Resources

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To empower our communities we need resources in order to sustain the work to which we aim to do. Resources can come in various forms, as detailed below.
Last Updated in Feburary '25
Grants
The Screwfix Foundation
Provides grants up to £5,000 for projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, and improvement of community buildings.
The aim is to help those in need: this could be for financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages.
Application deadline:
There are four deadlines each year: 10 February; 10 May; 10 August; and 10 November.
Fund description: https://www.screwfix.com/landingpage/screwfix-foundation
Y- Notts
Grants for young people in Notts
An independent charity serving Nottinghamshire. Providing grants to young people, aged 16 to 30, or groups for the purpose of furthering their training and personal development
Health and Wellbeing Community Champions
Grants for young people in Notts
Our Small Grants fund is now available for community groups and volunteers who work in Nottingham City to improve the health and wellbeing of our people. We fund small projects/activities/events up to £1000.
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SAFEcic
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Online Training Courses
Community Courses at Nottingham College
A range of community courses are taking place in the Bestwood, Bulwell and Bilborough areas of Nottingham.
Courses are free to recipients on means tested benefits!
Courses include IT support for beginners, courses to support employment, English and Maths skills and arts and crafts.
More information: Community Learning and Employability | Nottingham College
Contact Karen Lee Burton 07813 856 548
Walk Leader Training Workshop
FREE volunteer Walk Leader training workshop
Wednesday 20th Nov 2024
10:00am – 3:30pm
Case Conference Room,
Bulwell Riverside Library, Main Street, Bulwell, NG6 8QJ
07902 923944
Contact muratbasaran@ridewise.org.uk
Support to improve English and Maths Skills – community courses
Enlish:
2 Hours weekly
Pre Entry Level & up
Functional Skills Level 1 & 2
Maths:
2 Hours weekly
Entry Levels
For more information and how to register: 0115 9755758 or admin@bestwood.org.uk
Knife Crime Training Course
Course designed to equip individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to address and prevent knife crime.
Why this training matters:
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Learn how to identify risk factors and intervene early
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Gain practical tools for fostering safer environments
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Empower others with education and awareness
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Fuel Poverty
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Nottingham City Early Help Partnership
Over the course of the day there will be workshops on Signs of Safety, Restorative Practice, Working with Children with SEND, Therapeutic parenting, Virtual Reality Exploitation experience
Wednesday 9th October 2024 9am - 4pm
Council House, Market Square
180 Degrees Consulting Nottingham
A free, student led consultancy service specialising in charitable organisations and social enterprises.
We are currently looking to work on new projects within the community, so please reach out if this would be of interest.
schedule a chat at nottingham@180dc.org

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Notts County Foundation
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These roles play a crucial part in promoting inclusivity and well-being in our community. If you could help by sharing these opportunities within your networks, it would be greatly appreciated
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