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HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Grants Programme 2020-22
Thu 10 Oct 2019
One-off grants are available for voluntary sector organisations for the piloting of new services and approaches or the extension of current programmes that support offender rehabilitation.
Grants of between £50,000 and £250,000 are available over two years (between April 2020 and March 2022).
Voluntary organisations can apply for funding. They should be a registered charity, an exempt charity or a social enterprise.
Applications can be submitted by:
Community Grants to Transform the Trent Valley awarded
Thu 10 Oct 2019
The Transforming the Trent Valley (TTTV) Landscape Partnership Scheme is pleased to announce the first successful applications to our Community Grants scheme funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Four organisations providing opportunities within the scheme area have between them been awarded a total of £5,750 in the first round of applications.
Our congratulations go to FISH 2013 who have been awarded £975 to support four angling taster days to promote the sport of fishing on the River Trent at Burton Upon Trent.
Getting Muddy and Wild with Transforming the Trent Valley
Thu 10 Oct 2019
Transforming the Trent Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme are now running regular children's activities in Burton upon Trent, giving your child the chance to be a Wildchild!
British Science Week Grants
Thu 10 Oct 2019
The British Science Association is committed to supporting community groups across the UK.
They have launched British Science Week grants, which offer up to £1,000 to community groups to help them run events during British Science Week, taking place between 6-15 March 2020.
The deadline for applications will be 5pm on Monday, 11 November 2019. For additional information, you can read the grant guidelines, which are available on the grant website.
Fun Club Hub - Autumn Programme
Thu 10 Oct 2019
Fun Club Hub Youth Provision
Fun Club Hub are an award winning youth provision for young people aged 8-16, offering a variety of activities from open youth clubs, schools work, community family days & volunteering opportunities.
They have released their Autum Term Programme of events, taking place across Burntwood and Lichfield. Full details are on the attached poster and entry is £1.
More details on the group can be found on their website: www.funclubhub.co.uk/
Elford Hall Garden Project
Wed 9 Oct 2019
Why not become a volunteer at this amazing community garden?
We need volunteers....
to help keep this garden looking cared for. Could you and your family lend a hand occasionally? We really need your help!
What kind of work do the volunteers do?....
Moorlands Voluntary and Community Transport receives funding
Tue 8 Oct 2019
A newly established voluntary and community transport organisation is celebrating after being awarded four grants within two months. Moorlands Voluntary and Community Transport (MVCT) received £9,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund, along with grants from Biddulph Town Council, Leek Town Lands and Leek Town Council. Moorlands Voluntary and Community Transport began operating in May this year in response to funding cuts by the County Council; it offers voluntary transport to individuals in need and community transport for local voluntary groups.
Autumn half term holidays opportunities with Liberty
Tue 8 Oct 2019
Liberty Holiday Provision
Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November
Lots of activities available for the children and young people during half term with Liberty Staffordshire.
Call Maggi on 07772749661 or email: maggi@liberty-staffordshire.co.uk for more information
Unique New Place of Welcome
Mon 7 Oct 2019
A local care home has recently joined the national Places of Welcome network and is the latest local venue to open its doors for people to come for a friendly chat, a free cuppa and some support if needed.
Stay Connected with Support Staffordshire
Mon 7 Oct 2019
You can find links to all of the Support Staffordshire locality Facebook pages here: