Bridging the fundraising generation gap

Here's an interesting article about how charities can bridge the fundraising generation gap:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/voluntary-sector-network/2013/apr/24/charities-fundraising-generation-gap

HLF - Heritage Enterprise Fund launched

Grants of between £100,000 and £5 million are available for heritage projects that have the potential to unlock a heritage asset in need of investment and utilise it as a stimulus for economic growth. It is anticipated that in most instances this will involve the repair and adaptation of a historic building or a coherent group of historic buildings for an end-use that generates a sustainable commercial income.

Not-for-profit organisations and partnerships led by not-for-profit organisations in the UK are eligible to apply. Not-for-profit organisations can include the following:

• Community or voluntary groups.
• Community Interest Companies.
• Charities and trusts.
• Social enterprises.
• Community/parish councils.
• Local authorities.
• Other public sector organisations.

Private sector for-profit organisations are encouraged to participate but are required to be minority partners in a partnership that is led by a not-for-profit group.

Priority will be given to projects that are located within areas of the UK experiencing economic disadvantage.

Applications may be submitted at any time.

http://www.hlf.org.uk/

(Source: Grant Finder)

Centre for Social Action Innovation Fund Open

The Centre for Social Action Innovation Fund is a £14 million fund run by the innovation charity National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA), working in partnership with the Cabinet Office.

The first round runs from April until October 2013, and will support innovative ventures and programmes that use social action to achieve impact in the following areas:

• Ageing well: Helping people to age well, particularly by supporting people over 50 years to have a purpose, a sense of well-being and to be connected to others.
• Long-term health: Enabling people with long-term health conditions to have a better quality of life, particularly through the use of peer to peer networks and groups.
• Young people: Supporting and encouraging young people to succeed and find employment, for example through mentoring, coaching, and peer-to-peer networks.
• Impact volunteering: Using new approaches to ‘impact volunteering’ to mobilise volunteers to increase and enhance the outcomes achieved by public services.

Charities, social enterprises, public services and for-profit businesses can apply for grants of between £50,000 and £500,000 to support projects that deliver public benefit. In most cases match funding will be required.

Applications can be made at any time via an Expression of Interest form.

The programme will run for the next two years, and will open to applications as NESTA identifies different priorities.

http://www.nesta.org.uk/

(Source: Grantfinder)

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Switch to alternative funding

Interesting article about alternative sources of funding:

http://socialenterprise.guardian.co.uk/social-enterprise-network/2013/apr/16/alternative-forms-social-enterprise-funding

(Source: Guardian Voluntary Sector Network)

MID WALES SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ALLIANCE - MEETING

The next meeting of the Mid Wales Social Enterprise Alliance will take place on Monday 29th April 2013, at Mid Wales Arts, Caersws, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.

The objectives of the Alliance are to:
This newly formed Alliance has been formed in order to:
1. Provide a voice / lobbying function
2. Demonstrate the worth of Social Enterprise in Powys
3. Provide networking, information sharing / exchange
4. Promote trading opportunities for and between social enterprises 
5. Provide Signposting
6. Promote and support business sustainability

To confirm your attendance, contact Claire Sterry on 01597 822191 or e-mail claire.sterry@pavo.org.uk

Postcode Lottery Green Challenge Open

The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is a contest that rewards inventions that successfully combine sustainability, entrepreneurship and creativity. The jury looks for products and services that contribute to an eco-friendly lifestyle, directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and score highly on convenience, quality and design.

The competition aims to elicit promising, creative ideas that will encourage and aid the invention of great new green products and services and combat CO2 emissions and can be put on the market within two years. Since its inception, the programme has helped to reduce more than 10 million kilograms, (10,000 tonnes) of carbon emissions in the UK.

The first prize is for more than £440,000 (€500,000). It will be presented to the entrant with the best idea to execute his or her business plan. A further £175,000 (€200,000) will be available to one or two runners up.

The prizes, together with the assistance from leading professionals, will enable the winners to develop their inventions and present them to the world within the next two years.

Would-be entrepreneurs aged 18 years or older with a well-thought-out idea are invited to participate in the Green Challenge, which is open worldwide.

Each entrant must submit his or her business plan in one of the following five categories:

• Energy
• Lifestyle
• IT
• Design
• Mobility

The 2013 deadline for receipt of applications is 17 July 2013.

http://www.greenchallenge.info/

Becoming more entrepreneurial

Interesting article:

http://socialenterprise.guardian.co.uk/social-enterprise-network/2013/apr/11/charities-become-entrepreneurial

Are you thinking about taking this route - get in touch to see how PAVO can support you.

Speak Up Film Fund 2013

The Community Film Unit is a social enterprise film company. Through its Speak Up Film Fund, it offers 50% match funding towards the cost of making a film that focuses on local community issues in 2013.

Not-for-profit organisations, including charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations, in the UK can apply for funding support to help make a film about one (or more) of the following:

• Supporting young people and/or vulnerable people.
• Preserving local history and educating residents about their area.
• Providing and documenting opportunities for disabled people.
• Providing information which improves the quality of life for residents in their local community.

Applicants must have the capacity and resource to complete the project during the 2013 calendar year.

Grants can cover 20% to 50% of the project costs, and they will range from a minimum of £724 to a maximum of £2,225. The average grant is £1,120.

Funding is only available for the following packages:

Four Amethyst Packages which include:

• 1 filming day.
• 2 editing days.
• CFU library music.
• 5 copies packaged in plastic wallets.
• Maximum of 6 minute film.

One Emerald Package which includes:

• 3 filming days.
• 5 editing days.
• Original music.
• 50 DVDs with on body print.
• Packaged in 50 card sleeves.

One 1 Ruby Package which includes:

• 5 filming days.
• 8 editing days.
• Original music.
• 100 DVDs with on body print.
• Packaged in 100 DVD jewel cases or card digipacks.

Applications will only be accepted electronically and can be found on the Community Film Unit website.

http://www.communityfilmunit.co.uk/

(Source: Grantfinder)

Fund 101

Fund101 targets UK-based entrepreneurs looking to turn an idea into a new business and existing small companies wishing to purchase equipment to help take their enterprise to the next level.

Administered by Enterprise Nation, the programme is designed to assist those who are looking for relatively small amounts of capital support. The initial funding pool is £50,000 and this will be topped up each month with an additional £5,000. Individual grants ranging from £50 to £500 can be requested.

The grants can be used to fund miscellaneous capital costs associated with starting up a new venture and for existing small businesses to purchase equipment, promotional flyers, hardware etc, in order to boost their operations.

UK-based start-ups looking to commence trading and those who are already in business and need funding to further their enterprise may be eligible for assistance through Fund101.

To apply, entrants must complete an online application, explaining how much money they require and for what purpose. They must then raise an equivalent number of votes to the grant they are seeking – if they need £100, they must engage 100 people to vote for them online.

When the target is met, the funds will be deposited into the successful candidates' PayPal accounts. Grant recipients must agree to be profiled on the Fund101 webpage to explain how the grant has benefited their business.

Enterprise Nation has advised Fund101 has reopened to applications.

http://www.enterprisenation.com/

(Source: Grantfinder) 

Nectar Business Small Business Awards

Small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises throughout the UK are invited to apply for the Nectar Business Small Business Awards 2013.

The awards recognise and celebrate the success, best practice, innovative ideas and outstanding achievements of small and medium-sized businesses throughout the UK, including a cash prize for category winners.

The award categories for 2013 comprise:

• Small Business of the Year: A small business able to demonstrate overall excellence in its field
• Start Up of the Year: A new business able to demonstrate excellence, innovation and growth or longevity potential
• Innovation of the Year: A small business or individual that has created and successfully brought to market a product or service exploiting a gap in the market
• Contribution to the Community: A small business, social enterprise or charity able to demonstrate a positive impact in the local community
• Entrepreneur of the Year: An individual who successfully launched and continues to run their own business or businesses
• Tradesperson of the Year: A qualified tradesperson, defined as a skilled manual labourer, who owns or works in a small business

The 2013 awards will be judged by a panel of enterprise experts including leading UK businesswoman Karen Brady, Brakes' Marketing Director David Hughes, Managing Director at Luxury for Less Chris Li and James Frost, Marketing Manager at Nectar.

The prize package includes: £2,000 cash, 50,000 nectar points and national media publicity.

Application forms are available for download from the Nectar Business Awards website.

The deadline for applications is 30 May 2013.

http://www.nectar.com/

(Source: Grantfinder)

Natwest Everywoman Awards

The NatWest Everywoman Awards are open to any female business owner whether they operate as a limited company, sole trader or in partnership with others.  The awards reward not only businesswomen who have achieved significant success, but also women who have overcome adversities such as financial constraints, social disadvantages or skills gaps.

Examples of the awards categories are as follows:

• Artemis Award for women under 25.
• Demeter Award for women aged between 26 and 35.
• Athena Award for women aged between 36 and 49.
• Hera Award for women over 50.

Two finalists and nominees from the main categories will be chosen to receive The NatWest Everywoman Award and the Everywoman Iris Award. Winners will also be chosen to receive the Spirit of Everywoman Award and the Everywoman Ambassador Award.

The deadline for receipt of nominations is 8 July 2013.

http://www.everywoman.com/

(Source: Grantfinder)