Every month, we compile a list of funding and research for people working in social prescribing. See below for our November list!
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Funding
Long-term illnesses
The Edward Gostling Foundation provides financial support to charities seeking to create significant and positive change to the lives of disadvantaged people with a long- term illness or impairment.
Grants for older people
The funding from Friends of the Elderly is intended to support older people who are of, or over, state pension age (66 years) and living on low incomes.
DWF Foundation
The DWF Foundation provides funds, resources, and support to help communities achieve their full potential. The Foundation does not have a minimum grant size but the majority of their grants fall under £5,000.
Esmee Foundation
Funding from Esmee Foundation is available to support organisational core or project costs.
Reaching communities
The Reaching Communities fund from the National Lottery Community Fund offers larger amount of funding (over £10,000) for organisations that work with their community to help them thrive. They fund projects that work to make positive changes in their community – whether that is for people living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.
Music funding
This funding from Music for All provides opportunities for music-related community projects and for individuals.
Deadline: January 13
Arts funding
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation ‘Arts Fund‘ supports organisations who work at the intersection of arts and social change. Grants range between £90,000 – £300,000.
Deadline: January 31
Do it Now
Do it Now have a number of funding opportunities available:
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Make It Big Round 2 with Pathway Fund: Get financial and strategic support to take your organisation to the next level.
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Innovate Now Round 3 with City Bridge Foundation: Join forces with us to drive innovation in your community!
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Innovate Now Round 4 with Impact on Urban Health: Develop solutions to improve health outcomes in urban communities.
Research
Health and care professionals
Are you a health and care professional interested in improving equality, diversity and inclusion within your sector? Race Equality Foundation and the Health Innovation Network (South London) are running a survey to find out ways of doing this effectively.
Physical activity
Move Consulting are inviting people to take part in this survey on physical activity. They would like you to share your knowledge and experiences into commissioning, managing, designing and delivering programmes and services.
London Now
London Now Now is a new initiative designed to empower black and minoritised communities across ten London boroughs. They have created a survey to gather ideas, concerns and suggestions on the project.
Rough sleeping
The Rough Sleeping Plan of Action aims to set out a shared vision for ending rough sleeping in London. Help inform the plan by sharing your feedback.
Closes December 3
Crohn’s & Colitis
Complete this survey to help the Caribbean and African Health Network create resources on Crohn’s and Colitis which better reflect Black Caribbean and African people.
Closes December 6
