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The First Utility Foundation is currently offering grants for projects that support vulnerable families and children, older people or people people with disabilities, particularly projects with a track record of reaching marginalised communities or that deliver innovative solutions. Two levels of grants are available: General […]

We’re going online with Friendly Places training in February, making it even more accessible to all.  Wednesday 17th February at 1:30pm This free hour of training will be an opportunity to learn about the role you can play in supporting those with mental health concerns. […]

Courtesy of MCB.   On 7 February 2016, over 80 British mosques around the country will be participating in the second annual ‘Visit My Mosque’ Day. Mosques across the UK will be sharing tea and refreshments alongside an insight into the day-to-day goings on of […]

The Church Urban Fund runs a grant-funding programme for churches and Christian community groups that work to tackle poverty in deprived communities. The Together Grants Programme offers grants of up to £5,000, particularly aimed at projects focused on the underlying causes of poverty. Applicants should […]

Following Dame Una O’Brien’s announcement that she will be stepping down as Permanent Secretary for the Dept. of Health, Chris Wormald has been appointed to role, moving from the Dept. for Education. More info David Cameron has pledged almost £1billion of investment in mental health […]

Courtesy of Caritas Anchor House The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, The Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, has praised Newham homeless charity Caritas Anchor House for their transformative work and comprehensive approach to tackling homelessness. During a visit to the charity, Mr […]

New research has revealed that 13% of Brits have donated to charity as they have felt under pressure to do so when asked. The research from YouGov reveals street fundraisers and lack of transparency have put people off donating to charity. The research, commissioned by […]

Over a third of British people are unaware of local charities in their area with no knowledge of the work that they do, according to research by TSB Bank. The survey of 1,000 adults reveals that although half feel that local charities play an important […]

A charity that uses the heritage of sport and memories to tackle dementia, depression and loneliness in older people is among 588 organisations sharing £19 million from the Big Lottery Fund. Sporting Memories Network, which has 80 groups across the UK, will use the funding […]

NCVO has announced a project called Constructive Voices to ensure that the public hear about the positive work done by charities. The project will be led by Giselle Green, a former BBC news producer, who was recently hired by NCVO to act as media coordinator […]