Nomination for Social Care Wales Accolades 2024
We were honoured that the Wrexham project got nominated for the Social Care Wales Accolades and made it to the second round. We were supported by local micro-enterprises who shared important stories of how Community Catalysts helped them to set up their micro-enterprise, and how they make a difference to their customers lives. Unfortunately there … Read more
New McCarthy Stone Foundation Spring 2024 Grants
A new piece of funding from the McCarthy Stone Foundation is now available for all projects working with older people in the community, to combat loneliness and isolation. Up to £7,500 is on offer for projects working on a 1-1 basis with people over 65 to alleviate loneliness. Organisations must: have a turnover of less … Read more
Small Grants available from Warburtons
Warburtons are offering Grants of up to £250 for charitable organisations that want to deliver broader activities. Their community investment funds are allocated to local Warburtons bakeries and depots as they can make the best decisions based on their local communities. The central team will match your postcode with your local Warburtons site and pass … Read more
Grants of up to £2,000 available
Business Wales have partnered up with Community Catalysts Cardiff to offer grants of up to £2,000 for enterprise leaders who have been out of work and education. You will also get additional business and marketing tuition and mentorship, giving your enterprise the best opportunity to grow and prosper. For more information, please contact Sam who … Read more
Community Matters Online Funding Fair
Community Matters are hosting an online funding fair this March, with two National Funders Days taking place on Tuesday 19th March and Wednesday 20th March. The fair is free and online, with each funder being allocated a 30-minute Zoom session to explain what funding they have available and how the application process works. There will … Read more
Double Money: The National Lottery Community Fund
Last month, the National Lottery Community Fund (which is the largest community funder in the UK) doubled the amount of funding available to grassroots projects, aiming to strengthen society and improve lives across the UK. The maximum award has been doubled to £20,000, and the time you can be funded for has also doubled to … Read more
Online Course: Writing a Successful Funding Application
The School for Social Entrepreneurs are running a short course on ‘Writing a Successful Funding Application’ – aimed at beginners and people who may not have written a funding application before, or maybe just want a refresher! They will helpfully be using the National Lottery Community Fund’s Awards For All online application form as an … Read more
Start-Up Grants
Community Enterprises, have you heard that Stoke-on-Trent City Council are offering start-up grants to help new businesses located within Stoke-on-Trent to start up, flourish, and grow? Click here for more information! Please contact the Business Growth Team on 01782 238091 or email business.growth@stoke.gov.uk if you would like to know more. Read more
New Support and Grant Opportunities Available in Worcestershire
An exciting package of support for Worcestershire businesses is available now. The new programmes are part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Worcestershire County Council. Support for Start-Up Businesses: Paving the Way for Success For aspiring entrepreneurs, the Start-Up Club offers a series of workshops to equip you with the … Read more
Fund News: Mental Health Collab Fund in Central Beds
BLCF are pleased to be able to fund three new initiatives in the Central Bedfordshire area that are supporting 16-25 year-olds around mental health, funded by the Public Health team and Central Bedfordshire Council. Projects are working in Flitwick, Ampthill, Sandy, Leighton Buzzard, and Dunstable, and will be delivered through a number of organisations working … Read more