CDHN’s Elevate team is hosting information sessions about how to apply for the Elevate Community Mentoring and Grants Programme, to let potential applicants know what we’re looking for and give examples of how groups have used Elevate Mentoring and Grants in previous years.

The Elevate programme is for community groups who want to use community development to tackle health inequalities experienced by the community or group you support. We want to support groups who are in need of mentoring, and who can benefit from funding (up to £5000) to deliver a project which uses community development to tackle health inequalities.

Our information sessions will give you an insight into what the mentoring involves and the benefits of it, and what kinds of projects are eligible for Elevate funding.

Ahead of the session we wanted to share an update below:

The Elevate application process and submission date are being delayed until after the holiday period. This will give your group more time to develop your application. We will be sharing more information at the event.

To register for the session please visit Elevate Community Mentoring & Grants Programme: Information Session - Elevate NI

The charities grant programme aims to support people with an emphasis on building confidence, knowledge and skills, and therefore increasing prospects of employment.

We offer grants up to £5,000 towards specific projects or core activities that support literacy, numeracy, digital and additional skills for learning that are likely to assist employment prospects. The Trust recognises that the future of the labour market will become increasingly competitive, with employers placing greater emphasis on transferable skills.

We will fund:

A UK charity that has been registered with the Charity Commission for at least 3 years
A project or running costs for a charity that equips people (aged 11 and over) with the skills ready for employment
Annual repeat funding for up to 3 years – subject to satisfactory annual reviews of progress and impact
The charity’s annual turnover does not exceed £500,000

We prioritise

Match funded projects
Charities that can provide compelling evidence of impact
Charities working with collaborative networks
Self-sustainable projects, with a view to becoming less reliant on grants in the future

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk/grants-for-registered-charities-2/