Funding

The National Lottery Community Fund is looking for 10 to 15 partners to work with them in the development stage of their Community Power fund. By community power, they mean local communities being able to influence and change the places they live. As well as the services they use, and decisions that affect their lives. For this development stage there is up to £1.2 million funding available over one year. This work will shape how the Community Power fund runs in the future. As a partner you’ll deliver activities in and with communities to increase their agency, power and control. This can be new or existing work.

The Trust seeks to improve the effectiveness of literacy teaching in primary and secondary education for children with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. Their work has a particular focus on areas of social need and those who are at risk of non-inclusion in society and the world of work. The Trust’s small grants scheme funds charities and community groups that directly help children and young people develop literacy skills, with a focus on supporting those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia. They are keen to see applications for projects that use volunteers and reading mentors and those that help during transitional points. For example, when students move from primary to secondary school, and when they transition to further education, college, or the workplace. They will consider grants for literacy support at any primary or secondary key stage. You can apply for grants between £5,000 and £20,000. You can apply for a multi-year grant, over a maximum period of 3 years.