Open ended Funding Streams

Get Online
BT Community Connections has launched its award scheme which enables community and charitable organisations to get online.  Groups can apply for a free laptop and a contribution to a year's free broadband connection and award packages will be given to groups who can demonstrate how an award will benefit their work and the local community.
 
www.btcommunityconnections.com or 0845 257 6792

Big Lottery Secret Millionaire

Big Lottery Fund and The Secret Millionaire have teamed up to give viewers of the programme a chance to act on the charitable inspiration fuelled by the show. Lottery funding worth £1 million has been lined up to give away in grants across the UK of up to £10,000 from the Fund.

 

People can visit www.channel4.com/secretmillionaire to find out if their community group is eligible to apply, or they can even nominate a local good cause who could benefit from the funding. Groups can then download a straightforward application form and apply to BIG’s Secret Millionaire Fund. 

 

Successful applicants may then be selected for filming by Channel 4 and appear on the website or TV programme. Visitors to the website can also showcase their favourite local cause on an interactive map of the UK and get involved by donating time or money. 

 

The Secret Millionaire Fund will support projects that give people better chances in life, build stronger communities, improve rural and urban environments or promote healthier and more active people and communities.


Sportsmatch (England)
Through the scheme, Sportsmatch offers pound for pound matched funding to investments made by businesses. The minimum award made by Sport England is £1,000 and the maximum is £50,000. If you are a school the minimum award is £500 (the maximum is still £50,000). The funding available is primarily for running costs although capital awards of up to £10,000 can be made through the scheme. Applications to the scheme can be made at any time.


The Britannia Building Society Foundation (UK)
Registered Charities and Schools, working within education and who are seeking funding specifically for numeracy and/or - financial literacy projects can apply to the Britannia Building Society Foundation for grants of between £1,000 and £25,000.  In addition voluntary groups, charities and schools can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the Britannia Community Fund. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Futurebuilders
Futurebuilders England is a government-backed fund offering investment and support to third sector organisations to develop their capacity for delivering public services, has announced the launch of a new £4 million Cashflow Fund. Applications can be made at any time via Futurebuilder online enquiry form or by phoning Futurebuilders enquiry line on 0191 261 5200.

The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation
A three year themed grant which will fund projects addressing mental health issues for prisoners and ex-offenders. Organisations working in this field, should contact the Foundation for an initial discussion. The Foundation usually makes £2 million of grants per year. The average grant is £6,000 though they can range from £1,000 to £30,000.

 

KVN is a Groundwork North Northamptonshire project.  Registered Charity Number 1114205

KVN can be contacted on 01536 526422 or via the contact us page.

Funded by Kettering Borough Council and Northampton County Council

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