Thrive at Work West of England is a free mental health support programme for private and third sector workplaces in B&NES. It offers a variety of easy to access tools and resources to help leaders and managers support their team’s long-term mental health and wellbeing. What’s on offer? E-learning for managers to boost confidence and skills in having supportive conversations with staff about mental health and wellbeing Templates and guides shared by local employers, including a framework for a health and wellbeing policy and examples of interventions that employers in our region have found to be helpful in supporting mental health in the workplace. Wellness Action Plans for your teams to use to help them look after their own mental health Practical advice and tips on how to start a conversation about mental health and show your appreciation for your staff Toolkits to help you assess your organisations approach, measure your impact and improve workplace culture. WECA have funded 10,000 licenses across B&NES, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. To access these free resources visit West of England Thrive at Work Offer

SunflowerBath.com is looking to help two charities in Bath by granting them free access for six months to their Video Clip Resource - 1500 Video Clips of the City. After a decade of filming in around Bath, the South West, and London, Sunflower has now accrued nearly 5,000 video clips, with 1,500 solely of Bath, including aerials of the City. The clips have been edited down so they are ready to use by individuals, businesses, and charities, and can be used on websites, social media, and at events. As part of access to the Resource, the chosen charities will be able to: * Download single clips and post them on their website and social media pages. * Edit their own longer videos and tell stories to promote their work. The Resource is of value to you if you are an organisation that needs to: - Recruit staff members to the area. - Tell stories about the work your charity is doing. - Promote events. - Create fundraising content. - Use content online, for web, social media or offline at events on TV screens. If you are interested, please get in touch via email with: a) Your website domain. b) A short overview of your role, and the charity. c) Up to 500 words on why your charity should be chosen to have access for six months and what you intend as a charity to do with the Resource and video clips of Bath. Submissions Deadline is 5pm June 9th 2023. To find out more about Sunflower, please visit SunflowerBath.com To view the Sunflower Bath, Video Clips Resource, please click here To contact Sunflower please email story@sunflowernewsroom.com Charities not selected will still be able to access the Resource for £29 per month. Tessa Armstrong, Founder of Voices for Life said: "Voices for Life is now in its 3rd year, one of the challenges we face as a charity is finding the time and material to be able to help us market our inspiring activities. The SunflowerBath.com Video Clips Resource will help us save time and use relevant material that promotes the work we do in and around the city."

We have gathered a selection of current funds and grant programmes currently open and taking applications, which may be of interest to many charitable organisations in Bath and North East Somerset. The 15 opportunities below are listed in order of closing date. National Grid - Green Spaces Community Fund Registered and unregistered organisations based in areas served by the National Grid’s electricity distribution business - including South West England - are eligible to apply for the Green Spaces Community Fund. £500,000 is available through the fund to support communities to enhance their local environments and encourage more people to make the most of their green spaces. Registered charities and eligible non-profit companies can apply for up to £10,000; unregistered community organisations can apply for up to £2,000. Deadline for applications is Friday 12th May 2023 - Find Out More National Influencing Programme - Lloyds Bank Foundation Grants of between £30,000 and £150,000 for up to 3 years are available to organisations working towards achieving positive change around the social security system, accommodation and refugees and asylum seekers. Open to charities and CIC's with an income over £25,000. The deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm on Friday 19th May 2023 - Find Out More Smallwood Trust - Women’s Urgent Support Fund Emergency funding is available for organisations delivering frontline services that are led by, for and/or serving women, with an income of £1,000,000 or less. The funding will help to address the increase in demand for priority basic needs of women who are most vulnerable to poverty due to the cost-of-living crisis. Grants of £15,000 - £60,000 to be spent over 3 years. Apply by 5pm on Friday 19th May 2023 - Find Out More The Art Fund Reimagine Programme 2023 Grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 are available to registered nonprofit organisations operating in the creative sector for projects that inspire creativity, increase stability in the arts sector and enable organisations to reimagine their support for the workforce. Apply by Friday 26th May 2023 - Find Out More Racial Equity Programme – Lloyd’s Bank Foundation This programme is for small local charities, CIOs and CICs with an income between £25,000 - £500,000 working with people who have faced inequity because of their race or ethnicity. Organisations can apply for a 3 year unrestricted grant of £75,000. The deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 31st May 2023 - Find Out More The Hubbub Foundation - Community Fridge/Food Hub Fund Grants of £7,000 are available to U.K. nonprofit organisations to develop Community Fridges into Food Hubs, so that more food-based activities can be provided that will bring communities together and provide access to healthy, affordable and sustainable food. The deadline is 11.59pm on Wednesday 31st May 2023 - Find Out More Bristol Charities Carer Organisations Grants This fund offers grants up to £5,000 to small-to-medium sized registered charities and charitable organisations supporting carers of all ages within a 10-mile radius of Bristol city centre. This includes parts of Bath and North East Somerset. They also offer grants up to £750 for individual carers for short respite breaks or other activities that provide a break from caring responsibilities (These must be applied for by a professional). Organisations must apply by Monday 12th June 2023 - Find Out More Environmental Grants Programme – The Environment Partnership Grants of between £250 and £1,000 are available to organisations and individuals in the U.K. for projects that have a positive impact on the environment anywhere in the world, by furthering the environmental profession and/or raising awareness of environmental issues. The deadline is Thursday 22nd June 2023 - Find Out More Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund 2023 Match funding of up to £10,000 per charity is available to registered, female-led charities, with an income above £25,000. Organisations must be working to improve the lives of vulnerable, disadvantaged or underrepresented women and girls. The campaign will run from 11th - 18th October 2023. Applications are open now and close at 5pm on Friday 23rd June - Find Out More The Gisela Graham Foundation Grants of up to £6,000 are available to U.K. registered charities working in the fields of health, health research, learning disabilities, young homeless people, performance arts, and children and families in developing countries. There are two deadlines per year; Friday 30th June 2023 and Sunday 31st December 2023 - Find Out More Ford Britain Trust Grants of between £250 - £3,000 are available for local communities to sow the seeds of change, with a particular focus on projects that centre around education, environment, children, people with disabilities, youth activities, and projects that provide clear benefits to their communities. Eligible organisations include registered charities, state schools/PTFAs, and not-for-profit organisations (including small clubs and groups, but excluding CICs). The deadline for smaller grants (up to £250) is Friday 30th June 2023. Larger grants of up to £3,000 can be applied for until Monday 31st July 2023 - Find Out More The Fat Beehive Foundation Grants of £2,500 are available for registered charities with an income under £400,000, for building websites and digital products, and to improve your charity's overall digital presence. Application priorities vary from quarter to quarter, and include Human Rights, Art & Culture, Environment and Equality and Diversity, this year. Applications reviewed quarterly, with the next deadline on Friday 30th June at 5pm - Find Out More Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023 Up to £25,000 of match funding is available per charity in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023. This year the campaign will run from midday Tuesday 28th November to midday Tuesday 5th December. Last year, the Christmas Challenge raised a record-breaking £28.6m for over 1000 charities. Applications open on Monday 15th May and close on Friday 7th July - Find Out More BBC Children in Need Several funding programmes, including Core Grants Funding Stream and the Emergency Essentials grants, are available to U.K-based organisations who support disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 or under. Priority is given to smaller, local organisations with income under £2million, including CICs and CIOs. Applications for over £15,000 p/a will only be considered if you are a registered non-profit organisation. The maximum grant limit is £40,000 per year. No deadline - Find Out More The Morrisons Foundation For charities looking for grant funding for a project that will make a positive difference in the community. Grants available to fully fund projects up to £25,000. Open to registered charities in operation for longer than 1 year and based in England, Wales or Scotland. The maximum grant charities can apply for is £10,000. No deadline - Find out more.

Planning for Bath Carnival 2023 is currently in full swing, and this years' celebrations will mark the Carnival's 10 year anniversary! As part of the day, in collaboration with Shop Local Bath (website launching soon), Bath Carnival are inviting charities to join them at Bath Recreation Ground. Local charities are able to secure a pitch at the Carnival, at no charge, and are permitted to take donations at their stall and sell items. This year's Carnival is set to take place on Saturday 8th July 2023, from 10:30am. This is a fabulous opportunity to get involved with one of Bath's most glorious celebrations, whilst raising awareness and funds for your charity. As in previous years, a full day of carnival fun is being organised across three sites; A line-up of great bands, food, drink, retail and community activities for all the family in Sydney Gardens Workshops and backstage fun at Bath Recreation Ground where 1200 performers prepare to entertain the crowded streets An incredible 2 hour procession through the city If you are interested in a free Charity Pitch at Bath Carnival, please be sure to read the full details below, and email Libby at shoplocalbathuk@gmail.co.uk by Thursday 15th June to express your interest. SATURDAY 8TH JULY 2023 from 10.30am at Bath Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4DS There’s no charge for charities to have a pitch You’ll be allocated space only, so will need to bring a weighted gazebo, table and anything else required. Maximum pitch size is 4m x 3m You’ll be responsible for manning your pitch for the duration of the event. Please set up before 10.30am on Saturday 8th July. Please don’t pack down or vacate the site before 4pm, and no later than 5pm FYI there is no parking provided and limited parking options nearby Charities can take donations at their own charity gazebo. People roaming the site with donation buckets is not permitted You’re welcome to sell items from your own charity gazebo if you like, but would need to abide by the same legal requirements set by B&NES, as the retail traders. If you are planning to sell anything, please return the following*: Trader application (attached to this email) Risk Assessment including Fire Risk Assessment Food hygiene assessment (if appropriate) Scores on the Doors grading (if appropriate) Gas certificate (if appropriate) PAT test certificates (if appropriate) Tidy Pitch cheque for £50 (see Terms and Conditions) *You only need to include the documentation listed above if you’re planning to sell anything.

Our Director, Becky Brooks, recently celebrated 1 year with 3SG! Hear from Becky as she reflects on the past year, and what lies in store for the future at 3SG. "I can't believe it has been a year already since I joined 3SG. It's been a challenging year, but a wonderful one too - moving into a new sector was always going to require some time to settle in. I think I've found my feet, I'm starting to learn the language of the Integrated Care space and I've absolutely loved meeting all of the amazing organisations and people working within them that 3SG supports. The work that is delivered for the community of Bath and North East Somerset in challenging times is incredible. "3SG exists to support and strengthen the Third Sector in B&NES, and I've made some good connections within the Sector and also outside of it to help deliver support needed and will be building on this within the next year. We're also excited to be moving our office space back to the city centre as of June, so that we are more central as an Infrastructure Organisation (although we will miss our friends at Fairfield House, a big thank you to them for having us). I'd also like to plan more events for North East Somerset as well over the course of the next few months. "2023 has been the year of the Network - we've successfully launched the Ageing Well Network and the Bath Social Impact Network with partners and both have bright futures ahead of them. We are also looking forward to our first Volunteer Fair, which will take place in September alongside the Community Volunteer Service and St Mungo's, to help bring together organisations and local residents. "There's so much more to come, but as a charity ourselves, it is vital that Third Sector Infrastructure is supported and that the glue that brings everyone together is not lost. We are hopeful for the future and excited for what lies ahead!" Becky Brooks, Director at 3SG

Bath Spa Careers and Employability Team are offering organisations the chance to get involved with the 2023 fully funded Graduate Placement Scheme. The graduate placements provide recent graduates the chance to experience graduate level work within an organisation whilst being paid. The Bath Spa Graduate Placement scheme is: - Open to any organisation, including charities - Fully funded - Duration can be 6 weeks at 30 hours or 12 weeks at 15 hours during September 2023 - Recruitment, selection and matching is managed by Careers and Employability The deadline to apply for a graduate is Friday 16th June. The infographic - which can be found here - provides more information on the scheme. Interested? You can submit an expression of interest here. If you have any questions please get in touch - gradsupportunit@bathspa.ac.uk

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our Project Manager, and dear friend, Miles Lloyd, will be leaving 3SG for pastures new in June. Miles has been an invaluable and instrumental part of the team since his arrival three years ago, and with news of his departure, our Director, Becky, had a few words to share... "As a really close team, we are absolutely devastated to be saying goodbye to Miles, but, speaking as friends, we also need to be excited for this new chapter in his life. He'll be making the permanent move to London, with a new challenge of working for a large charitable organisation in something that he is hugely passionate about - sport and fitness. "There have been lots of tears already and I'm sure there will be a few more before his last day, but we'd like to put on record the biggest thanks to Miles. He always goes above and beyond and has given so much to the Third Sector and the local community, particularly through his work during the pandemic - and he has firmly helped 3SG to establish itself as the Infrastructure Organisation for BaNES. "I have never met someone so dedicated, hardworking and kind and we will miss him greatly. I only accepted his resignation on the caveat that he returns one day! Good luck Miles, we are all rooting for you - you have such a bright future ahead." A message from Miles: "Three years ago, I joined 3SG straight out of university and into a pandemic! Whilst there have been so many memorable moments in my role, the most enjoyable part has been the incredible people I’ve met along the way. "I have had the privilege of working with brilliant trustees, amazing volunteers, and a diverse range of members. I have learned so much from all of you, and I’m so grateful to have worked with such inspiring people. "A special thanks to Emma and Becky who have been the most incredible people to work with and I’m going to miss our laughs and foodie chats a lot!! "I will cherish the memories I have made here, thank you for everything!" We know that many of you will be sad to hear this news, and keen to say your goodbyes to Miles and wish him well on his future endeavours in London. We have therefore adapted our Third Sector Social, on Friday 23rd June, to serve the dual purpose of providing Miles with a fitting send off. If you would like to come along, please register here. This event will take place between 4.30 - 6.30pm at Newark Works, Bath. Of course, this news also opens up an opportunity for a new individual to join the team at 3SG. We are now actively recruiting for a Project Manager who is passionate about supporting the Third Sector. More details about the vacancy can be found here: https://bit.ly/43qQQ3D If you know anyone who may be interested in applying, please share this opportunity with them and with your networks. Photos of Miles throughout his time at 3SG. From left to right: Becky and Miles at the Charity Conference and Expo 2022; James and Miles speaking at the Climate and Biodiversity event 2021; Sarah, James and Miles at the Bath Life Awards 2021, celebrating with 3SG's award in hand; Emma, Becky and Miles on a team photoshoot in Royal Victoria Park, 2022.

The Integrated Care Board has released the Draft Implementation Plan for the Integrated Care Strategy, which is being shared for comment. Please note that this is only a draft, but there is a very tight turnaround for thoughts - the ICB would like feedback by Monday, 5th June. Please see below for more information, but comments can be sent to: scwcsu.systemplanninggroupbsw@nhs.net The Draft Implementation Plan sets out how the Integrated Care Strategy will be delivered, with the plan refreshed annually. There are two documents - the whole draft, viewable here - plus we've separated the section for BaNES, which you can view here (Swindon and Wiltshire included in the full version). The full draft does, however, help with scene setting. It also helpfully sets out the structure of the Integrated Care Alliance, the Alliance Delivery Operational Group and the Health & Wellbeing Board. There are four priority work areas and themes of the BaNES Integrated Care Alliance: 1. Workforce (culture and people) 2. Improving health and reducing inequalities 3. Design and implementation of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams 4. Redesigning community services Finally, we'll be hosting our quarterly Integrated Care update on Tuesday, 13th June from 9.30-11.30 am at the Apex Hotel, Bath, where you can hear more about the above. Place Director Laura Ambler will be joining us, as well as Sarah Heathcote, the new Health Inequalities Manager for BaNES Public Health. We will also be hearing from Janine Woodward-Grant on digital workstream and Nicola Hazle, BaNES' Health and Care Professional Director. If you haven't signed up for this event but would like to attend, please do so here.

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Technology Volunteers has announced the re-launch of the re-branded new website. The platform exists to connect talented folk in tech with underfunded charities, groups and schools in the UK who don't have the funds or technical knowledge to transform or improve their digital processes and systems. In doing so the volunteers allow charities to spend more time doing the valuable work they need to do to make the world a better place. Since the relaunch in March this year [carried out by IT Services & Consulting company AND Digital] there have already been over 200 tech professionals sign up as volunteers and there are currently 17 live projects for charities such as Citizens Advice Bureau and Penny Brohn. “There are some awesome initiatives available on the market who inspire us daily” says Alicia Teagle, Founder at Technology Volunteers “But we were really looking to have specialist focus on technology volunteering for individuals or companies who want to give back and gift their skills to underfunded charities across the UK .... at that moment Technology Volunteers was created.” “Having a project that we can work on that’s socially positive can be really motivating and reassuring to us as developers,” says Kyle Lawson, Product Developer at AND Digital. “To know that what you are working on is reinforcing something good and giving back to the community.” Originally founded in 2018 by Alicia Teagle, Technology Volunteers has already helped over 30 charities in the Southwest, including donating over 3,000 laptops. Already well known in the Southwest, the next step for Technology Volunteers is to expand across the UK, helping to close the digital skills gap within the charity sector. If you are a volunteer looking to donate your time and help give back, or alternatively, if you are a charity looking for tech and IT support please get in touch at: hello@tehnologyvolunteers.org

Avon Wildlife Trust are delighted to launch two new offers in Bath and North East Somerset, including a green social prescribing directory, and several funded training opportunities. Following the green social prescribing pilot project in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, the West of England Nature Partnership are updating the green social prescribing directory to include Bath and North East Somerset. The purpose of the directory is to help signpost people to nature-based projects to support their health and wellbeing, and will be available both in print and electronic forms . If you are running a nature-based project and would like to be included in the new edition of the directory please email Helen (Nature and Health Coordinator, West of England Nature Partnership) helen.wood@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk who will send you a form to complete. The West of England Nature Partnership (WENP) are also collaborating with Natural Academy to provide two funded accredited training courses to help build the nature-health sector. The Natural Academy has developed the NatureWell approach from over 14 years of working with people’s health and wellbeing in natural settings. It is rooted in supporting people and nature to recover and flourish together. Organisations such as Avon Wildlife Trust and Somerset Wildlife Trust have embedded this approach into their wellbeing work as well as many community groups and mental health teams. The structure and principles covered can be applied to a variety of activities such as food growing and nature conservation/restoration work. Natural Academy are offering ‘Nature and Health Facilitator’ and ‘Nature Community Connector’ training, both accredited level 2 by OCN. Further information about the courses can be found here: NatureWell approach - Natural Academy. WENP are offering some fully funded and half funded training places for people actively working with groups who experience health inequalities and who are not able to fund independently or through their organisation. The usual cost is £580 and £380 respectively (additional self-funded places are also available). Nature and Health Facilitator Training This 6 day training is for those working or wanting work with people with specific health needs. It consists of 6 days training, 4 in person and 2 online, with approx. 6-8 hours of self-study expected over the 3 months. Dates: 20th- 21st June: Grow Wilder round house, Bristol 17th- 18th July (online) 8th- 9th August: Penny Brohn, Pill. Nature Community Connector Training This 4 days in person course is for people who are engaging communities with nature and explores effective facilitation of groups and the health benefits of nature connection. There are about 4-6 hours of self study expected. (Location to be confirmed but will be in a natural setting in the Bristol area) Dates: 2nd-3rd October 7th-8th November To apply to these courses please email Helen Wood (Nature and health Coordinator, West of England Nature Partnership) helen.wood@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk.

The VCSE across BSW ICS (B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care System) has been allocated six places on the BSW Academy Inclusive Leadership Programme. It will be run as two cohorts of 30 participants each. The flyer (linked here) provides the detail of the time commitment for the programme, alongside an overview of the course content. A virtual launch of the programmes will take place on 25th May from 9.30 am - 10.30 am, which will need to be attended by participants of the course, but other interested parties may attend, as places at the launch itself are not limited. The launch webinar will provide an introduction to the provider (The Staff College) and the aspirations and objectives of the programme. There are two spaces for VCSE in B&NES and we are keen for anyone who attends to share their learning via the 3SG quarterly ICS updates. Please only apply if you can attend the majority of the sessions. The course is aimed at middle managers/leaders who manage staff and supervise teams, particularly, though not exclusively, those who manage diverse teams. Participants can be existing leaders or those new into post. The Staff College (TSC) is committed to the development and embedding of equity, equality, diversity and inclusion principles into practice, by facilitating a greater understanding around anti-racist and inclusive leadership and cultural competence. Their programmes are co-created and built around a shared sense of moral purpose, social value and compelling supporting narrative drawing from lived and living experience, underpinned by robust governance and accountability. TSC appreciates the current context and ecosystem for colleagues across the care system and will work with them, restoratively and compassionately, offering respectful challenge, and will focus on change that can start now and make an enduring difference. Sessions will provide the context, the inescapable evidence and the tools to help leaders initiate deep-rooted and sustained change for patients, colleagues and communities, and offer practical support, strategies and resources to help individuals and teams act on uncomfortable truths and lead enduring and irreversible change. For more information or to sign up, please email: gaylewilliams@nhs.net by Friday, 12th May.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is launching a new campaign on climate change, and is inviting charities to get involved to find out more about the leading role the voluntary sector can play in tackling climate change. The brand-new campaign will champion the actions the sector can take to build a brighter future, and NCVO are kicking things off by inviting charities to a launch event on Thursday 6th July. Come along to hear inspiring stories of change from across the sector, and discover sustainable actions that your charity can implement now: Click here to find out more.

Bath Spa University is back again for a third and final intake of Bath Spa Works: Third Sector Internships to help support the growth of charities, social enterprise or a CIC. Many brilliant internships have already been offered this year through Bath Spa Works, providing exciting opportunities to current students to enhance their key employability skills whilst offering valuable and flexible support to local third sector organisations and their projects. Bath Spa University is now inviting a final intake of proposals from local third sector organisations between 24th April 2023 - 16th June 2023. More about Bath Spa Works: Third Sector Internships : Bath Spa Works: Third Sector Internships provide the opportunity for organisations to advertise an internship, between 80-120 hours to help support your organisation. This internship could be supporting your organisation's growth or you may have a specific project in mind. Although these internships are not required to be paid at national minimum wage, Bath Spa University are able to offer the successful student an Employability Award of £1,000 to go towards their work with you. Interested? Here’s how to get involved: Step 1: Complete this Employer Proposal form (click here for form) with an outline of your internship details. You must submit a proposal form otherwise you will not be eligible to receive the funding as part of Bath Spa Works: Internships. Step 2: Your form will be submitted to the Placements Team to review and approve if deemed appropriate (so please be as clear as possible in your description of the role). It can take up to 5 working days for forms to be reviewed. Step 3: Once your Proposal Form has been reviewed by the Placements Team, Bath Spa University will be in touch with the outcome and next steps. If/when your proposal has been approved, you will receive email confirmation from the Placements Team. Step 4: Upload your opportunity! If approved, you will receive further details on how to do this. Please note, the proposal closure date may be brought forward if all funding is allocated, and all internships must commence by 16th July 2023. Funding is limited so not all proposals will be accepted. Decisions will be based on the quality of the opportunity for students and the organisation's need. Please take the time to read over the Bath Spa Works: Third Sector Internships: Terms & Conditions (click here) and for any internships that involve remote working, you are encouraged to take the time to read over this "Guide to working from home for students" from ACAS.

It may only be April, but planning for Bath Christmas Market 2023 is well underway, and set to run from Thursday 23rd November until Sunday 10th December. Last year, the market returned to Bath after a two year hiatus due to Covid with 200 traders and 36 charities hosting stalls. It was a resounding success and welcomed an estimated half a million visitors. This year, Bath Christmas Market have two chalets available for charities and community groups to use, free of charge every day the market is on. This is a great way to reach new and existing members of the public and raise awareness and funds for your projects! If you would like to register your interest for a free chalet, visit bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/apply-for-chalet for more information. Apply by May 17th!

A community event aiming to highlight the eco action being taken across BaNES, and encourage local people to get involved, will be taking place on Saturday 30th September, 10am – 5pm at Bath Abbey. Extraordinary Earth Day is being organised by Bath Abbey in partnership with Transition Bath, Bath and West Community Energy, and CAFE BANES, with support from Bath and North East Somerset Council (Climate and environmental Sustainability team). Local groups are invited to give talks and host stalls on the day, to engage with visitors and promote activities. There will be opportunities to give longer talks on specific topics, such as local food growing. A local filmmaker will also be producing a silent film to accompany the Gaia art installation, which will run throughout October, and would like to speak to groups interested in being involved. If your local group is interested in being involved in this event, either by hosting a stall for the day, delivering a talk, or taking part in the film, please complete this expression of interest form.

We have gathered a selection of current funds and grant programmes currently open and taking applications, which may be of interest to many charitable groups in Bath and North East Somerset. The 20 opportunities below are listed in order of closing date. The UK Youth and Pears Foundation - Cost of Living The Cost of Living grant programme is open to nonprofit youth organisations based and delivering high quality youth work in the UK, with an annual turnover of £500,000 or less. The grant programme will offer 3-year unrestricted grants, of approximately 10% of current turnover of applicant organisations to reflect the current rate of inflation. Applications for large grants (more than £10,000 per year) will close at midday on Thursday 6th April. Applications for smaller grants (£10,000 and under) will continue to be accepted after this date until further notice - Find out more. Football Foundation - Energy Support Programme The Premier League, The FA and Government's Football Foundation has launched the Energy Support Programme to help clubs and organisations become more energy-efficient to ensure financial and environmental sustainability. Grants of 75% of the total project costs of the recommended energy-saving measures are available, up to a maximum value of £25,000. As part of the programme, The Energy Fund is targeted at energy-saving measures for clubhouses and pavilions. The deadline to submit an expression of interest is Thursday 13th April 2023 - Find out more. The Fore Summer 2023 Funding Round The Fore offer unrestricted grants of up to £30,000, spread over one to three years. The national Summer 2023 funding round opens at 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 11th April. Register by 12pm on Monday 17th April. Applications for registered charities must then be made by 5pm, Tuesday 9th May 2023 - Find out more. Ansvar Community Campaign 2023 All U.K. registered charities, big or small, are welcome to apply for an award of £15,000. Two awards of £5,000 each are also up for grabs. Registered charities looking for support with a current project, or a project they're hoping to run, can apply by submitting a 500 word summary of said project. Apply by 5pm, Monday 17th April 2023 - Find out more. Miller Homes Community Fund Nonprofit groups can apply for a donation ranging between a minimum of £250 up to a maximum of £2,000 to help enhance the lives of individuals and the areas in which they live. The fund will focus on causes that: are linked to education promote wellbeing promote the environment encourage participation in sport The next round of funding applications closes on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 - Find out more. Quartet Community Foundation - High Sheriff of Somerset Charitable Trust Grant Maximum grant awarded: Up to £1,500 Grants from the High Sheriff of Somerset Charitable Trust (formerly Somerset Crimebeat Trust) are available for projects that give young people (up to the age of 25) the opportunity to help combat crime and the cause of crime in their communities. Applications open to BaNES or North Somerset based community or voluntary organisations, registered charities, and social enterprises. This includes unincorporated associations, charities, community interest companies, cooperatives, and industrial and provident societies. Apply by Friday 5th May 2023 - Find out more. The Access to Justice Foundation - Improving Outcomes Through Legal Support programme In partnership with the Ministry of Justice, charitable organisations across England and Wales providing free legal advice and support can apply for grant funding of £100,000 to £200,000. Apply by 4pm on Friday 5 May 2023 - Find out more. Lloyds Bank Foundation - National Influencing Programme: Charities and CICs seeking to influence and achieve change in national policy and practice around specific issues within accommodation, social security, and refugees and asylum seeker support can apply for grants of £30,000 - £150,000. This programme is open to charities and CICs with an income over £25,000 working directly or with others to influence those in power to tackle the causes and consequences of complex issues and the barriers people face. Expressions of interest to be submitted by 5pm on Friday 19th May 2023 - Find out more. Lloyds Bank Foundation - Racial Equity Programme This funding programme is for small local charities and CIC's working with people experiencing inequity because of their race or ethnicity. Three year unrestricted grants of up to £75,000 are available to organisations with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 31 May 2023 - Find out more. Postcode Local Trust Grants of £500 - £25,000 are available for charities and good causes in the west of England, and the themes include: Providing support to improve mental health Enabling participation in physical activity Enabling participation in the arts Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty Supporting marginalised groups and tackling inequality Improving biodiversity and responding to the climate emergency Improving green spaces and increasing access to the outdoors Priority may be given to charities and good causes with an annual income under £250,000, working within an area of high deprivation, and/or led by or providing services for marginalised or minority groups. The next funding round opens at 10am on Thursday 1st June 2023 for a minimum of 24hrs - Find out more. The Big Give - Women and Girls Match Fund For charities seeking to raise either £2,500, £5,000 or £10,000 in public donations (to be doubled by the match funds) to fund work to improve the lives of vulnerable, disadvantaged or underrepresented women and girls within the UK and internationally. Charities are able to use the campaign to raise unrestricted funds. This match funding is open to U.K. registered charities with an annual income over £25,000. Big Give will match fund whatever is given to a charity on the Big Give platform during the week commencing October 11th 2023, to mark International Day of the Girl. Apply by Friday 23rd June 2023 - Find out more. The Britford Bridge Trust The Trustees typically make grants of between £10,000 to £50,000, to U.K. registered charitable organisations working towards the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives; or the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage, or science. Larger amounts may be available in exceptional circumstances. Applications are reviewed quarterly. The next cut off will be Friday 30th June 2023 - Find out more. Quartet Community Foundation - Express Grant Programme Maximum grant awarded: £5,000 The aim of this Express Grant Programme is to support local grassroot groups and small to medium sized organisations. You can apply for funding towards activities, projects and services that: Strengthen communities* experiencing inequalities and disadvantage; and or Improve the lives of local people who face difficulties and have limited access to appropriate or affordable services and support. The grant is open to all Bristol, BaNES and South Gloucestershire-based registered charities, CIC's and community organisations. Priority is given to those with an annual income under £1 million. Open to applications all year - Find out more. The Idea Fund A micro fund offering grants ranging from £250 to £3,000, for either individuals, small groups or organisations with a novel technical idea they would like to try out. The fund is looking for ideas that would deliver a social or environmental benefit, and are intriguing, inventive and have an element of fun. Applications are open until all the funding has been allocated and will reopen when the funding pot has been refilled - Find out more. National Lottery Awards for All England Grants available for voluntary or community organisations between £300 and £10,000. This includes CIC's, CIO's, registered charities, community benefit societies, schools and more. Priority is given to those with smaller incomes. Funding is available to deliver a new or existing activity or to support your organisation to change and adapt to new and future challenges. Eligible projects will be those that aim to: build strong relationships in and across communities improve the places and spaces that matter to communities help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage support people, communities and organisations that are facing increased demands and challenges as a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis. Apply at least 12 weeks before you wish to start your project or spend the money - Find out more. Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Youth Fund The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is working with and for young people (aged 14-25) who face complex transitions to adulthood. Organisations which provide direct services or infrastructure support can apply for up to £150,000 spread over three years. The Youth Fund priorities work committed to anti-racism, and makes an average of 25 grants a year. Eligible organisations will be those with an annual income over £30,000, but under £3.5 million. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there are no defined deadlines. The foundation can provide pre-application Access Support and a bursary of up to £500 to help you apply - Find out more. The National Lottery Community Fund - Climate Action Fund - Nature and Climate Grants of up to £1.5 million over 2 to 5 years, with most projects between £300,000 and £500,000. Development grants of £50,000 to £150,000 over 12 to 18 months. Funding available to help communities across the UK to address climate change. TNL is looking to fund between 12 to 15 projects that focus on the link between nature and climate, using nature to encourage more community-led climate action. Open to U.K. based community and voluntary organisations, charities, public sector, those working in partnerships. Applications are ongoing - Find out more. The National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities England Funding of £10,000 or more, for up to 5 years, is available to voluntary or community organisations in England that work with their community, whether that is for people living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences. Projects and organisations must aim to: build strong relationships in and across communities improve the places and spaces that matter to communities help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage. Applications are ongoing - Find out more. Aviva Communities Fund - Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund 2:1 Match funding up to a maximum of £5,000 per project is available to U.K. based charities, including CIO's, CIC's and constituted community groups, who are taking action for nature. Such action must follow one of three ways; Nature restoration, Nature connectedness and pro-environmental behaviours, or Community cohesion and connection. Eligible organisations will have an annual income of no more than £2million, and will have been operating for at least 12 months. Match funding will end when the £1 million pot has been allocated - Find out more. National Lottery Grants for Heritage This fund from the National Lottery supports projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the U.K. Grants of £3,000 - £10,000 are available to nonprofit organisations, with projects that are expected to last up to one year. Grants of £10,000 - £250,000 are also available to nonprofit organisations or partnerships with an eligible project lasting up to five years. No deadline - Find out more.

The BSW Together Integrated Care Strategy has now been published. It sets the vision for integrated care over the next five years and has three objectives: * Focus on prevention and early intervention * Fairer health and wellbeing outcomes * Excellent health and care services Comments are welcome through a form on the link above as the intention is for the strategy to continue to evolve over the coming years and will serve as a tool for further engagement with partners and communities. The Implementation Plan for the strategy will be the next step and those leading will be engaging with partners across the system. Click here to read the strategy.

Are you struggling to make your volunteer spreadsheet do what you want it to? Do you know you have great data but not sure how to make it visually appealing or tell the right story for your supporters or your board? Need an expert to compare your data to other sources, or analyse a survey of your beneficiaries? Pro Bono Economics is a charity which can provide other charities, voluntary organisations and community groups with quick, easy, pro bono support from a dedicated volunteer economist to help with ad hoc data needs. That might include data analysis or visualization, spreadsheet tasks or short pieces of research and analysis. PBE have availability to help right now. Tell them what you need on their website so they can match you with the right expert. https://www.probonoeconomics.com/data-first-aid

Following the sad news of the Foundation of Social Improvement's (FSI) closure this spring, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has launched the Small Charities Advisory Panel. This panel will support NCVO to continue the legacies of both the FSI and the Small Charities Coalition, which closed last year and prompted the planning of this panel to be created. The fourteen panel members have already been appointed, with a date in May set for their first meeting. Panel members include representatives from six small charities, two funders and six infrastructure organisations. Two co-chairs have been appointed; Ray Coyle, director of Oxford Hub, and Vicki Beevers, chief executive of the Sleep Charity. Read more about the panel, its members and its purpose here.