BVSC Funding ebulletin- May 2020
Welcome to May's edition of the funding bulletin. We know your mailbox is close to exploding, so we have compiled a list of all relevant funding for you and will be sending a dedicated funding e-bulletin to you each month, as well as a bi-weekly Covid-19 e-Bulletin containing all infomation and resources. 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 made in the BBC’s Big Night In.
Covid 19 Funding
- BBC Children in Need Covid-19 Response Grants - Applications open 18th May & 8th June. BBC Children in Need have launched two new Covid-19 Response Grants to enable organisations to continue to support disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 years and under. The funding will be open to both current grantees and new applicants. The COVID-19 Response Programmes are as follows:
- From the 18th May 2020 current BBC Children in Need grant-holders will be able to apply for funding of up to £5,000 over a six-month period through the Covid-19 2020 Booster Grants Programme.
- From the 8th June registered not-for-profit organisations will be able to apply to the Covid-19 Large Grants programme for funding of up to £80,000 over an 18-month period. Details on both these grants will be available shortly on their website Please check regularly! BBC Children in Need are also accepting applications from organisations on behalf of families for emergency essentials eg cookers, furniture, bedding, washing machines, essential household items. For further info please check out details here.
- Covid-19 Funding to support Armed Forces Communities - UK Government has announced £6 million in funding to help Armed Forces charities and community interest companies continue to provide much needed support to veterans, Armed Forces families, and others from the Armed Forces community. Grants of up to £60,000 are available through the Covid-19 Impact Programme for Armed Forces Communities grants.
- BAME organisations- funding to tackle impact of Covid-19 - Applications for this round open on the 18th May 2020 until the 15th June 2020. The Fund will provide financial support to organisations, grassroots and community groups, and individuals who are working to tackle the impact of Covid-19 on those who identify as people of colour (POC). Grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 will be available to organisations that respond to both the immediate needs and longer term needs of the more at risk and vulnerable.
- Grants of up to £50,000 avaliable for Community Projects - Closing date 28th July 2020. Aviva want to support projects that boost the resilience of communities in the face of uncertainty and will be supporting projects in two key areas: Community resilience: tackling inequality and improving environments by building inclusive and resilient communities or Financial capability and inclusion: promoting financially inclusive communities, where people can better manage their finances and avoid problem debt. In response to the Covid-19 Aviva are temporarily opening up the Fund to projects that will ensure organisations can adapt or maintain critical services and infrastructure in response to the impacts of COVID-19. Projects must still relate to one of Aviva’s key funding areas.
- Covid-19 Grant for Younge People at Risk of Youth Violence - Closing date 3rd June. Youth Endowment Fund has launched a new £6.5 million Covid-19 grant round to fund and evaluate work which supports vulnerable young people at risk of youth violence in England and Wales. Funding will be focused on two key areas of work: Digital/virtual delivery of programmes, specifically: Face-to-face activity that can be delivered whilst adhering to social distancing/stay at home guidelines.
- Funding to tackle Loneliness During the Coronavirus Outbreak - Closing date 29th May. *STRICT CRITERIA APPLIES FOR THIS FUND, PLEASE READ THE GUIDANCE* Charities and frontline organisations are invited to apply for grants of between £500,000 and £1,000,000 to tackle loneliness. Applications from consortia are not eligible for this funding. Funding will be for services such as face to face contact in line with social distancing, adapting services for digital delivery, and expansion of helpline or volunteer capacity. This can include costs such as administrative costs, salaries, IT equipment and training. 80% of funding must be spent by 31st October 2020, and all funding must be spent by 31st December 2020.
- National Survivor User Network - Grants up to £1000 to support peer support, community action and mutual aid for mental health services or additional support during Covid-19
- Small Grants avaliable for small charities and community groups - West Kent Masons have launched an emergency fund for small projects that are experiencing financial difficulties to impact of Covid-19. The application form is quick to complete. Please return completed application forms to info@bvsc.co.uk for completion of the Lodge Charity Steward section and we will forward to the appropriate email address.
General Funding
- City Bridge Trust -Funding available for charities to reduce inequality. For example, people who are LGBTQI experiencing mental health issues being less able to access the right services and support, to grow stronger, more resilient and thriving communities for a London that serves everyone.
- Funding for Projects that Combat Abuse and Violation of Human Rights - Closing date 31st July. UK-registered charities that work towards combating abuse and violations of human rights can apply for grants of usually between £10,000 and £20,000 through the A B Charitable Trust. The A B Charitable Trust (ABCT) was set up in 1990 and supports unpopular causes that champion human dignity and to focus on small and medium-sized charities working close to the ground. Applications are particularly welcomed from charities working to support:
- migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
- criminal justice and penal reform
- human rights, particularly access to justice
- Grants of up to £10,000 for Community Projects -Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available to charities and voluntary organisations working for the benefit of communities or beneficiaries within the City of London and its housing estates across London. Grants of up to £20,000 will be considered in exceptional circumstances if the project takes place over a 2-year period. The Stronger Communities Fund is part of the City of London Corporation Central Grants programme and has been separated into the following sub-themes: Developing stronger neighbourhoods and communities; Promoting community health and wellbeing. There are two application deadlines per year and the next deadline is the 30th October 2020. A small grant scheme is also available for grants of £3,000 or less. Applications to the small grants scheme can be made at any time.
- Funding for Projects that Help Young People Supporrt Each Other through Bereavement - 31st July. Co-op Foundation has launched the latest round of its #Iwill Fund. Through the fund charities, social enterprises or other form of not-for-profit voluntary or community groups can apply for funding to deliver peer support and/or youth-led advocacy projects to help young people up to the age of 20 experiencing bereavement. In this round, £50,000 is available for staffing, core costs and activities.
- Tampon Tax Fund -31st May. Charities can now apply for funding of £1 million or more from the latest round of the UK government’s Tampon Tax Fund. The Fund allocates monies generated from the VAT on sanitary projects to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged women and girls. Applications should focus on one of the following categories:
- violence against women and girls,
- young women’s mental health,
- or the general programme.
Grants may be for one- or two-year projects, and separate applications for more than one project may be submitted. A total of £15 million is available for this funding round.
- NFU Mutual Community Giving Fund - 30th June. Charities, schools, and community groups can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the NFU Mutual Community Giving Fund. The fund is available in areas that are local to NFU operations in the UK.
Priorities are:
- Connecting the community; reducing social isolation, providing opportunities, and encouraging resilience
- Providing care and support to vulnerable members of our community
- Relieving poverty; improving the health and wellbeing of our communities
- Advancing education and experiences for young people
Priority will also be given to:
- Requests that are supported by NFU Mutual staff members or one of their local branch offices.
- Beneficiaries that have not been given funds previously.
More Funding
- Community Justice Fund - a joint initiative to help specialist social welfare legal advice organisations cope with the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lay the foundations for longer-term renewal. Applications considered on a weekly basis with decisions received within 10 days of submission.
- GOV.UK - Coronavirus - Closing date 6th July. Apply for the Food Charities Grant Fund
- Grants Online - funding to address the Impact of Covid-19
- Charities Aid Foundation - links to funding opportunities
- Lloyds Bank - links to useful resources and info about adapting existing funding
- GLA and External Funding Opportunities - some grants and funding still avaliable
- The National Lottery Community Fund - Organisations can apply for short term Covid-19 funding through Awards for All offer (under £10k and Reaching Communities (over £10k). Groups can apply for Covid-19 grants even if they already have regular A4A or RC grants
- Youth Endownment Fund - The Youth Endowment Fund has opened a new £6.5m COVID-19 round of grant funding to support vulnerable young people at risk of youth violence. Of the total fund, 50% will be reserved for charities and social enterprises. It is expected that the average grant will be around £50,000. The minimum organisations can apply for is £25,000. Funding will focus on two work areas: Digital/virtual delivery of programmes and Face-to-face activity that can be delivered whilst adhering to social distancing/stay at home guidelines
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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