OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Leuchie is an independent charity which provides high quality respite breaks with 24-hour expert nursing care for people and their families living with long-term physical conditions. The only place of its kind in Scotland, Leuchie is a small organisation with a big vision: To be the UK’s foremost centre of excellence in transforming lives through… Continue reading OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

CVS Action Earth Grants 2012 (Scotland)

CSV Action Earth which aims to empower people in Scotland to make a positive difference to the quality of their lives has announced that it is running two grant schemes in 2012 which are looking to increase numbers of volunteers on locally based environmental projects. These are the CSV Action Earth Awards which offer grants… Continue reading CVS Action Earth Grants 2012 (Scotland)

Funding Available to get Children Closer to Nature (UK)

Arla Foods UK plc has announced that it is inviting applications for funding through its “Get Closer to Nature” Grants Programme. Through the programme, grants of up to £1,500 are available to individuals, local community groups and school, etc to enable children to get closer to nature. The type of activities that could be funded… Continue reading Funding Available to get Children Closer to Nature (UK)

Cemex Community Fund (England, Scotland & Wales)

Cemex Community Fund (England, Scotland & Wales) The CEMEX Community Fund is a grant-giving fund established by CEMEX under the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme. Its aim is to support sustainable local community and environmental projects within 3 miles of a CEMEX operations. Each year Cemex makes available grants of between £1,000 and £15,000 to support… Continue reading Cemex Community Fund (England, Scotland & Wales)

North Face: Funding for Childrens Outdoor Recreational Activities (UK)

The Outdoor clothing company “North Face” has announced the launch of a new funding round of its Explore Fund. The Explore Fund supports not for profit organisations that encourage youth outdoor participation. Grants of up to €2,500 are available for projects that encourage community involvement; focus on breaking down barriers to getting youth outdoors; and… Continue reading North Face: Funding for Childrens Outdoor Recreational Activities (UK)