Comic Relief

Aims of Fund

To:

  • reach people in great need
  • meet people's needs and ambitions, and promote their rights
  • help people to live with dignity and free from fear
  • tackle some of the root causes of poverty and injustice
  • bring about lasting improvements in the lives of poor and disadvantaged people

Who can apply

Voluntary and community sector throughout the UK including: constituted voluntary and community groups, charities, social enterprises, co-operatives, faith organisations, and community interest companies.

How much and what can you apply for

Specialist programmes

There are no limits for these programmes but grants tend to start at £1,000.

  • Mental health
  • Domestic and sexual abuse: young people
  • Refugee and asylum seeking women
  • Sport for Change
  • Older people
  • Sexually exploited and trafficked young people
  • Young people and alcohol
  • Young people with mental health problems
  • Local communities

How to apply

Online application form available on the website.

Deadlines for application

Next funding round opens on 8 April 2011. The deadline is 1 July 2011.

The Sport for Change & Older people programmes are in 2 stages - the deadline for submitting the expression of interest was 10 June 2011. Plese contact Comic Relief for information about the next round of funding.

Contact details

For specialist programmes:

Comic Relief UK
89 Albert Embankment
London SE1 7TP

Phone: 020 7820 2000
Fax: 020 7820 2222
Minicom: 020 7820 2005

email: ukgrants@comicrelief.com

www.comicrelief.com/apply-for-a-grant/programmes

Date & initials

14/6/11 JG

Information services at the Resource Centre

Information sheets

Our information sheets are simply written and aim to cover the essentials of running a group and its activities

Favourite Funders

If you are looking for help with fundraising, you may find our Favourite Funders pages useful.

Beachcomber

Beachcomber is our online database of useful resources and services for groups in Sussex.  It contains contact details for people who can offer specialist help with running a group, as well as suppliers for practical resources and equipment.

Reference Library

We have a small reference library of books and information for community and voluntary groups.  Our full library catalogue is available online.  All groups are welcome to drop in and use the library, free of charge.

Front desk information service

If you have a question about running your group that is not answered here, you could try asking our front desk worker.  We will respond to your request within 7 days.  Contact us by phone (01273 606160), email, or by using our feedback form, or just drop in - we are here from 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday.

Additional support for some groups

We can offer more intensive support for certain groups.  See our Additional Support page to find out more.

Other sources of information

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