The NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centre for Public Health is offering Public Health Grassroots Awards to help people with little or no research experience develop their research skills and knowledge. The funding can be used for a range of learning and development opportunities, including attending conferences, completing training courses, studying research methods, or spending time shadowing a research team.
The Severn Trent Community Fund has opened a new round of Core Funding for not-for-profit organisations delivering vital services within local communities. The funding is designed to help organisations facing financial pressures continue their existing work, particularly where they support vulnerable people and improve community wellbeing.
The new The Queen Elizabeth Trust has been launched as a UK-wide initiative to strengthen communities and revitalise shared local spaces in honour of the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Backed by a £40 million government endowment, the Trust aims to support projects that bring people together, strengthen local pride, and improve community wellbeing.
The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation is a major UK grant funder supporting charities working with people experiencing significant disadvantage and complex needs. Since 2016, the Foundation has awarded more than £100 million in grants to organisations delivering long-term support and meaningful change.
A new £5 million funding programme is now open to help charities strengthen mental health support for girls and young women aged 14-25. Young Women in Mind is a joint initiative from the The Pilgrim Trust, Prudence Trust and Julia Rausing Trust, supporting organisations to expand and improve existing therapeutic mental health services for young women.
Get Grants is hosting a free online “Meet the Funder” session with Alicia Cheshire from Groundwork, giving organisations the chance to learn more about the Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants programme and ask questions directly to the funder.
The Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants scheme offers funding for projects that make a positive difference in local communities, with priority given to activities supporting children and young people. Every four months, three local good causes are selected to be in the blue token customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK.