VILLAGE SOS DEADLINE- 12TH SEPTEMBER 2012

Big Lottery Fund is urging other rural communities with populations of less than 3,000 across Wales to make the most of the funding scheme before it closes on 12 September. Grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 are available for enterprising projects from community-run shops and pubs to energy or transport schemes, and craft or food projects. For more information visit: www.villagesos.org.uk

John Rose, Wales’ Director of the Big Lottery Fund, said: “This is a unique opportunity for funding for community-run social enterprises so I would urge more rural communities in Wales to apply.”

(Source: BIG lottery) 

Crowdfunding Challenge 2012

Are you looking to raise money in a new way?
Perhaps you have a database of supporters in need of some attention?
Or maybe you’d like to make the most of the support of your community.

Then go to:

http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/crowdfunding2012

This is a unique opportunity to raise funds - let us know if you go for it!

(Source: NCVO)

Charities can ill afford to shun social enterprise

An interesting article based on Social Enterprise in Scotland, but its content is relevant to Wales:

https://socialenterprise.guardian.co.uk/social-enterprise-network/2012/aug/01/charities-scotland-social-enterprise
(Source: Guardian Social Enterprise Network)