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Warm Hub grants available now!

Deadline for the 2025 BCBC Warm Hub Grant extended until 14/01/25!

Applications from voluntary and community groups and not-for-profits that want to help improve the lives of those who may be struggling to keep warm this winter are still open.

The funding can support community organisations and venues that are currently acting as a warm hubs in their areas so that they can continue or extend their work. The panel will also consider applications for new warm hubs where there is no existing community warm hub provision or activity.

How much money can I apply for?

The total amount available is limited to circa £68k, so please only apply for what you need.  Value for money will be considered by the panel.  You can apply for up to a maximum of £2000.00

Examples of eligible spend includes but is not limited to:

• Consumables such as provision of refreshments, snacks and if relevant to the location/need, more substantive meals.
• Additional expenses associated with extending the opening hours of existing facilities or contributions to heat and light utilities/ broadband if facilities are opened specifically.
• Additional costs relating to cleaning costs, refuse removal (for example, community halls).
• Small items of equipment to support adaptation of spaces, chairs, tables, kettles, cups, plates etc.
• Contribution to internet costs (particularly to support advice service provision in community areas/centres) – it is not anticipated that this will include costs relating to hardware.
• Facilities for charging mobile phones / IT equipment.
• Enrichment items/activities.
• Transport to/from warm hubs – depending on local need.
• Volunteer costs.
• Advice and support services to those who attend, for example advice on financial matters, health and well-being or digital accessibility.
• Activities such as exercise, or arts and cultural activity.

Who is eligible for the grant?

The Warm Hub Grant is available to community groups and not for profit organisations serving the communities of Bridgend County Borough.

Other information:

• Constituted groups can apply.
• The project must benefit communities within Bridgend County Borough.
• Organisations will need to have a bank account in the name of the organisation, which requires at least two unrelated signatures.
• There is no minimum amount that can be applied for.
• Only one application per organisation
• This is predominantly a revenue grant although small capital items will be considered.

The Warm Hub fund is being administered by BAVO – the umbrella body for community and voluntary groups in Bridgend County, and is funded by Welsh Government and Bridgend County Borough Council.

Take a look at our funding guidelines here before completing the application here.

Please note: the new deadline is 14/01/25.

For further details call BAVO, T: 01656 810400 or email: grantsadmin@bavo.org.uk

Weston Charity Awards | Apply by 8 Jan

Through the Weston Charity Awards, unrestricted grants of £6,500 are available for up to 22 ambitious charities.

To be eligible to apply, you must have:

• A registered charity number
• At least one paid full-time member of staff in a leadership position
• Delivered a service for at least two years
• Income of less than £5 million per year
• Provide direct services to beneficiaries or take practical action on the environment
• A degree of financial stability that enables full engagement in the programme
• A majority of activity or beneficiaries based in the North or Midlands of England or Wales. To check that your area is eligible to apply to the Awards, take a look at our full location list here.
• A willingness to meet in person for three out of eight meetings (two in London and one at your charity’s location).

Your charity must also be working to alleviate disadvantage in one or more of the following fields:

• Community: This includes volunteering work, practical projects to improve an area, running community centres and providing a range of services for their local community, especially for those who may be vulnerable or in need.
• Environment: This includes practical action around sustainable land use and fishing, renewable energy, recycling schemes, biodiversity, species preservation, marine life, education, climate change science and conservation.
• Welfare: This includes helping adults experiencing exclusion, social or economic hardship; people experiencing homelessness; people who are at risk of offending or reoffending; and charities supporting older people or people with disabilities.
• Youth: This includes providing services to children and young people up to the age of 25, such as offering advice and guidance, work experience, training and coaching. Schools are not eligible to apply to the Awards.

Charities that have applied previously can apply again, but only if there has been significant changes in their circumstances. Winners will be selected based on their willingness to benefit from Pilotlight 360. The leader of the charity applying must be willing to travel to central London for a minimum of four out of ten meetings.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, click here.

Meet the funder – 30 October 2024 – book your appointments NOW!

We currently have a dozen of funders to choose from, and more are being added!

Meeting with a funder will help you ensure you are targeting the right ones, and that you know how to pitch your application. Remember, funders are connected to their assessors and will be able to give some good tips on how to write a successful bid.

Equally if they aren’t able to fund your particular project due to it not falling into their priorities, it can save you valuable time and help you focus on the right funders.

It is essential to book your time slot (up to 20 mins each funder).  These slots get booked quickly so to avoid disappointment email alisonmawby@bavo.org.uk or call 01656 810400 – priority is given to member organisations!

1 November | Meet the Funder

“Dragon’s Den” Funders Event comes to Bridgend this July

Weds 6^th July 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Westward Centre, Cefn Clas, Bridgend CF31 4JR

This will be a chance to “pitch” your funding needs whether that be for existing work or future project ideas/plans. You get to meet one-on-one with the funders of your choice to gain their feedback on eligibility and some tips on how to shape your bid to maximise chances of success.  It also means that if you can apply, they get to know about your project and organisation personally, it’s not just a faceless paper submission!

15 min slots will be pre-bookable with the funder(s) you want to discuss ideas with.

So far we have the following funders joining us:

• People & Places & Awards for All (National Lottery)
• Moondance Foundation
• Reach (Thriving Communities)
• Community Foundation in Wales
• Sport Wales
• Heritage Lottery
• BCBC Community Asset Transfer
• Coalfields Regeneration Trust

… with more to be announced

 

This is a diary-marker so you have chance to think more about your project ideas, maybe ideas that you have put on the back burner for a while?

Please check out our BAVO Development Facebook page – which  gives some more information on the funders and their priorities for funding too.

We hope this is of interest to many of our groups – large & small!

If you want to book a slot  please get in touch, email : alisonmawby@bavo.org.uk

We really want local groups to take advantage of this  fantastic opportunity to speak directly to the funders.

Online ‘Meet the Funder’ Event with Local Giving on 16 June at 2.30 pm

Join BAVO and Local Giving  on line via Teams

Book your space now, and unlock much needed funding for your organisation!

Email alisonmawby@bavo.org.uk

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