
We know that funding is a key concern for our members.
It is essential that Grant bids are evidence based. Here are some practical hints on a factsheet.
Surrey County Council’s Services for Young People has been undergoing a radical transformation, and part of this includes a move away from grants to commissioning. Current grants forming part of a three year Grant Agreement are being honoured until March 2012, but thereafter the direction of travel is towards contracts. Potential providers of services need to be registered on the procurement portal of the County Council called BRAVO to get onto the list of potential providers/contractors. There are four new service areas being readied for commissioning in 2011, and these are:
High Sheriff’s Youth Award: Available in sums up to £1,000 for projects that help to make communities safer and reduce crime. Details are on the website: www.surreyhighsheriff.org
Community Foundation for Surrey : gives grants in Surrey. For more information see: http://www.communityfoundationsurrey.org.uk/grant.html
The Coalition Government has scrapped many previously familiar finding streams like the Youth Opportunities Fund, and Positive Activities for Young people fund, and we wait to see what will be put in its place. It is expected that a new Government policy on Youth will be published in 2011.
Big Lottery: This is an invaluable web site www.biglotteryfund.org.uk at which a range of grants can be found. Of particular relevance to Surrey Youth Focus Members may be the Awards for All Grants, under which funds can be sought up to £10,000 for projects. For more see: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_a4a_eng
Children In Need: The BBC Children in Need programme has grants for organisations working with disadvantaged young people under the age of 18. For more see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants/general_grants.shtml
Surrey's Top 50 companies in the Corporate Social Responsibility Index. (May 2011)
For any advice about funding contact Mike Abbott (Chief Executive) on 01483- 453962 or email to: mike.abbott@surreyyouthfocus.org.uk


