Funding Focus for 15th June
Our regular roundup of funding related news. There’s more information about funding related support from VANEL here.
The Humberside Youth Association Grant Fund (HYA) is still available for applications. Round 2 closed recently with a number of successful applicants (read that story here) and Round 3 is now open. The dates for this and round 4 have altered, so you now have until 29th September to get your applications in for round 3. Remember it’s up to £500 for individuals and £2500 for groups available for projects that provide activities that could develop young peoples’ physical, mental or spiritual capacities (for those aged 18-24). Applications are via VANEL. All the details and information is here.
Richard will be holding appointments at VANEL offices on Tuesday 25th July to discuss applications to HYA. (More details in the Funding Surgeries section below).
Funding Surgeries
We have a couple more Funding Surgery days now scheduled. After our April day with Sue Fortune from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation and our day with Gary Allen in early June we have a couple of dates now set for July.
25th July for Tribune Trust
On Tuesday 25th July, Paul Cheesman – Director at Tribune Trust – will be at VANEL offices for an appointments day. 30 minute slots with Paul will be available by booking for anyone considering applying for Tribune Trust funding. See more below about the Tribune Trust specifically.
25th July for Humberside Youth Association grant funding
Also on 25th July will be a chance to book appointments with Richard Wendel-Jones from VANEL to discuss applications to round 3 of the Humberside Youth Association Funding pot (see above and here).
26th July for North East Lincolnshire Crime Reduction Fund
Again, appointments with Richard to discuss this new fund administered by VANEL and launching properly at the start of July. Lots more information about this very shortly, but if you are interested there will be a chance to talk this through with Richard on the 25th.
26th July with Gary Allen
Our tame (and experienced) Funding Officer Gary Allen will be back at VANEL on Wednesday 26th July for another day of 1 to 1 appointments. Each one hour slot allows you to cover a range of funding questions and options with advice from Gary and sessions once again cost £20 per slot for VANEL member organisations (or £30 per slot for non-members).
Booking:
All the appointments on 25th July with Richard or Paul Cheesman are free but by booking only. VANEL member organisations get preference so non-member organisations can book but will be put on a waiting list until a few days before the event before appointments can be confirmed.
In all cases contact Helen Pickett at VANEL via helen@vanel.org.uk or 01472 315437 to reserve your slot.
About the Tribune Trust
High Sheriffs are the Sovereign’s representative for all matters relating to the Judiciary and the maintenance of law and order in their county. Our Patrons are the Lord Lieutenants of the county of the East Riding of Yorkshire and the county of Lincolnshire. Our Trustees are serving, former and future High Sheriffs of these counties together with leaders from local businesses and Humberside Police; Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and others involved with community safety.
The Trust’s steering group meets to consider grant applications in January, May, July and October each year. It is led by a Chair and coordinated by the Director, each of whom is elected annually (currently Paul Cheesman). See website here for more information about the work of the Tribune Trust: www.tribunetrust.org
On the 25th July you can have an informal chat with Paul about your ideas to see if it fits with the trusts’ aims. If you already have a firm plan then the application forms are available on their website above. It’s a great opportunity to find out about the Trust’s work in person and share your ideas to support it.
Proposals to the trust need to contribute to one of the following themes: protecting vulnerable victims; promoting good citizenship; promoting sport and active recreation; tackling drug and alcohol misuse; or tackling crime and disorder. Useful examples of the types of project that the trust has recently funded are on their website.
Applications dates approaching
The East Coast Community Fund is now open again for applications.
Closing date is 2 August 2017.
The £10 million Community Business Fund opened on 7 June and closes on 5 July at 12 midday. Find out if you are eligible. They award grants between £50,000 – £300,000 to community businesses in England.
Support with Funding via VANEL
If you’re aged 18-30 and are setting up a project where you might need funding, then why not talk to the IGNITE team at VANEL. They’re here to work closely with you to get funding applications done! A number of younger people have now worked with the IGNITE team to make grant applications and have been successful. If you don’t ask, we can’t help!
VANEL can also offer simple grant searches using our grant database to groups in Membership. Contact Karl Elliott for information or to arrange help.
We can also offer a Critical Friend service to help you get your funding applications right. It’s still you preparing your bids and getting the application submitted, but we can look it over, help with ideas and wording and generally help you fine tune it before submission. Fees will apply.
For information about other funding support we offer, visit our website here and also keep an eye on our Funding News.