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1. CCF News and Events

2. Community News

 
3. Fundraising News
1. CCF News and Events 
KEEPING SAFE CHILD PROTECTION & SAFEGUARDING TRAINING

If you would be interested in taking part in Keeping Safe Child Protection and Safeguarding training please contact the office on 02893 359777 or email lucysimms@btconnect.com

FIRST AID

If you would be interested in taking part in a First Aid course please contact the office on 02893 359777 or email jamie-leeccf@btconnect.com

 
Access NI Enhanced Checks
 
Carrickfergus Community Forum is a registered Umbrella Body with Access NI. This means that we submit enhanced criminal record checks for community organisations in Carrickfergus. Access NI authorises umbrella bodies to provide these services to organisations.

For more information on this service please contact: janicecherry@btconnect.com or telephone the office on 02893359777
2. Community News
Carrickfergus Art Club
Autumn Art Exhibition
The Civic Centre
Antrim Street, Carrickfegus
 
Tues 23rd October to Wednesday 7th November 2018
Daily 9 - 5pm, Sat 9 - 4pm, 7th Nov 9 - 2pm
 
FREE ENTRY
3. Fundraising News

   New or Updated Funding Initiatives
 

New or Updated Funding Initiatives

 

Ronnie Scott's Charitable Foundation

Every year, the Foundation gives grants to grass root organisations providing affordable or free-to...
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Commonwealth Foundation Grants

Focus areasThey are interested in supporting projects that strengthen civic voice so that it:Is...
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Aviva Community Fund

Since its inception the fund has awarded over £5 Million to 1360 projects across the UK.The...
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Change Something Fund

The Change Something Fund is led by two panels of young people aged 13-17 and 18-25 living in our...
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Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust: Charities

Are you eligible?The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust primarily funds projects which...
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Big Lottery Fund: Digital Fund

The Digital Fund will open in phases over the next two years. The first phase, open from 22nd...
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Genetic Disorders UK: Jeans for Genes Grants

Applications are invited for grants up to a maximum of 5,000.Funding CriteriaThey believe that no...
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Live Here Love Here: Small Grants Scheme

Launched by Local Councils, the Department of Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Affairs,...
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McClay Foundation

Charitable PurposesObjectives of the Foundation:Support and encourage research and...
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Reconciliation Fund

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has at its disposal a Reconciliation Fund for North-...
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Ashden Trust

The Trust’s long-term focus on climate change, sustainable development and improving the...
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Arts Council NI: International Programme for Organisations

The international programme for organisations has two funding schemes:1) Professional Arts Abroad...
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Arts Council Ireland: Travel and Training Award

The travel and training award has three main strands with different objectives and priorities....
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Alcohol Research UK Grants

Following the merger of Alcohol Research UK with Alcohol Concern, they have undertaken a strategy...
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Jerwood Charitable Foundation

They have recently undertaken a strategic review and agreed a new Strategic Plan for 2019-22....
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Arts Council NI: Small Grants Programme

This is a rolling programme and applications can therefore be made at any time.Who can apply?They...
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Arts Council NI: Rosemary James Memorial Trust Award

This award is directed at makers steeped in practice using materials singly or in combination. Such...
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Artraker Biennnial Award

Artraker offers three Awards of £2500 each for completed work or work that can be further...
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Leverhulme Research Project Grants

The aim of these awards is to provide financial support for innovative and original research...
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Leverhulme Art Scholarships

The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the fine and performing arts, including (but...
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Scott Bader: Commonwealth Global Charity Fund

Please note: they will only consider applications for funding of projects overseas from charities...
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NI Chest Heart and Stroke Scientific Research Grants

Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke is the leading local charity concerned with the prevention...
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Irish Temperance League

The League's aims in awarding grant are:to promote an alcohol-free and drug-free healthy...
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Conrad N Hilton Fund for Sisters

Who can apply?Despite great need, HFS is not able to fund all requests. Only projects where...
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Arthur Guinness Projects

Arthur was more than a daring entrepreneur; he was a philanthropist, too. He built his brand with...
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Visual Artists Workplace Scheme

Each year Visual Artists Ireland, on behalf of the Arts Council, invites applications for grants of...
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RDS Irish Forestry Awards Community Woodland Award

There are four prize categories for the Awards:Production ForestryMultipurpose ForestryTeagasc Farm...
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LandAid Annual Grants Programme

They allocate funding under two streams:Renovation: existing properties in need of...
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Kress Foundation: History and Conservation of Art

Grants are awarded to institutions only.Kress Foundation grants are concentrated on projects and...
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Katharine Howard Foundation

The Foundation’s approach involves working with others in identifying needs, building on...
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FUNDING CALL: Good Relations Grant Scheme 2018/19 (Programme Participants)

Please note the following information in relation to Mid and East Antrim Good Relations Grant Scheme.  The purpose of the Good Relations Grant scheme reflects the ‘Together: Building a United Community Strategy’.
 
Good Relations Grants Support Scheme:
Good Relations projects taking place up to 31 March 2019. 
 
The Good Relations Grant is 100% funded up to a maximum of £2,500. This can be applied for through one large application or through a series of smaller applications throughout the financial year. Applicants who have already secured a Good Relations award for £2,500 in 2018/2019 are ineligible to apply for further funding.
 
Council wishes to emphasise the following points:
 
  • Applications will be assessed in the order they are submitted therefore it is advised to apply early as this is a competitive process.
  • Council will have the right to close the scheme should the budget be fully allocated.
  • If an application is submitted, assessed and deemed unsuccessful, the applicant may reapply to the scheme should time and budget permit.
 
How to apply
 
Before completing an application, applicants should make sure that they are eligible to apply and have read the attached guidance notes in full which can also be downloaded below.
 
Applications can be made online at Council's Funding Hub. Manual applications can be requested by contacting the Grants Office on the contact details below and may be returned to any of the following Council buildings.
 
  •  – Ardeevin, 80 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT42 1AB
  •  – Smiley Buildings, Victoria Road, Larne, BT40 1RU
  •  – Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG
 
Further information on the grant process is available by contacting the Grants Office at: Tel: (028) 2563 3148 or (028) 9335 8240 or by emailing grants@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
 
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