External funding
Local grant providers and advisers
Are you new to fundraising? If so you may be interested to know that there are a number of local organisations that may be able to help you prepare for all stages of the funding process. For example, writing your first application or meeting your legal responsibilities to managing funds.
Two key organisations that can help are Voluntary Action Calderdale (VA-C) and the Charities Information Bureau (CIB). Both have experienced staff that can advise you on a broad range of issues relating to funding. For more information contact:
- Name:
- Voluntary Action Calderdale (VA-C)
- Email:
- info@cvac.org.uk
- Telephone:
- 01422 348 777 or 0845 450 0272 (local rate)
- Name:
- Charities Information Bureau (CIB)
- Email:
- info@fit4funding.org.uk
- Telephone:
- 01924 239 063
In addition to Voluntary Action Calderdale (VA-C) and the Charities Information Bureau (CIB) there are a number of local organisations that provide information and support on one or more local funding sources. These include:
Calderdale Council
- Countryside and Forestry Unit
For advice on funding for environmental projects, tree planting woodland management and countryside access, telephone 01422 393295 or email countryside@calderdale.gov.uk - Regeneration Section
For advice on its Rural Small Grants, telephone 01422 392220 . - Safer and Stronger
For advice on larger, cultural and small community grants and discretionary rate relief, telephone 01422 393272 .
See Grants to voluntary organisations. - Sports Unit
For advice on sports funding, telephone 01422 393259.
Other organisations
Business Link Yorkshire|
For advice on Social Enterprise Grants, and business advice, telephone 08456 048048.
Calderdale Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership
For advice on Sure Start capital and revenue funding, telephone 01422 392514.
Community Foundation for Calderdale|
For advice on a wide range of funding schemes including the Individual Fund and Sure Start, telephone 01422 438738.
Family Services
For the Family Intervention team for advice and information on the Early Intervention Fund, telephone 01422 392658.
Green Business Network|
For advice on funding for projects to improve the local environment, telephone 01422 316661.
West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service|
For free / low cost financial and accounting advice, telephone 01422 208875.
