Funding Central | Newshttp://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/newslist.aspxReceive the latest funding and finance news.en-gbMon, 06 Sep 2010 16:46:10 GMTCopyright: (C) Funding Central, see http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/page.aspx?SP=rss for terms and conditions of reuse15Funding Centralhttp://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/images/logo-fundingcentral.gifhttp://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/newslist.aspxGovernment Fund Achieves its Proposed Outcomes East Manchester's New Deal for Communities programme achieved nearly all it set out to over its ten-year life, according to an evaluation study. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8409&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8409Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:33:10 GMTNorth WestSupport Available To Voluntary Sector Compact Champions Compact Voice is providing support to those in the voluntary sector who wish to engage with the Compact. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8405&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8405Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:32:56 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberBusiness and Third Sector Internships Available The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is offering ESRC funded PhD students the opportunity to spend between one and three months within a private or third sector organisation. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8395&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8395Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:33:10 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberLiverpool Charities Offered Corporate Sponsorship Chance Liverpool transport company Merseytravel are urging local charities to apply to become the Merseytravel Corporate Charity for 2011. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8384&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8384Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:33:15 GMTNorth WestDevelopment Secretary Responds to Aid Charities’ Fears Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell has promised to increase spending on tackling poverty after concerns are raised over the government’s commitment to aid spending. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8389&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8389Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:33:15 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberEnvironment Charity Launches Campaign Against Cuts The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has announced a campaign to try and protect the environment from the government’s spending review. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8387&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8387Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:33:15 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberCharitable Trust In Bid to Save Ancient Woodland The Wildlife Trust for Sheffield and Rotherham is preparing to buy 420 acres of Greno Woods within the next two years, and restore its condition. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8385&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8385Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTYorkshire and The HumberChildren in Need Grant for Sporting Youngsters The organisers of the British Transplant Games have been awarded a BBC Children in Need grant to allow more children to take part in the event. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8373&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8373Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:32:39 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberLondon Homeless Benefit from New Council Service A new online referral service from Brent Council is helping to prevent homelessness. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8375&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8375Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:32:39 GMTLondonGrants Available to Organisations Helping Young Black Men The Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG) is offering small grants for organisations working with young black men. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8374&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8374Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:32:39 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberPeople ‘Too Busy’ to Volunteer Poll Says A recent survey of 1001 people has revealed that more working age people are too busy to volunteer, compared to younger and older people. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8363&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8363Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:32:37 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberTwo Week Deadline to Apply for NCVO Bursary The Only Connect bursary scheme closes for applications on 10th September. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8365&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8365Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:32:37 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The Humber£2m Raised to Support Projects that Help Tackle London Poverty The Evening Standard’s Dispossessed Fund will support the set up of a new fund as the campaign is match-funded by Government. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8361&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8361Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:32:32 GMTLondonSouth East Charity Day Care Centre Saved from Closure The Kingfisher Day Care Centre in Whitchurch has been asked to leave its premises but may have found a new home, saving its services. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8360&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8360Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:32:32 GMTSouth EastDFID Launches New PPA Scheme for 2010-11 A new round of applications is open for the Partnership Programme Arrangements (PPA) scheme for organisations working globally or regionally to reduce poverty and promote humanitarian aims. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8359&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8359Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:32:32 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberNorthern Rock Foundation Addresses Funding Concerns The Northern Rock Foundation is in talks with Northern Rock following the end of an annual £15 million funding agreement. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8358&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8358Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:32:32 GMTNorth EastLiverpool City Council Announces Grant Programme Cuts The council has revealed it is to cut the duration of its community grants from three years to one year from next April. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8354&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8354Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:32:34 GMTNorth WestFinal Deadline for Access to Volunteering Grants The final deadline for Access to Volunteering grants is 6th September 2010. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8357&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8357Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:32:34 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberNew Green Grants Scheme Launched The Green Insurance Company (part of the Kwik Fit Insurance Services Group) has announced a new £20,000 grant scheme for environmental projects. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8356&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8356Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:32:34 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberPlaybuilder Scheme Latest Programme to Face Cuts Education secretary Michael Gove has written to local councils asking them to make savings on childrens’ playgrounds. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8347&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8347Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:32:34 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberBig Lottery Continues to Support Communities during Tough Times The Big Lottery Fund has allocated more awards from its Reaching Communities programme, awarding a further £8 million of grants. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8350&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8350Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberPlunkett Foundation Reacts to Cancellation of Community Pub Scheme The Plunkett Foundation has announced an emergency summit in response to the news that the planned Community-Owned Pubs Support Programme will not go ahead. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8349&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8349Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberReplacement Regional Development Agency Partnerships Proposed Launch Date Announced The Regional Development Agency replacement partnerships could be in place in a ‘shadow’ form before the end of 2010. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8341&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8341Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:32:23 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberRural Communities Have a Part To Play in Big Society Rural communities better placed to meet public service need as part of the governement's 'Big Society' vision. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8340&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8340Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:32:39 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The HumberWelwyn Hatfield Community Projects Face Council Funding Cut Backs A range of children’s projects have become the latest victims of public spending reductions via the county council. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8333&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8333Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:32:37 GMTEast of EnglandOCS Announces Budget Cuts for Strategic Partners The Office for Civil Society has revealed it is to reduce its number of strategic partners as well as cut their annual budgets. http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Launch.aspx?dscode=OTSSCMLIVE&newsitemid=248-N8332&RF=RSSOTSSCMLIVE248-N8332Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:32:37 GMTEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestWest MidlandsYorkshire and The Humber