CXK Community Grants Round 2

30th August 2019Funding Opportunities

CXK have announce further grants for VCSE and small organisations available across the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP). New grants of between £10,000 and £20,000 will shortly be available to third sector organisations of any size, and small organisations from other sectors, which support unemployed or inactive adults. This will be the second round … Read More

Active Chelmsford Physical Activity and Sport Grants

5th July 2019Funding Opportunities

No more couch potatoes in Chelmsford! Working in partnership, Active Chelmsford want to create opportunities and resources to reduce inactivity and develop positive attitudes to health and wellbeing in communities across Chelmsford. Grants of up to £500 are available for projects or work aimed at engaging inactive people in Chelmsford district. These small grants could be used to encourage more … Read More

Starlight Walk

19th June 2019Events/ Opportunities

Be part of something special in aid of Farleigh Hospice. Are you ready to be a #FarleighStar? Sign up for Farleigh’s first ever Starlight Walk. Join hundreds of inspiring men and women, as they step into the night and light up the streets of Chelmsford. Join them for a 6km or 11km walk through the … Read More

Culture in Essex – Small Grants funding available

23rd January 2017Funding Opportunities

If you’re an individual or member of a voluntary organisation or community group with a vision to host a community arts or heritage activity in Essex this year, then you could receive much needed funding from our ‘Culture in Essex – Small Grants Scheme’. A fund of £25,000 is now open for grant applications and will award grants of between £250 and £2,500. Over … Read More

The FRSB has now formally closed

11th November 2016Chelmsford CVS, Community

The FRSB has now formally closed and has passed on the regulatory duties to the new Fundraising Regulator in recent months. They have now issued cheques refunding membership income to over 1,800 members organisations who had paid membership fee beyond 31 July 2016. As part of the winding up process, once the organisation’s accounts are finalised, there is expected … Read More

Fundraising & Communications Officer | External Job Opportunity

5th September 2016Jobs

The Limbless Association – a leading national charity supporting amputees. The Limbless Association are a small national charity based in Chelmsford with a history spanning over 30 years. As a user led organisation they are passionate about delivering their services to support all amputees whatever their stage of limb-loss and with approximately 130 new amputees per week, and … Read More

Fundraising Regulator launches

15th August 2016Funding Opportunities

The Fundraising Regulator, the independent self-regulator for charitable fundraising in the United Kingdom, was launched formally on 7 July 2016. Established following the Etherington review of fundraising self-regulation (2015), the Fundraising Regulator’s purpose is to strengthen the system of charity regulation, improve practice and restore public trust in fundraising. The role of the Regulator is to: … Read More

Funding Officer | Job Opportunity

1st June 2016Jobs

Funding Officer | £30,000 per annum | 35 Hours Thurrock CVS have an exciting opportunity for a new role of Funding Officer in their team. They are seeking a Trusts, Grants and events Fundraising Officer, to support Thurrock CVS in maximising revenue to support the work of the voluntary sector, especially in its support for achieving stronger communities … Read More