Are you an aspiring filmmaker? Want to make your first feature? It’s time to make the leap and join Creative England’s South West Talent Module. Designed to help emerging filmmakers get their first feature off the ground, the module is open to people living in the South West of England. The course is aimed at … Continue reading
Posted in April 2015 …
Resource: How to run a community arts event – online toolkit
A new resource on the Just Act website has advice and ‘how to’ guides from Book Trust to help you run your own literacy and arts events in your local library or community centre. Documents include help to fundraise, such as writing bids for grant funding, as well as a template to put together a risk … Continue reading
Job: Museum Officer
This role is an opportunity to work with the heritage community in Wiltshire, supporting 50 museums to develop, deliver and sustain excellent practice. Are you passionate about communities? Do you enjoy working with people to create innovative local history projects? Do you have the knowledge and experience to support over 50 museums to deliver excellent … Continue reading
Funding: GreenSquare Community Fund
Did you know that GreenSquare awards small grants to local groups across Wiltshire? Would a small grant of up to £1000 help your group? Any local group or organisation can apply – this includes small community groups such as a lunch club, residents’ group, or parent and toddler group. Next deadline: 18 May 2015 More details … Continue reading
Funding: Moto Trust Community Grant Scheme
Local charities and community groups that are located within the employment catchment area of one of the 49 Moto Service stations (25 mile radius) and have been officially adopted by their local Moto Service station may be eligible to apply for funding through the Moto Trust’s Community Grant Scheme. Although there is no minimum or … Continue reading
Opportunity: Lights Alive Art Fair
Lights Alive Art Fair Registration. Saturday 4 July – 12noon to 6pm. From Friday 3 July through to Sunday 5 July we are delighted to announce we will be staging our very first Boutique family friendly Festival with fabulous live music line up, markets, creative workshops and art fairs. The Art Fair will take place on Saturday … Continue reading
Funding: Preventive Conservation Grant Scheme for Museums
The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) has announced that the next deadline for applications to its Preventive Conservation Grant Scheme for Museums is the 30th September 2015. The scheme has been set up to help small museums develop a more sustainable approach to the conservation and management of collections through improvements to preventive conservation within … Continue reading
Funding: The First Steps Enterprise Fund
The First Steps Enterprise Fund is a £300,000 pilot programme offering loan-grant packages to charities and social enterprises working in communities in the North West and South West of England. Small community-led organisations moving on from start-up stage can apply for up to £30,000 to help them grow their services and become more sustainable. The … Continue reading
Funding: Big Issue Invest Corporate Social Venturing programme
Early stage social businesses in England can now apply to the Big Issue Invest Corporate Social Venturing (CSV) 2015 programme. The programme is specifically tailored for early stage social businesses who often face challenges when it comes to securing finance. Applicants don’t need to be trading to apply however providing proof of concept is essential. … Continue reading
Funding: ASDA Foundation
Asda Foundation is currently accepting applications to its grant making programmes. Local groups can apply for funding of between £5,000 and £10,000 for projects that benefit the wider community. Funding can be used for both capital (buildings, vehicles and equipment, etc) and revenue / running costs. Please note that projects seeking funding for running costs … Continue reading