OaKley ASN helps children with additional support needs – and their families. If they are successful in their bid for the Just Transition PB Fund, they hope to purchase a Citroën SpaceTourer Electric vehicle, to provide eco-friendly, reliable transportation that helps families reach essential services, enjoy outings, and connect with our community.
The projects with the most votes get the cash. And with five projects to vote for, you can help Newtonhill’s Bettridge Centre and others too – read on.
Welcome to the KDP Bulletin.
The Just Transition PB Fund is an opportunity to ensure that the voices, perspectives and priorities of the local community are heard.
With £1 million available to support eco-friendly sustainable projects across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, if you live, work or access services in these areas you can vote for which green projects you think should receive funding.
You must enter a valid postcode and choose your TOP 5 PROJECTS in order to take part in the public vote.
KDP members Bettridge Centre and OaKley ASN are on the shortlist, so show them support alongside another 3 worthy projects.
Voting closes at 5pm next Wednesday, 27th November.
Tesco Stronger Starts Programme, allows schools and other not-for-profit organisations to apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects and activities that help children across the UK have a stronger start in life. Priority is given to initiatives that provide food and support to young people.
These grants assist schools and organisations in offering nutritious food, healthy activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing—such as breakfast clubs or snacks—and equipment for healthy pursuits.
Every three months, three local good causes or projects are selected for the blue token customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK, with grants awarded based on the number of votes each project receives. Applications can be made at any time.
Visit the website for more information.
Find out if your community group is eligible for a free British Heart Foundation funded defibrillator. Having a defibrillator and knowing how to do CPR will give members of your community a better chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.
Applications are now open and are expected to close by 5pm on Friday 28 February 2025. Please note they may close earlier depending on the volume received, so you are advised to apply early.
Visit the website for more information and to apply.
An awareness campaign is underway to ensure people know the best place to access healthcare this winter. Right Care Right Place helps the public decide the most appropriate service for their healthcare needs – whether they should contact their GP or pharmacy, call NHS 24 on 111 or use self-help guides on the NHS Inform website. Hospital emergency departments should only be visited for critical emergencies.
Learn more here.
The Leathersellers’ Company has announced that its next application round for the Small Grants Programme will reopen for applications on the 2nd December 2024.
This funding is available to small charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that provide essential services for vulnerable people in deprived communities across the UK.
The Programme awards grants of up to £5,000 to organisations with an annual income of less than £200,000, and the number of applications will be capped, and submissions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
The last funding round opened for applications on the 4th November 2024 and closed within just 15 minutes, as the maximum number of applications was reached. As a result they recommend that you draft your application using the offline Word version of the form which is available on their website.
Find out more here.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) invites you to participate in a public consultation, to help shape its Corporate Plan for 2025-2028. Your input on key areas like climate action and community heritage is vital.
Join the discussion and help HES to preserve Scotland’s historic environment for future generations. The consultation runs until 3 January 2025.
Have your say here.
Small charities in the UK can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support projects focused on supporting children and young people, disadvantaged families, prisoners, and ex-offenders. The grants are made available through the Woodward Charitable Trust and are intended to help cover core costs for small to medium-sized charities, particularly those with initiatives that engage volunteers, foster community cohesion, and promote skills development.
Applications are open until 12 pm on 13th December 2024.
Visit the website to learn more.
Age Scotland has updated their information guide to wellbeing in later life, which suggests simple changes people can make for better health, including making healthier food choices, keeping active, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated and looking after brain health. You can also order paper copies of the guide through their website.
More here.
The Co-op Foundation has announced the Young Gamechangers Fund which aims to support young activists, campaigners, disrupters, co-operates, and social entrepreneurs to lead social action to improve their communities.
Grants of up to £20,000 will be awarded to:
- individuals aged 10-25, or
- groups or organisations with an annual income of less than £100,000
The funding can be used for project or core costs.
Applications are encouraged from young gamechangers that:
- traditionally have not had access to funding, or
- have previously experienced additional barriers to funding, or
- are led by and for marginalised groups and communities
Successful applicants will also have access to peer support networks, training, and mentoring to help their vision come to life, putting young people at the heart of change.
The closing date for applications is the 6th December 2024.
More information can be found here.
The Tall Ships Races return to Aberdeen for the first time in almost 30 years – here is your chance to get involved!
The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 is offering the adventure of a lifetime to young people of all backgrounds aged 15 to 25 and living in an AB post code.
You could join the trainee crew from 10 – 21 July to sail from Dunkirk, France to Aberdeen or from 21 July – 2 August to sail from Aberdeen to Kristiansand, Norway.
No prior sailing experience is required and the opportunity is designed to be inclusive, diverse and accessible. There are at least 100 funded places available, as well as the option of self-funding.
Apply here.
Applications are also open for a host of volunteering positions. Take a look at the website to find out more.
The Community Grants Programme from NHS Grampian Charity supports local charities and community organisations across the Grampian region to develop projects which improve access to health provision, enhance healthcare experiences, and empower individuals to better manage their own health.
Applications which are community based and initiatives which seek to address health inequalities are particularly welcome. The programme is also interested in supporting research which focuses on health inequalities, self-management, prevention and early intervention.
The application form must be fully completed and submitted by email no later than 12pm on Friday 13th December 2024.
NHS Grampian Charity will be holding a virtual information session via Teams on Thursday 28th November at 2pm where they will review the application form and highlight what they are looking for in each question, along with outlining the assessment process. If you would like to attend this session, please click here to register.
For more information visit the website.
Nestrans are currently accepting applications to their Community Sustainable Travel Grant. The initiative is aimed at community groups, charities and social enterprises across the North-East who are interested in developing sustainable travel projects.
Groups can now apply for up to 100% of the funding needed for a range of projects such as:
- Community Paths – enhancements to local paths to improve accessibility and encourage walking and cycling.
- Cycle Parking – installation of bike parking facilities to support cycling to facilities.
- Electric and Cargo Bikes – Acquiring electric or cargo bikes to use for community hire schemes, or as fleet vehicles.
- Travel Plans – Support to develop or implement comprehensive travel plans to support sustainable and active travel.
Grants are available up to a maximum of £5,000, and applications must be submitted by Friday 29th November 2024. For full guidance and to apply click here.