# £10mn available for charities providing night shelters, & other funding news

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/08/05/10mn-available-for-charities-providing-night-shelters-other-funding-news/
- Published: 2022-08-05T09:00:00+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Here’s a look at some of the funding currently open to charities in the UK, from
national to local opportunities, including the Night Shelter Transformation Fund,
and the Which Fund? which has reopened for applications.**

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#### Which? Fund issues new call for applicants

Following its inaugural success last year, the Which? Fund is issuing a new call
for applicants seeking funding for research projects aimed at tackling the consumer
harm experienced by under-represented consumer groups.

[The Which? Fund](https://consumerinsight.which.co.uk/which-fund) is calling for
UK registered charities, universities and not-for-profit Community Interest Companies(
CICs) to apply for grants.

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Established to fund much-needed projects that uncover and tackle consumer harm affecting
some of the country’s most disadvantaged communities, the initiative successfully
gave out grants of tens of thousands of pounds to four charitable organisations 
last year.  

Projects are invited covering four key areas: money, scams, digital life and consumer
rights and protections. As the cost of living and energy crisis continues to hit
many households across the UK, there could be no better time to reopen applications
to the Which? Fund, as statistics consistently show that minority consumer groups
are disproportionately impacted by the crisis.

The Which? Fund application window is open until 5pm on Monday 19 September. Shortlisted
applicants will be informed in October 2022, and successful applications announced
in Spring 2023.

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> 📢 This week, [@luhc](https://twitter.com/luhc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) announced 
> a new Night Shelter Transformation Fund of up to £10million in grants 📢
> Along
> with [@Housing_Justice](https://twitter.com/Housing_Justice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw),
> we will provide support to prospective applicants and grant holders.[https://t.co/wODxNe1XV9](https://t.co/wODxNe1XV9)
> — Homeless Link (@HomelessLink) [July 30, 2022](https://twitter.com/HomelessLink/status/1553319799131963394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

#### £10 million in grants for charities providing night shelters

Charities providing night shelters for people experiencing rough sleeping can apply
for a grant from the Night Shelter Transformation Fund.

The Fund will award up to £10 million in annual and multi-year grant funding until
31 March 2025. It is administered by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and
Communities (DLUHC), working in partnership with Homeless Link and Housing Justice.

The Fund will focus on organisations providing accommodation as well as on holistic
and transformative services. Its three aims include the provision of year-round,
high-quality, secure accommodation, enhanced quality and availability of support
services, and intensive support and signposting for people sleeping rough who face
barriers connecting with statutory services.

The Fund is open to organisations working directly with people who are rough sleeping,
in a night shelter setting or that have provided a night shelter during or after
2019/20.

The deadline for applications is 26 August 2022.

The funding will be distributed in three streams: revenue funding to support organisations
with running costs of transformative services, capital costs to support self-contained
accommodation, and a new Capital Incubator fund to help organisations develop their
capital plans.

Organisations can [find out more or apply to the Fund here](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/night-shelter-transformation-fund-prospectus-and-application-form).

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> Funding News: Grants are available for UK registered charities, community groups
> and schools to support projects working with displaced children and young people
> both in the UK and internationally [#fundingsupport](https://twitter.com/hashtag/fundingsupport?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [https://t.co/dN7Qf8inl3](https://t.co/dN7Qf8inl3)
> — SuppCommunities (@SuppCommunities) [August 2, 2022](https://twitter.com/SuppCommunities/status/1554376454355533825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

#### Grants for projects working with displaced children & young people

Grants are available for UK registered charities, community groups and schools to
support projects working with displaced children and young people both in the UK
and internationally.

The following funding is available through the [British & Foreign School Society](https://bfss.org.uk/)(
BFSS) for UK projects:

 * £10,000 to £60,000 for up to two years (maximum £30,000 per year) for registered
   charities or educational establishments.
 * £10,000 to £20,000 for up to two years (maximum £10,000 per year) for organisations
   which are not registered charities or educational establishments.

Applications are accepted from UK registered charities, not-for-profit community-
based organisations, schools, academies, colleges and other educational establishments.
Funding is available for new or pilot projects which have started within the past
12 months to meet a newly arisen need.

The fund will support work which aims to:

 * Improve access to educational opportunity (including further education or employment
   opportunities for those aged 16-25).
 * Reduce barriers to achievement, for children and young people living in the UK
   who are refugees or asylum seekers, unaccompanied children or children of undocumented
   migrants.

Stage one applications can be made via the BFSS site at any time for UK or international
projects. These will be assessed on a rolling basis and shortlisted applicants will
be invited to submit a stage two proposal.

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> 📣Funding available: The Dulverton Trust Fund
> 💷£5,000 for community projects 
> in North & East Yorkshire inc. York & Hull📌Youth opportunities📌General welfare
> 📌Conservation & preservationRead the Guidance & Apply 👉 [https://t.co/44kLlsMKT3](https://t.co/44kLlsMKT3)
> [#Funding](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Funding?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Grants](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Grants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/l1dddQFgib](https://t.co/l1dddQFgib)
> — Two Ridings Community Foundation (@TwoRidingsCF) [August 2, 2022](https://twitter.com/TwoRidingsCF/status/1554407075962290176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

#### £5,000 for community projects in North & East Yorkshire

The Dulverton Trust Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 for community projects
in North and East Yorkshire, including Hull and York.

The grants are to support youth opportunities, general welfare, and conservation
and preservation.

The main aim of the fund is to:

 * Support local solutions to meet local needs
 * Promote community cohesion
 * Develop sustainable and supportive communities
 * Provide social and educational development opportunities
 * Support general conservation and protection of wildlife habitats
 * Support the protection of heritage assets and the preservation of heritage skills

Constituted voluntary and community groups, registered charities, co-operatives,
social enterprises, and CICs can all apply, and there are two deadlines for the 
fund: 12 September 2022 for decisions in late October 2022, and 6 January 2023 for
decisions in late February 2023

More information and the application form can be [found here](https://www.tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/the-dulverton-trust-fund/).

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> There is £100,000 in grants available to help charities and groups tackle the 
> biggest issues facing [#Braintree](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Braintree?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> district!
> Two tiers of funding: 🟣£500 – £5,000 for smaller scale grassroots 🟣
> Larger awards of up to £40,000 over three years: Apply now: [https://t.co/S7O7LOwxJF](https://t.co/S7O7LOwxJF)
> [pic.twitter.com/WHziV7YuyY](https://t.co/WHziV7YuyY)
> — Essex Community Foundation (@Essex_CF) [August 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/Essex_CF/status/1555161882587176961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

#### £100,000 fund for Braintree District community groups & charities

Community groups and charities tackling the biggest issues affecting residents in
Braintree District can apply for a slice of a £100,000 fund.

The Braintree District and Eastlight Community Fund is managed by the Essex Community
Foundation (ECF), and was set up by Braintree District Council and Eastlight Community
Homes. The Fund has awarded more than £1 million to local causes since 2015.

This year, the fund is looking for bids, big or small, to support residents facing
the major social issues that residents say are affecting them the most: the cost-
of-living crisis, loneliness and social isolation, emotional health and wellbeing
issues or a lack of opportunities for young people.

Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available for smaller scale grassroots projects,
alongside larger awards of up to £40,000 over three years.

The deadline [to apply](https://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/applying-for-support/)
is 5pm on Monday 22 August.

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> 📢There is £100,000 in grant funding available to North Northumberland charities
> and voluntary organisations. The grant funding comes from a range of funds set
> up at the Community Foundation to support North Northumberland, from Morpeth up
> to the Borders: [https://t.co/DZTCYDnjyk](https://t.co/DZTCYDnjyk) [pic.twitter.com/YtSSAvzwPC](https://t.co/YtSSAvzwPC)
> — Community Foundation (@CFTyneWearNland) [July 28, 2022](https://twitter.com/CFTyneWearNland/status/1552610096861282305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

#### £100,000 in grant funding available to North Northumberland charities & voluntary organisations

The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland has over £100,000 available
in grant funding each year, specifically for the benefit of charities and voluntary
organisations in North Northumberland.  

The grant funding comes from a range of funds set up at the Community Foundation
to support North Northumberland, from Morpeth up to the Borders. These include the
Northern Angel Fund for Berwick and the Appletree Fund, as well as funds that seek
to make grants in North Northumberland as part of a wider strategy to support the
whole of the North East England.  

General application can be made through the foundation’s [website](https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/)
and they will match it to an appropriate fund. Charities and voluntary organisations
can apply for grants from £750 up to £10,000 and both core and project costs will
be considered.    

---

#### 5 more funding opportunities in tweets

> Small charity or community group with income less than £500K? The Kenwood Community
> Fund could be for you. Fund focus: addressing the challenges of health, nutrition
> and wellbeing. Grants of up to £7,500 available. Closes: 26 Sept[https://t.co/WGZDTNNAYU](https://t.co/WGZDTNNAYU)
> [#Hampshire](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hampshire?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#Funding](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Funding?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/1Wmg4AtS9F](https://t.co/1Wmg4AtS9F)
> — Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (@HIWCF) [August 2, 2022](https://twitter.com/HIWCF/status/1554412229684039691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Join our Open Grants Briefing Event on 8 September 2022
> Free online event for 
> local charities, community groups and social enterprisesLearn more about available
> funding across Leeds and Bradford[https://t.co/pwbj9KmjQ4](https://t.co/pwbj9KmjQ4)
> — GiveBradford (@GiveBradford) [August 2, 2022](https://twitter.com/GiveBradford/status/1554376599876915200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> NatureScot and [@esmeefairbairn](https://twitter.com/EsmeeFairbairn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> are launching a grant scheme to help orgs and partnerships develop projects to
> restore nature in Scotland. 💚
> Join 9 Aug webinar: [https://t.co/W1k80aLFj9](https://t.co/W1k80aLFj9)
> 📅More info: [https://t.co/J3BwvbmUbG](https://t.co/J3BwvbmUbG) ℹ️ [pic.twitter.com/3cg3IUcima](https://t.co/3cg3IUcima)
> — NatureScot (@NatureScot) [August 2, 2022](https://twitter.com/NatureScot/status/1554450249221132289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Grants for Organisations Supporting Disadvantaged Communities (Greater Manchester)
> 
> Funding is available for registered charities, community groups and voluntary 
> organisations working to assist individuals who are disadvantaged, sick, have 
> a disability and…[https://t.co/2MSpDd8qyu](https://t.co/2MSpDd8qyu)
> — EEVT (@EevtSteve) [August 1, 2022](https://twitter.com/EevtSteve/status/1554184371585925121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The Great Big Green Week takes place from 24 September to 2 October 2022!!🌲🌳
> 
> There’s funding available to support [@RedcarCleveland](https://twitter.com/RedcarCleveland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> community groups, charities and social enterprises to organise local events, activities,
> and festivals during this week.⤵️[https://t.co/5vdnhWyFVf](https://t.co/5vdnhWyFVf)
> — Business Redcar | Cleveland (@BusinessInRC) [July 27, 2022](https://twitter.com/BusinessInRC/status/1552254189539151877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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