Community Funding Fair – Wednesday 16th September 2015
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Venue: Coatham Memorial Hall,
Find out how to bid for funding, talk through project ideas with 1-2-1s (to book see the attached) and pick up information directly from the funders.
Funding Organisations attending include Big Lottery, Arts Council, Heritage lottery and Greggs Foundation plus many more.
See here for further information
Henry Smith Charity North East Grant Fund now open!
This Fund is open to registered charities in the North East which have been operating for a minimum of two years and have an average annual income over the past two years that has not exceeded £250,000.
Grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 are available for projects that will benefit communities experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage and those that tackle problems in areas of high deprivation.
Full guidelines and criteria are available on the apply page of www.communityfoundation.org.uk from 8 September, and the deadline for applications on a specific form is 16 October 2015.
Development of Services and Activities for Older People in Redcar and East Cleveland
Redcar Development Trust (RDT) are wanting to develop services for older people, and as part of this process are setting up two focus groups:
- One for older people to come and give their views and
- One for other groups, charities, etc to come along so they can ensure group working
RDT are keen to work with local people and groups to ensure they provide activities and services which people want and need, and they want to work with other local organisations to understand the current level of provision and ensure the services which are developed compliment existing services.
The first focus group aimed at individuals / groups is on Wednesday 23rd September 2015 at Coatham Memorial Hall – 2-3pm. At this session you will be asked to give your views on current provision and identify new activities which can be developed.
The second focus group aimed at other organisations is on Wednesday 23rd September 2015 – Coatham Memorial Hall – 3-4pm.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available through-out.
Please confirm your attendance by emailing Louise – [email protected] or phoning 01642 483263
These are open groups to anyone that would like to help RDT shape future services so please communicate with anyone you think would be interested.
Building Better Governance in the North East
Getting your governance right can be tricky for non-profit organisations. However, it is absolutely crucial for achieving your organisation’s mission.
For information on CASS CCE’s Building Better Governance North East Programme, brought to the region in collaboration with Teesside University and The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland see here.
Learning from this programme has enabled MVDA to review and revitalise our governance practice and inspired us to bring the series to the North East
Dinah Lane, Chief Executive Officer at MVDA says
