Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales

 Funding from the Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales to support community led organisations.

Comic Relief and Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) partners recognise the great work that community led organisations do across Wales and want to help organisations to build their own capacity in a sustainable and impactful way.

Small Grants - £1,000 - £10,000

The aim of this fund is to ensure that comic relief grassroots funding is reached by the community groups leading change and growth in their locality, enabling them to make positive changes in response to the specific needs of the community.

 The Small Grant is administered by Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil for  RCT, Merthyr and Bridgend areas. The application form, project finances spreadsheet and guidance for small grants (£1,000 – £10,000) can be requested via grants@vamt.net

COMIC RELIEF’S STRATEGIC THEMES

All successful applications will demonstrate a contribution to one of Comic Relief’s four Strategic Themes

Children survive and thrive

Actions to give children the best start in life and access to opportunities to achieve their potential

 Gender justice

Actions to improve equality for women and girls

 A safe place to be

Actions to help vulnerable people improve their circumstances and safety

 Mental health matters

Actions to enable access to support and increase awareness

 

ELIGIBILITY

Organisations with a socially focused purpose and an income of less than £250,000 are eligible to apply. There is £900,000 available in total grants.

TIMEFRAME

The application window is open from 19 April 2022, closing 27 June 2022. 

The earliest activity can begin is the 22 August 2022 ending no later than 30 August 2023.