Comic Relief

Comic Relief has announced that its grants UK programmes are once again open for applications. Through the Comic Relief UK grant making programme funding is available through the following programmes:

 
· Mental health - This programme aims to promote the rights and support the recovery of people who have mental health problems, and to help them feel more included in society. It also aims to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health problems. 
· Domestic and sexual abuse - This programme aims to provide support for young people aged 11-25 who have witnessed or directly experienced domestic and sexual abuse 
· Refugee and asylum seeking women - This programme aims to provide support for refugee and asylum seeking women who have experienced rape, torture and other forms of violence in their home countries. 
· Older people - This programme is built around supporting older people to bring positive change to their communities, enabling them to contribute their time, energy and skills to those individuals who need it most. 
· Sport for Change - Using sport in delivering positive change within the lives of individuals and communities, 
· Young People aged 11 – 25. This programme focuses on young people that are sexually exploited; suffer from alcohol abuse; and suffer from mental health problems. 

On average grants of between £25,000 and £40,000 are available to not for profit organisations such as constituted voluntary and community groups, charities, social enterprises, co-operatives, faith organisations, and community interest companies. 

The closing date for applications is the 3rd September 2010. 

For more information and to apply visit:

http://www.comicrelief.com/apply_for_a_grant/uk  

October

Friday 14 October 10.30-2.30 Houghton Town Centre

Friday 21 October 10.30-2.30 High St West

Thursday 26 October 11-3 Jubilee Centre, Farringdon