In today's #CharityExcellence newsletter, we have all our usual new funders but also our new video thanks to Big Picture Charity Films. It's got me in it but, apart from that, it's really good. r1.technology-trust-news.org/t/cr/AQim7hIQ0…

United Way UK - Give Local Grants 2025-2026 - 30 grants of £1,500 to charities with an annual income below £300,000. Deadline 15 Jul. Just complete the online form. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Mayor of London - Green Roots Fund. A focus on areas where the need for green and blue space improvements is highest. Grants grants £10,000 to £500,000 for up to 2 years. Open to most non profits. Next deadline 21 Aug, 2pm. london.gov.uk/programmes-str…

Movement for Good. There are six £1,000 draws in 2025. In their next £1,000 draw they are doubling the money to £2,000. Deadline 27 Jul. There will be 50 winning charities. You can nominate a registered charity, not-for-profit organisation or CIC. movementforgood.com

Lloyds Banking Group - Financial Resilience Fund. A £4.2m fund designed to empower financially vulnerable individuals. A 2 year, unrestricted grant of £30,000.  Deadline 25 Sep via the foundations’ websites. This link is to Lloyds Bank Foundation For E&W lloydsbankfoundationci.org.uk/grants/apply-f…

Check out Shane's publication by Arkbound "Govanhill Mythology" arkbound.com/product/govanh…

I’m really pleased that Blume have joined #CharityExcellence. We’ve used them ourselves and Anna was great.

Henry Smith- Shout! Non-statutory advocacy services for young people aged 14 to 25 with experience of the care system, or LGBT+ or have a learning disability/neurodivergence. Registered non profits. Grants £60k pa for 4 years. Deadline 20 Aug.  henrysmith.foundation/grants/shout/#…

McCarthy Stone - Creating Connections. Opens 1 Aug.  Up to £7,500. To reduce loneliness and isolation amongst older people 65+ in England, Wales, and Scotland. Non profits with income under £250,000 p.a. Priority to deprived areas. Deadline 29 Aug.  mccarthystonefoundation.org/creating-conne…

Our friends at Exquitech are holding a free charity cyber security webinar, on 29 July, 1pm to 2.30pm. Straightforward advice on how to use the tools you already have, and help you build a secure base for your future plans, including AI. exquitech.com/activities/mic…

☀️Throughout the summer, we’ll be sharing some of the sector’s best resources and the best Blumer-made content! 1️⃣Brace For Impact Podcast ▶️ thefore.org/brace-for-impa… 🎧 The Fore speaks with a bold collective of visionary philanthropists, business leaders, social entrepreneurs.

It's time for the second instalment of our farewell interview with brilliant Blumer Chris Guiton, 🧡 🙌 Q: Common pitfalls charities make when crafting a narrative for bids. Chris has many fabulous insights; grab a cuppa and dive in. ☕ 📙blume.life/pages/a-blumer…

Early bird tickets ending tomorrow, 31st July 2025! With over 50% of tickets already sold, don't miss out, secure your space now! Join us here -> charitydigital.org.uk/events/artific… #CharityDigital #AISummit2025 #CharityTech #DigitalInnovation

Henry Smith - Together We Begin: early years parenting support and promote children’s development. UK registered non profits providing direct service delivery, income under £1m. Up to £40-50k pa for 3 years. Deadline 28 Aug (5pm). henrysmith.foundation/grants/togethe…

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It's Monday, which means it's time for the final instalment of our farewell interview with Chris Guiton. 🌟Today, we share his parting advice to Blumers! 🥂A huge thank you for being a bluming brilliant Blumer, Chris! We wish you every success as you embark on new adventures.

Just opened. G C Gibson Charitable Trust - UK registered charities (income up to £1m) in the areas of education, social inclusion, and physical and mental health for all ages anywhere in the world. Ten grants of up to £5,000.  Deadline 31 Aug. gcgct.org/#apply

🧡 We've just received this lovely feedback from one of our charities. For #TinyTeams, having an extra pair of hands is invaluable, enabling the team to take some well-deserved time off & to manage the #SummerHoliday juggle. Thank you to every Blumer making this possible 👏

🥳 What a momentous milestone Ian McLintock & the 🐇 have reached 90,000 subscribers! 👏 A huge thank you for everything you do for the sector, Ian! We always look forward to your weekly emails, jam-packed with the best resources! 👇Learn more & support: youtu.be/tl27Ie8GInY?si…

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