UK Square & Rounds Dancing - Sources of Funding

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Latest News re 'Funding' from the RPM group

This item was revised 23 Oct 2009 (BHF Grant applications ended on that date) ~

HELP WITH FUNDING YOUR FUTURE RECRUITMENT

The RPM Committee have now allocated all the funds received from the Awards for All Lottery Fund. As promised, we have found some other sources of funding.

1) Grassroots Grants ~ deadline for applications March 2011

So far, Grassroots Grants has funded thousands of projects, from sports for the disabled to arts for older people, activities for young people, counselling services, employment programmes, food parcel services, music groups and village halls. It is these small, volunteer led groups that make a real difference to the lives of local people, and often a small amount of money can go a long way.

Applying for Grassroots Grants is quick, easy and help is available. You can apply for money until March 2011. If your group ticks all the boxes, then you could apply for a Grassroots Grant of £250 - £5000

- A not-for-profit voluntary or community group in England
- Led by volunteers
- Active in local community 12 months or more
- Average income (over three years) of less than £30,000 per year
- Works for the benefit of your local community

If you have any questions, please contact the Grassroots Grants helpline:
T: 01223 400 331
E:
To find out about how to apply for a Grassroot Grant visit www.cdf.org.uk/web/guest/grassroots-grants

2) Funding Central is a free website providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities, plus a wealth of tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to their needs.

Do not be put off if you are completely or relatively new to fundraising; Funding Central provides a 'guided search' option, enabling you to identify the most appropriate funding and finance opportunities that best suit your Club. www.fundingcentral.org.uk

You may also find it useful to download our booklet HOW TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RECRUITING again available here.

Recruit, Promote & Maintain

OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR SQUARE DANCE CLUBS

For Advice on Fundraising, see RPM's Booklet or
Ask Yor Local Council for Voluntary Service

Arts Councils ~ England ~ Scotland ~ Wales	Application forms can be downloaded from national websites, together with guidelines. Advice can be obtained from Regional Offices.
Awards For All	Grants for community groups, concentrating on projects that promote health, use of community facilities (e.g. church halls) and other regional priorities.
Local Borough or District Councils	Approach the Arts Officer or Arts Development Officer/Team for help.
Council for Voluntary Service	Provides members with advice on local sources of funding and helps with grant applications.
County Community Foundations National Scottish Wales	Each county has its own Community Foundation which is a group of small charitable Trusts which support such activities as arts, health organisations and community groups.
County Council	Some county councils support arts organisations.
Dept. for Culture, Media & Sport	Information on current policy on arts. Advice on sources of funding.
Directory of Social Change	Publishes directories of charitable Trusts, etc. and runs events on fundraising, marketing, etc.
Foundation for Community Dance (your club should be affiliated)	Can offer advice on Trusts which support dance organisations.
Fundfinder	Databases for groups and for individuals. These do not need to be purchased. Access is free via your local Council for Voluntary Service/Social Council.
Government Funding	Information on grant aid from Dept. For Education & Skills, Dept. Of Health, Home Office, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Govt. Office for the Regions.
National Lottery	The link directs you to a page where you can find out if you may be eligible for lottery funding.
Regional Rural Affairs Forums. These are run by DEFRA.	Each region of England (Scotland and Wales are regions in themselves) has a Forum with an arts sub-group. They have access to EC funding 5% of which is earmarked for arts and heritage.
Voluntary Arts England	Information and help with marketing, fundraising, etc. for all voluntary organisations in the arts.
Voluntary Arts Network	Weekly newsletter including funding opportunities.

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