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#DigitalFundraising Webinar Series 2021
NICVA Fundraising Advice is delighted to present the #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series 2021, 6-10 December.
Set over four days, NICVA members can choose from a range of sessions hosted by experts, read more here.
Want to be a part of the #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series 2021 but not a NICVA member yet?
Joining is easy and it’s free for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Northern Ireland with an income of under £20,000 per year. Find out more here.
Funding news this week
Architectural Heritage Fund focuses on villages
Seed funding for village revival projects in Northern Ireland now available. Keen to hear from charities or social enterprises based in villages who are interested in finding long-term uses for empty historic buildings (listed or in conservation areas) which target rural poverty and social isolation, grants of up to £20,000 available.
National Lottery Community Fund: The Platinum Jubilee Fund
The Platinum Jubilee celebrates 70 years of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign and to mark this occasion, The National Lottery Community Fund will fund 70 projects across the UK. This is a significant National moment, and they are looking for projects that go beyond simply celebrating but for those that create change for communities. Closes 5pm on 15th December 2021.
Ecclesiastical Insurance: 12 Days of Giving
An online nomination scheme from Ecclesiastical Insurance offering a £1,000 donation to 120 charities from 6th to 21st December. The closing date and time for submitting a nomination for each draw is 12.00 midnight the day before each draw. Draws take place each weekday from Monday 6th December until Friday 21st December.
The Coop Foundation is offering funding of between £75,000 - £100,000 to support work in the food and farming sector which reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. They are looking for innovative projects, movements, or inventions which not only deliver an environmental good, but also contribute to real systems change, and can demonstrate a positive impact for people and communities too. Opens 22nd November 2021.
Pitch to Piers Competition from Moblox
Moblox is a company supporting small business to navigate and achieve using technology. Their Pitch to Piers competition aims to raise the awareness of small businesses and is giving away £10,000 to support one winning business including social enterprises. Moblox’s CEO is former Dragons Den investor Piers Linney.
Armed Forces Day Grant – 25th June 2022
Grants are available to help organisations and individuals in the UK to host an Armed Forces Day event which can take place within two weeks of the Armed Forces Day event. Grants up to £10,000 provided that Ministry of Defence funding is no more than 50% of the total cost.
Upcoming deadlines
NTR Funds for Northern Ireland
Funding for community and voluntary initiatives near Altaveedan Wind Farm, Co Antrim, Castlecraig Wind Farm, Co Tyrone, and Ora More Wind Farm, Co Fermanagh.
Closes 26 November 2021.
Community Relations Council: Media Grant Scheme
The Media Grant Scheme supports a range of media products including digital content projects, infographics, television, radio, video and podcasts. In addition to CRC funding of up to £15,000, Northern Ireland Screen will contribute up to £7,500 Lottery Funding provided through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland towards the costs of professional mentoring support. This is an opportunity to produce a factual short film of up to 15 minutes which addresses a community relations issue or theme
Closes 4pm on 26 November 2021.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Technical Assistance and Feasibility Fund
The Technical Assistance and Feasibility Fund aims to help community organisations with the cost of researching their proposed idea to see if it is viable and sustainable.
Closes 29 November 2021.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council: COVID Recovery Support Programme for Tourism & Arts Events
The fund will support tourism event organisers, groups and artists to engage with visitors, communities and audiences through events, productions and performances hosted outdoors or in suitable venues (where Government regulations permit). This call is open to both the private, public and voluntary and community sector.
Closes 12pm(noon) on 29th November 2021.
Articles and Resources
Find out about the UK’s number one online match giving platform, the Big Give ahead of their upcoming webinar in the New Year (details below)
Focus on a Funder: The Big Give and match funding | NICVA
Upcoming Fundraising Training
Develop your fundraising skills and support your organisations long-term stability with our training:
- Getting the most out of GrantTracker 18 Jan 2022 – 11:00am to 12:00pm (Free)
- Introduction to the Big Give | NICVA 19 January 2022 – 10:30am to 11:30am (Free)
- Developing your Fundraising Strategy 10 February 2022 – 2:00pm to 4:00pm (Paid)
Bespoke training sessions are available on request.