The Hinrichsen Foundation offers grants to support contemporary music projects, including commissions, recordings and performances. UK-based individuals, groups and charities can apply, with typical awards of £500–£3,000 and a dedicated multi-year partnership strand available in the May round. Applicants must show additional income sources, as the Foundation rarely funds projects in full. Deadlines run across four rounds each year.
Petplan Charitable Trust is offering grants of up to £20,000 for projects that improve the welfare of dogs, cats, horses and rabbits, including education and animal-assisted therapy. UK-registered charities that can show good rehoming practices are eligible to apply, and applications must include photos, accounts extracts and a vet reference. Deadline dates vary.
On Friday December 5th, Wolverhampton Volunteers, a project of Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action (WVCA) will be celebrating United Nations International Volunteer Day at the Mander Centre Lower Mall.
The past quarter has seen continued growth in volunteering across the city. Wolverhampton Volunteers registered 278 new volunteers, bringing the year-to-date total to 757. With over 200 organisations offering 400+ opportunities, the city’s volunteering offer is diverse, welcoming and well-used.
In her 21 November message, CEO Sharon Nanan‑Sen reflects on the pressure facing the voluntary and community sector — with funding competition rising and many organisations needing to rethink income streams — and underscores that the city’s VCSE ecosystem remains resilient, with nearly 60 new groups supported this quarter, a high proportion led by people from BAME backgrounds. She emphasises how vital partnerships, infrastructure support (like bid-writing workshops) and the work of the Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action volunteer centre remain as charities navigate change together.