Major donors

I recently attended a training session on major donors - 1 statistic that struck me was that for those giving over £1million (in UK) 45% goes to Universities, 22% to international development, the rest were all under 5%. How universities manage their relationships with donors so well gives us food for thought and I think there is a lot charities can learn from them........

Village SOS

Village SOS award This scheme is open again until 12 September to help kick start a rural revival using the power of sustainable community enterprise. Grants are upto £50,000 to support inspiring business ideas that will bring communities together and support activities or enterprises that tackle the challenges they face. More ideas and info on their website - To apply you must be a small community with a population of 3000 people or less

Cable & Wireless Worldwide Foundation - 2012 Round Open

Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations in the UK for communication solutions and services to support people with special needs. The Foundation is looking to partner and build relationships with organisations that support, research, develop or implement the appropriate specialist communication requirements for those with special needs. The term special needs applies to people with physical, mental, behavioural and/or learning problems, and also the circumstances that create an exceptional situation requiring individualised educational programmes, physical accessibility or care requirements. Grants are available up to £10,000 to support communication solutions and services available to people with special needs with the aim of enhancing their lives by providing accessible means of communicating. Application forms are available to download from the Foundation's website and completed forms should be returned by email. The deadline for applications is 25 June 2012.

Powys Environmental Partnership Grant

The first round of this year's Powys Environmental Partnership Small Grants is now open. Closing date for applications is Friday 11th May 2012. For more information contact Heather Delonnette Sustainable Development Co-ordinator, Powys County Council Tel: 01597 826165

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Princes Countryside Fund deadline

The current round of funding is due to close on 13 April. They will fund projects to help reconnect people with the countryside and that support improving the sustainability of rural communities. They also fund up to £50,000