Small and local charities helping people overcome complex social issues can now apply for two-year unrestricted grants of £50,000
At least 25% of all funding this year will be allocated to charities led by and for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, building on the Foundation’s commitment to racial equity as outlined in their strategy.
The funding will be open year-round, meaning charities can apply at a time that suits them and will not be restricted by deadlines. Further details of their announcement can be accessed here.
The funder is running a webinar on 30 March 2021 at 2pm – 3.30pm, which you can sign up to here.
In addition their regional representative, Gary Beharrell, will be attending the morning session of VAL’s virtual city funding fair, which is being held on Tuesday 23 March 2021. VCSE organisations based in Leicester city can book up to 2 places. The booking process can be accessed here: https://valonline.org.uk/funding-fair-2021/
The eligibility criteria can be accessed here. Details of the Complex Social Issues they fund and what to expect when applying for funding can be accessed here.