Category: Funding Fair 2025

Wednesday 12th March – 2pm-3pm – Online

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.

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.

NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED – Online

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.

Tues 25th March – 11am-12pm – Online

This session took place on Thursday 27th February

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:

1. Introduction to Co-op: What a co-op is and how we are different.
2. Funding Opportunities: The steps involved in applying for and receiving co-op funds, including eligibility criteria and the selection process. Highlight the variety of projects that receive funding, such as local businesses, community gardens, educational programs, and social initiatives.
3. National Partnerships: How the Co-op supports the community through it’s national partnerships with charities such as Barnardo’s.
4. Community Information: How the Co-op creates research to inform it’s plans to continue supporting and growing the community.

The presentation can be viewed as a PPTX or PDF file.

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.

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.

The presentation can be viewed as a PDF file.

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

About this Session:

Find out how Charity Bank can help your not-for-profit.

• They offer loans and savings bank for charities, social enterprises and people who want to make the world a better place
• Charity Bank’s vision is for a society that fosters vibrant communities and a healthy planet, giving every individual the opportunity to thrive
• Over 1,100 loans made for over £500 million since their inception
• 100% owned by charities and social purpose investors

The presentation can be viewed as a PPTX or PDF file.

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

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

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 the Presenters: Frances Harris and Jennifer Hedges

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.

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.

Thursday 6th Mach – In Person 1.30pm – 3.30pm – Kettering Business Exchange

Thrusday 20th March – In Person 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Kettering Business Exchange

About these Sessions:

Kate Williams of Groundwork Northamptonshire will facilitate these sessions along with her fellow team members. Groundwork regularly use the GrantFinder database and will be there to facilitate your search and support as needed. 

GrantFinder is an  up-to-the-minute database, supported by a dedicated team of expert researchers who monitor, digest, verify and report daily on thousands of funding sources including charitable trusts, societies, research councils, national government, the EU and corporate sponsors. 

Groundwork team members will facilitate these sessions, providing 1:1 time for each organisation that attends to undertake a detailed funding search, discussing eligibility, required details and deadlines and looking at project approaches and applications.

About the Facilitator: Kate Williams

Weds 19th March – 11am-12pm – Online

About this Session:

This session will provide clear guidance on accessing capital grants for decarbonisation, leveraging R&D funding and tax credits to drive innovation, and building strong business cases for sustainability projects. Whether you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint or develop new carbon-reducing technologies, this webinar will equip you with the tools and insights to take meaningful action.

As part of Electric Places (formerly Electric Corby CIC), a not-for-profit social enterprise, Tim delivers expert advice, grant access programs, and pilot trials for cutting-edge low-carbon technologies.

He has worked extensively with North Northamptonshire Council, housing developers, and international projects to evaluate and implement renewable energy schemes, energy flexibility technologies, and community energy solutions. Tim’s leadership includes managing EU Horizon 2020 initiatives and developing innovative tools such as the NN2NZ Digital Twin, which simulates the carbon impacts of planning, infrastructure, and behavioural initiatives.

This session took place on Thursday 6th February 2025

About this Session:

The need for you as trustees to be seen to take responsibility for holding your organisations to account has seldom been greater.  At the same time, so has the need for you to step-up in taking an active role in supporting fundraising.  Do you understand how your charity raises funds?  How diversified is your income?  What options do you have to increase this?  This session suggested some areas where you can help transform your charity’s ability to generate income.

The presentation can be viewed as a PPTX or PDF file.

About the Presenter: Jonathan Badger

Services offered include fundraising strategy development and implementation (specialism in major/principle gift fundraising), international fundraising, case-for-support development, fundraising review and audit, interim posts, campaign feasibility and development, as well coaching for fundraising teams and volunteer boards.