If you haven't done already, make sure you register for a great new fundraising scheme called 'Scouts Plus'. This is a voucher book that you can sell to the families of members and raise £5 per book! You can also make great savings on a range of shopping goods! To register your interest please email brendan.terrill@schoolsplus.org.uk or call 020 74288849.
Webb Ivory
Fundraise while you shop!
The Webb Ivory Fundraising catalogue has been used by Scout groups for over 30 years. The 244-page catalogue is packed full of value for money gift ideas and novelties including Christmas essentials like wrapping paper, cards and decorations. Up to 25% of the 'You Pay' price is donated to your good cause. Last year Scout groups from all over the UK who used Webb Ivory, raised over £300,000. We are proud to have been part of such a fantastic success story. So get your fundraising off to a flying start and request your catalogue by ringing 0870 605 5000 quoting code FPOK.
Better Play Award Scheme
This is a partnership between Barnardo’s and the Children’s Play Council, funded by the New Opportunities Fund. Better Play would like to fund community and voluntary organisations that provide play servcies and opportunities for children aged 5-16 year olds only. The project will need to be inclusive of disabled individuals and the wider community.
Revenue costs can be funded; which include for example, salaries, rent, toys and equipment. For further information please call 020 8498 7589. Deadline for applications Thursday 31 July 03.
The Wakeham Trust
Small grants for new groups
The Wakeham Trust provides grants to small groups not employing staff, who are just starting up or who are attempting to provide a new community project or activity in a local area. To apply send a letter about your new group and outline what you need funding for. Grants are for £50-500 and applications can be made at anytime.
Wakeham Trust,
Wakeham House,
Rogate,
Petersfield,
Hants,
GU31 5EJ
Trust@wakeham.com
Football foundation
Grants for football equipment
The Football Foundation makes grants for registered charitable organisations, not-for-profit and educational establishments. Grants could be awarded for Scout Groups for revenue based costs such as football kits and equipment. Applications can be made at anytime and a decision can take up to 5 months. If your Group is performing their Sports Enthusiast badge – get applying!
The Football Foundation,
25 Soho Square,
London,
W1D 4FF
Enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk
Fast Track Fund
Grants for immediate training costs
CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) have started to take applications for 2003-04. CAF aims on improving the infrastructure of small to medium sized registered charities. Priority will be given to organisations with incomes less than £50,000 a year. Only one grant application available in one year (between May and April) of up to £600. The Fast Track Fund will make grants to support immediate training costs only. The focus must be on strengthening the structure of your organisation e.g. financial management, fundraising or training for volunteers.
No application deadlines.
For further details please call 01732 520 345 or email fasttrack@CAFonline.org
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