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Got something to share? We're currently collating a list of projects and activities in BwD and would appreciate your input.
Please could you e-mail
Clair Bloomfield or Bernard Drinkwater if you can help us out. Alternatively, simply reply to this bulletin and I'll pass it on. It'd be very much appreciated.
NWAS are seeking a Non-Executive Director - Clinical and an Associate Non-Executive Director - Digital. Full details can be found here. Deadline for applications is Tuesday 22nd December.
Bees and Birds are doing Christmas meal prep boxes for people in need. Referrals can be made on 07545 810798 or via contact@mdmacfarlane.co.uk. Boxes will contain the meal ingredients which will be prepared by the recipient and will consist of a turkey dinner and dessert.
There will also be an evening quiz and bingo on
Christmas Day on the Bees and Birds pub quiz Facebook group.
There's plenty going on this week with Circles Connected.
Citizens Online are conducting important research into the impact of the pandemic on digital support for those aged between 50 & 70. This work is being done on behalf of the Centre for Ageing Better. To this end, they are seeking responses to a questionnaire from organisations and individuals.
Healthwatch Together are running a survey to gauge feedback on Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust's services.
► Do you have clients struggling with bereavement and loss this Christmas? Kooth, the online mental wellbeing community, is here to help.

LSCft's latest weekly update can be found here.
Our Lancashire's weekly bulletin is available here.
The Prince's Trust & BAE Systems are inviting 18-24 year olds not in employment, education or training to Get into Engineering and Business Admin. If you'd like to know more, or to get referral details, please give Jan a call on 07506 692154 or drop her an e-mail via janice.bradley@princes-trust.org.uk.
Our December volunteer bulletin is out now!
Funding update

News

BBC Children in Need Accepting Main Grant and Small Grant Applications

National Lottery Community Fund Re-Opens Regular Funding Programmes for England

New Grants for Angling Aficionados

Deadlines


Near Neighbours Small Grants - closes Friday 11th December
Seed funding for local groups and organisations who are working to bring together neighbours, developing relationships across diverse faiths and ethnicities to improve their local communities.

Heritage Recovery and Resilience Loans - closes Monday 14th December
Funding for not-for-profit organisations that are current or previous recipients of a grant directly from National Heritage Lottery Fund to support activities and costs that will develop and restart their income generating potential.

Help the Homeless Grant Scheme - closes Tuesday 15th December
Grants for capital projects small and medium-sized charities working to assist homeless people to rebuild their lives and return to the community.

Ironmongers' Company - closes Tuesday 15th December
Grant for projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people under the age of 25 years to fulfil their potential.

The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation Grants Programme - closes Tuesday 15th December
Support for cultural and educational projects that help develop mutual understanding between the UK and Japan.
Find out more about how COVID-19 regulation changes affect BwD on the Council's website.

Action for Jobs

We can give you a helping hand to learn new skills, gain experience and build your confidence to get a job.

If you'd like to find out more, please call 01254 583957 or 07547 566054, or drop us an e-mail.

#ActionforJobs

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► The Council's funding portal, Community Foundation for Lancashire's funding page (guidelines can be found here) and the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner's website provide exceptional resources for those seeking funding - including the Community Action Fund.
 
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