Hubbub – Nature Hubs Fund
Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support groups to create or enhance green spaces within a 5-kilometre radius of Starbucks stores that bring people closer to nature and align with the following criteria:
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Volunteering benefits at Alexandra Park Gardening Hub
Meet William
William’s volunteering journey started a quite a long time ago. He decided to volunteer because he wanted to meet people, use his transferable skills, and at the time, it looked good on his CV whilst looking for employment.
William connected with the Action Together’s volunteering team over eight years ago where he booked an appointment and met with one of our Volunteering Officers to talk about suitable volunteer roles. At the time, William attended one of our volunteering presentations and from this, he gained more ideas on the types of volunteer roles he could get involved in.
With the support of our volunteering officer, William then decided to apply to volunteer with Alexandra Parks Gardening hub and with Side By Side counselling service’s as a Committee Member. William had a regular visit to Action Together to keep the team updated on his volunteering progress which was always great to hear.
William has been volunteering with Alexandra parks gardening hub for almost nine years now! And is also a still involved as a Committee member with Side by Side. He also helps out at another local gardening group in local area at Hilltop gardening hub. Volunteering has had a great impact on Williams life, its encouraged him to be more outgoing, he enjoys meeting new people, he feels confident in doing other things including going into shops and talking to people, which, at one point, he wouldn’t have even thought about doing. Through volunteering he has learnt new skills and more knowledge about gardening and fresh produce. He feels more healthy and active. He is now 70 years old and volunteering his time every week has improved his overall health and wellbeing.
If you’re thinking of volunteering, William says “ Go for it! If you’re looking for work or been out of work for a while, doing something like this looks good on your cv and its good for your health and fitness”.
Our team are happy to talk to you if you have any questions about volunteering, get in touch at volunteering@actiontogether.org.uk
Comic Relief Community Fund for England
Aims/priorities:
The funding will support and invest in grassroots community-led local organisations in England to drive change in their local communities, as well as by drawing on the ‘lived experiences’ of people who have experienced the issues being tackled.
This flexible funding is intended for small organisations for work that delivers against one of the areas, which link with Comic Relief’s new funding strategy:
Joseph Rowntree Foundation Storytellers Fund 2024
Aims/priorities:
The Storytellers Fund was launched in 2023 to support those aiming to inspire change to share their content more widely and reach new audiences. The goal is to support the spread of stories that diversify the pool of storytellers and content creators who are shaping the conversations around our politics and culture. The aim is to promote transformative narratives and help build a better future for all.
Who can apply:
Applications can be submitted by:
Churchill Fellowship Opportunity
Aims/priorities:
The Churchill Fellowship is a unique opportunity to lead the change you want to see by exploring groundbreaking ideas and best practices in area you are passionate about. We will fund you to spend between 4-8 weeks meeting the innovators in your field anywhere in the world, whether in person or online. Following your research, we will help you to make a difference in your community or professional sector in the UK, offering ongoing support to turn your findings into real-world impact.
Thomas Wall Trust - Grants for Registered Charities
Aims/Priorities: The Trust views communication skills as critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances.
The funding is for registered charities that are working to develop communication skills for people from disadvantaged groups who want to improve their employment prospects.
Greater Manchester – Cancer and Inequalities Fund
Aims/Priorities: This fund aims to support projects that will help increase early cancer diagnosis rates in communities that are at higher risk of a later-stage diagnosis.
In Round Three, funding is for projects that will test practical interventions that may help improve early diagnosis rates as well as continue to learn about the barriers and challenges communities face when it comes to early diagnosis and accessing timely and appropriate healthcare.
Who can apply? To apply, groups must: