Funding charitable organisations in Gloucestershire

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CHARITY COMMISSION
www.charity-commission.gov.uk

CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION (CAF) - incorporating CharityNet
www.cafonline.org
The Charities Aid Foundation is a registered charity that works to create greater value for charities and social enterprise by transforming the way donations are made and the way charitable funds are managed.

ERNEST COOK TRUST
www.ernestcooktrust.org.uk
The Ernest Cook Trust gives grants to registered charities, state schools and not-for-profit organisations to encourage young people's interest in the countryside and the environment, the arts and to improve literacy and numeracy.

FUNDRAISING UK LTD
www.fundraising.co.uk
Founded in 1996, it helps charities in the UK and internationally to use the Internet as a fundraising tool to enhance and extend their existing fundraising activities. It also advises for-profit companies that provide services and products to fundraisers, helping them use the Internet to enhance their business.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
www.gloucestershirecommunityfoundation.co.uk
Gloucestershire Community Foundation, an independent charity operating in Gloucestershire, manages funds donated by individuals and organisations, builds its endowment and acts as a vital link between donors and local needs, connecting people with causes in the county and enabling clients to achieve far more than they could by themselves. Grants made by GCF in 2007 to causes in Gloucestershire amounted to £ 581,000 with the average grant of £3,000.
Over the UK, Community Foundations provide services to voluntary groups, donors and local communities and in 2006/7 made grants of over £75m to causes in their area, over 17,000 groups received a grant and £200m of endowment funds are being managed by members of the foundation network in the UK.
If you would like to receive a grant or become a donor and would like to turn a donation of £1,000 into £1,923 - under our Grassroots Endowment Challenge - please contact Darien Parkes darien.parkes@british-energy.com
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION:telephone 01452 656385, or FOR GRANTS contact Jane Jarman on 01452 656386 email: jane.jarman@british-energy.com

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
www.glos-environmental-trust.co.uk
The Gloucestershire Environmental Trust provides grants using the Landfill Communities Fund, donated by Cory Environmental for the benefit of communities in Gloucestershire (excepting South Gloucestershire), its people and its environment. The Landfill Communities Fund is operated by Entrust environmental bodies and funding is only granted to applications approved by Entrust. Applications must come from non-profit making organisations. Please go to the website for further information.
CONTACT: Jane Evans at Unit 16 Twigworth Court Business Centre, Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PG.
Telephone 01452 739006. Fax 01452 739030. Email jane@glos-environment-trust.co.uk

GOODWILL GALLERY
www.goodwillgallery.co.uk
Providing businesses and members of the public alike the opportunity to offer free goods, services, or time to help charities visiting the Charity Choice website.

HENRY SMITH CHARITY
www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/small-county-grants
The Henry Smith Charity’s County Grants programme offers one year grants of £500-£10,000 and multi-year grants of up to £20,000 over three years for work benefitting communities in a number of counties, including Gloucestershire. UK registered charities with annual incomes of under £250,000 are eligible to apply. Details of the range of work that can and cannot be funded, together with full guidelines for the programme can be found on the Charity’s website (click on the link above) or tel. 020 7264 4970.

IN KIND DIRECT
www.inkinddirect.org
In Kind Direct was founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1996 and operations began in 1997. It encourages manufacturers and retailers to donate their high quality surplus for distribution to good causes and is the only organisation coordinating UK-wide in-kind giving. Their network of voluntary organisations represents every kind of cause – family welfare, sickness and disability, homelessness, emergency relief, environment, ethnic support and community groups. It is free for voluntary organisations to join In Kind Direct’s network, and they will receive access to an online catalogue of available goods.

PETER LANG CHILDREN'S TRUST
www.pltrust.org.uk
An independent grant making trust based in Gloucestershire. The Trust makes grant payment to voluntary and community sector organisations working with children and young people (aged 0-21) living in Gloucestershire. The Trust's mission is to provide support to young people who are economically and educationally disadvantaged. The Trust has an historic interest in supporting children in care, care leavers and those recently adopted. Also of interest are programmes that promote full participation in education and opportunities for personal development.
CONTACT: Julia Sharpe, Trust Secretary, Units 4/5 City Works, Gloucester, GL1 4DF. TELEPHONE 01452 301123

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
Founded in 1919, the NCVO is the largest umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England with sister councils in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

PROHELP
www.prohelp.org.uk
ProHelp is a national network of over 800 professional firms who are committed to making a difference in their local community by providing free advice and professional support.

REACH
www.reach-online.org.uk
Founded in 1979, Reach supports the UK voluntary sector by recruiting volunteers with business, management, technical and professional career experience and placing these skilled people in voluntary organisations that need their help. We work closely with organisations and volunteers to find the best possible fit between skills, interests, expectations and needs. Reach’s service is free to both volunteers and organisations

CITNEXUS
www.citnexus.co.uk
Discounted computer software including Microsoft, Adobe, Quark and virus protection is available to registered charities, churches, not-for-profit companies and organisations, community interest companies and industrial & provident societies. Visit the website or telephone for guidance and advice regarding cost-effective and appropriate solutions. Phone Direct: 0845 338 5 339 between 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday on their local rate number (+44 1453 827 899 outside UK) or email them via the website and one of their advisers will quickly get back to you.