The DLUHC has tasked the Centre for Homelessness Impact to develop a program to identify cost-effective, evidence-based strategies for improving outcomes for those at risk of homelessness. Councils and third-sector organisations are invited to participate in the Test & Learn projects, with some providing funding for service delivery.
For more details, visit the Centre for Homelessness Impact website.
Test and Learn (homelessnessimpact.org)
For specific project inquiries, contact:
Save the date: Tuesday 16 July, London. Registration will open soon.
Deadline for entries: 5 May 2024
Pioneers Post is now accepting entries for this year’s NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards, searching for pioneers in diversity, climate action, social investment, impact management, and leadership. Don’t miss the opportunity to be recognized among the UK’s top 100 impact enterprises—submit your entry by May 5th.
These awards acknowledge social ventures and mission-driven enterprises that exemplify excellence in building businesses that offer solutions to significant social and environmental challenges.
Deadline for entries: 30 May 2024
The 25th annual Charity Times Awards will celebrate best practices in the UK charity and not-for-profit sector. Since their inception, the awards’ objectives have remained consistent:
Click the link to find out more: Welcome // Charity Times Awards
Awards Ceremony: 20 September 2024
Join to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the third sector. This event recognises their dedication and significant impact on our communities and emphasises the collective effort and essential role of the third sector. Come and acknowledge those dedicated to addressing social challenges and shaping a brighter future for our communities at the Awards Ceremony on 20 September 2024.
Entry Dates
Early Bird entry deadline – 2 May 2024
Standard entry deadline – 23 May 2024
Click link for more information and entry fees: Home – ThirdSector Awards
Low-income households will receive the third Cost of Living Payment worth £299, which will be sent automatically without having to apply to receive it. Some payments may take until 22 February to come through.
People in need of additional support are encouraged to check their eligibility for the various cost-of-living schemes through the government’s website Help for Households.
Employers will need to change how they manage flexible working requests from employees, as from 6 April 2024.
Flexible working enables employees the opportunity to work in a way that suits both the needs of the businesses and the employee’s. Options include, but are not limited to:
Entry is free; the deadline is 6 February 2024.
The Charity Governance Awards initiative looks to celebrate outstanding governance and trusteeship in charities across the UK. Their mission is to celebrate and reward exceptional charity governance, while sharing exemplary work that inspires and informs boards and trustees across the country.
For more information and to find out how to enter, click here.
Big Picture has been producing films for charities since 2012. For 2024, they are now offering TEN COMPLETELY FREE CHARITY FILMS to UK Registered Charities who apply before 31 January.
They will work with you to plan and create a storyboard, film, and edit a broadcast quality film in return for their travel expenses (which is usually minimal).
All charities that apply will be notified by 9 February.
For more information about Big Picture, and their online application form, visit their website here.
Twelve voluntary and community sector organisations were awarded a share of £5.5 million funding to:
The grant funding programme will run from April 2024 to March 2027.
Eligible working parents of two-year-olds will be able to register to access 15 hours free childcare per week from April 2024. Registration for parents will be opened between January to end-February 2024.
There is also funding available for new childminders:
