News

The Forest of Reading: TCV has received funding from the Forestry Commission Funded Big Tree Plant to plant 6,250 in and around Reading over the next 2 and half years starting from 1st November 2011.
Government commits £1bn to new waterways charity 2: The government has announced a 15-year funding deal worth £1bn for the Canal & River Trust, the new charity that evolved out of former quango British Waterways, which is set to launch in June.
Young People's Fund Offers Lessons for the Future: Drawing on information from projects supported by its Young People's Fund programmes, the Big Lottery Fund has published good practice guides for organisations working with young people.
New UK Grant to Help Older People Manage Their Money: Comic Relief has launched a new interim Older People’s grant programme for 2012 that will support projects across the UK.
Opportunity for funding from Surrey Community Action: Surrey Community Action have been awarded the contract to deliver the ESF Community Grants programme in the South East. This fund offers grants of up to £12,000 to small voluntary and community organisations within the South East working with adults to enable them to either enter or get ready to enter employment or education.
Awards for Berkshire community groups: Entries are now being accepted for the 2012 Dorothy Morley Conservation Awards. Community groups involved in practical environmental work have the chance to win £1000 to fund their future work, with the runner up receiving a £500 grant.
Findmeagrant closing deadline - Spring 2012 round: The deadline for being considered in the Trust’s next round of grant aid closes Friday, 13th April.
Growing Places Fund: £500m fund to unlock the potential for economic growth
The Yapp Charitable Trust: The Yapp Charitable Trust make grants for running costs and salaries to small registered charities in England and Wales to help sustain their existing work.
Porticus UK awards: Porticus UK awards grants of between £10,000 and £25,000 for activities that fall under the following categories: Strengthening Family Relationships, Enriching Education, Transformation through Faith and Ethics in Practice.