Monthly Archives: March 2011

Dunhill Medical Trust – grants for the care of older people

Posted on 30/03/2011 by

The Dunhill Medical Trust funds the care of older people, including rehabilitation and palliative care; and research into the causes and treatments of disease, disability and frailty related to ageing. The General Grants programme is divided into four areas: building … Continue reading →

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SUBWAY Healthy Heart Grants | Heart Research UK

Posted on 27/03/2011 by

Community groups can now apply to Heart Research UK for the new SUBWAY®/ HRUK Healthy Heart Grants. These grants are as a result of the partnership between the two organisations and in-store fundraising through SUBWAY® regions. They are for projects … Continue reading →

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Forestry Commission – The Big Tree Planting fund

Posted on 27/03/2011 by

What is it for? Encouraging community groups to plant trees Who can apply? Community and civic groups in England What is available? Variable Details This fund will support community-led tree planting projects in areas that would benefit most. Trees must … Continue reading →

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WREN landfill tax funding – Recent changes to project eligibility

Posted on 18/03/2011 by

Previously, applicants to the Main Grant Scheme were allowed to apply for a maximum of 85% of the total project costs, the remaining 15% requiring a third party contribution, usually from local authority sources. Due to local government spending restrictions … Continue reading →

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Tenner Tycoon- Make Money, Make a Difference, Give Back

Posted on 10/03/2011 by

Tenner Tycoon is a nationwide competition to promote enterprise in schools. Run by Enterprise UK and fronted by Peter Jones, it’s an annual competition where tens of thousands of school children across the UK are loaned a ten pound note … Continue reading →

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Funding for Global Justice Education – CAFOD

Posted on 02/03/2011 by

Grants are available from the Catholic aid agency, CAFOD. Projects must support global justice education work and must have a link to CAFOD’s work and/or the Catholic Community in England and Wales. Large grants from £3,000 (averaging £5,000 – £10,000) … Continue reading →

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