Website generates £1.5m for civil society groups
11th March 2010
Funding Central, a free website highlighting thousands of funding and finance opportunities for third sector organisations, has generated £1.5 million in grants and contract funding in its first six months.
Thousands of voluntary organisations and social enterprises have benefited from the new website, which also provides valuable advice and information on developing skills to draft winning tenders and successfully apply for grants or loan finance.
So far, 100 charities that responded to an online survey said they had received funds of between £800 and £85,000 with many more applications pending.
Graham Collins, sustainable funding programme manager at NCVO, which runs the site, said:
"It's great to see so many organisations using – and successfully securing income – through the website and valuing the advice posted there too. Funding Central is a vital resource for all third sector organisations because it brings together the broadest range of funding and finance opportunities in one place enabling organisations to explore all income options and make informed choices."
The website is funded by the Office of the Third Sector.
Funding Central is free for all voluntary and community organisations to use, including social enterprises, and provides access to more than 4,000 funding and finance opportunities, such as grants, contracts and loans. This is supported by practical advice, information and easy-to-follow tips to submitting successful applications.
Visit www.fundingcentral.org.uk and register to receive personalised, weekly email alerts and access a wide range of tools and support.
