GOOD DAY, I AM CORRIE RATENBACH, FROM CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA. WE ARE A PRIVATE GROUP OF 4 PEOPLE FOR ALMOST A YEAR, WORKING TO WARDS HELPING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THAT ARE IN NEED OF EDUCATION, MEDICAL, FOOD AND KIDS THAT ARE HOMELESS!! WE DON'T GET ANY FUNDING FOR THE SA GOVERMENT OR ANY BIG ORGANIZATIONS, THE ONLY FUNDING WE GETTING ARE FROM LOCAL PEOPLE, CHURCHES AND BUSINESSES. WE DON'T NEED SALARIES AND MILLIONS, WE DO IT OUT OF LOVE FOR THESE KIDS, THAT WILL NEVER HAVE A NORMAL LIFE, IF THEY DON'T GET HELP.
I've recently been asked by my charity to come up with a fundraising plan for the 2011/12 year - I'm really excited about getting into fundraising, and could do with a bit of advice.
Third Sector Minister Angela Smith MP answers a question on funding for Volunteer Centres at the Volunteering England and British Red Cross fringe event at the Labour Party Conferenc
The Generations Together programme is seeking bids from all English local authorities with social services/children's service responsibilities to submit expressions of interest, in partnership with third sector organisations, for funding to develop demonstrator sites of intergenerational practice.
Department of Health, Opportunities for Volunteering
Opportunities for Volunteering, (OFV) is a Department of Health initiative which provides grants to local health and social care organisations in England. OFV has developed a successful model of partnership between government and the third sector over a 26 year history
Scope is one of 16 national charities that distributes grants as part of the scheme and are known as National Agents
The funding received through the Department of Health allows Scope to award approximately 15 grants per year. These grants are usually funded for a three year period. Scope support specific projects designed to meet the identified needs of disabled people particularly projects involving disabled volunteers and parents/carers. We also support early years initiatives.
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We can now confirm that we have opened up the application process for projects wishing to apply for the OFV grant scheme for 2009/10. Further information and an application form can be obtained by contacting Joanne Garbett 01752 695912 or 07818 048669. Joanne.garbett3@scope.org.uk
SCOPE
Scope supports projects designed to meet the needs of disabled people particularly projects involving disabled volunteers and parents/carers. All projects should be working towards good practice of management of volunteers with a commitment to training and management of volunteers. Scope actively support projects that enable disabled people to achieve equality through volunteering
Scope’s mission is that disabled people achieve equality and we therefore support projects which aim is to:
Provide support to Parents/Carers of disabled children through the provision of self help groups, sitting and short break services
Promote sport and leisure opportunities for disabled adults and children who often face exclusion from mainstream activities
Provide information services to disabled people
Befriending/buddying schemes for disabled people
Application Scope are now accepting applications and the closing date is 30 September 2008 for projects starting in April 2009.
In addition to the above there is a possibility that projects may be able to access Scope’s “Access to Volunteering fund”. This enables projects to make reasonable physical adjustments that enable disabled people to volunteer with the project
Projects can also access inclusive volunteering training and diversity training.
Maximum grants are likely to be in the region of £15,000
Hi, I'm new to this website and to Volunteer Management. I started as Director of a small organisation VIDES UK back in September, and am delighted to find others in similar situations. I have been looking for training and have found a fantastic course which really suits me. However funding is a bit of an issue as we have a very small budget. Does anyone know where i can find funding for training courses? I really don't know where to start looking? Thanks for any help you can give. Pia
v's got funding for their National Youth Volunteering Programme for organisations to develop and deliver innovative volunteering opportunities, which are accessible and engaging to 16-25 year olds in all parts of the country.
Organisations and projects are invited to submit expressions of interest by 5pm on 10 August 2007.
v updated their FAQ guidance for applications on 7th July.
1. Is it mandatory to send us both an e-mail and a signed hard copy of the Expression of Interest?
