Households at risk of fuel poverty may be eligible for a one-off £140 discount on their Winter electricity or gas bill through this Government scheme. Anyone wishing to apply should get in touch with their fuel supplier.
Households at risk of fuel poverty may be eligible for a one-off £140 discount on their Winter electricity or gas bill through this Government scheme. Anyone wishing to apply should get in touch with their fuel supplier.
The de Byre Charitable Trust makes awards of between £1k to 10k, with an average award of up to £2k. They support disadvantaged children, including those who are orphans, neglected, physically disabled and blind. Applications are invited in writing after an initial discussion. Get in touch with George Georghiou at Mercer and Hole Trustees on 01727 869 141.
Registered charities, community land trusts, and housing co-operatives can apply for up to £50,000 for projects that support the vulnerable with housing needs or find new approaches to increasing the supply of housing. Apply by 7 December. Find out more.
One-off awards of around £1,000 are offered for work or study related to natural history and/or the environment. Apply by 30 November. Find out more.
Charities with an annual income of under £50,000, who are members of the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI), can now join the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) for free. FSI membership is free to charities with a turnover of under £1.5 million. Read more details here.
December is the highest month of giving, so plan a strategy with the help of Blackbaud’s toolkit and make the most of the season’s opportunities. Download the toolkit by clicking here.
There are always local opportunities to increase your funding, if you know where to look. There are retailers and banks that offer support to community groups and who can help you raise your profile, as well as local funding organisations in the borough. Don’t miss what could be on your doorstep. Take a look at all our guides and other useful information on our Briefings and Guides page.
Richmond CVS has introduced a new service for not-for-profit organisations based in or offering services to Richmond residents.
Working in partnership with leading law firm, Russell-Cooke, we have launched a new telephone advice line which offers up to 15 minutes pro bono advice. Through this service, local organisations can access free specialist help with a range of issues such as:
Support from the helpline is available Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 5pm.
This new development is part of a range of support available through Richmond CVS. If you have a query which you need support or advice on please email training@richmondcvs.org.
We will need brief details about your organisation and the nature of the issue you need assistance with. All requests will be reviewed and Richmond CVS will either refer you to the helpline or identify other appropriate sources of support for you.
Please read the terms of use of the service below before contacting us to access the adviceline.
Find out more about Russell-Cooke and their specialist work and services for charities by downloading their brochure below.
This week (2–6 July) is National Co-production Week, a chance for the whole of Richmond upon Thames Borough to recognise the benefits of working together to deliver care in our communities.
The Council sees co-production as service users, carers and families working in partnership with the council on shaping, planning and delivering care and support services in the borough. It avoids ‘silo working’ and instead encourages a community-wide approach to delivering services that support a person’s needs and makes the best possible difference to their life and them being able to live as independently as possible.
Cllr Piers Allen, Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Health said:
“Involving the users of care and support services, and their families and carers, in making decisions about how their care is delivered empowers them to be able to live full, independent lives. “This week is a great opportunity to acknowledge the carers, families and users of care and support services in communities across the borough and thank them for all the work they are doing.”
Director of Richmond CVS, Kathryn Williamson, said:
“Through our community involvement work and support of Richmond’s Health and Social Care Coproduction Group, we are committed to ensuring that co-production underpins the design and delivery of local health and care and support services. “Co-production week highlights the importance of this work with service users, carers and the Council and we look forward to building on it throughout the year.”
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