Environmental Grant from Powys CC

The Powys Environmental Partnership is one of five thematic partnerships working under the Powys Local Service Board. The Small Grant Scheme can be offered to any project within Powys that will benefit the environment and communities of Powys and support the environmental aims of the One Powys Plan. Further details can be found here http://one.powys.gov.uk/index.php?id=11571&L=0 The grant will not fund advertising and direct marketing costs or work that should have been part of regular maintenance. The maximum size of grants is £750. The closing date for this round of applications is 31st August 2012. All grants must be matched pound for pound either through the group’s own funds or by unpaid volunteer time and the project must be completed by 31st March 2013.

Gift Aid - are you doing it right?

According to HMRC 25% of charities are using the incorrect form to claim gift aid, you should be using the most recent version of form R68i, failure to do so may result in gift aid not being claimed. For more information and to get the most up to date for visit http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/complete-form-r68i.htm

Ideas Fund Innovators

Funding up to £1000 is available to assist groups or individuals who have projects that are inspiring, original, innovative and that can be delivered in all creative disciplines in the UK. Applications from ALL creative sisciplines will be considered The deadline is 21 September 2012 Enquiries IdeasTap Woolyard 54 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3UD Visit www.ideastap.com/

Grants for IT

Voluntary organisations can apply for funding towards PC's, WebSite Development, training, software and any capital items required. Restriction of one application per year Typical projects that have been awarded include community re-generation/enrichment, community activities and those groups which involve their community in learning new skills. http://www.netsolutionswales.co.uk/e-nsw-2/grants.asp

Heritage Lottery Fund

The Heritiage Lottery Fund is open for applications for their new grant fund All Our Stories. All Our Stories is an opportunity for everyone to get involved in their heritage. With our funding and support you could plan activities that help you explore, share and celebrate yours. http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/allourstories.aspx

Welsh Government Grants for third sector

The Welsh Government have a list of all their grants for the third sector,there are a lot of grants listed, but check the closing dates for you get too excited, as many of the schemes closed several years ago!

Beginners Guide to fundraising using social media

This gives a useful tips to help get you started with or improve your fundraising using social media.