Funding
Skelton Charity Grant Programme Launch
The Skelton Charity grant programme, which is managed and distributed by LCVS, on behalf of the Skelton Trust will launch on Thursday 17th April and remain open for 6 weeks, closing on Friday 30th May at 5 p.m.
This programme is open for applications from organisations across Merseyside, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester (including the unitary authorities of Blackpool, Blackburn, Warrington, and Halton) as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and have not been funded via Skelton in the last 2 years.
Workshop:
Health 24 funding application
Health24 is a non-profit organisation offering grants to community groups, charities and non-profits in the North West of England. They believe in equitable, inclusive access to quality healthcare and aim to create healthier, compassionate and empowered communities through their programme of grants and support.
Parr Community Fund
We would love to let you know about the upcoming community grant scheme as part of the Cradle to Career programme for Parr.
The fund's aim is to give residents the opportunity, funding and support to bring one of their ideas to life. Any resident of Parr can apply for a grant of up to £2000 to improve theirs and their neighbours community. Support will be given to applicants from local organisations and successful projects will be chosen by a panel of local residents.
Race Equality Hub - Third Sector Diversity Project
This commission seeks to develop and deliver a programme of appropriate support for Third Sector Organisations operating in the Liverpool City Region to enable them to evidence their commitment to race equality and anti-racist practice.
The programme will be developed and delivered in partnership with VS6.
Halton Funding Bulletin - February 2025
The External Funding Team at Halton Borough Council have produced their latest monthly Funding Bulletin covering recent grants alerts.
The bulletin can be found in the attachment below.
If you would like support to bid to any of the funding streams listed in the Bulletin, they can support with this; please get in touch via funding@halton.gov.uk.
DofE Award - Access Without Limits Community Funding
The DofE Awards Access Without Limits Funding for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations has been extended. They have grants available for organisations, working with young people between the ages of 14-25, who would like to become Directly Licensed Centres, able to offer the DofE Award to their service users, or to those young people who live in the neighbourhoods and communities, where they are based.
Launch of MRWA Zero Waste Community Fund
£165,000 fund launched to empower communities in the fight against waste.
Community groups in the Liverpool City Region are invited to apply for a share of £165,000 to support innovative projects that reduce waste and promote a greener future.
How To Raise Funds To Keep Your Community Active
When: Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 12:00–13:00
Where: Online through Zoom
Price: Free
Asda Community Outdoor Spaces Fund
The Outdoor Community Spaces Fund is Asda’s new funding opportunity, with grants ranging from £500 to £3,000, to be used to improve or transform outdoor community spaces where people can meet and be together and build pride in their local areas.
Application deadline is the 11th of February so act quickly to secure funding.
Halton Borough Council External Funding Team Training
The External Funding Team will be delivering two funding training workshops in January and February in Widnes and Runcorn
Basic Bid-Writing:
28th Jan 10am-12noon, Widnes
22nd Apr - 10am-12noon, Runcorn
Managing Your Grant:
4th Feb - 10am-12noon, Widnes
29th Apr - 10am-12noon, Runcorn