Here are some links to useful sites for finding funding in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and the UK. Also make sure to check out the Discord as new opportunities may be shared in there by members and the SSEN team.

Sheffield

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• Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Funding Portal: A free online platform providing access to funding and financial options for businesses, including charities and social enterprises in Sheffield. It allows users to search for grants, loans, and equity investment opportunities (SWOOP Funding Portal). </aside>

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• Sheffield Social Enterprise Network (SSEN) Newsletter: The SSEN newsletter regularly features funding opportunities and resources for social enterprises in Sheffield. Joining their network can provide access to valuable updates and local funding announcements (SSEN). </aside>

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• Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS): VAS supports voluntary and community organizations in Sheffield. They offer funding advice, access to grants, and links to wider support services that can help with fundraising efforts (VAS). </aside>

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• Sheffield Futures: A resource for youth and community projects in Sheffield. Their focus is on providing grants and support for projects that help young people and community development (Sheffield Futures). </aside>

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• Sheffield City Council - Funding Opportunities: The council provides a variety of funding opportunities for local community projects, charities, and social enterprises. They often list grants related to community improvements, environmental projects, and social services. Keep an eye on the latest council updates for available funds (Sheffield City Council). </aside>

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• Sheffield Chamber of Commerce - Funding Advice Hotline: The Chamber offers a hotline for businesses and social enterprises to get advice on funding opportunities, application processes, and other financial matters (Sheffield Chamber of Commerce). </aside>

South Yorkshire

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• South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF): SYCF provides a range of grants for community organizations, including small grants up to £10,000. Their grants wizard helps users navigate available programs and apply for suitable funding (SYCF) </aside>

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• SYFAB (South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau): Provides tailored funding advice and a searchable funding database for charities, community groups, and social enterprises. They also offer guidance on planning and applying for funding. Check their resources and funding news for the latest opportunities (SYFAB). You can access their funding search tool at https://www.syfab.org.uk/fund-search.aspx⁠2⁠.

  Additionally, SYFAB offers various workshops and resources related to funding that might be helpful:

  • Making a Good Application⁠
  • Trusts & Foundations Funding workshop⁠s
  • An Introduction to Budgeting for Fundraising course⁠⁠
  • Diversify your Income - Creating a Funding Strategy for your Group workshop⁠ </aside>

General UK

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• Charity Excellence Framework: This is a comprehensive resource hub that includes access to many free funding finders and tools to help charities and social enterprises secure funding from a wide range of trusts and foundations (Charity Connect) </aside>

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• Arts Council England: Offers a variety of grants to support arts, culture, and creative projects. They fund projects that enhance the cultural offerings in Sheffield and throughout the UK (Arts Council England). </aside>

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• School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE): SSE supports social entrepreneurs with training programs and grants. They frequently offer funded programs to help social enterprises in Sheffield grow and scale and have a newsletter regularly containing funding opportunities (SSE). </aside>

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• Social Enterprise UK (SEUK): SEUK offers guidance and advocacy for social enterprises. Their members can access funding resources, grants, and investment opportunities (SEUK). </aside>

Additional Helpful Resources

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• The White Pube Application Library: A unique resource compiling successful grant applications from various creatives and artists. This library can be a useful tool for social enterprises and charities working in the arts, offering templates and examples to inspire strong applications (The White Pube Application Library). </aside>