We can help with
support with finding funding
We can help you work out what funding you need and find the right funder. We can work with you on a one-to-one basis, or you can come along to one of our workshops or events.
We run a Funding Fair a couple of times a year, when we invite a range of funders, from the National Lottery to smaller local funders like One Community and The Loose Change Charity along for you to meet.
We also run regular workshops throughout the year on:
- Finding Your Funder
- Applying to Trusts and Foundations
- Bid writing
And we always try to highlight new funding opportunities at our networking events and Members’ Meetings.
what can i apply for now?
You can find details of all the current funds that are accepting applications below. We also share these on social media and send them out in our monthly newsletter.
support with writing applications
We can also help you work on your applications, again either on a one-to-one basis or at one of our regular bid writing workshops. These cover things like:
- Writing Your First Bid
- Improving Your Grant Applications
If you haven’t applied for funding before you can start with one of our TSL Kirklees Small Grants Funds and we’ll support you through the process. See Current Funding Opportunities for ones that are open now, or speak to us to find out more.
Partnership bids
To access larger pots of longer-term funding, you may need to be part of a partnership of organisations all working together. We can help you make those connections, if you haven’t done already, and work on your application.
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FAQS
where do I start?
There are a few funders that we always signpost people to, so it’s always worth starting with these:
- TSL Kirklees Small Grants Funding – see Current Funding Opportunities below for any that are open now.
- National Lottery Awards For All
- One Community
- Kirklees Council Ward Budgets
- Kirklees Council/Kirklees Youth Alliance Healthy Holidays Funding
- The West Yorkshire Mayor’s Safer Communities Funding (formerly the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Safer Communities Funding)
- Crowdfunding
- Dewsbury Soup
- Huddersfield Soup
- Growing Great Places – a partnership between Kirklees Council and SpaceHive
- One Community Match It Fund
what do I need to think about?
- BASICS
- How much do you need?
- What’s it for?
- Do you fit the criteria for this particular grant?
- GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
- Some funders may only fund registered charities
- Social enterprises may be eligible for both third sector and business grants (but will be excluded most grants from Charitable Trusts and Foundations)
- Social enterprises will be eligible for social investment funding and loans
- Most funders will only fund you if you have 3+ people on your board of trustees/directors or management committee and they may specify that some or all need to be unrelated
For more information about governance and legal structures for your organisation see:
- Setting up a community group or charity
- Creating a social enterprise
- Developing your charity or community group
- DETAILS
- Who will you be working with?
- Do you need staff or volunteers to deliver the project?
- What are your costs?
- Do you have a bank account?
- How will you keep a record of how you’ve spent the money?
- Do you have insurance and the correct policies and procedures that a funder might expect?
- How are you going to show what you’ve achieved/the impact you’ve had?
- STRATEGY
- Can I apply to more than 1 funder at the same time?
- Can I apply to more than 1 funder raise enough money?
- Can I rework the application and send it to someone else if we’re not successful?
- Can I rework my application and resubmit it?
- Do I need some independent help/feedback on my application?
If you need help or advice with any of this, please get in touch.
Where can I find new funders to try?
Kirklees for funding
Third Sector Team
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Current Funding Opportunities
Third Sector Leaders is working in partnership with Kirklees Council to increase outreach, engagement and communication with Kirklees residents disproportionately affected by Covid19 with the aim of improving their wellbeing. This may include people in low income households; those with disabilities; long-term health conditions; older …
TSL Kirklees Small Grant Funding
Micro Grants (Under £1000)
31/07/2022
Open to All is an initiative from TSLKirklees to promote and support community health and wellbeing activities in Kirklees that are inclusive and welcoming for all. It includes a new certification that groups can apply for and optional funding. We want to support third sector …
TSL Kirklees Small Grant Funding
Micro Grants (Under £1000)
31/07/2022
We are re-opening Do Something Now (DSN), the Community Investment Fund (CIF) to applications for 2022. Attached is our Guidance & FAQs to check if you are eligible to apply. If you are, complete ALL SECTIONS in the attached Application Form and email to community.plus@kirklees.gov.uk Return the …
Local Funding - Kirklees
Large Grants (Over £10,000)
10/08/2022
Here at One Community, we have multiple funds that all work to the same quarterly grants panel schedule; this means our panels simultaneously consider the applications. The funds included are: JL Brierley Hazel Charlesworth Judith & Neil Charlesworth Kirklees Community Fund Stephen Wood Kirklees General …
Local Funding - Kirklees
Micro Grants (Under £1000)
31/08/2022
This fund aims to support environmental initiatives based on energy conservation, although it will also support other 'green' projects and activities. The Collective Power Fund invites local charities, community groups and volunteer-led groups to apply for funding of between £500 and £3,000, to tackle a range …
Local Funding - Kirklees
Small Grants (Under £10,000)
30/06/2022
The Hirst Brierley fund supports activities that will reduce climate change, for example through energy efficiency, renewable energy or the creation and management of green spaces. Climate change and lack of bio-diversity present major threats to human wellbeing both locally and around the world. These problems will …
Local Funding - Kirklees
Small Grants (Under £10,000)
30/06/2022
Find other local and national funding
Latest Funding News
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Community Plus Funding Update
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