Funding News

William Wates memorial Trust

A small number of grants are available to engage young people through sports, arts and education for projects primarily in London and the South East that encourage young people experiencing severe disadvantage to keep away from anti-social behaviour and criminal activity, enabling them to fulfil their potential.
Deadline 5 August
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Nesta Challenges opens £1m fund for charities using tech to address social isolation

The £1m prize consists of £500,000 in grant funding from the Department for Digital, Media and Sport and £500,000 in business support from Nesta Challenges toward developing prototypes and implementation plans for the winning idea.
Deadline: 7 August
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Power to Change’s Bright Ideas Fund to Open in August

The fund aims to give community groups the support and tools to start setting up their community business. It will also give groups the early stage finance that is needed to carry out consultation with local people and feasibility studies to develop a community business idea the community wants and needs.
Deadline: 30 September
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Grants available for communities to help people reduce their risk of cancer

Action Hampshire are offering small grants of £50 to £500 for groups and individuals who want to carry out activities in their own community that will raise people’s awareness and knowledge about cancer.
Deadline: 30 Aug, 30 Sep, 31 Oct
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Hays Travel Foundation works with organisations that support people

The Foundation works with organisations that support people, who for one reason or another, need a bit of help to achieve their potential. They chose young people as a focus and the Foundation works hard to create opportunities for youngsters to be the best that they can be.
Deadline: Unknown
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