Welcome to Kirklees 4 Community

Funding Advice and Support

Advice and Support for VCS groups, Charities and Not-for-profit organisations in Kirklees, West Yorkshire.

If you would like to speak to one of the team please email us at thirdsector@kirklees.gov.uk or call 01484 221040 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)

Hays Travel Foundation

Status - Open for Applications
Funding body - Hays Travel Foundation
Maximum value £ 15,000

Grants are available for registered charities and local causes which help young people to achieve their potential within areas where Hays Travel have a branch.

Background -   Hays Travel is a nationwide travel agent with branches across the UK. Since it was founded in 1980, the company has aimed to be involved in the communities in which its branches are based, working with local organisations to deliver projects and support charitable causes.

Objectives of Fund -
The funding is intended for local groups which operate or have an impact in an area in which Hays Travel have a branch and whose project helps young people up to 25 years of age develop in at least one of these areas: education, prevention of poverty, health, arts, culture or sports.

Grants tend to be in the £2,000 to £15,000 range. The average grant last year was around £3,500.

Enquiries Hays Travel Foundation 9-10 Vine Place Sunderland SR1 3NE
Tel: 0191 814 8092
Email: enquiries@haystravelfoundation.co.uk

 

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Free Organisational Health Check

 

All Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups within the Kirklees district can register for a free Organisational Health Check, with Kirklees Council's Grant Access Point.  

This will also allow groups to be eligible to apply for funding from Kirklees Council above £1000.

For more information please click below

Register with the Grants Access Point

Or give the team a call on 01484 221040

 

The National Lottery

National Lottery

Reaching Communities England Offers a larger amount of funding (over £10,000) for projects that last up to five years. They aree looking for projects that work with their community – whether that’s a community living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences. Area - England Suitable for Voluntary or community organisations Funding size £10,001 or more, for up to five years Application deadline Ongoing   Partnerships Offers a larger amount of funding (over £10,000) for organisations that work together with a shared set of goals to help their community thrive – whether that’s a community living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences. Area - England Suitable for Voluntary or community organisations Funding size £10,001 or more, for up to five years Application deadline Ongoing   #iwill Fund The #iwill Fund will enable more young people to take part in social action through high quality opportunities which create lifelong habits. Area - England   National Lottery Awards for All England A quick way to apply for smaller amounts of funding between £300 and £20,000. Area - England Suitable for Voluntary or community organisations Funding size £300 to £10,000, for up to two years Application deadline Ongoing. Apply at least 16 weeks before you want to start the activities or spend any of the money.

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2 Current Schemes:

The Wharfedale Foundation

Objectives of Fund The Foundation's objects are achieved through funding projects that are designed to: Create greater inclusivity by breaking down barriers of fear based on for example religious, cultural, ethnic or social difference or financial hardship. Integrating marginalised groups into mainstream society and promoting a welcoming culture. Aiding the integration of marginalised groups through environmental projects. Developing greater understanding of these issues through carrying out research. Grants of between £500 and typically up to £2,500 are available.

 

Bernard Sunley Foundation

What We Fund: Capital projects which include new buildings, extensions, refurbishments and recreational spaces. New minibuses and other vehicles that provide a vital service to those most in need in their local community. Churches and other places of worship with a strong, secular community focus. Charities or CIOs (Charitable Incorporated Organisations) registered in England and Wales. Certain organisations with exempt status such as specialist schools, scout and guide groups, housing associations, cooperatives and community benefit societies. We offer three levels of grants. These are large grants of £20,000 and above; medium grants of up to £20,000 and small grants of £5,000 and under.  


The power of this service!

This service has delivered at least £1.3m worth of grant funding to it's registered users.

How do we know this?

Well, at the tope of the page you will find  a 'funding success' hyperlink.

Please feel free to share your funding successes, as it's always great to know how much money it is generating for all of your worthy causes and projects.