 |   October 2004 |
October 2004
Contents
- The Dickie Bird Foundation
- Grants for sport
- Community First
- Support for Wiltshire and Swindon
- Yorkshire Building Society
- Charitable Foundation
- Don't forget to register!
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The Dickie Bird Foundation
Grants for sport
This foundation was established in March 2004 by Dickie Bird with the aim of helping disadvantaged young people to take part in sport. The foundation will help provide and assist in the provision of facilities and sporting events that meet their criteria and is available for any sport activity (not just cricket) nationwide.
Applications can be made at any time. Application forms are available to download from the web site www.thedickiebirdfoundation.org.uk. The grant amount ranges from £100 to £5,000 and grants need to be matched by applicants Applications need to be sent to:
The Dickie Bird Foundation
Jefferson House
Orchard Lane
Guiseley
Leeds
LS20 9HZ
Tel: 01943 873482
Community First
Support for Wiltshire and Swindon
Community First Is a council run grants scheme that offers support for local communities in Wiltshire and Swindon on projects concerned with village/community halls. Grants are available for capital expenses and salaries associated with new initiatives between £5,000 and £25,000. Grants will also require varying amounts of matched funding.
Applications may be submitted at any time. No specific application form is available. An initial discussion is encouraged before applying Send applications to:
Community First
Wydhams
St. Joseph's Place
Devizes
SN10 1DD
Tel: 01380 722475
Email: acrawford@communityfirst.org.uk
Website: www.communityfirst.org.uk
Yorkshire Building Society
Charitable Foundation
Grants of up to £2,000 for special needs This foundation provides financial assistance for general charitable purposes for children that are underprivileged or have special needs. Grants are available in areas that have a Yorkshire Building Society branch.
Grants are available for up to £2,000. Applicants should state what other sources of funding have been secured.
Applications can be made at any time and should be made in writing to your local branch, or to the address below.
Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation
Yorkshire House
Yorkshire Drive
Bradford
BD5 8LJ
Tel: 01274 740740
Grants (up to the value of £300) may also be available from your local branch. Contact your local Yorkshire Building Society and ask for more information on their Community Investment Fund.
Don't forget to register!
Make sure that you register your Group for the Gimmie 5 Challenge. Register at www.gimmie5.org.uk to join in the fun. Alternatively call the Scout Information Centre on 0845 300 1818 for a free Section Leader Challange Pack to plan your event.
