BVSC Funding ebulletin- April 2020
Welcome to the latest funding bulletin. You will have received specific funding links in our weekly Covid-19 bulletin, but we are aware that firstly, the landscape is changing so quickly there are constant updates and changing priorities, and secondly some of you need to know if there is non Covid-19 specific funding available. We have rounded up all the funding info both specific to Covid-19 and General funding. We begin with an overview of Government funding avaliable, summarised by NCVO- please read carefully and see what applies to you and how you can access it.
Status of Charity funding from the Government
The government is providing a £750m support package for UK charities during the coronavirus outbreak. The government is currently drawing up plans for the design and delivery of the funding, including money delivered through the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF). Our understanding is that apart from the allocation for hospices mentioned below, other funding decisions have not been made. This is what we know so far:
£360m will be allocated by the government departments to charities providing ‘key services’ and supporting vulnerable people during the crisis. What constitutes a ‘vulnerable person’ is yet to be determined.This includes:
- £200m for hospices to help increase capacity and stability.
- St John Ambulance to support the NHS, for Citizens Advice to increase the number of staff providing advice and for charities supporting vulnerable children.
The government departments will be identifying priority recipients with the aim for charities to receive money in the coming weeks. We will update this page as details emerge.
In addition, the government has announced several smaller pots of funding for charities working in the following areas. This includes:
- £2m for charities that provide domestic abuse helplines and online support.
- 20m to international development charities and a further £50m for the Red Cross for their work in difficult to reach areas such as those suffering from armed conflict.
- £5m for leading mental health charities to expand support services
£370m will be provided to ‘small and medium-sized charities’ through the National Lottery Community Fund (NCLF), including those delivering food, essential medicines and providing financial advice. We understand the majority of funding will go to organisations with incomes under £1m with most grants likely to be up to £100k. The NLCF has said it considers diversity and inclusion issues throughout its decision-making process. More details about the application system is expected to be up and running within the coming week. Keep an eye on their website for updates.
Starting with a contribution of at least £20m to the National Emergencies Trust, the government will also match public donations to the BBC’s Big Night In charity appeal on 23 April.
Covid 19 Funding
Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund
Fast track applications accepted for organisations (including very small organisations) for grants of £20,000 or £50,000 to meet increased demand for mental health services.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation £20 million Emergency Fund in Response to Coronavirus (UK)
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation provides funding to organisations in the arts world which aim to help people overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity, enabling them to realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.
Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Community Fund
Tesco Bags of Help has launched a new Fund in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The new short-term fund is open to registered charities, voluntary and community organizations. Grants of £500 are available to organisations that support vulnerable groups whose demand for services has been increased or disrupted, or who need to put new services in place. The Fund is set up to support organisation need rather than fund specific projects and expects to make weekly awards. For any queries please contact: tescocv@groundwork.org.uk
Crisis Launches Emergency Grant to support charities working with homeless
Crisis has established an emergency grants fund. Two types of grants are available: Awards up to £5,000 for short-term responses to the coronavirus emergency (projects within 3 months), following a limited/fast-tracked application process . Awards up to £50,000 to fund long-term needs and potential expansion or change in service delivery, following a full application process. For any of the grants, applicants must complete the relevant application form below and email this back to bestpractice@crisis.org.uk
Up to £5,000 grant application form or Up to £50,000 grant application form
DEADLINE 28th April Grants for Early Years charities affected by Coronavirus
Small and medium-sized registered charities working with disadvantaged children aged 0-3 years in England and Wales can apply for small, unrestricted grants to help them during the coronavirus pandemic. The Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust has changed the application guidelines and processes for the spring application round of its Early Years’ Preventative Work Fund to make one-off payments of £5,000 available to charities with an income of less than £750,000 which may need extra assistance. Charities applying must show a likelihood of increased demand for their services and/or a loss of anticipated income.
More Covid-19 Funding
General Funding
London Catalyst – Partners for Health 2020
This is London Catalyst’s main collaborative grants programme co-funded with the Hospital Saturday Fund which is now open for applications. They are looking for innovative partnerships that can improve the care and well-being of people facing significant barriers to health. Deadline: 5 May 2020
Grants for Childrens Organisations
Grants of up to £1,000 are avaliable to registered charities and non-profit organisations who work to improve the education and physical and emotional wellbeing of children. Deadline: 5th June 2020.
The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust
Grants of up to £1,500 for eligible small charities. Requests are considered for contributions to core funding or for specific projects. There are no reporting requirements.
Standard Life Foundation
Grants from £5,000 upwards are available to support projects that contribute to social change which tackles financial problems and improves living standards for those on low-to-middle incomes. Funding is specifically for research, policy work and campaigning activities.
The Schroder Charity Trust
Grants up to £5000 for supporting: education and young people, health, communities, environment and conservation, heritage, arts and culture, international development and the armed forces.
Leathersellers’ Company – small grants programme
One-off grants up to £3,000, with a fast track application process. Available to UK registered charities supporting: The homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless, provision of food and essential supplies, victims of domestic violence or nursing care to vulnerable patients.
Yapp Charitable Trust
Grants of up to £3,000 are available to registered charities in England and Wales, with a total annual expenditure of less than £40,000.This would be used to cover core costs and staffing in one of their priority areas.
Youth Futures Foundation
Development grants between £30,000–£100,000, and impact grants of between £100,000–£800,000 for organisations working with young people aged 14–24 to help overcome barriers to finding meaningful work.
Top 8 funders in UK
Take 10 minutes out to check out the latest advice and funding rounds from the Top 8 funders in the UK:
- National Lottery
- Children in Need
- Comic Relief
- Garfield Weston
- Lloyds
- Esmee Fairbairn
- Tudor Trust
- Henry Smith
Its worth a check to see if your charity can benefit from their current priorities!
We hope this bulletin has been helpful in bringing together some of the available funding out there and do let us know if you would like anything else included in our bulletins.
Contact us on info@bvsc.co.uk or 0300 302 0056
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