If you have been inspired by some of our latest Good News Stories or have an idea for a great community project, please do attend one of our Q&amp;A sessions.Please register by clicking on one of the links below.We have a number of Q+A sessions planned over the coming months.Thursday, 29th February: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/835841182477?aff=oddtdtcreator" id="isPasted">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/835841182477?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>Thursday, 21st March: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/835853399017?aff=oddtdtcreator" id="isPasted">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/835853399017?aff=oddtdtcreator</a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1707745740/projects/5f5f29b0d37fa02c38f3cb46/frkfegxjlmz5pet6k6w6.webp" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">

Upcoming Q+A sessions

SCVO’s fortnightly funding digest provides you with free access to a selection of the latest funding news and opportunities. To view their main website and general information, please visit: <a href="https://www.scvo.info/">https://www.scvo.info/</a> To access their weekly e-bulletin with information on the latest funding opportunities, please visit: <a href="https://www.scvo.info/local-vcs-intelligence/funding-digests/">https://www.scvo.info/local-vcs-intelligence/funding-digests/</a> <a href="https://www.scvo.info/local-vcs-intelligence/funding-digests/"></a><a href="https://www.scvo.info/local-vcs-intelligence/funding-digests/"></a>The SCVO is not limited to Sandwell and they have information which can help organisations across the nation. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1705071815/projects/yourfundsurreyproposals/f12ef2cb-d742-4f62-a9ba-e117db755842.jpg" />

Community Funding News Bulletin; Sandwell Council for Voluntary Organisations

Round three of awards from the Mental Health Scale Up Fund is now open for Expressions of Interest. The fund offers up to £50,000 per year for up to five years. The funding priority for this round is perinatal and pre-school support. Please visit our web page for more info on funding criteria and to access the Mental Health Scale Up (MHSU) EOI form. The Strategic Transformation Programme focuses on supporting local voluntary and community organisations to become more financially resilient. We are delighted that we have just been successful in securing some more funding for the programme, read more about the programme here: <a href="https://www.cfsurrey.org.uk/fund/surrey-strategic-transformation-programme/?utm_source=UKCF%20for%20Surrey%20&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=14202671_November%20Grants%20Bulletin%2023&amp;dm_i=1R7Y,8GEUN,8N1C0,YXBI4,1">https://www.cfsurrey.org.uk/fund/surrey-strategic-transformation-programme/?utm_source=UKCF%20for%20Surrey%20&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=14202671_November%20Grants%20Bulletin%2023&amp;dm_i=1R7Y,8GEUN,8N1C0,YXBI4,1</a> Please note that we have a crisis fund designed to support organisations facing an urgent financial shortfall, this fund is open at all times and can be accessed via our EOI. We encourage you to talk to us and make an application as early as possible – so think of it more like a crisis prevention fund if you like! The sooner you tell us what you need, the sooner we can advise ways we may be able to help. The Rural England Prosperity Fund The Rural England Prosperity Fund grants of up to £50,000 and up to 50% of the capital project costs are now available to help rural small businesses, charities and community groups in the rural areas of Waverley, Guildford and Tandridge. The objectives of the programme are to support rural development, job creation, growth and community enterprise. All projects will be prioritised according to which projects deliver the greatest economic, environmental and social benefits. Projects must demonstrate value for money and additionality including how they contribute to Net Zero and nature recovery objectives. To find out more and register go to <a href="http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/ruralprosperity">www.surreycc.gov.uk/ruralprosperity</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1692007317/projects/yourfundsurreyproposals/6a9f3050-cf90-480e-85b0-86246cd74611.webp" />

Community Funding News Bulletin; Community Foundation Surrey and Voluntary Action Surrey

Your Fund Surrey has funding for Small Community Projects and Large Community Projects. Which means there are now even more ways to make it happen in your local areas.  

Your Fund Surrey Project Proposals 

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Your Fund Surrey Project Proposals

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