Meet the Funder: Comic Relief Community Fund

 Registration is closed for this event
This event is very informal and you will be able to ask questions and join in discussions. The session is suitable for any local community group in Leeds or Bradford. This is a free event and 10 places are available for community organisations in Leeds district. This page is the booking page for Leeds district.

 

Meet Anushka Vinales, Community Engagement Officer, supporting organisations in Leeds and Bradford to apply for Comic Relief Community Grants administrated by Groundwork. Anushka will outline the criteria and application process, giving tips on making a good application.

Comic Relief Community Fund grants are available to local community groups driving change by drawing on the expertise of people with lived experience of the issues being tackled. Grants of up to £10,000 to be used for projects that fit with one of Comic Relief’s 4 strategic themes:

  • Children Survive and Thrive – ensuring every child has the best start in life.
  • Fighting for Gender Justice – tackling gender-based violence, inequality and exploitation.
  • A Safe Place to Be – supporting those who have been displaced to access secure housing and feel settled in their new homes.
  • Mental Health Matters – helping people experiencing poor mental health to access appropriate support and live free from stigma and discrimination.

Funding will be split as follows:

  • £1,000 for capacity building activities including those which strengthen operations, improve governance and help to better understand beneficiary needs.
  • £9,000 to deliver projects which align with the programme’s strategic themes. This could include activities for women and girls to help them make healthier choices, training to help parents and carers support their children’s development, supporting people with mental health issues or setting up a peer support network for people experiencing homelessness.

Organisations must have an annual turnover of less than £250,000 to apply. The first deadline for applications is: 29/11/2021 but others will follow.

To find out more about the grants go to APPLY - Groundwork

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn more about grant and what it will fund
  • Check your planned request for funding (and your organisation) is eligible
  • Know what makes a successful funding application

The session will be delivered by Anushka Vinales, Community Engagement Officer, Groundwork and facilitated by Kaye Wilson (VAL) and Sarah Moss (Community Action Bradford And District).

The session is open and free to community groups in Leeds.

The event will be delivered via Zoom and joining details will be sent after you have booked. 

 

  • Zoom Online Training

    Participants will need to download the Zoom app on their computer 48 hours beforehand, full details will be emailed prior to the event, including all information on how to access the session.

    Please note, this will be an interactive training course and participants may be encouraged to engage in the session. Please have a pen and paper handy.

     

    Cancellation Policy

    For more information please refer to our full cancellation policy here.

    For more information please contact Training@VAL.org.uk

When
2nd November 2021 from 11:00 to 12:00