example, if you are a charity providing support to individuals, what are the variable costs of supporting one extra individual.
Cutting costs
If you are looking to cut costs then think carefully about the implications of those decisions both in the short and long term. Often investment or discretionary spending is the first thing to be cut. Things such as building maintenance, staff training, or technology upgrades may not seem an immediate priority, but cutting this spending could degrade your organisations future ability to deliver services.

Many businesses cut this sort of spending during hard times only to find that when things improve the lack of investment has left their products or services obsolete. The important issue here is investing in improving productivity or quality of outcomes.

WORST CASE SCENARIO

Once you understand the drivers of your income and expenditure you can work on scenario planning, assessing the impact on your organisation of a change in circumstances and work out how you would respond to that. By asking 'what if...?' you will be more alert to risk, more prepared, and can be proactive rather than just reactive.

TRACKING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

All organisations need to have in place a process to track financial performance. Information needs to be timely and accurate. What key information do you need and how easy is it to obtain? Ensure you have good processes in place to capture and report key information.

Gus explained that a single number on its own doesn't tell you much. When looking at financial information it is the variance that is key to tracking what is happening.

Your 'Budget' is what you plan your future income and expenditure to be at the start.

Your 'Actual' is what your income and expenditure actually was.

Your 'Forecast' is what, based on your actuals, you now expect your future income and expenses to be.

Looking at the variances between Budget, Actual and Forecast should highlight areas of concern and show the direction of travel. Variance should also look at the variance between things like this month and the same month previous years, this month and last month, and year to date this year and year to date last year. The importance of looking at a combination of variances is that it gives you a much better picture.

Remember that numbers on their own don't tell you what is happening, but they will tell you where you need to look.

LAGGING AND LEADING INDICATORS

When creating your monitoring processes, Gus encouraged us to think about the things that can give you an early indication of the financial health of the organisation. You will need to be able to recognise both lagging and leading indicators:

Lagging indicators look backward, after events have happened and assess the current state

Leading indicators look forward, before events have happened and predict future conditions

Financial information is usually a lagging indicator - it only tells you what has already happened. Changes in behaviours are normally leading indicators, they give you an idea of what might happen in the future. Examples of leading indicators could be noticing fewer items being donated by the public to a charity shop. In a few months' time you could see this change in behaviour result in reduced takings as your stock runs down and you have fewer items to sell.

Likewise, tracking the number of phone calls, queries, or visitors to your website could be a leading indicator that demand for your services will increase and allow you to plan ahead. Changes in staff behaviour can also be an important indicator. Deadlines being missed, staff off sick and feeling stressed can be important indicators that the organisation is under strain. Frontline staff will often be the first to see these leading indicators so good communication and feedback is crucial.

PRIORITISE YOUR PURPOSE

When facing decisions about how to allocate limited resources you should focus on delivering your core purpose. In good times it is easy for mission creep to occur, so review your activities and make sure that they are closely aligned with the organisation's purpose and relevant to the current circumstances that you are operating in. Think about your desired outcomes and focus on the priority areas, looking at how you can maximise value for money and impact and deliver results.

Voluntary organisations are likely to face tough financial conditions for the medium term. Now is the time to ensure that your organisation is well run and prepared.

At the heart of every organisation is the question of how to prioritise limited resources. No organisation has unlimited resources, good leadership is making the right decisions to ensure those limited resources are clearly prioritised and focussed on the right things.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Bevan Buckland LLP are specialist charity accountants based in Swansea and South Wales. They are able to offer a range of services, such as accounts preparation, VAT advice, general tax advice, payroll services and work with a wide range of organisations from small community charities with turnovers of less that £10,000 up to national charities who work across Wales.

WCVA have created a resources page for the cost of living crisis, including a section on financial management.

For more information on management issues relevant to the cost of living crisis take a look at WCVA's blogs about the importance of good fundraising decision making and top tips for decision making in a crisis.

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Managing your finances through challenging times - WCVA

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As part of WCVA's mini-series of webinars around the cost of living crisis, we invited Gus Williams, CEO of Bevan Buckland LLP, to talk to the sector about the importance of financial management and how this supports decision making.

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Wales Funders Forum statement on the cost-of-living crisis

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Wales Funders Forum statement on the cost-of-living crisis

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Funders in Wales made this response to the cost of living crisis on 17th November 2022.

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The Wales Funders Forum is an informal network of funders working and funding in Wales. We seek to continually improve our grant-making practices through peer learning and presentations from sector experts. Here, we share some responses to the cost of living crisis within our remits as individual funders.

In April 2020, members of the Wales Funders Forum joined funders from across the UK in signing a pledge to recognise the impact Covid 19 was having on grantees and applicants, and outlining what we would do as funders to support the charities and voluntary organisations in that time of acute crisis.

With the cost of living crisis not likely to end in the short-term, we unfortunately find ourselves in another, potentially worse situation. In many instances, voluntary organisations haven't had proper time to recover financially from the impact of Covid-19 and the associated restrictions on daily life and therefore income generation. Rising inflation and increasing costs in heating, food and travel now mean that the income organisations do attract is worth less. As funders we understand how these pressures impact on communities, and individually and collectively continue to seek a full understanding of the impacts the current crisis is having on our grantees and applicants.

Like the organisations we support, as funders we vary in size, capacity and financial resource; we will be impacted differently and so make decisions on how best to serve the sector and our grantees and applicants on an individual bases. Therefore, how we respond to this crisis will also vary.

While individual responses will differ, some common themes are emerging. These include:

Communicating with grant holders and discuss how we can support you to make the best use of your funding.

Being flexible and responsive. This is a complex, fast-moving picture that may require different actions at different times.

Continuing to build our understanding of the needs of our grantees and applicants to inform decision making

Making the best uses of the resources available to us, and seek to collaborate where we can create more impact together

Reflecting on our learning from Covid-19 and continually assess how we can make our grant schemes as accessible as possible

Respecting the knowledge and expertise of the sector; there is a multitude of ways in which grant holders and applicants may seek to support their beneficiaries and communities

Clearly promoting any additional funding we are able to make available, either as individual funders or in collaboration

If you are concerned about how to manage existing funding, please contact the relevant funder. They will almost certainly want to know, and may be able to help.

If you are looking for additional funding, visit www.funding.wales to search for the right grant schemes for you.

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Wales Funders Forum statement on the cost-of-living crisis | Funding Wales

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In April 2020, members of the Wales Funders Forum joined funders from across the UK in signing a pledge to recognise the impact Covid 19 was having on grantees and applicants, and outlining what we would do as funders to support the charities and voluntary organisations in that time of acute crisis.