Funding for groups
The Small Grants programme recognises that running a cancer (self help) support group effectively can cost money. From refreshments to computers, a small grant from Macmillan can help relieve some of the financial pressures running a group can bring.
Small Grants is a grants programme specifically available to cancer self help and support groups across the UK. Community Networks Development Coordinators are based across the country to assist with groups' applications and provide advice on a wide variety of group activities, development and opportunities available in your local area.
With an easy to use application pack, up to £500 is available for new groups to assist with their initial development and promotion of service. Grants have been awarded to emerging groups in 2005 for promotional costs, printing (leaflets, stationary, newsletters etc.), postage, venue hire, refreshments costs and speaker fees.
Up to £3,000 is available to existing groups for their continuing development. Grants have been awarded for:
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Event costs - groups have used small grants to fund 'Cancer Awareness' conventions in their local/regional areas.
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Group activities - many self help and support groups find an 'away day' to be beneficial for their members. A small grant can help you make sure it is as stress free as possible by funding the costs of minibus hire, entry costs (where applicable) and contributions towards refreshments. Other groups have been awarded funding for speakers fees and associated costs (e.g. travel).
Purchase of group resources - groups have purchased computers, laptops and display materials for use at information days. Resources can then also be used by speakers when they come present at group meetings.
There i sone more opportunity to apply in 2007 - closing date is 2 November 2007.
If you have any queries, please contact Trisha Thompson on on 020 7840 4936 or email tthompson@macmillan.org.uk