T3SC (Tameside 3rd Sector Coalition) is dedicated to providing support, advice and information
to our local voluntary and community groups (the VCS or third sector).
We are a registered charity (no:1094744) working throughout Tameside.
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Funding Bulletin and advice from T3SC
Here is our latest compiled
Funding
Bulletin for August.
To
look through archived funding bulletins go to our
funding page:
www.t3sc.org/funding.htm.
It also contains factsheets on completing applications and themed funding guides for
children and young people, older people and black and minority ethnic
groups amongst others.
If you are looking for funding and can’t find exactly what you are
looking for here we have the FunderFinder database at T3SC which you are
free to use. Or you could use our Resource
Room to fill in your application form, have a cup of tea, use the
excellent resources and get some support.
T3SC (Tameside 3rd Sector Coalition),
St Michaels Court Stamford Street Ashton OL6 6XN
Telephone 0161 339 4985, email
hannah.powell@t3sc.org
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Meet the Funder - European Social Fund / Community Grants - Project Towpath
Thursday 18 September, 2.30pm – 4pm at T3SC
Greater Manchester Voluntary Sector Learning Consortium has been awarded
the contract for the Community Grants Project 'Project Towpath'. These
grants are aimed specifically at all small voluntary and community
sector groups within Greater Manchester that help people return to work.
How
much? Grants up to £12,000 can be used to provide support to 'hard to reach'
communities and individuals, to enable them to access employment or
further learning and training.
Who for: Some examples of the type of activity that can be supported by a grant
are:
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Initial help with basic skills.
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Taster work experience, including voluntary work.
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Training, advice and counselling.
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Job search assistance.
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Confidence building and personal development.
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Engagement activities that support individuals to overcome barriers to
learning or employment
Further information:
www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=projecttowpath.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Naomi on 0161 339
4986 or email naomi.creed@t3sc.org
For more information on funding see our Funding
page.
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Futurebuilders launches new Tender Fund
Futurebuilders England today launched a new interest-free loan fund for
third sector organisations struggling to meet the cost of tendering for
public sector contracts. The £1m Tender Fund is intended to help third
sector providers win contracts where prohibitive tendering costs would
otherwise make it difficult for them to bid.
Jonathan Lewis, Chief Executive of Futurebuilders England said: 'We know
there are organisations with the skills to bid for and win public sector
contracts who simply can’t afford the costs involved in preparing
competitive bids. Our conversations with the sector tell us that
providers often need money to fund tendering related costs such as legal
bills, financial expertise, staffing backfill and advice from
procurement specialists. We are determined to get as many third sector
organisations as possible winning contracts to deliver public services,
and we feel this new fund is one way we can help.'
Amount: The new Tender Fund will provide interest-free three year
loans of between £3,000 and £50,000. This will help organisations who
simply need a smaller sum of money to get them through the tendering
stage.
For further information: Call 0191 261 5200 or email
info@futurebuilders-england.org.uk
Closing date: There is no closing date for applications, and the
Fund will be available on a first come, first served basis until the £1m
runs out.
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