People around the UK are re-connecting with their local communities, tackling social inequalities and funding vital initiatives led by grassroots groups and driven individuals.
Take Devon, for example. @devoncf.bsky.social has seen a LOT of local good since it was established in 1996: devoncf.com
Our June newsletter has landed this morning.
This month we’ve launched our revised grantmaking process, which aims to make it easier and less time-consuming for community groups to access funding.
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We’re looking for a Grants Manager to join our team. This role is vital to ensuring our funding reaches the communities that need it most. Find out more and apply 👇
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Our May newsletter is out today. This month we introduce our refreshed approach to grantmaking. There are opportunities to join our team, we share stories of groups we've funded & explore some of the benefits of setting up a family fund with us. ow.ly/xkLf50W0GrI
Did you catch our CEO, Mary Hancock, on Radio Devon this morning? She was invited on to talk about a pilot project to fund grassroots organisations working in innovative ways to make Plymouth safer for women and girls. 📻Listen back on BBC Sounds – the interview is at about 1hr10.
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Inclusive music opportunities and free counselling for children and young people are just a couple of examples of work we've funded thanks to a donation from PenCarrie. Our unique knowledge means we can ensure donors' funding reaches groups making a real difference. ow.ly/WXWB50VOl90
Our April newsletter is out now, including a special mention for our trustee Caroline Harlow - Devon's new High Sheriff, a spotlight on the work of Jabulani CIC, tips on organisational development and capacity building, and much more. mailchi.mp/devoncf/our-...
Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on organisational development & capacity building. Tips include: 🔗Connect with your local voluntary service 📄Access policy templates and guidelines 📚Take advantage of free training. ow.ly/GiIa50VGjMI
We've been hearing from community groups we've funded thanks to a donation from confectionery company Mars Wrigley devoncf.com/story/fundin...
We've developed new inclusive language guidance to use across our team. Our latest blog post describes how we consulted with community groups to create this guidance, and includes a link to the download the document. devoncf.com/blog/develop...
Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on writing successful grant applications. Sophie offers guidance on what we are looking for in an application, and shares resources to help increase your chance of success. devoncf.com/blog/support...
