The Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales has grants between £10,000 and 325,000 to enable charities in England or Wales to break or prevent the cycle of disadvantage. The Invest Programme’s funding will support longer term core or direct delivery funding for charities which are delivering clear outcomes as a result of their work with people aged 17 years and older who are experiencing multiple disadvantage including involvement with the criminal justice system, homelessness and mental health issues. The deadline for applications is 16th June.
The UK government has opened a consultation on a proposed sustainability fund to support VCSE organisations.
The centre in Hull which helps victims of sexual assault in Hull has been saved from closure.