For individuals, charities, schools and organisations, applying for funding is a great way to attain the resources you need to do the great work you all do!
Here at Skoog we have added tips and links to connect you with those funders who may be able to help you to get hold of your very own Skoogs. Skoog is a great resource for music education, music therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and inclusive community music projects.
If you know that you would like to have Skoogs as a resource, but you or your organisation can not budget for this at the moment, have a browse through our suggestions or email us for ideas and help.
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The Big Give
The Big Give provides an intelligent way for proactive philanthropists to support charities and projects of interest, and for charities to engage with donors new and old. The Big Give showcases the work of over 9,000 charities. We run a wide variety of innovative programmes which help our charities raise further income whilst enabling donors to increase the impact of their donations. |
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Donors Choose
DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Here's how it works: public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on DonorsChoose.org. Requests range from pencils for a poetry writing unit, to violins for a school recital, to microscope slides for a biology class. Then, you can browse project requests and give any amount to the one that inspires you. Once a project reaches its funding goal, we deliver the materials to the school. You'll get photos of your project taking place, a thank-you letter from the teacher, and a cost report showing how each dollar was spent. If you give over $50, you'll also receive hand-written thank-you letters from the students. At DonorsChoose.org, you can give as little as $1 and get the same level of choice, transparency, and feedback that is traditionally reserved for someone who gives millions. We call it citizen philanthropy. |
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Digital Wish
Digital Wish believes that every child deserves a technology-rich education that will provide them with the skills necessary to excel in the global economy. Every day, Digital Wish develops new online tools and promotions that empower teachers and their supporters to get new technology for their classrooms and enhance learning for our children. |
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Family Welfare Association
The FWA gives one-off grants mainly to families and individuals with low incomes and particularly those living on benefits. They provide families with essential needs such as beds, cookers, transport, electronic aids, etc. A professional such as a Social Worker or Speech Therapist should make the application on behalf of the individual. |
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Cerebra
Founded in 2001, Cerebra is a unique national charity that strives to improve the lives of children with brain-related neurological conditions, through research, education and direct, ongoing support. |
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The J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust
The Trust's main aim has always been to fund well managed projects (working within its current areas of interest) which help to relieve poverty, support disadvantaged people, and effect long-term change where help is not readily available from the public or private purse. The Trust also provides funding for the arts, and towards the conservation of the natural and built environment. |
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Fidelio Charitable Trust
The Fidelio Charitable Trust was established in 2008 in support of the Arts in the United Kingdom. The Trustees aim to help individuals and groups who would not be able to carry out a project or activity without financial support, particularly those who are at an early stage in their careers. Such individuals and groups must be recommended by an appropriate person in an institution, college, Arts Festival and similar organisations. Applications by those seeking support for themselves will not be considered by the trustees. |
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Applications from individuals or groups seeking support for themselves will not be accepted.
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Grants for the arts
Grants for the arts are for activities carried out over a set period and which engage people in England in arts activities, and help artists and arts organisations in England carry out their work. |
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The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation
Music Funding The Trustees recognise that music is seriously under-funded in the UK and will consider applications for support in those areas of music performance and education which do not readily attract backing from commercial sponsors or other funding bodies, or which are not eligible for public funding. Priority will be directed towards supporting the work or education of musicians based in, or wishing to study in, the UK, but by no means exclusively so. An important criterion will be whether, in the opinion of the Trustees, the funding sought will make a significant difference to the applicant's prospects. Education & Social Exclusion Funding The Foundation recognises that there are already considerable public resources allocated to these two areas. However, it will be willing to consider support for projects which may not qualify for public funding or attract other major funding bodies. Contributions towards the running expenses of projects for a strictly limited period will be considered. Eligible projects would ideally:
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Awards For All
Awards for All gives groups a quick and easy way to get small Lottery grants of between £500 and £10,000. Projects can encourage a wide range of community, arts, sports, heritage, health, education and environmental projects. Funds are available for activities which bring people together, improve their quality of life, encourage them to take part in local activities and help groups to become well organised. |
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Amber Trust
The AMBER Trust was set up to bring hope and fulfilment to blind and partially sighted children who have a talent or a love for music. |
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Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Established in 1987 by the publisher and philanthropist Paul Hamlyn (1296-2001), Paul Hamlyn Foundation is one of the leading independent grant-making organisations in the UK. With UK programmes spanning the Arts, Education and Learning and Social Justice, and a programme of support for NGOs in India, the Foundation works to help people fulfil their potential and enjoy a better quality of life now and in the future. |
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PRS for Music Foundation
Our mission is to stimulate and support the creation and performance of new music throughout the UK and to ensure that this music is enjoyed by a wide audience. Over the past 10 years we have proved ourselves as a significant force in supporting pioneering musical activity. Since March 2000 we have supported over 4,000 new music initiatives to the tune of over £14 million. We do this through open grant schemes which are available to musicians and organisations four times per year and partnership programmes which we lead in response to specific needs and gaps in funding. www.prsformusicfoundation.com/About-Us/About-PRS-for-Music-Foundation |
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The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation aims to improve the quality of life throughout the UK. We do this by funding the charitable activities of organisations that have the ideas and ability to achieve change for the better. We take pride in supporting work that might otherwise be considered difficult to fund. Our primary interests are in the arts, education and learning, the environment and enabling disadvantaged people to participate fully in society. |
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The Radcliffe Trust
The Radcliffe Trust supports classical music performance and training especially chamber music, composition and music education. Particular interests within music education are music for children and adults with special needs, youth orchestras and projects at secondary and higher levels, including academic research. The Trustees respond to applications and also initiate their own projects. |
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1. Applicant must be a registered charity or an exempt charity.
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Children Today
Children Today is the charity that raises funds to provide specialised equipment for children and young people with disabilities throughout the UK. Our aim is to ensure that every disabled child and young person fulfils their potential and leads an active childhood. |
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Nihal Armstrong Trust
We are a small charity set up in memory of Nihal Armstrong, who died aged 17, on the eve of his GCSE exams. Nihal had cerebral palsy. We provide children with essential pieces of equipment, communication aids or specific services that their local authority does not provide. |
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Lifeline 4 Kids
We are a UK national children's charity established in 1961. Originally known as The Handicapped Children's Aid Committee, our working name has now changed to Lifeline 4 Kids. We help children throughout the UK and occasionally abroad. Our members work on an entirely voluntary basis and we have no paid staff or fundraisers. |
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Find A Voice
Find A Voice is a charity based in Ashford, Kent. We have been providing advice and support to people with speech and communication difficulties since 1996. If you are someone who uses a communication aid; a parent, family member or carer of someone who has communication difficulties; a professional working in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC); or someone with an interest in the field, we hope that you will find this site a useful source of information. |
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Family Fund
We are the UK's largest provider of grants to low-income families raising disabled and seriously ill children and young people. We help ease the additional pressures families face. We can help with essential items such as washing machines, fridges and clothing but can also consider grants for sensory toys, computers and much needed family breaks together. |
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Mitsubishi Eclectic America Foundation
The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) is a small foundation with a big mission: To help make Changes for the Better for the one-out-of-five Americans of student age who have physical, mental, or learning disabilities. The Foundation's impact is intended to be as broad and lasting as possible to serve the largest number of young people with disabilities. But we also focus on the individual, on the small changes for the better that can make a big difference in people's lives... |
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Private Funding Ideas
Some people choose to raise money by organising sponsored events such as fun runs, swimathons, parachute jumps, abseils, walks, quizzes, benefit concerts, telethons, fashion shows, talent shows, etc. For the less energetic, why not organise raffles, book sales, boot sales, garage sales, etc. Some people have been successful in raising funds simply by writing to their local newspaper, and by contacting large and / or local businesses. Other useful charities worth contacting might include your local rotary club, Golf clubs, etc. If you belong to a union or other trade body it may also be worth contacting them to enquire whether they would fund all or part of this type of equipment. |
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Institute of Fundraising
There is some useful information under the ‘Information about Fundraising’ tab. Established in 1983, the Institute of Fundraising is the professional body for fundraising, working to develop, promote and champion excellence in fundraising. Visit: www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk |
