The National Lottery Community Fund has announced a new £3 million UK-wide programme to help communities shape how artificial intelligence develops and affects their lives. The programme will be delivered in partnership with UK Community Foundations and the Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology (CAST).
The Aurelius Charitable Trust supports charitable organisations across England and Wales that are working to preserve cultural heritage and promote knowledge, particularly within the humanities. The Trust is interested in projects that help conserve culture inherited from the past and improve public understanding of subjects such as history, heritage, literature, philosophy, archaeology, archives and museums.
Charities, social enterprises and community organisations considering social investment can apply for the Social Investment Gateway Programme. Delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs, with support from Access – The Foundation for Social Investment, this free 12-month programme helps organisations strengthen their trading activity, build investment readiness and prepare for future growth.
The People’s Health Trust has announced the Men’s Health Community Fund, a new partnership with the UK Government and Movember that will invest at least £6.3 million in community and grassroots support for underserved men and older boys across England. The fund will support organisations working in deprived communities to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for men aged 16 and over.
The WCIT Charity provides funding to charities and not-for-profit organisations using technology to create positive social impact. The fund supports projects that use digital tools and innovation to improve people’s lives, strengthen service delivery, increase digital inclusion, and help communities benefit from technology.
The Ulverscroft Foundation provides grants to organisations delivering projects that improve the quality of life of visually impaired people. The Foundation primarily supports organisations working directly with visually impaired individuals and is keen to fund specific projects and activities that make a tangible difference.