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Newsletter
Dear Members
This week’s newsletter bids, grants and Funds come to you in conjunction with our sponsors KPI
DEVELOPMENT Limited. Exciting news on that next week with our newsletter going out to some
3,133 professional’s in the industry. This week we have some 50 pages of information News, Bids
Grants and Funds.
Ofsted will soon call on FE providers to help it undertake a “huge” amount of FE-related research
projects, according to its director of corporate strategy.
The education watchdog has set aside around £2.4 million, or 4 per cent of its inspector resource, to
spend on 20 studies over the next two years. It is part of Amanda Spielman’s drive for a more
evidence-based inspection regime after Ofsted went years without basing judgements on research,
under the leadership of former chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw.
https://feweek.co.uk/2018/08/09/ofsted-claims-huge-number-of-2-4m-set-aside-for-research-
projects-will-be-fe-related/
Latest workforce figures Health and Social Care 1.6 million workers
Our Workforce Intelligence team has updated the ‘Size and structure of the adult social care sector
and workforce in England report, 2018’ using data from the National Minimum Data Set for Social
Care (NMDS-SC). This report contains the most up-to-date numbers for how many people work in
care, which sector they work in, how many organisations deliver care and future workforce
projections.
See the report and infographic here https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/NMDS-SC-
intelligence/Workforce-intelligence/documents/Size-of-the-adult-social-care-sector/Size-and-
structure-infographic.pdf Order a paper copy by emailing us at [email protected].
The government has announced it will unlock £20m of new money from dormant charitable trusts,
to be given out in the sector, in today’s civil society strategy.
The strategy also includes plans to establish two new institutions to give away £145m of money from
dormant bank accounts. That money will be spent on youth services and financial inclusion. It was
originally announced last year, but the government has now provided more details on how it will be
spent. But there is no clarity about a much larger pool of money from dormant assets such as
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stocks, insurance and pensions, which is estimated to be worth £2bn, and is earmarked to be spent
in the sector. £20m from dormant charitable trusts .The government commits to unlocking £20m
from dormant charitable trusts, which spend less than 30 per cent of their annual income, to
support community organisations over the next two years. The work will be carried out in
conjunction with the Charity Commission and UK Community Foundations.
UKCF says that it has already been working with the regulator to identify charities which are not
active in their spending, and that these charities will be approached to understand why they are not
spending. Vicki Papworth, director of programmes and development at UKCF, told Civil Society
News that the approach will not force charities to hand over money.
“If you’re building an endowment or saving for a capital project, no problem, we’ll go away,” she
says. The money will be pulled into a central endowment, and will be allocated depending on which
cause areas and locations the original charity was working in. Some will be held centrally. “UKCF is
currently designing a process to distribute the cash,” Papworth said. “At present, it has not been
decided whether there will be an open application process.”
She said UKCF is looking at how the money might be best spent. This could well include a focus on
core costs, and on “cold spots” where little grant capital is distributed.
- See more at: https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/government-announces-plans-for-165m-of-
dormant-assets-funding.html#sthash.zJRGxHGP.dpuf
Ok Jobs we have the following being looked out for
1 Operations LEAD IQA in South London
2 Data Input and Compliance in South London ILR and ILP need to understand ESFA inputting.
3 Central West Midlands Data Input and Compliance in ILR and ILP need to understand ESFA
inputting.
4 North London HSC Assessor and IQA also able to undertake Business Administration North London.
Also two companies up for Sale still awaiting Details 1 London 1 Kent.
Updated News and Changes to Apprentice’s Last updated 9 August 2018 + show all updates
1. 9 August 2018 Updated attachment to reflect change in registration date for non-levy paying
employers.
2. 4 July 2018 Replaced 'Top-ups and expiry of funds' section with 'How funds enter and expire
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in my apprenticeship service account' in the document 'Apprenticeship funding: how it
works'.
3. 15 February 2018 Updated to include link to ESFA guidance on transferring apprenticeship
service funds, and further clarification on state aid rules.
4. 14 December 2017 Updated guidance on how to share funds with another employer.
5. 14 July 2017 Updated the definition of the 'English percentage'.
6. 30 March 2017 Updated guidance on using the apprenticeship service - added information
on the 'English percentage' and transferring funds between organisations. Also clarified
guidance for employers who won't pay the apprenticeship levy.
7. 13 February 2017 Added a link to the apprenticeship service.
8. 6 February 2017 Updated advice on using funds in your apprenticeship service account.
9. 23 January 2017 Added link to HMRC guidance on paying the apprenticeship levy, and added
advice on preparing for the introduction of the apprenticeship service.
10. 25 October 2016 Updated guidance to reflect final arrangements for apprenticeship funding
from May 2017.
11. 12 August 2016 Updated guidance and added information about proposals to make changes
to apprenticeship funding from May 2017.
12. 21 April 2016 Added further detail about the apprenticeship levy.
13. 18 March 2016 First published.
On Wednesday, September 5th, Apprenticeships4England in association with Bolt Recruitment
and Ingredient Films, will launch FEQ, a unique hybrid event and programming strand, focused on
two panel discussions and offering exhibitors and sponsors opportunities to engage with a large
audience made up of training providers, employers, AOs, EPAs and other organisations working
within the FE sector. The panel discussions will be broadcast in a BBC Question Time like format, live
on the internet, enjoying TV production values and sponsorship branding space within what is a first
in terms of content marketing.
Tickets are free but limited - to find out more and book your tickets to attend, click on the FEQ
website link below. http://www.fe-q.co.uk/?utm_source=conference&utm_campaign=cbce394f73-
EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_03_09_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_300f514832-
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Have you booked your free tickets to the Recruitment Agency Expo Birmingham?
In just 10 weeks, over 2,000 recruitment agency leaders will gather for the Recruitment Agency Expo
Birmingham.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the biggest event for the recruitment industry this year.
Click here to register for your free entry and receive your e-badge.
https://www.eventdata.co.uk/Forms/Form.aspx?FormRef=RAEA8Visitor%20&TrackingCode=RI-04
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Recruitment Agency Expo 3 - 4 October 2018 NEC Birmingham
www.recruitmentagencyexpo.com/birmingham
@recexpo
#recexpo
Perry Ingles from Pearson - EPA pricing models for Adult Care, due to efficiencies and higher than
expected delivery numbers, we have been able to reduce the cost of End Point Assessment and
resit costs (per learner) significantly.
Also Skills for Care say
Current Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Care Leadership and Management (SASE) England
Framework and new Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship Standard Dear Colleagues, You will
be aware that the apprenticeship system has changed. These changes have already taken effect in
the adult social care sector for apprenticeships and qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3. Changes at
Level 5 have taken a little longer to come to fruition, with the Adult Care Trailblazer Group, in
partnership with apprenticeship training providers, Awarding Organisations, and end-point
assessment organisations, supported by Skills for Care, working tirelessly to complete and have
published the new Level 5 apprenticeship standard for Leader in Adult Care.
Whilst the assessment plan is not yet signed-off by the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA), we are
approaching the final stages and expect to see publication in Autumn/Winter 2018. The publication
of the Leader in Adult Care assessment plan will trigger the standard becoming ‘live’ and allow
apprentices to commence the new apprenticeship standard. In order to enable the sector to prepare
for the change, the following has been agreed: Existing SASE framework • the current apprenticeship
framework, the Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Care Leadership and Management (SASE), will
remain open to learners for registrations until 31st December 2019. The framework contains the
current Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's
Services (England) qualification and the adult pathways within the Diploma will also remain open to
learners for the length of the framework.
Of course the biggest load of rubbish when they say we the industry asked for this;
Over 1,500 training providers on the government’s apprenticeships register will not have direct
access to funding for small employers until at least a year later than planned. An update from the
Education and Skills Funding Agency revealed the news today which claimed it was “acting on user
feedback”.
The agency had planned that all employers would be able to use the apprenticeship service to access
apprenticeship funding from April 2019, but this has now been delayed.
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“Having listened to feedback about the scale and pace of the apprenticeship reforms that we have
introduced since May 2017, we want to make sure that future changes are introduced in a gradual,
well-managed way,” the ESFA said.
“This is to give time for employers and training providers to prepare to take full advantage of the
new approach and to keep stability in the marketplace.”
To “ensure a more gradual transition”, the government will not open up its apprenticeship service to
small employers to use in April 2019 as planned.
Read more at https://feweek.co.uk/2018/08/09/delay-of-at-least-a-year-to-apprenticeship-system-
expansion-leaves-1500-providers-out-in-the-cold/
Now of Course the AELP and FE week and FE News will all say things but actually will they do
anything? No. Robert Halfon may say things but will he do anything? No.
Again the industry is pushed and pulled by the Civil Servants
Tip of the week I: Meal for two at Frankie and Benny's for £19.99. Details
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/frankie-and-bennys-restaurant-pizza-steak-burgers
Tip of the week II: £5 Vue cinema tickets on Mondays. Details
https://www.myvue.com/offers/super-mondays
Tip of the week III: Mystery getaways! Four nights with flights from £99 to a surprise
location. Details
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/ga-weekender-breaks-1500
From me Steve and from all the team have a great week and keep training
Non-Executive Director at Five Companies and MD of East Essex Vocational Training Ltd
East Essex Vocational Training Limited WWW.eevt.org
https://twitter.com/EevtSteve
Linked In Group 2020 Vision Group 2020 Vision Training Days and 2020 Vision Newsletter
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13583610
https://www.facebook.com/EEVTLtd/
Linked IN group BAME Business Essex
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13606776
BAME Apprenticeship Alliance Change-maker
http://bameaa.co.uk/changemaker/
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Asian Apprenticeship Ambassador
http://asianapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/
Company Established September 1999
Bids, Grants & Funds
Individual Development E-Portfolio System
Bradford College
Bradford College has a requirement to appoint a provider for the supply and maintenance of an
Individual Developmental E-portfolio system for its Faculty of Education
https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA5092.
Closing date 10 August 2018
Delivery of the ‘Springboard’ Programme 2018 - 2021
Welsh Government
Academi Wales was set up by the Welsh Government, as a national centre for leadership excellence
to develop the potential of those who work for the Welsh public service through appropriate
training and development. Through a range of learning interventions designed to develop people,
organisations and systems, Academi Wales aims to improve the skills, knowledge and understanding
of managers and leaders, ultimately helping to deliver improved service for the citizens of Wales.
Academi Wales on behalf of Welsh Government is looking for a suitably licenced provider to deliver
the ‘Springboard’ Programme to at least two (and up to four) cohorts of women in the Welsh public
service, giving them the skills and ideas to harness and generate their enthusiasm and energy for
their position, their team, for their organisations, and wider networks. Academi Wales may wish to
offer a similar programme to men in the future.
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Deadline: 07/09/2018
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GDCG: Online Introduction to Learn Welsh for Employers.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
The National Centre for Learning Welsh wishes to invite tenders from those who could produce a
short, online information package setting out the context for learning Welsh. The aim is to
encourage employers to take advantage of the ‘Work Welsh’ scheme for staff. The National Centre
wants to create better understanding of Welsh language training amongst employers,
demonstrating the benefits of developing Welsh language skills in the workplace.
In raising better awareness of the value of Welsh language skills amongst employers, including
improving the quality of services to clients and customers, it is hoped that employers would be more
likely to take up the training opportunities provided through the ‘Work Welsh’ scheme.
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=84358.
Deadline: 07/09/2018
Delivery of “ask and act” training 2018-2020/21
Welsh Government
To further develop a high quality, transferable set of training packages and take forward delivery of
“Ask and Act” and “Ask and Act” champions” training in order to achieve national coverage of the
programme across the relevant authorities named in the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse
and Sexual Violence Act (Wales) 2015.
Value excluding VAT: 245 000.00 GBP
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Deadline: 12/09/2018
Level 6 Professional Regulatory Skills Programme (OJEU Restricted Procedure)
Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission (the 'Contracting Authority') is seeking a suitably qualified Provider to
design and deliver a Regulatory Skills Programme of Learning at level 6 of the National Framework
Qualifications.
The qualified Provider will be responsible for the accreditation requirements and the effective and
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efficient delivery of high quality, cost effective training programme that represents value for money
and facilitates learning and development to enable the contracting authority's Inspection staff to
effectively meet the professional requirements for regulatory activities in leading enforcement work
that supports consistent practice.
Estimated Value of Contract 800,000.00 - 1,200,000.00 (inc VAT)
https://cqc-commercial.bravosolution.co.uk
Please submit any questions or comments in relation to this procurement via the e-tendering portal.
The closing date for return of SQ submissions is 5 September 2018 at 12:00:00 noon (UK time).
Apprentice Training - Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System
Knowsley Council
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to receive applications from potential providers
to join a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for the provision of Apprentice Training via the
Apprentice Levy.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=2d19ce84-b7ad-e711-80e6-
005056b64545
Deadline: 31/08/2018
Initial teacher training (itt) recruitment and retention support services
Department for Education
The Department for Education is seeking to procure support to aid the recruitment, transition,
training and retention of career changers and post-doctoral researchers into teaching.
These candidates require additional support to make the transition into the classroom but have
potential to add value in schools drawing on their previous experience. We seek suppliers to recruit
candidates, support their transition into teaching and maximise the added value they offer to
schools. Suppliers should have strategies to retain career changers and post-doctoral researchers
once they complete training.
We will award contracts to a number of different suppliers to develop and deliver recruitment and
retention programmes targeted at different segments of the career changer market in separate
regions across England.
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We will re-procure the Maths and Physics Chairs programme which the Department has supported
since 2014 and appoint a sole supplier to deliver a national programme across England.
Value excluding VAT: 16 890 000.00 GBP
https://education.bravosolution.co.uk/
Deadline: 12/09/2018
Framework for the provision of training services to the workways+ project in south west wales
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Workways+ is a collaborative project between 5 Local authorities in South West Wales, funded by
the European social fund through the Welsh Government. The project is led by Neath Port Talbot
Council in collaboration with Carmarthenshire County Council, Ceredigion County Council,
Pembrokeshire County Council and The City and County of Swansea.
Lot 1 Administration, Business and Office Work
Lot 2 Basic Skills and Key Skills
Lot 3 Building and Construction
Lot 4 Computers and IT
Lot 5 Education and Training
Lot 6 Engineering
Lot 7 Environment, Animals and Plants
Lot No: 8 First Aid
Lot 9 Health and Beauty
Lot 10 Health and Safety
Lot 11 Health & Social Care
Lot 12 Hospitality and Catering
Lot 13 Leisure, Sport and Tourism
Lot 14 Marketing and Advertising
Lot 15 Personal Development
Lot 16 Retail, Sales and Customer Services
Lot 17 Security
Lot 18 Social Work and Counselling Services
Lot 19 Transport and Logistics
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The tender is based on 100 % Quality. All Quality criteria are stated in the procurement documents.
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Deadline: 14/09/2018
Innovative English Language Skills Pilots for Adults
Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is seeking Tenders on behalf of the Midlands Engine Partnership, from
sufficiently experienced and qualified contractors for the provision of Services in respect of
Innovative English Language Skills Pilots for Adults who are Speakers of Other Languages. The aim is
to test new innovative ways of delivering improved English language skills that lead to better access
to work and career prospects for the individual along with enhanced productivity outcomes for
employers.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=fc53d389-fd96-e811-80ed-
005056b64545
Virtual School Support Consultant
Doncaster MBC
Doncaster Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to provide support and mentorship to the
Virtual School.
The successful applicant will be able to provide robust support to the new Virtual Head from 1st
September 2018 – 31st August 2019.
The Virtual School works in partnership with children, carers, families, school staff, social workers
and a wide range of other professionals to improve the educational outcomes of the children in the
care of Doncaster Council.
For the children in care on its roll, the Virtual School:
• monitors their attainment, attendance and engagement with learning
• monitors personal education planning and PEPs
• manages the children in care Pupil Premium Grant (PP+)
• works with schools and other learning settings to ensure children make good progress and
that PP+ is being used effectively
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• holds all stakeholders to account
• provides training for designated teachers through meetings and individual support
• advises social workers and carers to ensure they contribute to the education outcomes of
children on their case load or in their care placement
1. Description of service to be provided
The successful applicant will be required to:
• Provide support to fulfil all internal governance requirements
• Contribute to an agreed set of provisional and validated outcomes
• Provide support prior to each of the half termly Governors meetings
• Provide support with performance management
• Provide formal, structured mentoring including telephone support as necessary
• Support the implementation of a new digital solution as required
• Conduct a 360° review at the end of the contract
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=7cc875fe-7f95-e811-80ed-
005056b64545
Deadline: 16/08/2018
Adult Education
Gloucestershire County Council
Where need is best met through local or specialist services, the Council seeks to procure delivery
from external providers to assist adults (19+) with low skills levels and/or high needs back to work,
and to improve their employment prospects, confidence and health & wellbeing through five
curriculum areas.
First Steps provides learners with low skills levels with the skills and knowledge they need to
progress to further learning opportunities.
Employability provides unemployed/low waged adults (aged 19+) with the skills and knowledge they
need to gain employment/self employment/ or further their employment prospects.
Adults with Learning Difficulties &/or Disabilities develops skills that help independence in everyday
life.
Adult *Supported Internships: Steps into Work , qualification designed for unemployed adults with
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high needs that present a barrier to obtaining employment.
Local Flex, to prepare for and/or respond to emerging local need
Value of contract £2.0m
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e0d637-c5f8-4752-bd5e-
f38be611e157?p=@8=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJNT0
Deadline: 31/08/2018
Moving and Handling Learning Contract – Dartford
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
The purpose of this contract is to design and deliver a tailored programme of Moving & Handling
(M&H) skills learning for Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust staff. The aim of the programme is to equip
staff to assess risks and apply appropriate moving / handling techniques in line with current
legislation, evidence-based best practice approaches and techniques (current national guidance) and
trust policies and procedures, acknowledging our context and available handling equipment. We
require a programme addressing the range of skills and responsibilities across our workforce, as well
as the variety of settings our staff work within.
This procurement exercise has been issued by the Authority under the Light Touch Regime in
accordance with the Public Regulations 2015.
http://www.government-online.net/moving-and-handling-learning-contract-
dartford/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GovernmentO
nline+%28Government+Online%29
Closing date 22 August 2018
Specialist and Non-Specialist Non-Medical Support Services Framework
London South Bank University
The Student Support and Employability (SSE) department is charged with ensuring that all our
students receive the necessary support to enable them to succeed and thrive during their time at
LSBU. The Student Wellbeing team, within SSE, is operationally responsible for delivering the
Disability and Dyslexia services to students from across seven schools. This includes providing non-
medical help (non-specialist and specialist) for students who require it.
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London South Bank University is seeking to appoint suppliers for a Framework Agreement for
Routine Non-Medical Support and Specialist Non-Medical Support. It is vital that the suppliers
working with University on this important requirement meet the high standards of professionalism,
inclusivity, and excellence LSBU has set and demonstrate all values contained in the University’s
Behavioural Framework and Values document.
Lot No: 1. Non-specialist non-medical help
Practical study support that does not require a specific or professional qualification — general non-
medical help training expected, alongside experience/understanding of working with disabled
students and understanding of the Higher Education environment – support includes:
— Note-taking,
— Library support,
— Practical support (practical support around campus, in laboratories and workshops, in lectures
and seminars),
— Exam support,
— Study assistance (combining practical support with some basic strategies to promote
independence, for example timekeeping, organisation).
Lot No: 2. Specialist D/deaf support
Support that requires a specific, specialist, or professional qualification/training alongside
experience/understanding of working with disabled students and understanding of the Higher
Education environment – support roles include:
— Communication support worker,
— Electronic notetaker,
— Speech to text reporting,
— Specialist transcription services,
— British Sign Language Interpreter,
— Language support tutor for D/deaf students
Lot No: 3. Specialist mentoring
Highly specialist, specifically tailored one to one support which helps students address the barriers
to learning created by a particular disability – promoting independence. This support is primarily
provided for students with mental health conditions, autism spectrum disorders, and long term
health conditions.
Mentors require experience of providing one to one learning support and of working with students
with disabilities including mental health conditions, and need to have qualifications and membership
which satisfies registration for the role via DSA-QAG (https://dsa-qag.org.uk/practitioner/registering-
dsa-qag).
Lot No: 4. Specialist Study Skills Tuition
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Highly specialist, specifically tailored one to one study skills support that aims to address barriers to
study and provide strategies to promote independence. This support is primarily provided for
students with a specific learning difference or an autism spectrum disorder.
Study Skills Tutors require experience of providing one to one learning support and of working with
students with relevant disabilities, a good knowledge of assistive technologies and strategies, and
need to have qualifications and membership which satisfies registration for the role via DSA-QAG
(https://dsa-qag.org.uk/practitioner/registering-dsa-qag).
https://lsbu.bravosolution.co.uk/
Deadline: 03/09/2018
Post graduate certificate in health communications
NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS Improvement)
NHS TDA requires post graduate certificate in health communications for up to a further 4 years and
up to a further 8 cohorts (each with an anticipated minimum of 16 students).
The aims of the post graduate certificate in health communications are to:
— prepare aspiring directors of communications for board level participation,
— support the professionalisation of communications and engagement,
— increase capability and capacity in communications and engagement across the NHS,
— develop strong practitioners and future leaders,
— share learning and good practice in communications and engagement enable collaboration,
— prepare communications and engagement professionals to help deliver significant service change,
— to continue to build a cadre of high level professional communicators across the NHS.
The contract is for the design, development and delivery of the course, including full UCAS academic
accreditation. Provision and management of all elements of course delivery.
Value excluding VAT: 1 280 000.00 GBP
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=212834
Deadline: 05/09/2018
Apprenticeship Training Providers
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Further Competition under the LPP Dynamic Purchasing System for the Procurement of
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Apprenticeship Training Providers
Chartered Manager Degree (Level 6)
Senior Leaders Degree (Level 7)
Value: GBP 1,000,000
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=13a3d6fd-0d97-e811-80ed-005056b64545
Deadline: 28/08/2018
Partnership Opportunity with Steadfast Training
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is expected to be launching the procurement of new
projects across a number of geographical areas in England under the European Social Fund (ESF)
transition programme from late August 2018. These projects will run from 2019-2021 and are
expected to cover the following programmes:
- Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW);
- Skills Support for Redundancy (SSR);
- Skills Support for the Unemployed (SSU) and
- Support for those Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEETS).
As a recognised quality skills provider with an Ofsted Grade 2, Steadfast Training has a passion for
helping individuals to transform their lives through the provision of high quality skills, employability
and business support. As a prime contractor to the ESFA and DWP, we have successfully delivered
workforce development and welfare to work programmes since 2007.
We have a proven approach to delivering national and regional skills programmes and combine the
strengths of managing supply chain partners with the knowledge and expertise of local providers.
Through this EOI - and in anticipation of the publication of Invitations to Tender (ITT) for these
forthcoming opportunities - we are now inviting suitable delivery partners with existing
infrastructure across one or more Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) or Combined Authority (CA)
areas to work with us on one or more of these skills programmes. We are specifically looking for
partners who have skills and experience in delivering work-based learning and qualifications to
learners in employment (SSW) and working with unemployed learners and supporting them with
necessary training to progress into employment, further education or Traineeships/Apprenticeships
(SSU, NEETs and SSR).
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Steadfast Training will carry out a formal assessment and due diligence progress of all responses to
identify appropriate partner organisations that are able to demonstrate the required capacity,
delivery capabilities and geographic coverage. Successful and unsuccessful providers will be notified.
Steadfast Training will also agree the type and scope of activities to be delivered (once ITTs have
been published) with each individual organisation prior to entering into any partnership agreement.
If you are interested in working with us, please download and complete our Expression of Interest
form and return it to [email protected] by 15th August.
http://www.steadfasttraining.co.uk/Subcontracting.asp
Deadline: 15/08/2018
Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21
The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited
SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships (FA) across Scotland for participants
commencing in academic year 2019. On behalf of Scottish Government, SDS has an ambitious target
of 5,000 FA starts by 2019. The estimated value in this notice is for 5,000 FA starts, however, in line
with standard practice SDS may contract for a higher volume to ensure achievement of the 5,000
target. Delivery of each framework will require a partnership/sub-contractor or consortium
approach to ensure delivery in line with regional demand.
All arrangements will need to bring together Colleges, Local Authorities, Schools, Training Providers
and Employers to support the ambitions of FA delivery across regions and frameworks for academic
year 2019/21 for 2 year delivery and 2019/20 for shorter duration delivery FA programmes. The
target group is young people in senior phase of school/education in Scotland and there are 12
frameworks currently available for delivery
SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young
people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the
13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326862
Deadline: September 11 2018
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Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning – Core and Transferable Skills Framework
British Council
The British Council seeks to appoint up to 15 suppliers under a Framework agreement with call
downs to develop high quality content and provide consultancy services in the area of Core and
Transferable Skills in the schools sector.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/544
Deadline: 30/08/2018
Leadership and Management apprenticeships - single party framework
Merseytravel
Merseytravel is looking for a training provider to deliver Leadership and Management
apprenticeships to staff working within the organisation.
We are looking for a single provider to deliver this over the next 4 years.
These will be a mixture of level 2, level 3 and level 5 Standards
Initially we have 7x level 3 and 3 x Level 5 to go on programme, but over the next 4 years we
anticipate a total of 22 level 3s and 9 Level 5s, however this will vary according to demand and
operational capacity on an annual basis and can only be an estimate.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=7f47974d-9091-e811-80ed-
005056b64545
Deadline: 03/09/2018
Recruitment, management and delivery of training to clinical commissioning group areas to
participate in the national rollout of mental health training workshops for lead roles in schools and
nhs children and young people's mental health services
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Open early engagement
The Department for Education is exploring potential commercial options to support the delivery of
joint training to mental health leads in children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS)
and schools/colleges across the whole of England. We will be hosting a market engagement event on
Friday 14 September from 11:30 to 14:00 in London. The event will be an opportunity for potential
suppliers to find out more about the proposed delivery model and potential future procurement
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process.
Suppliers with a strong understanding of children and young people's mental health provision as well
as an understanding of how schools/colleges support pupils' mental health and those with
experience of facilitating joint working between health and education services may be interested in
attending this event.
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085cb85b-36e3-4235-a7e8-
c91dce743f08?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-08-04&utm_source=SavedSearch
Closing date 31 August 2018
Director Development Programme
Department for International Trade
A Leadership Development Programme for a Global Director Population
Estimated value £240,000.00
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e125de39-6096-e811-80ed-
005056b64545
Deadline: 20/08/2018
Supporting a smoke free pregnancy: Training for maternity staff - Health Education England
NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of Health Education England
(HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision of Supporting a smoke free
pregnancy: Training for maternity staff exercise.
HEE is working with NHS England (NHS E), NHS Improvement (NHS I) and Public Health England (PHE)
on the delivery of commitments in the Maternity Safety Strategy to provide training for maternity
staff to improve knowledge, skills and confidence to help pregnant women stop smoking.
A range of on-line training is already available for healthcare professionals to access. This
programme will provide opportunities for more in depth learning through face to face training, to
enable staff to practise the relevant skills and develop confidence in delivering interventions.
This procurement is with regards to developing and providing evidence based training for midwifery
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staff to improve knowledge, skills and confidence to engage with pregnant women on the issue of
smoking.
The maximum value of this contract is £130,000 inclusive of any applicable VAT.
This procurement is being run under the Lighter Touch Regime, as a one stage open process.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
Closing date 04 September 2018
e-Learning Platform
CITB
CITB wishes to procure a single supplier to provide an integrated eLearning LMS with eCommerce
capabilities in order to host both paid and free of charge educational courses. These courses are to
be sold through a fully integrated shopfront that needs to form part of the solution provided. This
requirement once delivered will support CITB's strategic aim of a fully trained and qualified
workforce, providing a knowledge portal that supports continual development to those working in
the construction industry.
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kings-Lynn:-E-learning-services./EGJ5MQB56C
Closing date 07 September 2018
Funding for Research and Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK)
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund is a registered charity which was established to provide both
research and project funding in the area of severe learning difficulties, including autism for both
children and adults.
Grants are made to cover capital projects and core costs to include staff costs, general running and
office costs at charitable organisations, schools and centres.
Projects funded include:
• Capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools
• Employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture
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• Play schemes and play therapy schemes
• Day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs
• Support for families, including respite schemes
• Independent living schemes
• Support in the community schemes
• Snoezelen rooms.
Applications will only be considered from voluntary organisations which are registered charities or
are associated with a registered charity. Schools and Parent Teacher Associations and Industrial &
Provident Societies can also apply. Funding in the past has ranged in value from £250 to £150,000.
The next deadline for applications seeking funding in excess of £10,000 is the 1st December 2018.
Applications for £10,000 and below are considered under the Small Grants procedure and can be
submitted at any time.
Recent awards have been made to:
• Rose Road Association, £30,000 Towards capital costs and funding of short breaks.
• Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group, £25,000 Towards core costs of Play Group.
• Willow Tree Garden, £30,000 Towards refurbishment and development of buildings
connected with the woodworking workshops.
Useful Links:
Eligibility Criteria
Apply Online
FAQs
http://www.bailythomas.org.uk/
Funding to Support the Armed Forces Community (UK)
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently accepting applications under its Armed Forces
Community Covenant Small Grant Scheme.
The aim of the National Covenant Fund is to support the armed forces community. Funding of up to
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£20,000 is available to support the integration of armed force personnel within their community and
the coordination and delivery of support services. Schools, registered charities, community interest
companies, local authorities, and armed forces units with a UIN can apply as long as they have
experience and a track record of working with the Armed Forces Community, and a real
understanding of the issues facing the Armed Forces Community. Applicants should consult their
local Covenant Partnership before applying.
There are no deadlines and applications will be reviewed four times a year. Eligible organisations are
welcome to submit their application at any time. The next review point is the 30th September 2018.
Useful Links:
Application Guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covenant-fund-guidance-on-how-to-apply
Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)
Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with
disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to
£10,000 through the Ironmongers Company's grants programme. In particular, the company wants
to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil
their potential and educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills.
Projects could, for example, support special educational needs; address behavioural problems or
promote citizenship; and parenting or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new
approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience. Although the grants are
available within the UK preference is given to projects in inner London.
The next deadline for applications is the 15th December 2018.
http://www.ironmongers.org/charity_organisations.htm
Support for Environmental Outreach Education for Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Schools, colleges and youth groups can receive up to 80% towards the costs of providing
environmental outreach education for groups of disadvantaged young people through the Field
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Studies Council's Kids Fund. The Field Studies Council is an independent educational charity
committed to raising awareness about the natural world and works through a network of residential
and day Centres in the UK to provide outreach education and training.
There are two types of Kids Fund course:
• Wildlife and Environment focusing on wildlife habitats and the environment with team
building activities and;
• Eco Adventure which combines environmental and personally challenging activities.
Groups who meet one of the following criteria will be eligible:
• Disadvantaged young people aged 4-18 years (or up to 25 years for those with special
needs).
• Voluntary youth groups (either run by voluntary leaders, managed by a voluntary
organisation, a registered charity)
• OR
• School groups may apply if they are aiming to provide benefits which are additional to the
statutory school curriculum or clearly show added value, depth and breadth to the taught
curriculum. FSC Kids Fund will not pay for young people to attend standard curriculum-
focused FSC courses.
All applicants must be based in the UK, Isle of Man, Channel Isles and Republic of Ireland.
One free staff/adult place is provided for every 12 young people; additional adults pay 20% +VAT.
This includes all equipment, tuition and waterproof hire costs. Food and accommodation are
included for residential courses.
The next closing date for applications is the 1st November 2018.
Useful Links:
Application Form
Primary School Field Trip with Field Studies Council (Video)
http://www.field-studies-council.org/about/fsc-kids-fund/applying-to-fsc-kids-fund.aspx
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Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Training
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Provision of Registered nurse degree apprenticeship training for member organisations of the
Capital Nurse (Health Education England) programme.
Estimated value excluding VAT range between 8 500 000,00and10 000 000,00
https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html
Deadline Date: 05/09/2018
Grants for UK-German Partnership Visits (UK)
The Partnership Visit Fund supports new or on-going partnerships between UK and German schools
by providing financial support of up to £1,000 for teachers' visits to a partner school.
Teachers of primary and secondary schools can apply for a visit that revives an existing school
partnership or develops a new one, or allows new teachers coming on board to familiarise
themselves with the partner school. The focus of the visit must be on planning future activities
between pupils, and developing an interactive project to take place within the year. Visits should not
last longer than one week, the school must provide 25% of the required funding and a maximum of 3
teachers can be supported.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but the proposed visit must not start for at least 4 weeks
after you submit your application.
Useful Links:
Guidelines and Application Form
http://www.ukgermanconnection.org/partnershipvisits
Grants for Churches for the Conservation of Decorative Features and Monuments (UK)
The next closing date for applications to the William and Jane Morris Fund is the 31st August 2018.
The Fund accepts applications from churches, chapels and other places of worship built before 1896
for grants of between £500 and £3,000 to carry out small programmes of conservation work to
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decorative features and monuments. All work funded must be directed by a professional architect or
established conservator and completed according to the principles of the Society for the Protection
of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). Eligible work could include (but is not limited to):
• Stained glass windows
• Sculpture
• Furniture
• Internal monuments
• Tombs
• Wall paintings.
Previous awards have been made to:
• St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas for the conservation of wall paintings (£1,000).
• Holy Trinity Church, St Austell to restore a monument to Joseph Sawle (£750).
• The Lye and Wollescote Chapels, Dudley for the repair of a weathervane (£1,600).
https://www.sal.org.uk/grants/morris-fund-conservation-grants/
£10 million Research Competition Launched to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (UK)
Aiming to tackle antimicrobial resistance in humans, this new £10million fund will be used to
encourage the development of innovative scientific approaches to stopping antimicrobial resistance
and to infection control and prevention. Within the context of this competition antimicrobial
includes: Antibacterials (except for tuberculosis): Antifungals: Antivirals (except for HIV). There are
two strands to the competition:
Strand 1 projects must explore the scientific and technical feasibility of innovative solutions through
proof of concept studies focusing on infection prevention and the development of new therapies
and vaccines in relation to AMR.
Strand 1 projects can last up to 12 months and have total project costs of up to £500,000 including
VAT. Up to 12 projects will be funded
Strand 2 projects should be technically more advanced and can include: Proof of concept in a model
system: Progression of a technical evaluation to the point of readiness for clinical testing:
Demonstration of effectiveness in humans, patients or the relevant environment
Strand 2 projects can last between 12 and 24 months and have a total project costs of
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up to £2 million including VAT. Up to 4 projects will be funded.
All projects must start on the 1st January 2019.
Under both strands applicants can focus on any of the issues described under two themes:
1. New therapies and: Antimicrobials and other therapies (such as bacteriophages) effective
against bacterial and fungal infections or immunotherapies, vaccines and microbiome
therapies
2. Infection prevention and control: Technologies aimed at reducing the bioburden and
transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens
Eligible project leaders will be a business, academic institution or research organisation (RO) working
alone or with others from business, the research base or the third sector as subcontractors.
The competition opened on the 16th July 2018 and project leaders must register an interest by
Wednesday 22nd August 2018.
https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/176/overview%E2%80%83
Apply for Grants of up to £20,000 for Community Projects that Improve People’s Lives (England,
Scotland and Wales)
Postcode Community Trust has re-opened for applications. The Trust was established in 2014 to
support marginalised groups in obtaining the skills & resources to effect change in their own
communities. Grants of £500 - £20,000 are available to registered charities for projects that benefit
communities through grass-roots sports, arts and recreation programmes and healthy living
initiatives that improve a community's physical and mental health.
Other voluntary organisations e.g. sports groups, community interest companies and social
enterprises can apply for up to £2,000. Full application guidelines for the new funding round are
available on the website.
Previous projects supported include:
• Bierley Community Association - received funding to purchase a community minibus to help
them reach isolated older people, disengaged young people and families.
• Movement for All - a community dance group for people aged 60+ in Brinsley Notts,
Nottingham, were awarded funding for their 'Dancing Together' project in 2017.
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• Skipton Extended Learning for All (SELFA) - an inclusive holiday club for primary-aged
children was awarded funding to enable them to team up with the Skipton International
Puppet Festival in September 2017
The closing date for submitting Expressions will be the August 15th, 2018. Applicants successful at
this stage will be invited to submit full proposals between September 5th – and September 19th,
2018.
Useful Links:
Funding Guide 2018
http://www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk/
Funding to Engage Low Income Households with the Smart Meter Roll Out (England, Scotland and
Wales)
Smart Energy GB in Communities is a campaign to inform and inspire people about smart meters and
the benefits they bring by working in partnership with regional and local voluntary sector
organisations. The programme particularly supports those who may find it more difficult to engage
with the smart meter roll out and this round will focus on funding activities delivered by
organisations who reach people on a low income. Individuals are defined as low income, when the
household in which they live has an income of less than 60% of the national median.
Applicant organisations should be able to directly engage with people at a localised level to provide
education, reassurance and direct support to help them address barriers around confidence in new
smart meter technology. Successful applicants will be supported in delivering consistent and
accurate messages about Smart Meter technology through access to Smart Energy GB’s Resource
Centre.
Grants of £500 up to £5,000 are available for projects that could involve a range of activities i.e.
visible events within communities that help to build confidence and increase interest in smart meter
installation. Activities may include, for example, incorporating smart meter messages into existing
services and events or running specific advice sessions on smart meters.
This round closes at midday on 3 September 2018.
Projects funded must commence in the week beginning 8th October 2018 and completed by 14th
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December 2018.
Useful Links:
Fund Overview
Smart Energy in Community Fund - application form
https://www.cafonline.org/charities/grantmaking/smart-energy-gb-in-communities#tab4
Local School Nature Grants Scheme (England, Scotland and Wales)
Learning through Landscapes has announced that the next deadline for schools to apply to the Local
School Nature Grant Scheme is the 31st August 2018. The scheme offers schools the opportunity to
apply for up to £500 worth of equipment from the product catalogue on the Learning through
Landscapes website to help schools undertake environmental improvements.
The scheme is only open to schools; learners must be aged 5 and upwards. Successful applicants will
have demonstrated that they are passionate about making environmental improvements and,
ideally, will have included the children and their local community in decision making about the
project and the choice of equipment.
All schools in England, Scotland and Wales have a list of 72 products to choose from; the list includes
items such as bird boxes, bee hotels and den making kits. Awards include a two-hour training session
to help schools get the most out of the equipment provided.
Applicants must be employed by the school. We are unable to accept applications on behalf of the
school from PTA’s, Governors, ‘Friends of’ groups etc.
https://www.ltl.org.uk/naturegrants/guidance.php
The Ford Britain Trust Small Grants Programme Re-opens for Applications (England & Wales)
The Ford Britain Trust's Small Grants re-opens for applications from the 1st August 2018 until the
31st October 2018. Through the Small Grants Programme registered charities, Schools/PTAs (Non-
fee paying, state sector schools only) and non-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £250
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for projects that:
• Benefit the local community/environment;
• Work with young people/children;
• Promote education/schools (mainstream);
• Support special educational needs and people with disabilities.
The Trust operates in those areas where the Ford Motor Company Limited has its present activities
and a long-standing association with local communities. These are:
• Essex (including East London);
• St Albans;
• Bridgend (South Wales);
• Manchester;
• Southampton;
Exceptions may be made for initiatives in which Ford Motor Company Limited employees and
retirees are involved.
Grants made by the Trust are usually one-off donations for a specific capital project or part of a
project, typically items of furniture and equipment.
The Trust also provides grants through its Large Grants Programme (grants of up to £3,000). This
programme is currently closed but will re-open for applications from the 1st September 2018 to the
31st January 2019.
https://www.ford.co.uk/experience-ford/about-ford/ford-britain-trust
Grants for the Conservation of Wildlife and the Environment (England and Wales)
Monthly grants are made to support the conservation of wildlife and the environment by the HDH
Wills 1965 Charitable Trust. The Trust makes grants of between £250 and £1,000 (sometimes up to
£5,000) to general, environmental and wildlife charities, so long as they are registered with the
Charity Commission of England and Wales or they are exempt or excepted charities (within the
meaning of the Charities Act 2011).
The Trust also make grants to charities which focus on the conservation of wildlife and the
environment which are typically in the £1,000 to £2,000 range.
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Supported charities will be small in size or be applying for support for a modest project, such that
the grant will have a meaningful impact. There are no deadlines, grants may be made towards
revenue, capital or project expenditure and email, postal or online applications are accepted.
Useful Links:
Application Form
http://www.hdhwills.org/monthly-grants.cshtml?img=monthly-grants
Music Grants for Older People (England & Wales)
The registered charity, Concertina which makes grants of up to £250 to charitable bodies which
provide musical entertainment and related activities for the elderly has announced that the next
deadline for applications is the 31st October 2018.
The charity is particular keen to support smaller organisations which might otherwise find it difficult
to gain funding. Concertina has made grants to a wide range of charitable organisations nationwide
in England and Wales. These include funds to many care homes for the elderly to provide musical
entertainment for their residents. Some of the charities that have received grants from Concertina
include:
• Theatre Chipping Norton to help fund high calibre music recitals in six Care Homes in the
area.
• Sue Ryder Care, Lancashire to fund access to music therapy workshops at Birchley Hall near
Wigan and St Helen’s.
Useful Links:
http://www.concertinamusic.org.uk/Grants.php
Funding for Development Music Making Projects For Young People in Challenging Circumstances
(England)
Schools as well as other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants to fund developmental
music-making projects for children and young people in challenging circumstances as well as for
projects that support the development of the workforce, organisations and the wider music making
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sector. The funding is being made available through Youth Music, England's largest children's music
charity, which provides funding for music-making projects.
Youth Making's funding programme is made up of three separate funds. These are:
• Fund A which offers small grants (£2,000 to £30,000) for high quality music-making projects;
• Fund B offers medium-sized grants (30,001 - £150,000 per year for up to two years) for
larger programmes of work;
• Fund C offers grants (£50,000 to £180,000) for strategic programmes to help embed
sustainable, inclusive music-making across a local area.
In applying for funding Schools will have to justify how the activities to be funded do not duplicate
Department of Education funding.
The closing dates for applications to Fund A is 5pm on the 24th August 2018 and Fund B the 9th
November 2018. Fund C is currently closed to new applications.
Useful Links:
Application Guidance for Fund A and B
http://network.youthmusic.org.uk/Funding/about-youth-musics-grants-programme
Walking for Health Grants Now Available (Scotland)
Paths for All aims to improve Scotland's health through the delivery of local community Health Walk
projects. Health walks are targeted at inactive people who would benefit most from doing more
physical activity. The Heath Walk Fund is now open for applications.
Grants of up to £5,000 will be available to projects that can demonstrate that they will increase the
number of people in their community walking. If the grant fund is oversubscribed, priority will be
given to projects that are linking with local active travel partners, provision or infrastructure but all
projects should be able to evidence increased walking activity in their communities.
Supported health walks will:
• Be led by a trained volunteer (and the route has been risk assessed)
• Be less than an hour long
• Have a short warm up at the start, followed by a brisk walk and then a short cool down at
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• Welcome new walkers who would benefit from being more active
• Be a friendly group walk offered regularly
• Be an opportunity to meet new people in the area
The fund is open to constituted community groups. Unconstituted groups might be able to apply
through a constituted parent organisation (e.g. NHS, local authority, trust, etc.).
Potential applicants should contact their Paths for All Development Officer in their area to discuss
ideas before completing and submitting an application.
The closing date for applications is the 31st August 2018.
Useful Links:
WfH Application Guidance Notes 2018-19 (248.66 kB)
WfH Expression of Interest 2018 -19 (208.96 kB)
https://www.pathsforall.org.uk/pfa/support/health-walk-grants.html
Grants to Reduce Employment Inequalities: Round Two Now Open (Scotland)
Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) is inviting applications for the £750,000 Workplace Equality Fund, which
it is managing on behalf of the Scottish Government. This fund is open to private sector and third
sector organisations and will operate over two rounds.
The Fund aims to support Scottish Businesses to identify and promote practice that works to reduce
employment inequalities, discrimination and barriers. Successful applicants will be working towards
at least one of the following outcomes:
• Improving employment opportunities and progression in the workplace for participant
groups embedding practice into the workplace to ensure lasting change
• Improving knowledge, skills, policies and practices in order to address employment
inequalities, discrimination and barriers/challenges within the workplace
• Creating a more inclusive working environment through employees and employers working
in partnership
The funding will support employers in reducing employment inequalities, discrimination and barriers
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particularly across the arts, culture, leisure, tourism, finance, manufacturing, construction,
agriculture and fishing, transport and communication and STEM sectors.
All applications must focus on one or more participant groups from the following list:
• Minority ethnic people
• Women;
• Disabled people
• Older workers (those aged over 50)
In addition, applicants must clearly demonstrate how they will achieve a reduction in employment
inequalities, discrimination and barriers and be working toward one or more of the five Fairwork
Framework Principles: Effective Voice, Opportunity, Security, Fulfilment, Respect.
Round 2 funded projects will be delivered between mid-October 2018 and June 2019, by which time
all activities should be concluded and all grant money spent.
Round 2 will close at 12 noon on the 30th August 2018.
Useful Links:
Round 1 Funded Projects
Online Application Form
https://www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk/funding-and-support/workplace-equality-fund/
Vision for Sport in Wales and Healthy and Active Fund Announced (Wales)
Taking forward the collective approach, a new Healthy and Active Fund (HAF) – a partnership
between Welsh Government, Sport Wales and Public Health Wales – will be announced to
encourage and share innovative ideas that support people to build physical activity into their lives
and improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
The first phase investment of £5m over three years will focus on improving physical activity levels,
encouraging solutions to take advantage of collaboration, existing community assets such as clubs,
schools and workplaces, and new technology. Full details of the HAF application process will be
announced in the Autumn.
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https://gov.wales/newsroom/culture-tourism-sport/2018/180716-launch-of-vision-for-sport-in-
wales-and-healthy-and-active-fund/?lang=en
Apply for Grants of up to £20,000 to Improve Sports and Leisure Facilities (London & South East)
Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available to small capital projects that aim to help
improve existing or to build new sports facilities. The funding is available to not for profit
organisations (including Schools) to encourage and support more people to become involved in
sport and physical activity.
To be eligible the project needs to be located in in one or more of the 32 London Boroughs and/or
the City of London, Surrey, South Northamptonshire and Aylesbury Vale. The funding is being made
available through the London Marathon Charitable Trust and the current funding priorities are to
increase the participation rate of individuals who are currently physically inactive or who have low
levels of activity; groups which are currently physically inactive or who have low levels of activity;
and children and young people outside of school hours.
Previous projects supported include:
• A grant of £9,409 for fitness equipment Waltham Forest Pool
• A grant for £5,000 towards a climbing tower at Stubber Outdoor Pursuit Centre
• A grant of £15,000 for Mill Hall School for Deaf Children to provide a covered play area.
Schools are eligible to apply for projects that will be open to the local community for a significant
proportion of each year.
The next closing date for applications is the 17th October 2018.
Useful Links:
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply Online
London Marathon Charitable Trust: Peckham BMX Club (Video)
http://www.lmct.org.uk/what-we-fund/grant-programmes/small-capital-projects/
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Funding for Major Capital Projects to Encourage Physical Activity (London & South East)
Grants of between £20,001 and £150,000 are available for the renovation, modernisation or
creation of significant sports and leisure facilities in London, Surrey, South Northamptonshire and
Aylesbury Vale. The funding is available to not for profit organisations such as local authorities,
charities, community and voluntary sector organisations, sports clubs, parish and town councils and
schools that have already shown a commitment to encouraging and supporting people who are not
physically active to participate in sporting activities. To be eligible, applicants must have in place
robust business plans as well as strategies for increasing participation into the future along with
plans for monitoring and evaluating their impact.
Priorities for funding are to increase participation, especially among those who are currently
physically inactive or who have low levels of activity, in particular:
• Individuals who are currently physically inactive or who have low levels of activity.
• Groups which are currently physically inactive or who have low levels of activity.
• Children and young people outside of school hours.
There is a 2-stage online application process:
Stage 1: The Grants Sub-committee makes recommendations to the full Trustee Board as to which
applications should be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2: Those applicants invited to progress have 12 months in which to submit a detailed
application for consideration at one of the quarterly Trustees' meetings.
Schools are eligible to apply for projects that will be open to the local community for a significant
proportion of each year. The next closing date for applications is the 17th October 2018.
Previous grants awarded by the Trust include:
• A grant of £50,000 for a Community Gym at Robert Clack School in Barking and Dagenham
• A grant of £150,000 towards the development of a full size and floodlit 3G Artificial Turf
Pitch (ATP) at Frenford Clubs in Redbridge, which will allow the club to expand its existing
offer to support more people with disabilities, older people and women and girls.
• A grant of £150,000 towards creation of a fully accessible play facility in Albany Park which
meets the Plan Inclusive Play Areas (PIPA) standard providing children with disabilities and
long-term health conditions with the same opportunities for movement and physical activity
as other children.
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Useful Links:
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply Online
London Marathon Charitable Trust (Video)
http://www.lmct.org.uk/what-we-fund/grant-programmes/major-capital-projects/
Small Grants for Organisations With an Annual Income of Under £75,000 (London)
The City Bridge Trust provides grants totaling around £15m per year towards charitable activity
benefiting Greater London. The Trust’s Connecting Capital programme includes this small grant
scheme for organisations with an annual income of less than £75,000. Through its grant making
programmes, the Trust aims to make London’s communities stronger, more resilient and recognises
that working with a healthy and vibrant voluntary sector, working with communities and across
sectors, plays a vital role.
Applications on this programme are expected to achieve at least one of the following outcomes:
• Local communities have better, more sustainable, assets (financial, physical, environmental).
• Civil society organisations are more effective and resilient.
• Londoners experiencing inequality or disadvantage are better heard and represented
leading to better decision-making.
• Londoners experiencing inequality or disadvantage have greater well-being and
independence via improved access to arts, sports and other community facilities/services.
Small Grants of £1,000 to £10,000 are available for 12 months work in the following areas of work:
• Greening and growing projects which bring communities together and improve the local
environment.
• A project which enables disabled people and/or older people who are disadvantaged to
actively participate in the arts, sports and health and well-being opportunities.
Applications can be for Capital or Revenue or a mixture of the two. A revenue grant cannot be for
more than 50% of the organisation’s annual turnover, based on the most recent set of accounts.
This programme is open to groups working in London with an income of less than £75,000 (as shown
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in the organisation’s latest annual accounts). Eligible organisations will be:
• Registered charity or Exempt or excepted charity
• Registered Community Interest Company or Charitable company
• Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation
• Registered charitable industrial and provident society or charitable Bencom
Potential applicants are asked to complete an Eligibility Quiz prior to application. Apply at any time.
https://www.citybridgetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/grant-making/what-we-fund/connecting-the-
capital/small-grants/
Grants for School Trips (London)
The London Diocesan Board for Schools has announced the next closing date for applications to its
City and Diocese Voluntary Schools Fund is the 31st October 2018. This fund exists to give grants to
individuals attending Church of England Schools in the diocese of London in need of financial help.
Priority is given to help with the cost of school journeys/daytrips, music tuition and maintenance
costs that are not normally met from statutory funding. Schools can apply for funding on behalf of
individuals who wish to go on school journeys.
The maximum grant for individuals is £500 for secondary schools applying for more than one
individual the maximum grant is £2000 and £500 for primary schools.
When applying for school journey grants, please give as much information as possible to support the
educational nature of the journey. Further information is available from Dee Thomas on 020 7932
1168 [email protected]
https://www.ldbs.co.uk/grants-for-school-journeys/
Cycling Grants Fund Opens for Applications (London)
Cycling Grants London supports London's diverse communities to cycle more often and cycle more
safely. Only organisations that have not received a grant from Cycling Grants London or
organisations that have but are looking to deliver a new project can apply. The programme is aimed
at groups that are traditionally under-represented in cycling, this may be through income, health,
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ability, skills and access to information or equipment and aims to:
• Increase cycling in new, lapsed or occasional cyclists
• Increase confidence in cycling
• Increase cycling frequency
• Make bike ownership more accessible
Funded projects should promote skill-sharing and partnership working to meet the individual needs
of local communities, and aim to encourage more cycling, more often, more safely.
Grants of up to £10,000 for up to three years work are awarded to establish successful sustainable
projects and strengthen community groups’ capacity for continued development.
The 2018 application window will be open from the 30th July - 17th September.
Grants have previously been awarded to:
• Community Cycleworks: £9,949 was awarded to this experienced youth-focused bike project
that has been delivering courses in Southwark schools for the past three years teaching
children how to build and fix bikes.
• London Grown Bike project: £10,000 was awarded to this community food-growing project
that seeks to engage marginalised communities and individuals and encourages their
volunteers to cycle. Activities include refurbishing old and abandoned bikes to either sell at
affordable prices or give away, establishing an informal cycling club and making volunteers
aware of local routes and free Cycle Skills schemes
https://cyclinggrants.london/page/how-to-apply
Grants for Tree Planting Schemes (London)
Part of the Greener City Fund, the Community Tree Planting Grant scheme will fund projects that
help to increase the number of trees in London thus making the city greener. Projects supported
could range from local parks, a community orchard on an estate or the creation of a new borough
woodland.
Grants of £5,000 to £50,000 are available in three categories:
• Small grants from £5,000 to £20,000
• Medium grants from £20,000 to £50,000
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• Large scale tree planting event grants from £5,000 to £50,000
Applications are invited from formally constituted organisations including civil society organisations,
community groups, charities, housing associations, private landowners who own or manage green
spaces, schools and boroughs for work that engages a diverse range of people and helps to connect
local communities to nature. Projects supported must involve Londoners as volunteers undertaking
activities that may include:
• Community participation events to plant trees in green spaces
• Planting new orchards on housing estates
• Creating small woodland areas or hedges in parks and green spaces
• Starting a community tree nursery to grow trees for an area
• Restoring or creating features, such as avenues, in green spaces
Large scale tree planting events will take place in December 2018 (over a weekend yet to be
specified) to coincide with National Tree Week with all grantees in this round encouraged to
contribute to this activity by undertaking their tree planting or organising an event for volunteers to
coincide. Large scale events are expected to involve at least 50 Londoners as volunteers and involve
the planting of at least 2000 trees.
The closing date for applications is the 1st October 2018.
Useful Links:
Grants Guide
Mayor offers £1 million in grants to plant trees and improve air quality (Video)
https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/parks-green-spaces-and-
biodiversity/greener-city-fund#acc-i-48844
School Holiday Activity Fund (London)
The School Holiday Activity Fund has grants available to help charities and state schools deliver
activities for children and young people during the school holidays in North West London. This
includes all half-term breaks, Easter, Christmas and the summer holiday.
The Fund will pay for the running costs of holiday programmes that provide young people with
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activities in supportive and accessible environments. Up to £4,000 is available for activities such as:
• Holiday drop-in activities
• Arts activities
• Sports projects
• Family activities
• Trips out of London
• Camping trips.
• Grants could be used for:
• Equipment (not IT equipment)
• Sessional staffing costs
• Transport
• Venue hire
• Other direct project costs.
Applications must be made by various deadlines throughout the year. The next closing date for
applications is the 21st September 2018 to run activities during the October half-term.
http://jlc.london/grants/which-grant-fund-should-i-apply-to/school-holiday-activity-fund/
Grants for Projects to Help Prevent, or Reduce, the Risk of Heart Disease (Blackpool, Macclesfield,
Kendal)
The Heart Research UK (HRUK) and Subway® Healthy Heart grant scheme has re-opened for
applications in the Granada Region (Blackpool, Macclesfield, Kendal).
Not for profit groups, voluntary organisations and registered charities are able to apply for grants of
up to £10,000 for new, original and innovative projects lasting 6 - 12 months. Supported projects will
actively promote Heart Health and help to prevent, or reduce, the risk of heart disease. To apply,
register your organisation on the website and fill in the online application form.
The closing date for applications is the 6th September 2018.
The fund is due to open for applications in other regions throughout the year (please check the
Heart Research UK website for details).
Previous grants awarded include:
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• Genie in the Gutter Ltd which received a grant of £10,000 for the Whole-Hearted project.
This project combines education and physical activity to improve the heart health of people
recovering from addiction and poor mental health.
• Errigal Ciaran Operation Transformation (Errigal Ciaran GAC) who received a grant of £7,998
to help isolated adults in the most deprived and remote areas of Northern Ireland access GP
and leisure services, whilst building their confidence to exercise through a range of diverse
and exciting activities including spinning, kettlercise, yoga and running.
Useful Links:
Application Form
https://heartresearch.org.uk/community-grants/heart-research-uk-and-subway%C2%AE-healthy-
heart-grant%20%C2%A0
National Express Foundation (West Midlands and Kent)
The National Express Foundation is central to National Express Group's support for the wider
community in which it operates in the UK. For 2018, National Express has awarded additional funds
to the Foundation meaning that a total of £100,000 in additional grants is available.
Two grant streams that aim to tackle issues of boredom, lack of motivation and unemployment
among young people aged 15-24 are available:
Charitable and community groups can apply for grants of £2,000 to £20,000 for projects which
support young people to enjoy positive and developmental activities and promote cross-community
cohesion and understanding.
Colleges and universities can apply for a grant of £10,000 per annum for them to distribute to
eligible local students in a way which they determine. Further and higher educational institutions are
invited to propose the number of individual students which the grant would support. Higher
educational institutions have generally been awarded £30,000 to fund three years of studies and
further educational institutions a total of £20,000 to fund two years. All grants should support
students to complete higher education courses.
Eligible organisations will be located in the West Midlands area served by the National Express bus
business (i.e. the seven West Midlands council areas within the county boundary Birmingham,
Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton) and the Medway, Gravesend and
Longfield areas of Kent served by the Kings Ferry and Clarke's commuter coach services (i.e.
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postcodes ME1-12, ME14, DA3, DA11, DA12 and DA13).
The deadline for applications is no later than Friday 24 August 2018.
Previous grants awarded include:
• Aston University is using a bursary grant of £10,000 to support 20 students with their living
expenses whilst undertaking unpaid placements.
• BME United Limited, Wolverhampton received a grant of £2,500 to deliver a bespoke Youth
Employment Skills (YES) programme, focused on skills and unemployment advice for nearly
50 16-24-year olds in Wolverhampton. The programme included one-to-one advice on CV
writing, job searching, completing application forms, interview techniques, further
training/education, and referrals to other established institutes.
Useful Links:
Application Guidance Notes - Community Groups
Application Guidance – Educational Institutions
Previous Grants Awarded
https://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/our-way/national-express-foundation/
Grants for Community and Voluntary Organisations (Warwickshire)
The Warwickshire County Council (WCC) Councillors’ Grant Fund is aimed at community and
voluntary organisations and provides each of WCC’s 57 Councillors with a pot of £6000 to support
small-scale projects within their division that support the following outcomes:
• Communities and individuals are supported to be safe, healthy and independent
• Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and
infrastructure.
Applications supported will aim to build community solutions to local issues and improve the health
and wellbeing of people living in the County and address one or more of the following priority
categories:
• Improve community assets and their sustainability;
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• Improve access to services;
• Improve financial capability; and/or,
• Reduce loneliness and isolation.
Eligible applicants will be constituted ‘not-for-profit’ community organisations in Warwickshire;
non-constituted or new ‘not-for-profit’ groups working in Warwickshire that can be supported by a
mainstream service or community group willing to administer the funds through an organisational
bank account; and Warwickshire Town and Parish Councils.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 31st August 2018.
Useful Links:
Apply Online
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/cllrgrants
Wash Fens LEADER: Applications Closing (South East Lincolnshire)
LEADER is a European funding programme designed to support the development of the rural
economy by providing grants to small businesses and communities. The programme will run from
2015-2020 with £1.67 million available for the Wash Fens LEADER area.
Organisations that are eligible to apply for Leader funding include:
• New or existing rural micro businesses in any sector
• New or existing rural small businesses
• Tourism organisations
• Constituted community groups
• Social enterprises
• Groups of tourist businesses working together
• Farmers, landowners and foresters
All projects supported will encourage rural economic development by supporting one or more of 5
programme priorities by:
• Increasing farm productivity
• Supporting micro and small businesses and farm diversification
• Boosting rural tourism
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• Providing rural services
• Providing cultural and heritage activities.
Successful projects will also contribute too one or more local themes: World-class producer of agri–
food: Leading edge business: Desirable destination, enviable lifestyle.
Eligible organisations can apply for grants from £2,500 with the maximum grant varying according to
the priority area within which the project falls. For businesses 40% of a project's eligible costs could
be funded; not-for-profit organisations may be eligible for a higher percentage.
A 2-stage process applies with approved outline applications invited to submit a full application.
More information is available in the applicant handbook on the website. Potential applicants are
advised to contact the LEADER Team to discuss their project ideas with a facilitator before making an
application either by telephone or by filling in the Project Enquiry Form on the website.
The application process is now closing and therefore Expressions of Interest must be received by the
1st September 2018.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/washfensrdpe
Police & Crime Commissioner’s Property Fund (Cumbria)
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria’s Property Fund is created from money recovered by
the police and the proceeds from the sale of items that cannot be returned to identified owners. The
aim of the fund is to enable local organisations and community groups to access grants of up to
£2,500 to undertake work within communities across Cumbria aim to reduce crime and disorder and
link with one or more of the Objectives in the Police & Crime Plan.
These may be:
• Early intervention / prevention schemes to reduce incidents of offending and re-offending
• Schemes that help to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour within the local community
• Services providing support to victims of crime to cope and recover
• Opportunities for children and young people to get involved in extra-curricular activities that
will help keep them active and safe.
• Improvements to support for vulnerable people such as the elderly and victims of crime and
antisocial behaviour to help them feel safer.
• Projects bringing parts of the community together that otherwise find it difficult to talk to or
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access each other
Eligible organisations will be operating solely in Cumbria (national charities may be considered
where they can demonstrate that the work will take place in the region) and applying for a specific
project. Successful applications will have shown how they will promote equality of opportunity and
good relations within the community and make reasonable adjustments to any barriers that may
prevent protected groups from using and/or accessing the activity or service.
Potential applicants should contact either a member of their local Community Policing Team, a
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) or a member of Police staff for an application form.
Applications are considered four times a year: the next closing date for applications is the 31st
August 2018.
Useful Links:
Guidance Notes
https://cumbria-pcc.gov.uk/what-we-do/funding/property-fund/%20%20%C2%A0
Grants Available to Small Charities and Community Groups for Projects that Increase Physical
Activities (UK)
Localgiving has once again partnered with the Postcode Community Trust to offer over 400 grants of
£500 to small charities and community groups across the UK through its Magic Little Grants Fund.
Grants will be awarded to projects that meet either of the following themes:
• Overcoming barriers to participation in physical activities in creative ways
• Increasing social cohesion through developing access to sports and other recreational
activities
Grants can be used to support the general running costs of new and existing sports and physical
activities. For example, this could include:
• Facilities hire
• Kit & equipment
• Coaching qualifications
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• Other volunteer expenses
The fund is open to Localgiving registered charitable organisations operating within Great Britain
(excluding Northern Ireland) with an annual income of under £50,000 that are running or planning to
run a project that will encourage people to engage in some form of physical activity to help to
improve their physical and mental health and well-being.
Organisations that are not already a member of Localgiving are required to complete the Localgiving
registration process before completing the application. Those awarded a grant will also receive an
annual Local Giving membership worth £96.
The application process is open until the 31st October 2018.
2017 grantees included:
• The 2000 Club, a disability focused sports group in Heston
• London Exercise Group for Stroke (LEGS)
https://localgiving.org/what-we-do/magic-little-grants/
Funding to Support Vulnerable Migrants (UK)
Not for profit organisations that promote positive interaction between different groups in order to
counter xenophobia, racism and Islamophobia can apply for funding through the Barrow Cadbury
Trust’s Migration Programme.
Through its Migration Programme the Trust want to fund grassroots groups working with refugees,
asylum seekers, undocumented migrants and other marginalised migrants. The Trust seek to enable
grassroots groups to support the most vulnerable migrants as well as empower migrants and ensure
they are not excluded from the public debate on migration. Organisations may apply for this
programme from anywhere in the UK but most awards will be made in the West Midlands.
No minimum or maximum grant amount is specified.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
Previous projects supported include:
• The Bosnia & Herzegovina UK Network (BHN) to expand their work with young refugees,
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many of whom are experiencing conflicts with family members as they grow up in a culture
different to the one of their parents.
• Refugee Youth to build networks and dialogue with young refugees and organisations
working with young refugees in the West and East Midlands, many of whom have been
funded by the Trust.
https://www.barrowcadbury.org.uk/what-we-do/programmes/migration/
Equipment Grants for Youth Clubs (UK)
Variety, the Childrens Charity, has grants of £250 to £600 available to youth organisations that are
affiliated to either Ambition, UK Youth or the or National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs. The
grants can be used to buy equipment to provide challenging activities that engage young people
aged 8-18 and provide them with alternatives to becoming involved in the anti-social behaviour that
often stems from boredom and peer pressure.
On occasion, applications for improvement of youth club premises, refurbishment of existing
equipment or facilities will also be considered. Applicants have to raise some of the funds and
applications that have young people involved in the fund raising will be looked upon favourably.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Useful Links:
Application Form
Application Guidance Notes
https://www.variety.org.uk/what-we-do/youth-clubs-grants
Funding to Support Arts Projects (UK)
The Fidelio Trust has announced that the next closing date for applications is the 1st October 2018.
The Trust offers grants of up to £5,000 in support of the Arts, in particular Music, including:
• Opera
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• Lieder
• Composition
• Dance.
The Trustees aim to help individuals and groups such as:
• Colleges
• Arts Festivals
• Other arts organisations who would not be able to carry out a project or activity without
financial support.
Funding is available towards:
• Tuition or coaching costs
• To participate in external competitions
• To be supported for a specially arranged performance
• To receive support for a special publication, musical composition or work of art.
Useful Links:
http://www.fideliocharitabletrust.org.uk/index.php
New Plastics Research and Innovation Fund Announced (UK)
The Plastics and Research Innovation Fund (PRIF) will engage Britain’s best scientists and innovators
to help move the country towards more circular economic and sustainable approaches to plastics.
The Fund will be managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and delivered via the Engineering
and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Innovate UK, and the Natural Environment Research
Council (NERC). The fund will have three parts:
• £2 million available for a UK Circular Plastics Network - a Leadership and Knowledge
Exchange
• £8 million Plastics ‘Creativity’ funding for Research
• £10 million Plastics ‘Innovation’ funding for Business led research and development
UKRI will work together with the sustainability experts WRAP to network and connect this fund with
initiatives across business, government and the research and innovation community, to encourage
knowledge exchange, and to identify future research and innovation priorities to
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enable the move to a circular plastics economy.The fund will seek to deliver strategic networking
and research that will coordinate existing knowledge across the UK; catalysing new ideas and rapid
solutions across the research and innovation landscape. It will support the polymer, packaging, retail
and waste sectors as well as local government responsible for waste collection.
For further information please contact the EPSRC Press Office on 01793 444 404 or email
https://www.ukri.org/news/science-minister-announces-20-million-plastics-research-and-
innovation-fund-to-turn-the-tide-on-plastics-production/
Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust (UK / International)
The next deadline for applications to the Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust is 1st September
2018. Charities registered in the UK and working to offer sanctuary, rehoming and rehabilitation to
animals in the UK and/or internationally can apply.
The maximum funding available is £35,000 and to be eligible to apply the applicant organisations
should be a UK registered charity (unless the applicant's income is below £5,000 per year); have
independently examined up to date annual accounts; and have an active re-homing and
rehabilitation policy for animals taken into care.
Organisations involved with conservation of wildlife, the rescue, rehabilitation and (where possible)
release of animals are also eligible to apply. The funding can be used for general running costs or
capital purchases. If you have any questions about applications please email Madeleine Orchard, the
Trust’s Administrator: [email protected]
http://www.jeansainsburyanimalwelfare.org.uk/policies.html
Business Advice Services
Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce
This invitation is issued by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce/Cumbria Business Growth Hub. It covers
business advice for the following initiatives delivered within its Cumbria Business Growth Hub
umbrella:
- ERDF Growth Hub project (excluding supply chain)
- Local authority support to non ERDF eligible businesses (excluding supply chain)
- ERDF BSUS Business Start-Up Support project
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- New Enterprise Allowance
- Other potential business support projects/initiatives
We are looking to renew our pool of experienced business advisers (individual advisers and/or
specified individuals within an organisation), both generalist and specialist, to carry out business
reviews/training needs analyses, develop action plans and deliver advice and coaching to businesses
(primarily small and medium sized businesses [SMEs]) and/or potential start-ups in Cumbria.
This will be a flexible pool of contracted advisers, drawn on as needed depending on factors such as
levels of demand, client needs and preferences, experience and specialisms.
The pools may also be used for other similar business support projects.
Note that this tender is to replace the existing pool for the relevant projects.
Advisers already contracted must reapply if they wish to continue to work on these projects and/or
to work on future projects in the next four years.
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12acf20-64bb-4907-8c7f-
c306b44fe63e?p=@8=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJNT0
Deadline: 20/08/108
Overseas Development Grants for UK-based Charities (UK)
The Philip Henman Trust awards grants to major UK- based charities (with annual incomes of over
£100,000) for long-term overseas development projects that require funding for between three and
five years. The Trust awards a total of £25,000 as grants of between £3,000 and £5,000 per project
per annum and expects this figure to represent 20 – 80% of the overall project costs.
Successful applicants will have demonstrated that the project will provide lasting benefit for the
people and communities supported.
Previous awards have been made to:
• Cool Earth to provide safe sanitation for indigenous rainforest villages in Papua New Guinea;
• Point Foundation to support community-based living for the disabled in Rwanda; and Just a
Drop, a school’s water and sanitation project in Kenya.
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Applications are considered once a year. The next closing date for applications is the 10th
September 2018.
Useful Links:
Online Application Form
http://www.djclark.com/pht/long.html
Supported Return to Training Evaluation- Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/18.433
NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of Health Education England
(HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision of a Supported Return to
Training Evaluation Exercise.
The aim of this procurement is to identify a supplier to evaluate Health Education England's
Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) reforms.
This exercise will assess both the impact of this intervention, and perception regarding the delivery
and efficacy of the reforms, using a range of objective and subjective measures.
The exercise will also produce advice regarding potential improvements to both the design and
delivery of the SuppoRTT strategy and provide evidence to inform a business case to support future
investment.
The maximum value of this contract is £225,000 over three years and £75,000 inclusive of VAT per
year. This figure is inclusive of any applicable VAT.
This procurement is being run under the Lighter Touch Regime, as a one stage open process.
Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-
tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
Please access the ITT procurement documents for further information.
The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is Friday 31 August 2018 at 12:00pm
(midday). Late submissions will not be accepted.