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This is where we’ll post third sector news and important updates that are useful for your organisation.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund – Uttlesford District Council

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is the replacement for European Structural Funds and supports UK government’s wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK.

UDC was allocated £1,000,000 core UKSPF to be spent over 3 years. The final year of the funding runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Government guidance places the responsibility for the fund on Local Authorities and asks that they work with local partners and stakeholders on programme delivery.

To access this funding the development of an investment plan was required. Meetings with local stakeholders were held to identify local challenges and priority interventions were selected that would meet these needs.

The investment plan was approved by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and a Local Partnership Group established to oversee the fund.

Applying for year 3 funding

We are now seeking applications to deliver projects from 1 April 2024 against the following interventions:

Community and Place

E6 – Support for local arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities

Projects applying under this intervention must address at least one of the following:

  • Projects that deliver direct support to organisations – schools, public sector, charities and businesses – who wish to deliver arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities
  • Projects that establish a cultural network to improve recognition of cultural and heritage sectors at a strategic level locally, improve collaboration and increase the chances of existing arts and cultural organisations benefiting from Arts Council England and other external sources of funding
  • Projects that bring cultural and health/wellbeing sectors together to develop and run programmes for the benefit of residents, especially those at risk of rural isolation

E9 – Funding for impactful volunteering and/or social action projects to develop social and human capital in local places.

  • We are seeking projects that aim to boost the employability of young people and people seeking to reengage with the labour market.

E11 – Investment in capacity building and infrastructure support for local civil society and community groups

Projects applying under this intervention must address at least one of the following:

  • The rural nature of the district. Priority will be given to projects that deliver activities outside the main settlements of Saffron Walden and Great Dunmow
  • Projects that address health inequalities in areas of high deprivation
  • Programmes for smaller places which will improve and widen the use of community buildings including village halls
  • Projects that enhance the community transport infrastructure

Uttlesford District Council has been allocated £450,000 for delivery of projects under these interventions up to 31 March 2025.

Apply

Organisation wishing to apply under this scheme should email [email protected] for an application form.

Closing date for applications

Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday 15 February 2024.

Assessment of bids

Projects will be assessed by a local partnership group comprising key stakeholders from the public and voluntary sector.

Bids that fail to meet the criteria are ineligible and will be rejected.

Bids will be assessed against:

  • the criteria set out in the UKSPF Prospectus
  • the extent to which the bid meets the objectives of the UKSPF
  • the extent to which the bid supports investment in the UKSPF priority intervention and the outputs and outcomes
  • the extent to which bids align with the UDC Corporate Plan 2023-2027

You can find full details of the scoring methodology that will be used to assess application in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund: guidance for applicants.

Conditions of funding

Successful applicants will need to sign a grant funding agreement with UDC, provide information relating to outputs and outcomes within the specified timeframes and will also be required to participate, at a later date, in an evaluation of their project to understand whether the proposed outputs and outcomes have been met.

The Local Partnership Panel, made up of representatives from the public and voluntary sector, has being established to have oversight of delivery of the UKSPF funded projects.

Apply here. 

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Hyperlocal Fund 2023 – Funding Update

Community 360 is delighted to announce the North East Essex Hyperlocal Fund administered on behalf of One Colchester, has awarded £252,018 to voluntary and community groups in Colchester. This was matched with £19,845 from the Age Well Domain and £10,994.45 from the Feel Well Domain Funding.

38 community organisations have benefited from the funding to either support and deliver local neighbourhood projects or support cross border projects in Colchester, north, central and south. 40% of the organisations had not applied for funding before.

The purpose of the North East Essex Hyperlocal Fund is to support non-profit groups based in local communities to build resilient local Neighbourhoods that help to improve health and wellbeing for its residents. From reducing the burden of deprivation and inequalities to improving mental health, tackling isolation and loneliness and improving physical health.

Read the full report here. 

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Carers Voices – Healthwatch Essex

Do you help someone in their day-to-day life? Perhaps with their shopping, getting out and about, keeping on top of their bills or medication? Or perhaps you keep them company if they can’t get out much, or help them with personal care or housework?

It could be a member of your family that you help, or a friend or neighbour. You may help them occasionally, or it may be that most of your time is spent looking after them because they are unable to take care of themselves. You may receive some kind of payment for helping them, or like many in our community, you do what you do simply because you care.

We have launched an exciting new project called Carers Voices and would really like to hear from you about your experiences. We want to know what you feel works well, or not so well, for you and the person you are helping. We are working in partnership with Essex County Council and other agencies to make sure that your voice is heard and used to ensure that services and support are developed to meet the needs of the many people in Essex, like you, who care about others.

There will be a range of ways to share your thoughts, from joining group discussions to responding to surveys and polls. However you choose to contribute, we value your input as an Expert by Experience in helping to make the changes and have the impact that is needed.

We would be delighted to have a chat at a time that works for you. Please get in touch by telephoning 0300 500 1895 or email us at [email protected]

Download the Jpeg and PDF leaflet here.

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MSE Charity grant

The MSE Charity is dedicated to supporting UK voluntary groups deliver financial life skills, which make a lasting impact on the way people think, behave and manage their money. 
The January 2024 grant round is focused on funding groups working with people who are specifically impacted by one of the long term challenges listed below, to develop the personal financial life skills which will equip them for life.
Dementia, Autism, Learning Difficulties, Disabilities, Caring responsibilities mental illness, brain injury, stroke.
Please see the How to Apply page for more details.

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The UK Shared Prosperity Fund – Uttlesford District Council

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is the replacement for European Structural Funds and supports UK government’s wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK.

 We are now seeking applications to deliver projects from 1 April 2024.

 

UDC was allocated £1,000,000 core UKSPF to be spent over 3 years. The final year of the funding runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Government guidance places the responsibility for the fund on Local Authorities and asks that they work with local partners and stakeholders on programme delivery.

To access this funding the development of an investment plan was required. Meetings with local stakeholders were held to identify local challenges and priority interventions were selected that would meet these needs.

The investment plan was approved by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and a Local Partnership Group established to oversee the fund.

Applying for year 3 funding

We are now seeking applications to deliver projects from 1 April 2024 against the following interventions:

Community and Place

E6 – Support for local arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities

Projects applying under this intervention must address at least one of the following:

  • Projects that deliver direct support to organisations – schools, public sector, charities and businesses – who wish to deliver arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities
  • Projects that establish a cultural network to improve recognition of cultural and heritage sectors at a strategic level locally, improve collaboration and increase the chances of existing arts and cultural organisations benefiting from Arts Council England and other external sources of funding
  • Projects that bring cultural and health/wellbeing sectors together to develop and run programmes for the benefit of residents, especially those at risk of rural isolation

E9 – Funding for impactful volunteering and/or social action projects to develop social and human capital in local places.

  • We are seeking projects that aim to boost the employability of young people and people seeking to reengage with the labour market.

E11 – Investment in capacity building and infrastructure support for local civil society and community groups

Projects applying under this intervention must address at least one of the following:

  • The rural nature of the district. Priority will be given to projects that deliver activities outside the main settlements of Saffron Walden and Great Dunmow
  • Projects that address health inequalities in areas of high deprivation
  • Programmes for smaller places which will improve and widen the use of community buildings including village halls
  • Projects that enhance the community transport infrastructure

Uttlesford District Council has been allocated £450,000 for delivery of projects under these interventions up to 31 March 2025.

Apply

Organisation wishing to apply under this scheme should email [email protected] for an application form.

Closing date for applications

Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday 15 February 2024.

Assessment of bids

Projects will be assessed by a local partnership group comprising key stakeholders from the public and voluntary sector.

Bids that fail to meet the criteria are ineligible and will be rejected.

Bids will be assessed against:

  • the criteria set out in the UKSPF Prospectus
  • the extent to which the bid meets the objectives of the UKSPF
  • the extent to which the bid supports investment in the UKSPF priority intervention and the outputs and outcomes
  • the extent to which bids align with the UDC Corporate Plan 2023-2027

You can find full details of the scoring methodology that will be used to assess application in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund: guidance for applicants.

Conditions of funding

Successful applicants will need to sign a grant funding agreement with UDC, provide information relating to outputs and outcomes within the specified timeframes and will also be required to participate, at a later date, in an evaluation of their project to understand whether the proposed outputs and outcomes have been met.

The Local Partnership Panel, made up of representatives from the public and voluntary sector, has being established to have oversight of delivery of the UKSPF funded projects.

Apply here. 

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Healthwatch Essex Carers Voices

Do you help someone in their day-to-day life? Perhaps with their shopping, getting out and about, keeping on top of their bills or medication? Or perhaps you keep them company if they can’t get out much, or help them with personal care or housework?

It could be a member of your family that you help, or a friend or neighbour. You may help them occasionally, or it may be that most of your time is spent looking after them because they are unable to take care of themselves. You may receive some kind of payment for helping them, or like many in our community, you do what you do simply because you care.

We have launched an exciting new project called Carers Voices and would really like to hear from you about your experiences. We want to know what you feel works well, or not so well, for you and the person you are helping. We are working in partnership with Essex County Council and other agencies to make sure that your voice is heard and used to ensure that services and support are developed to meet the needs of the many people in Essex, like you, who care about others.

There will be a range of ways to share your thoughts, from joining group discussions to responding to surveys and polls. However you choose to contribute, we value your input as an Expert by Experience in helping to make the changes and have the impact that is needed.

We would be delighted to have a chat at a time that works for you. Please get in touch by telephoning 0300 500 1895 or email us at [email protected]

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Community Dementia Grants

Community360 is seeking expressions of interest for up to £1500 from local community groups and organisations who can deliver projects in the rural areas and parishes.  If you would like to organise meaningful activities for people with dementia and their carers, please complete this form.  Projects can run over several months or may take place at intervals.  For example, funding can be used to organise a one-off event such as a summer party, or a series of engaging, seasonal activities.

We want to hear your ideas! Please complete the form below to register your interest by 31st of January 2024.

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Jobs at CYP Yellow Door

Part-time  Support Youth Worker. £12.00 an hour, 12 hours a week. Afternoon and evening work.

To promote the personal, educational, creative, and social developments of young people, helping them reach their full potential. Helping to create a safe and supportive environment where young people learn and grow. More information https://www.canveyislandyouthproject.org.uk/youth-worker-intern/

Youth Worker Intern, Full Time, £20,930.00.  Your role will be to promote the personal, educational, creative, and social developments of young people, helping them reach their full potential. Helping to create a safe and supportive environment where young people learn and grow.  This role, you will be part of the Jack Petchey Internship Programme with 30 other interns from different youth organisations in London and Essex. More Information https://www.canveyislandyouthproject.org.uk/youth-worker-intern/

A part-time Fundraiser. The successful candidate will earn £30,628.00 per annum pro rata (actual salary £16,120.00, 20 hours a week) Ensure CYP Yellow Doors sustainability and growth by unlocking a diverse array of funding channels, ensuring ample resources to drive our charity forward and create lasting positive change for children and young people.  More Information https://www.canveyislandyouthproject.org.uk/fundraiser/

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£300,000 fund opens for homelessness charities

The Berkeley Foundation is offering homelessness charities access to a further £300,000 of funding to strengthen their operations through its Resilience Fund for 2024.

Up to six organisations working in London, the South East or Birmingham will be awarded up to £60,000 each over two years, to help them build resilience for the future.

This year the organisational development grants will be available for charities and CICs working with young people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, and facing discrimination.

The Resilience Fund was first launched in 2021 in response to the financial pressures and operational demands faced by many small and medium sized charities as the UK emerged from the pandemic. The funds can be invested in strengthening a charity’s foundations and ensuring they can meet their long-term goals to tackle homelessness, with The Berkeley Foundation committing to investing £300,000 in the programme each year, for three years.

The fund also comes with wraparound support to help small to medium sized charities and community interest companies to build their organisational resilience. As well as the grant, successful applicants will have access to the Foundation’s bespoke learning programme, and pro bono support from the wider Berkeley Group.

Applications are open until 2 February.

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King Charles 3rd Charitable Fund – Small grants

The Fund awards small grants of up to £5,000 per year to approximately 100 community based organisations each year.

Applications will next open 8th – 22nd February 2024.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for a small grant, your organisation must:

  • Be a UK registered non-profit organisation
  • Have an annual income of less than £1 million
  • Have completed two years of activity
  • Have less than 6 months free reserves
  • If seeking funding for a project, the total cost of the project should not exceed £200,000

Read more here to apply. 

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