Aims/priorities: The funding is for a lead partner organisation who will work with TNLCF over a one year period (from spring 2025 to spring 2026) to set up a partnership including a range of specialists and community or civil society organisations.
The aim is to increase the knowledge, skills and resilience of civil society organisations. The partners will use this funding to deliver support to some of TNLCF grant holders as well as others that need support most. They will identify and develop the support package that communities need.
The support should be equitable which means recognising that not every community starts with the same resources, and that to make things fairer, support should be given to those that need it most, those people facing the greatest challenges. Specifically people, places and communities who experience the most disadvantage, discrimination and poverty.
Who can apply? The lead partner must be a:
- Constituted voluntary or community organisation.
- Registered, exempt or excepted charity.
- Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO).
- Not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. They must be a registered charity or have a not-for-profit 'asset lock' clause in their articles of association.
- Community interest company (CIC).
- Community benefit society.
- Co-operative society - with a not-for-profit 'asset lock' clause in their society rules and registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.
Any other funded partners must also be one of these types of organisation.
The lead partner needs to have:
- Experience of working with or leading partners on shared projects.
- Links with other partners they want to involve.
TNLCF is particularly interested in hearing from partners that:
- Have experience in supporting civil society organisations, but may not have previously received TNLCF funding.
- Have experience working with people, places and communities who experience the most poverty, disadvantage and discrimination.
Grant amount: There is a total of £2.1 million which will be divided as follows:
- One grant of £200,000 for a lead partner, supporting around 8 to 10 partners.
- £1.9 million funding for civil society organisations participating in the partnership and development work.
Application process: Full details can be found on the TNLCF website.
Expressions of Interest are expected to open 8 January 2025.
TNLCF is holding a webinar on 27 November 2024 (14:00 to 14:45). Registration is required and can be done via the TNLCF website. The webinar will be recorded and shared.
Deadline: Not specified.
Contact information: Email: EnglandPortfolioTeam@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Website: Grant Holder Support | The National Lottery Community Fund