Fund Raising Corner.........
Below are the latest fund raising opportunities that you can now apply for. I would remind all clubs that I remain available to advise on other sources of funding. Don’t be afraid to ask – I will always come back to you if I am out of the office when you ring. I cannot complete any applications for you but will be only to pleased to look at what you have said prior to despatch, if you think it will help. You can contact me on 01245 264783 or by email at suep@essexboysandgirlsclubs.org
February 2011
First Hand Information – Variety Club
Having attended my first Variety Club Youth Club Committee Meeting recently to help with the distribution of their Grants, I am now in a position to help you know what they will and what they wont fund.
Firstly, they do have a reasonable amount of funding available and the Chairman of the Youth Club Committee is more than happly to recommend to the Committee, support for applications that meet the criteria.
Secondly, they like to see that the Club has done something to help itself with funding and that the application is realistic.
Their website www.varietyclub.org.uk/how-we-help/youth-clubs has all the details, along with the Application Form, and guidelines
New ideas go down well. A Club in Kent has applied for equipment to run Curling and the Variety Club agreed to fund the purchase of the equipment. Boxing equipment, or replacements for old, broken or worn out equipment is usually supported.
We have a place on the Youth Club Committee and can speak for our Club applications so please apply, or speak to me for advice. Basically, if we don’t apply and use this money, it will not be available in the future. Its no good moaning that times are hard, if we ignore opportunities that are available.
The next meeting is 4th April, so get busy.
True Colours Trust
True Colours Trust has a small grants fund of up to £10,000 for organisations working with disabled children. The Trustees are particularly keen to support:
. Hydrotherapy pools
. Multi sensory rooms
. Mini buses
. Young carers projects
. Sibling projects
. Bereavement support
Applications received at any time.
www.truecolourstrust.org.uk/small_grants.aspx
New Funding for Young Social Entrepreneurs
UnLtd Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs have launched a new stream of funding for Young People between 11-21 year olds. Live UnLtd is a charity that is dedicated to finding and supporting Young Social Entrepreneurs.
Live UnLtd provide financial support and advice to young individuals who want to change the world in a positive way; they typically have ideas that are entrepreneurial solutions to today’s most pressing social problems.
Live UnLtd awards are for individuals between the ages of 11 – 21 and are from £500 to £2,000. The average award size of a Live UnLtd award is approximately £1,500 and are to help with project cost.
The awards are for individuals and informal groups, and must be lead by young people; established organisations or constituted groups are not eligible. Presently, Live UnLtd awards are for those young people living in the UK.
For more information about Live UnLtd and how to apply you can visit us on www.liveunltd.com
Sport for You (UK)
The Daily Telegraph, in partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland have launched a new grants programme to support community and amateur sports clubs across the country. For the next two years, community and amateur sports clubs such as village cricket clubs, the lawn bowls clubs, badminton club, amateur boxing clubs, etc, will be able to apply for a £1,000 Amateur Sports Clubs Grant packages. Five grants will be awarded on a monthly basis. The funding can be used for a wide range of purposes such as improving facilities, setting up tournaments, etc. To apply for the grant, clubs need to submit an application of no more than 250 words why your community sports club needs a £1,000 grant and what use you would put it to.
Sue Pell
