Coronavirus Insight and Intelligence Newsletter
If you need statistics to help you plan, and write funding bids, Cornwall Council’s Intelligence Briefing newsletter might be just what you need – find out more and sign up.
Funding for organisations (2 July)
Funding resources – creating entrepreneurs in S & E Cornwall, for children, homeless, equine and animal welfare, suicide prevention, innovative community projects and around human rights.
Hardship Grants for individuals
Hardship grants and funding resources for individuals and families – extensive resources and searchable databases, to support vulnerable people in your community.
Business support grants and the voluntary sector
Charities have been asking Cornwall VSF about the grant funds available from Cornwall Council – find out the schemes, eligibility and the details of those still accepting applications.
Support around funding bids and future planning
Data is key, for organisations writing funding bids and making plans for their futures. Find out some of the best information around the impact of the coronavirus for your area.
More funding opportunities (June 24)
New funding – for COVID-19-related welfare support (with short deadlines), and others around welfare, support for vulnerable groups, and heritage preservation. Plus Future for Nature competition.
Reopening village halls – guidance
CRCC is working with Action with Communities in Rural England to ensure that village halls have comprehensive guidance as they plan to reopen.
Further funding released
New funding – SHORT DEADLINE National Lottery fund, plus BBC Children in Need, registering for the Big Christmas Give, and protective security around places of worship.
Non covid-related funding (June 11)
Non-covid-related funding opportunities for organisations working with people with disabilities, housing, planting trees, and rehoming pets
COVID-19 funding update – 11 June
Covid-19-related funding opportunities for dairy farmers, heritage buildings and food-aid charities, and organisations supporting older people, people of colour and domestic abuse victims. **New activities funding added.
Digital inclusion
Digital inclusion – information for those trying to help people without the means, skills or equipment to access the internet.
Fundraising support for local organisations
Fundraising information for local voluntary groups – ideas for your supporters, plus sources of grant funding.
Free ticket allocation for Third Sector Fundraising Conference
An additional 1,500 free places are now available for the Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference. The virtual conference, which takes place on 20th & 21st May, has the theme of ‘Fundraising in the Coronavirus Pandemic and Beyond.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan will now allow charities to benefit
The government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme has been expanded to allow more charities to benefit – with the ability to borrow up to £5m over 6 years if certain conditions are met.
Current funding opportunities during the Covid-19 crisis
We have temporarily paused our funding bulletins during the Covid-19 crisis but we are working with Cornwall Council to keep an up to date list of funds and grants available, which can be viewed on the Cornwall Council website at https://preview.tinyurl.com/ydhl8nwb
Government announces new support for charities
Following the announcement of support funding for the voluntary sector on April 8, here are initial details around the scheme, and how to apply for some of the funding promised.
Funding Opportunities during Covid 19
Although we have stopped our daily news bulletin to focus on our Covid 19 response, we will still be producing the regular funding bulletins. During this uncertain time, we hope it will be useful to share the funding opportunities available.
Covid 19 update – Thursday 19 March
Covid-19 news – What’s the latest, Charity Commission deadline delay, request for sector support from government & emergency appeals, what’s closed and what’s open,
Universal Credit Transition Fund Grant application process now open
Could your organisation use some DWP money to help support people into work or to claim Universal Credit? The Universal Credit Transition Fund Grant application process is open until 31 March.
Women in Innovation awards
Innovate UK has announced a new wave of Women in Innovation Awards to find and support the UK’s most promising female innovators to develop their ideas and scale up their businesses.