Join us to look at some of the different ways you can raise funds in your local community and learn about the importance of your network in the community. This is a session suitable for any staff and volunteers that have responsibility for fundraising within their organisation.
Continue reading “Community Fundraising – Wednesday 6 March, 10am – 1pm”
Charities and community groups can apply now for a free stall at this year’s Richmond May Fair. The application period closes on 10 March. Continue reading “Richmond May Fair – Book Your Stall”
Back by popular demand! Do you have too much to do and not enough time? Are you a procrastinator? Do constant interruptions distract you? Book this practical training session to help you work effectively and get more done. Find out more and book here.
The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) has produced a briefing paper which sets out some of the potential implications of the UK’s exit from the EU on VCSE organisations and the economy and public services.
This is a bite size session for trustees, staff members or volunteers who have responsibility for recruiting and managing volunteers or who are thinking of using volunteers to support their work.
Continue reading “Developing a Volunteer Management Programme Part 1 – 11 April, 10am – 1pm”
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust funds charities that deliver children and young people’s projects. They focus on three themes of Child Exploitation, Mentoring and Support and Clubs and Activities with priority for projects addressing mental health issues.
There are four grant rounds in 2019, as follows:
If you have an operating income of £100k to £1 million you can apply for a grant of £1,000.
If you have an operating income of over £1million you can apply for a grant of £5,000.
For more information and to apply, visit the www.austin-hope-pilkington.org.uk.
Do you know an exceptional trustee or trustee board? If so, don’t miss out on the chance to recognise and reward their work and shine a spotlight on their success.
Continue reading “Charity Governance Awards – nominate by 22 January”
In 2016/17 the Bothwell Charitable Trust distributed £321,000 in grants, £79,000 of which went to children’s causes.
The panel meet in February/March so we recommend organisations submit their requests as soon as possible. There is no website and applications must be made in writing to:
Mr Paul Leonard James, The Bothwell Charitable Trust, 25 Ellenbridge Way, South Croydon, CR2 0EW.
A series of short online training courses is available specifically to support people working on the frontline of our local communities.
Continue reading “Making Every Contact Count in Richmond – free online training”
The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation likes to consider work which others may find hard to fund, perhaps because it breaks new ground, appears too risky, requires core funding, or needs a more unusual form of financial help.
Continue reading “Esmee Fairbairn Foundation – funding change for the better”
