[WiLT] Community Foundation Network - Comic Relief

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Community Foundation Network - Comic Relief

Community Foundation Network have been invited by Comic Relief to distribute
some of the funds raised through Red Nose Day and Sport Relief though our
network of local community foundations. Community foundations across the UK are
inviting applications for grants up to £10,000 from a fund of over £5 million
that they are distributing on behalf of Comic Relief, using money raised from
Red Nose Day and Sport Relief - up to 31 March 2011.

Comic Relief grants of up to £10,000 support community groups who are using a
range of activities, including sport, to:
* Increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and
isolation
* Help people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives to regain their
confidence and self-esteem
* Build skills of local people
* Increase community cohesion
* Respond to local economic needs

Groups need to:
* Be working in a disadvantaged or deprived area
* Be small, locally based groups or organisations who have a clear understanding
of the  needs of their community
* Have limited access to other sources of income

The kinds of groups that can apply are:
* Community groups
* Resident associations
* Community centres
* Social enterprises / Community Interest Companies Credit Unions

They will not give grants to:
* Individuals
* Statutory organisations, including schools
* Fund trips abroad
* Fund buses, mini buses or other community transport schemes (other than
transport costs forming part of a project)
* Fund building costs, including access adaptations to buildings.

A list of participating Community Foundations is on website below. For more
information please contact your local Community Foundation. Details of all local
Community Foundations which can be found on Website:
http://www.communityfoundations.org.uk/finding_uk_community_foundations/

If you have problems contacting them contact Rebecca Wood at Community
Foundation Network
Tel: 020 7713 9326
Email: office at communityfoundations.org.uk
Website:
http://www.communityfoundations.org.uk/looking_for_a_grant_/comic_relief/