It has proved extremely useful to meet with and listen to the views and opinions of a number of Service Users as part of our independent evaluation of the Big Lottery funded Oldbury based SinglePoint Project (see link  www.widerimpact.com/may-2014-wider-impact-commissioned-evaluate-single-point-project ). Such a ‘coal face‘ approach involving interactive workshops is central to our approach, and oneContinue Reading

Thanks to VAST for the following: People’s Health Trust is looking to invest in projects that support people living in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods across Staffordshire. Active Communities is a funding programme for not-for-profit groups seeking investment of £5,000 – £50,000 for projects lasting up to two years. Further details can be found on VAST’sContinue Reading

Thanks to Steve Baylis, SCVO for the following: The Regional Growth Fund (RGF) is a £3.2 billion fund that supports projects and programmes that are using private sector investment to create economic growth and sustainable employment. Round 6 will be open to private sector bidders seeking £1 million or more.  Please view for more information.Continue Reading

Thanks to Steve Baylis of SCVO for this: The website for the new £10 million Grant Fund for VCSE organisations in England is scheduled to launch early next month.   The new funding, which will run over three years, aims to improve the sustainability, capacity and scale of voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations whoContinue Reading

Thanks for Steve Baylis of SCVO for forwarding this: ESF Grants for 2014/15 Open The next round of the European Social Fund (ESF) Community Grants Programme 2014/2015 is now open for applications and is being delivered through the Heart of England Community Foundation.  Please view for further information. Please let us know how you getContinue Reading