Funding
VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme
New funding scheme to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency.
The £25.5m VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is now open to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency.
It is part of the package of over £100 million of support being delivered by the government to help frontline delivery organisations with the increased cost of living.
UKSPF ‘Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities’ grants programme - Deadline is 5pm, Friday 15th December
The third funding round of the UKSPF-funded Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities grants programme is now open. The application deadline is 5pm, Friday 15th December.
A total of £297,500 is available in this round, with specific allocations for each borough (see FAQs document on VOLA’s website).
Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Funding for Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Halton, St Helens and Warrington
Mersey Care’s Participation and Engagement Team has been awarded funding from NHS Charities Together to support the long-term health and recovery of NHS staff, patients, community, and volunteers impacted by COVID-19.
The funding has been awarded to commission VCFSE activity that builds on Mersey Care’s existing work with unpaid carers in order to improve carer support and meaningful engagement within diverse and multi-ethnic communities.
VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme Coming Soon
A new funding scheme will soon be opening to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency. The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is part of a package of over £100 million of support being delivered by the Government to help frontline delivery organisations with the increased cost of living.
This scheme will have two elements:
Halton Funding Bulletin - December 2023
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.
Co-op Foundation - Young Gamechangers Fund
The Young Gamechangers Fund is a £4.5m partnership between the Co-op Foundation, Co-op and the #iwill Fund that's putting young people in charge of change.
They’re looking for young activists, campaigners, disrupters, co-operators, and social entrepreneurs to lead youth-led social action across the UK.There are two types of funding available:
UKSPF ‘Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities’ grants programme: Round 3 now open
The third funding round of the UKSPF-funded Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities grants programme is now open. The application deadline is 5pm, Friday 15th December.
A total of £297,500 is available in this round, with specific allocations for each borough (see FAQs document on VOLA’s website).
Torus Foundation and Community Investment Fund
Torus Foundation is the charitable arm of Torus, which is more than just a social landlord.
The Foundation works with tenants and the wider community on a number of projects to help people work towards employment, supporting families through financial advice, and increased the number of tenants and wider community be online with computer training and more.
Through partnership working and relationship building, the Foundation is bringing a positive difference to communities and improve lives across Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington, and the surrounding areas.