A new fund for organisations at imminent risk of failure to support them until the end of the year, particular those who have not received Culture Recovery funding previously.
Who can apply: Organisations who were financially sustainable before Covid-19 but are now at imminent risk of failure and have exhausted all other options for increasing their resilience.
What you can apply for: Between £25,000 and £3 million (£1 million for for-profit organisations)
Key dates: Applications are subject to permission to apply being granted. Permission to apply requests will be accepted from 8 July 2021.
Application Open Date: 12pm (midday), 12 July 2021.
The latest we can accept a permission to apply request is 12pm (midday) on 30 Septemeber 2021.
Application Deadline: 12pm (midday), 14 October 2021.
In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)1 set out the impact of global temperature rise of 1.5°C from pre-industrial levels.
The report warns of increasingly extreme weather events with rising sea levels and melting glaciers; wildlife becoming threatened and at risk of extinction and our own health deteriorating; food becoming scarce and clean water running dry; tensions rising between people and increasing migration and environmental refugees as people flee inhospitable parts of the Earth.
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Essex County Council is looking at how to improve support for working families who are just about managing and are feeling the pressures of juggling work and home life on a limited budget.
We know the pandemic has impacted on household finances for some, and we have already done research with families in Essex to better understand their experiences. We are now developing several ideas and initiatives which we think could be useful for working families.
One of these ideas is to help families save money on household costs. Household costs includes things like utility bills, TV/broadband, food shopping, clothing, travel and other costs related to the home and family.
Find out what digital transformation means for the UK’s charity sector with the Digital Futures free eBook. We spoke to several organisations and industry experts to hear their stories of ‘going digital’ and why the coronavirus pandemic has been a catalyst for adapting and embracing change.
Contributors include:
Charity Digital Skills Report 2021, Zoe Amar
How to get transformation right, SCVO
How to manage a team remotely, Cats Protection
Queen’s University Belfast’s digital transformation story
Building stronger, more resilient communities across the UK: that’s what we’re striving towards at Aviva, and it’s how we want to continue to help small charities and community causes.
We’ve learnt the causes that make the biggest impact are those that are given the opportunity to test innovative ideas and explore new sustainable strategies without fear of risk. That’s why the Aviva Community Fund backs the clever ideas that move communities forward and provides even more causes with vital support and resources.
Grants are available to support schools and registered charities that wish to undertake educational work with children and young people under the age of 25 in disadvantaged areas within the UK and international projects working with marginalised communities.
The British & Foreign Schools Society (BFSS) normally makes grants totalling about £900,000 in any one year.
For UK projects the focus is on projects to improve the educational outcomes and life chances of Young Carers and Children Looked After. Grants of between 30,000 and £100,000 are available (maximum £30,000 per year for multi year projects).
For UK projects, the funding is available to UK registered charities with an annual income of between £5,000 and £2.5 million, and at least three years of continuous accounts. UK based and state-funded schools, academies, colleges and other educational establishments regardless of their income size are also eligible providing they can demonstrate a network effect beyond one individual school.
For international projects the focus will be on improving the quality, sustainability, and access to education for young people within international marginalised and deprived communities. Grants o between £5,000 and £60,000 are available. (maximum £30,000 per year).
For international projects the BFSS funds small to medium sized organisations with an annual income of between £5,000 and £2.5 million. Organisations must have UK charitable status. We do not fund non-UK based organisations, Community Interest Companies (CICs) or individuals.
The Society also offers a small number of specific grants for organisations and individuals through its Subsidiary Trusts.
There is a two stage application process and the next closing date for stage 1 applications is the 24th January 2021.
Working closely with colleagues in the trusts and foundations team to develop fundable and fully costed proposals.
Identifying appropriate funding and development opportunities through extensive desk research and networking with funders and other relevant organisations.
Researching and identifying appropriate funders whose criteria match organisational development goals
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective funders, especially those with the potential to give significant multi-year grants.
Develop cases for support for existing and new services.
Planning ahead to ensure applications and bids are submitted in advance of any deadlines whilst maintaining some flexibility to respond to unexpected opportunities
Preparing cases for support and submitting compelling written bids and complex grant applications as appropriate
Maintaining accurate and accessible records and producing regular reports
Ensure that conditions and criteria of grants are tracked against outcomes, and that funders are provided with regular updates that meet or exceed their requirements maintaining oversight and delivery through an online database.
Work closely with colleagues in the fundraising team to complement and develop a team ethos, share in success together and drive forward individual and team success
Planning & Organising
Take responsibility for the delivery of the trusts and foundation income stream across assigned areas of focus.
Support the Operations Managers and CEO with the delivery of fundraising objectives working closely in partnership.
Listen to the needs of the Operations Managers to fully understand what is being achieved and is to be developed so you can create a compelling narrative.
Identify and maintain a pipeline of prospective funders in HubSpot.
Develop the funding pipeline for a consistently strong income delivery.
Financial Responsibilities and Budget Management
Work with the Operations Managers and CEO to adjust financial plans when required to meet fundraising budgets or new funding requirements.
Work with the finance officer to ensure the operational functions that support fundraising activities are lean, efficient and robust.
Any other reasonable duties as required.
Your Qualities
To succeed in this role, you will have trusts and foundations fundraising experience, ideally including multi-year grants. You will be responsible for developing the existing pipeline and taking accountability for this from the CEO and Operations Managers.
Skills and Attributes
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to effectively manage relationships with people at all levels.
Excellent research skills, using a range of sources to identify and prioritise potential funders.
Ability to work as part of a team but also use initiative when required.
Ability to understand and empathise with our cause and to translate this passionately within the grants written and subsequent funder follow-ups.
Attention to detail and a ‘can do’ attitude.
Ability to plan and deliver multiple concurrent bids to delivery deadlines.
Calm and professional attitude, naturally empathetic.
Knowledge and Experience
Significant experience of cultivating and securing five- and six-figure grants from trusts and foundations.
Proven ability to develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects.
Proven experience of writing compelling cases for support.
Experience of delivering annual budgets, achieving fundraising targets and KPIs within a trusts and foundations context.
Experience of using a CRM system (HubSpot & Salesforce preferred).
Experience of other fundraising activities (corporate fundraising, employee engagement, community fundraising, challenge events) is desirable.
Knowledge of the sector is desirable.
Key relationships
Potential trust and foundation funders
CEO
Operations Managers
Finance Officer
Salesforce Developer
This is a permanent role for 37.5 hours a week Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
To join a high-performing team in a charity with a great current and future growth plan apply today.
Salary: £15,000 – £16,200 per annum (£25,000 – £27,000 per annum FTE)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/03/2023
Location: Colchester
The Futures in Mind partnership works with service users as active collaborators in the design, development, delivery, and improvement of our provision of integrated support, advice and mentoring in Essex. Futures in Mind deliver an outward-facing, flexible community service to enable us to support the maximum number of Service Users across the full Essex locality.
We are looking for an individual who has experience in supporting adults in the community, working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, with a knowledge of the local services and the support available. Experience of working within Mental Health Services is an advantage as is management experience.
Closing Date: 19/07/2021
Interview Date: 27/07/2021
For more information and to apply for this role, click here.
This summer Essex County Council, Active Essex and Thurrock Council are working with a wide range of locally trusted organisations to deliver our biggest ever holiday activity programme to date, across Essex and Thurrock. The programme is Essex ActivAte.
They are working with over 85 partners to provide over 200clubs and 130 outreach sessions, providing over 200,000 FREE places over 5 weeks of the summer holiday.
All core Essex ActivAte clubs provide:
Free places for low income families who are eligible for benefits based free school meals
At least 4 hours of provision each session
Fun physical activity that meets the CMO recommended amount
A range of enrichment activity which might include arts and crafts, games, drama, music, cooking, informal education and in some places they will also host pet parties, pony rides and will have special guests from princesses and super hero’s!
A nutritious meal that will be hot where possible
Nutritional education
Support for the whole family
All clubs will be inclusive and have inclusion and mental wellbeing ambassadors and Active Essex are providing a range of training and support to ensure that all staff and volunteers are fully equipped with the knowledge and understanding to delivering a fun, supportive and safe experience for young people this summer.
They are also working with specialist partners in order to provide 29 Essex ActivAte SEND clubs and 18 Essex ActivAte mental wellbeing hubs across the county.
Parents and carers can book places at the summer sessions using the following link; Essex ActivAte Summer 2021