CyMAL Funding Newsletter - Issue 2
Following positive feedback, I am delighted to send you the second issue of
the CyMAL Funding Newsletter. It is hoped to establish a section on the
CyMAL website containing information on funding, including links to some of
the services and resources contained in the Newsletter. Until this work can
be completed, such links will continue to be included within the Newsletter.
Note: Inclusion of third party information in the CyMAL Funding Newsletter
does not constitute an endorsement by CyMAL. CyMAL takes no responsibility
for the quality of third party events, products or services featured in this
Newsletter. Whilst every care is taken to provide accurate information,
neither CyMAL nor the editor undertakes any liability for any error or
omission.
This Newsletter is available as a Word document from Carolynne Taylor
([log in to unmask] / 01970 610234)
This Newsletter contains the following sections:
* Where to find out about funding opportunities
* Guidance on fundraising
* Fundraising training
* Funding opportunities
* Funding news
WHERE TO FIND OUT ABOUT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Grantfinder offers 'a suite of four primarily Internet-based products that
are designed to open the doors to funding, loans, grant aid, venture capital
and other areas of support such as sponsorship.'
'GRANTnet is a refinement that is exclusively available to users of
GRANTfinder and one that we have developed to allow our larger users to
offer a basic searchf acility to their own clients..' GRANTnet can be
accessed for free through the Communities First website, see below for
details.
http://www.grantfinder.co.uk/index.php
GRANTnet - 'CFSN has recently subscribed to GRANTnet, a user-friendly
service which has been devised to assist organisations in identifying
funding sources available for specific projects. Once you have registered
with GRANTnet, you will be e-mailed a password which will allow you to gain
access. Having logged into the system you must answer a few simple questions
about your organisation and the project which you wish to undertake;
GRANTnet will then provide an overview of all the schemes available. Users'
input and search results will be made available to CFSN (WCVA) who will be
able to provide more detailed information and guidance on the appropriate
schemes, at your request.'
http://www.communitiesfirst.info/index.cfm?method=news.news&id=249
The Wales Council for Voluntary Action provides a list of grant schemes
which are available to the voluntary sector in Wales. The list can be
accessed at
http://www.wcva.org.uk/all/dsp_link.cfm?display_sitedeptid=6&sitedeptsub=gra
nt&display_sitetextid=162&sub=2&lang=en
FunderFinder develops and distributes software to help individuals and
not-for-profit organisations in the UK to identify charitable trusts that
might give them money.
'FunderFinder is a registered charity established to help other charities be
more effective. As well as free "how to" software, it produces two main
software applications: FunderFinder GIN for Groups in Need and FunderFinder
PIN for People In Need. These applications help voluntary organisations,
community groups and other not-for-profit agencies identify which charitable
trusts and foundations might fund either the carhitable work of an
organisation (GIN) or individual people needing a grant (PIN).'
http://www.funderfinder.org.uk/index.php
'The Directory of Social Change (an organisation, not a book!) aims to be an
independent source of information and support to voluntary and community
sectors worldwide. The DSC publish a huge number of funding/charity
reference guides and handbooks, available on their website, and runs over
300 training courses, some in partnership with the Institute of Fundraising.
The DSC also produces the websites www.trustfunding.org.uk and
www.companygiving.org.uk which contain information on over 4000 trusts and
500 companies, and are fully searchable.' (www.dsc.org.uk.)
(Sourced from the MLA North East News e-Bulletin, issue 123 - 12 June 2006)
A draft directory of Funding Sources is available from CyMAL. Contact
Carolynne Taylor ([log in to unmask] / 01970 610234) to
request a copy.
GUIDANCE ON FUNDRAISING
Collections Link has a section on its website devoted to guidance on
fundraising: http://www.collectionslink.org.uk/raise_funds
AIM Focus Paper: 'Fundraising for Museums'
(http://www.museums.org.uk/aim/downloads/focus14.pdf)
MLA South East Project Planning Resources Pack: 'The information available
here is designed to provide a sound planning framework as well as specialist
guidance, resources and examples to ensure successful project development,
management and delivery. Downloadable resources include a self-assessment
checklist designed to help test the preparedness of your organisation to
undertake a project and our Resources Pack which is an index of online and
paper based resources with links to websites offering detailed advice and
guidance.'
(http://www.mlasoutheast.org.uk/whatwedo/fundingdevelopment/developmentsuppo
rt/projectplanningresourcespack/)
FUNDRAISING TRAINING
The National Arts Fundraising School is 'the UK's only comprehensive
fundraising programme designed specifically for arts and cultural
organisations . . . . Our aim is to equip you to realise your own potential
and the fundraising potential of your organisation. Over six intensive days
you'll develop your appreciation of the techniques, strategies and
approaches used by the very best fundraisers . . . .There's a clear
structure to help you to build a comprehensive fundraising strategy.'
(http://www.managementcentre.co.uk/nafs/nafs_intro.htm)
'Fundraising for Library Services: Organised by SINTO, this course is for
library managers at all levels involved in seeking funding for library
projects. The cost is £96, including free membership of the Practical
Fundraising Association. Monday 3rd July, Sheffield Hallam University,
9.30am to 4pm. For more information or to book a place contact Gilly Pearce
or Carl Clayton at SINTO 0114 225 2476 or email [log in to unmask]
(Sourced from the MLA North East News e-Bulletin, issue 123 - 12 June 2006)
'UK Fundraising's Howard Lake and Gift Aid consultancy GAIN's Barry Gower
are to run their one-day training course on maximising Gift Aid again after
its successful outing in May. The course will take place on Friday 21 July
2006 in London at the Friends Meeting House in Euston, London. In the
morning Barry Gower will present an introduction to Gift Aid for individual
donors. In the afternoon, Howard Lake will look at how the Web and email can
be used to boost income from Gift Aid.'
(http://www.fundraising.co.uk/news/6870)
'The Projects Company is to hold a series of training courses held mainly in
central London on areas such as Fundraising for Sustainability and Strategic
Planning for Fundraising. The one-day courses run through June to October
2006. Fundraising-related courses include: Developing a Fundraising Strategy
(26 June), Strategic Planning for Fundraising (27 June), Managing
Fundraising Module of the IOF Certificate in Fundraising Management (12
September), Researching and Meeting Wealthy Individuals, (18 October), and
Effective Direct Marketing (26 October).'
(http://www.fundraising.co.uk/news/6866)
The Wales Council for Voluntary Action training courses: 'A series of free
training events in plain English for people running (or about to run)
European Social Fund (ESF) or European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
projects. Ideal for anybody already involved in, or thinking about, a
European funded project. Cut through the Eurospeak and understand what they
are really looking for. It is suitable for community groups and voluntary
sector staff with an interest in ERDF or ESF - either through ongoing
involvement or a hoped for application and will suit all levels of staff
from admin to management to finance officers. The course will provide an
overview of how European structural funds currently operate and what systems
are needed to be in place to manage them properly.'
http://www.wcva.org.uk/all/dsp_event.cfm?display_sitedeptid=3&training=1&lan
g=en
Charities Aid Foundation: 'When it comes to fundraising, you need to stay
ahead of the game. Our training workshops will teach you about new
techniques, help you to reach more donors in new ways, and advise you on how
best to manage your money' (http://www.cafonline.org/Default.aspx?page=7183)
The Media Trust aims to assist charities to communicate. 'Annually the
Media Trust run over 150 training events throughout the UK. All of our
speakers are practising media and communications professionals, and are not
trainers. They offer a current insight into their industry, and give
practical tips on improving your communications.'
(http://www.mediatrust.org/)
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund for Wales allocates funds to the
voluntary sector, local authorities and other non-profit making
organisations who promote the areas stated in the Priority Areas section
below:
* Old minerals permissions
* Promoting the use of alternative materials
* Reducing the impact of quarrying
* Environmental and amenity benefits to communities affected by
aggregates extraction
* Protect and enhance sites of special interest
* Education projects
http://www.wales.gov.uk/subiplanning/content/minerals/aggregates/index-e.htm
Communities First Trust Fund: 'Application packs for 2006/2007 are available
by contacting the Communities First Helpline on 0800 587 8898. The Trust
Fund team are also keen to promote the scheme and celebrate successes across
Wales and would be happy to visit groups and / or take part in area events.
Please contact the Communities First Trust Fund on 02920 431700 to discuss
this further.'
(From the June issue of the Communities First Bulletin)
The Wales Council for Voluntary Action Volunteering in Wales Fund 2007/2008:
'The fund seeks to:
* Support Welsh projects whose aims are mainly achieved by volunteer
effort and support
* Support not for profit organisations whose primary purpose in
seeking grant support is to recruit, train and place volunteers
* Encourage good standards and practice in volunteering
* Support those people at risk of social exclusion through the medium
of volunteering.
Grants of up to £25,000 are available in the first year, and there is the
opportunity to apply for second and third year funding of up £12,500 and
£6,250 respectively. The scheme supports projects whose aims are mainly
achieved by volunteers; that recruit and place volunteers; that develop good
practice in volunteering; or that encourage activities in areas where
volunteering is less well developed. Any constituted voluntary organisation
working, or planning to work in Wales, is eligible to apply. Closing date
is Friday, 29 September 2006. Successful applications will receive funding
from April 2007.'
http://www.wcva.org.uk/grants/dsp_grant_scheme.cfm?display_sitetextid=64&gra
ntid=7
The Wales Council for Voluntary Action Social Risk Fund: 'Are you a small
group looking for less than £10,000 of European funding? If so then the
Social Risk Fund offers easy to access small grants. The Social Risk Fund
is a small grants scheme, administered by WCVA that aims to support projects
that take chances and do something innovative to regenerate local
communities across Wales. Grants of up to £10,000 are available for
eligible projects that cost no more than £10,000 in total.'
(http://www.wcva.org.uk/grants/dsp_grant_scheme.cfm?display_sitetextid=64&gr
antid=6&lang=en)
Welsh Language Board Grant: Businesses and voluntary organisations wishing
to produce bilingual material such as pamphlets, booklets, signs and
websites can apply for the Welsh Language Business Grant which can offer
financial assistance of up to a maximum of £1,000. For further information
and to request an application form contact: 01269 590216 or
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(From the June issue of the Communities First Bulletin)
'The Google Grants UK beta programme supports organisations sharing our
philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science
and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth
advocacy, and the arts. Designed for UK charities which meet our
requirements and are registered with the Charity Commission of England and
Wales or the Inland Revenue, Google Grants is a unique free advertising
programme. It harnesses the power of our flagship advertising product,
Google AdWords, to non-profits seeking to inform and engage their
constituents online.' (http://www.google.co.uk/grants/)
FUNDING NEWS
Full Cost Recovery: Guidance from the BIG Lottery Fund:
'The term 'full cost recovery' means securing funding for - or 'recovering'
- all your organisation's costs, including the direct costs of your projects
and all your overheads. In full cost recovery your organisation's overheads
are shared among your organisation's different projects. The full costs of
your project are all the costs directly relating to the project plus the
project's share of the overheads.'
Please go to any of the Wales based open Big Lottery programmes for further
details about and guidance on Full Cost Recovery.
http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/programmes/
Big Lottery Publication: 'Explaining the difference your project makes':
'This guide sets out some of the main steps that you will have to take to
plan and manage a project using an outcomes approach. We hope that the
guide will be useful for a wide range of applicants, but it is primarily
aimed at those who are new to the outcomes approach and want to find out
more.' (http://tinyurl.com/j3y9y)
Big Lottery Publication: 'Investigating and asking about need': This
factsheet provides further guidance to that in "Explaining the difference
your project makes"' (http://tinyurl.com/pcuq4)
Communities @One: Local community and voluntary groups are eligible to apply
for funding under Communities @One. The Minister for Social Justice and
Regeneration, Edwina Hart AM, has agreed that some revisions can be made in
the eligibility criteria for groups and organisations wishing to apply for
funding under the initiative. This means that National Voluntary
Organisations, the Statutory Sector, not-for-profit private sector
organisations and organisations based outside the eligible Communities First
areas which provide a valuable service to organisations within the eligible
area may be eligible for the Scheme.
For a copy of the guidance please e-mail [log in to unmask]
(From the June issue of the Communities First Bulletin)
Update from EUCLID on Culture 2007:
The likely timetable for the 2007 call:
call announced in February 2007
deadline in April 2007
announcement of successful projects in September / October 2007 (meaning
that 2007 projects could not start before 1 October 2007 at the earliest)
It appears that the programme may not be called "Culture 2007" - possible
names include simply "Culture" or perhaps "Culture for Europe".
This information was provided in an update e-mail from EUCLID, dated
12/06/06.
'Free Charity Guide To Tax-Effective Giving: The Institute of Fundraising
('Institute') has launched the definitive guide for charities to
tax-effective giving; Making Giving Go Further. The new free guide forms
part of the Institute's wider tax-effective giving project and campaign to
encourage and support small and medium charities in making better use of
tax-effective giving. The new guide explains the main tax-effective giving
mechanisms available to charities and how they can be applied, including
Gift Aid, Share Giving and leaving money to charity in a will.
To order your free copy of Making Giving Go Further email
[log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>'
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/, click on 'News'
'Welcome to HM Revenue & Customs Charities: The HMRC charities pages are
intended to provide you with a one stop shop for information and questions
about tax issues relating to charities, charitable donations, CASCs and VAT
reliefs for disabled people.' (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/)
'HMRC have announced details of their two presentations at UK Fundraising's
one-day Perfect Pitch - Gift Aid event on 28 June in London. They are
particularly keen for charities to ask them any niggling questions they
might have about Gift Aid. As at last year's Perfect Pitch - Gift Aid,
HMRC's Andy Jones will present two sessions aimed at covering the key issues
and concerns that charities still have about Gift Aid. There will be one in
the morning and a different one in the afternoon.'
(http://www.fundraising.co.uk/news/6867, find out about Perfect Pitch at
http://www.fundraising.co.uk/perfectpitch)
The Fundraising Conference 2006: 26 October, London
(http://www.dsc.org.uk/charityevents.html#fund06)
'Effectiveness in the Charity Sector: Could collaborative working be the way
forward? Guidance launched 7 June by the Charity Commission provides advice
for charities thinking about doing just that. To help promote greater
effectiveness in the sector, the regulator is calling on charities to review
regularly how they can deliver a better service for their users, and to
think creatively about how they can best do this.'
(http://www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/detail.asp?ReleaseID=205481&NewsAreaID=2&
NavigatedFromDepartment=True)
'Finance: New law set to increase scrutiny: Up to 4,000 charitable companies
could face extra accounting scrutiny if plans included in the Company Law
Reform Bill go ahead. The plans are designed to standardise the accounting
scrutiny system for incorporated and unincorporated charities by bringing
charitable companies under charity rather than company law . . . . If the
Bill goes ahead, charitable companies with incomes between £10,000 and
£90,000, which under company law do not need their accounts scrutinised,
would face independent examinations under charity law.'
(http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity_news/full_news.cfm?ID=19051)
'The essentials: Investment - Let's make lots of money : Telling your
equities from your hedge funds can be a daunting prospect for those without
a financial background. Yet a basic financial understanding is important in
many roles - even if your day-to-day job doesn't involve reviewing
investment performance or setting next year's strategy. The first step is to
know what the investment options are and the pros and cons of each one. The
basic building blocks of a charity's investment portfolio should be cash,
equities and bonds. These can be supplemented with property and, in some
cases, hedge funds. Mian Ridge reports.'
(http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity_news/full_news.cfm?ID=19012)
'Charities are becoming more receptive to the idea of making money and
turning a profit, according to Geraldine Peacock, chair of the Charity
Commission . . . . Speaking three weeks before she leaves the commission,
the former chief executive of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association said
the move towards self-sufficiency was driven by the restrictive conditions
that often accompanied grants and a realisation that traditional sources of
income, such as legacies, were drying up or facing competition. This meant
charities should examine which of their assets could be exploited to
generate income . . . .'
(http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity_news/full_news.cfm?ID=18971)
'Charities were urged to place more importance on their communications
strategies at a recent international workshop organised by Acevo in Bologna,
Italy. The voluntary sector's approach to communications has improved over
the past 20 years, but there is still work to be done, according to Susan
Osborne, national campaign director at the RNID, who ran the seminar . . . .
Although things have improved, the notion that by improving awareness of
your charity you can grow your income eludes many charities. For example,
when they are recruiting for the board of trustees, few choose someone with
a communications discipline, even though it's vital to have that knowledge.'
(http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity_news/full_news.cfm?ID=18986)
'Fundraising: Awareness of charitable legacies at record high: A television
and press campaign fronted by Michael Buerk has led to a record level of
awareness of charity legacies among its target age group. Remember A
Charity was launched in 2002 to encourage people to consider leaving a
donation to charity in their wills. It employed the slogan "I will. Will
you?"' (http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity_news/full_news.cfm?ID=18811)
'Communities value professional support and expertise from companies as much
as cash donations, new research suggests . . . . Cash and unskilled workers
are the two most common forms of support offered by companies, and while
leaders stress that these are appreciated, other ''donations'' such as
in-house expertise, particularly in the fields of accountancy, legal,
management and marketing, or providing cost-free venues for events are
considered just as valuable.'
(http://www.cafonline.org/Default.aspx?page=11231)
Eluned Jones
Cynghorydd Datblygu Archifau / Archives Development Adviser
CyMAL: Amgueddfeydd Archifau a Llyfrgelloedd Cymru / CyMAL: Museums Archives
and Libraries Wales
Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru / Welsh Assembly Government
Uned 10 Parc Gwyddoniaeth / Unit 10 Science Park
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