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Comic
Relief
Comic
Relief have selected a number of focus areas for 2009-2012
which build on their previous knowledge and experience. They
are also investing in strategic work that complements these
programmes . For more information on the grants programmes
and how to apply, click on one of the links here:
UK Grants Programmes
*Mental
Health
* Domestic
and Sexual Abuse
*
Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women
* Sport
for Change
* Young People aged 11-25:
o Young
People Facing Sexual Exploitation or Trafficking
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Young People with Alcohol problems
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Young People with Mental Health Problems
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Local Communities (managed by the Community
Foundation Network - click on the CFN link and that will
take you to the correct page on the Toolbox
Older
People This programme aims to support older people to
bring positive change to their communities.
(It
also funds an
International Grants Programme that focuses on Trade,
People Affected by HIV and AIDS, People Affected by Conflict,
Street and Working Children and Young People, People Living
in Urban Slums and Women and Girls)
What
is the funding for?
They can give grants for running costs and capital costs to
projects that fit with the criteria of their selected Grants
programmes. They give building costs a very low priority,
and only fund these in exceptional circumstances. They do
not fund capital costs where they are part of a much larger
appeal. They usually make grants to cover project costs
How
much money is available?
Their grants on average vary between £25,000 and £40,000
per year
Who
can apply?
The voluntary and community sector throughout the UK including:
constituted voluntary and community groups, charities, social
enterprises, co-operatives, faith organisations, and community
interest companies.
When
to apply
The new
strategy will launch in spring 2013 with grant making resuming
in summer 2013. For further information consult the website
How
to apply
You can download the Grant Making Principles and an application
form from their website by clicking here.
UK Grants
Team
Address:
1st Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP
tel: +44 (0)207 820 2000
fax: +44 (0) 20 7820 2222
website: http://www.comicrelief.com/
Key words: mental health, sexual abuse, communities, young
people, refugee, sport.
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