This session took place on Monday 11th March
The presentation can be viewed as a PPTX or PDF file.
The Clothworkers’ Foundation is a UK-wide funder that offers capital grants to not-for-profits that support communities facing disadvantage and marginalisation.
The funded projects focus on buildings, equipment, vehicles and digital infrastructure.
At this event, you’ll be able to find out more about:
• The types of grants available
• The application process
• Application tips
This session took place on Tuesday 4th March
The presentation can be viewed as a PDF file.
As the largest dedicated funder of the UK’s heritage, The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future as set out in our strategic plan, Heritage 2033.
Over the next ten years, we aim to invest £3.6billion raised for good causes by National Lottery players to bring about benefits for people, places and the natural environment.
We help protect, transform and share the things from the past that people care about, from popular museums and historic places, our natural environment and fragile species, to the languages and cultural traditions that celebrate who we are.
We are passionate about heritage and committed to driving innovation and collaboration to make a positive difference to people’s lives today, while leaving a lasting legacy for future generations to enjoy.
This session took place on Wednesday 12th March 2025
The presentation can be viewed as a PPTX or PDF file.
About this Session:
The Movement Fund offers up to £15k for organisations offering sport or physical activity to help get more people more active. This webinar will outline the Movement Fund, including who can apply, what can be applied for & how to give yourself the best chance of applying successfully. Northamptonshire Sport will also examine how Sport England prioritises projects and the groups of people they are keen to activate.
This webinar is open to any organisation in Northamptonshire who wish or may wish to, apply to the Movement Fund. They will provide guidance on the governance required for larger projects, advice on crowdfunding and a Q&A session to finish.
About the Presenter: Alex Mitchell
Alex is Strategic Lead (Funding & Enterprise) at Northamptonshire Sport. Alex’s role at Northamptonshire Sport is to increase the amount of funding entering the sport & physical activity sector locally.
He is an experienced funding writer, having done so for over 10 years & have been helping local organisations with applications for the last 5 years. He has helped to secure funding from a wide range of providers for many different projects, including via crowdfunders, sponsorship offerings & grants.
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BBC Children in Need funds not-for-profit organisations that support children and young people facing barriers in their lives, helping them to thrive and be the best that they can be.
They fund work with children from 0 -18 years of age.
If you are considering applying for one of their funding programmes, this session will cover:
– their funding programmes.
– important things to think about if you are considering an application to BBC Children in Need.
– how to apply.
It would be useful for you to look at the sections on The Children in Need website called A-Z Guidance and FAQ, before the session, so that you can see if the funding criteria looks suitable for your work/organisation, and then together they can try and answer more specific questions in the session.
This session took place on Thursday 27th February
The presentation can be viewed as a PPTX or PDF file.
About this Session:
This presentation was about how the Co-op Group funds projects in the community, several key points were covered to provide an understanding of the processes available.
Here’s the overview of what was presented:
About the Presenter: Jasmine Matthews
Jasmine works within the Co-op Community and Member Participation Team as a Member Activator, creating opportunities for members to engage with their communities on the matters that mean most to them.
She develops physical and online networks with groups and charities supported through Co-op funding, as well as businesses and organizations working independently in their community.
As a resident of Northamptonshire and a former teacher, she has a good understanding of the social and economic issues creating barriers for many within our community. She looks forward to showcasing Co-op’s impact as a funder within Northamptonshire and expanding the network of beneficiaries. For example, since 2017, they have funded 370 grants with a total of £982,000. Their future goals include increasing member participation and supporting new community programs focused on their vision and strategy.
This session took place on Thursday 13th February.
The presentation can be viewed as a PDF file.
The Lloyds Bank Foundation supports small and local charities and CIC’s, investing in their work helping people overcome complex social issues across England and Wales.
About this Session:
The foundation supports charities and CIC’s with an annual income of £25,000 to £500k through a range of finding programmes throughout the year. Each programme offers unrestricted funding of £75,000 over 3 years and provide tailored development support to help your charity be more effective.
This webinar will explain the different funding streams and how to apply. It will be delivered by Gary Beharrell the Regional Manager with an opportunity to ask question afterwards.
About the Presenter: Gary Beharrell
Gary has been involved in the voluntary sector for over 30 years — initially starting in children’s playwork in Hull — before community development work and running a play centre in Newcastle.
He then moved to volunteer management and development at Loughborough University followed by Nottingham University. He has been in grant management and assessment for over twenty years starting with Boots Charitable Trust.
He has been a trustee of a local community centre and the Association of Charitable Foundations and is a trustee of the East Midlands Funders forum.
This session took place on Tuesday 11th February 2025
The presentation can be viewed as a PPTX or PDF file.
About this Session:
Find out how Charity Bank can help your not-for-profit.
About the Presenter: Wesley Lovett
Wesley is Senior Lending Manager. His role is to help support the growth and expansion of organisations who are looking to deliver social impact and positive change throughout the Midlands.
Wesley is looking forward to building relationships with new and existing clients and helping Charity Bank support more organisations with the funding they need to make the world a better place.
Joining Charity Bank as Senior Lending Manager covering the Midlands, Wesley has 19 years’ experience in the Banking and Finance sector. During that time Wesley has covered Retail, Operational and Business Banking.
Having previously worked for a Social Impact Lender he has seen first-hand the benefits of supporting organisations and helping them do good in their local communities.
This session took place on Wednesday 26th February 2025
The NACRE presentation can be viewed as a PPTX or PDF file.
The NN Sustainable Food Network presentation can be viewed as a PPTX or PDF file.
About this Session:
In this session two areas of support and expertise were spoken about by Northants ACRE team members.
Firstly, Frances Harris, Community Facilities Adviser gave information on community buildings and the Rural Community Buildings Loan Fund and an update about the Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund
This is followed by an overview of the North Northants Sustainable Food network with Jennifer Hedges, Rural Officer
About the Presenters: Frances Harris and Jennifer Hedges
Frances Harris: Frances has held this position for ten years, having previously trained as a lawyer and worked in the media industry.
Her role is to provide support and guidance for community facilities including village halls, community centres and playing fields. This covers all aspects of managing a facility as well as guidance relating to governance (including legal and regulatory compliance) and detailed advice about grant funding.
Jennifer Hedges: Jenni joined NACRE in December 2019. She has a strong environmental background, including land management and conservation. She is a qualified teacher and forest school leader, as well as having previous roles working with local community projects.
Jenni offers a range of support to rural communities including rural affordable housing, wellbeing and managing green spaces. She is also the coordinator for the North Northants Sustainable Food Network.
