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August 2019 | Newsletter
The Roman Emperor Augustus renamed the month of Sextilis after himself because of his many great triumphs occurring during this month. We’ve got you covered in this month’s newsletter with plenty of opportunities for great funding triumphs. Give Augustus a run for his money. Henry Smith Charity – Improving Lives GrantsImproving Lives grants of £20,000 – £60,000 […]
July 2019 | Newsletter
Happy International Joke Day! We’re very happy to deliver you all the fantastic funding news that July has to offer on the sunny morning – and we promise it’s no joke. Last Chance to Book Your Outcomes Training! Friday 5th July, 2.30 – 5pm: a brand new training course on everything you always wanted to know about outcomes. If you have ever had a […]
June 2019 | Newsletter
Here we are in June – the month with the shortest nights and the longest days of the year – what better time to write a few funding bids and painlessly increase your organisation’s income in the coming year? Invigorating Community SpacesCo-op Foundation is offering interest free loans for enterprising ideas looking to improve community spaces. If your community organisation is thinking about growing its trading activities to generate […]
May 2019 | Newsletter
This month sees a whole range of special events across the UK, from Deaf Awareness Week to our own favourite: National Doughnut Week (11th – 18th May, in aid of The Children’s Trust). Here at Beware of the Bull we are preparing to celebrate Limerick Day, held each year on the birthday of Edward Lear (1812 – 1888), famous for his literary nonsense in poetry, prose and limericks. Ahem… Your monthly newsletter from YorkIs packed full of fundraising talkAnd […]
April 2019 | Newsletter
Springing forward into April, we thought we’d bring you this month’s too-good-to-be-true funding opportunities on the 2nd – so you’d better believe it folks, not an April fool in sight! Bargain Training Session on Grant Funding New 2 hour training session for just £40: ‘Grant Funding: All You Need to Know’. Coffee, cake and fantastic funding expertise for […]
March 2019 | Newsletter
Spring has officially sprung – here in York we always love the sight of the daffodils blooming on the city walls at this time of year! We’d love to know what sights bring Spring to life for you – tweet us your photos at @BewareBull. Your Chance To Win!This year is the 25th anniversary of the […]
February 2019 | Newsletter
The Anglo-Saxons called February Sol-monath – ‘cake month’ – as this was a time when cakes were presented as offerings to the gods. In modern times, today (5th February) is World Nutella Day – so all things considered, we think now’s a great time for a sweet treat! Why not Tweet us with your bakes – you can find us on […]
January 2019 | Newsletter
We hope you’ve had time to relax over the festive season – maybe you’ve even had time to work on your fundraising strategy? To ease you back in to the office in 2019, here’s a selection of exciting opportunities – Happy New Year! Weston Charity AwardsThe Garfield Weston Foundation’s Charity Awards are open for applications […]
December 2018 | Newsletter
December is here, and while many workplaces are winding down in anticipation of Christmas, we know this can be a busy time of year for fundraisers! We’re here to help, with a newsletter stacked with fantastic festive funding. Act Now For Festive Cash For Your Charity!Ecclesiastical are running a ’12 Days of Giving’ campaign – and […]
November 2018 | Newsletter
Remember, remember, the 5th of November! Here’s your November edition of the Beware of the Bull newsletter, coming to you on Bonfire Night full of red-hot funding opportunities and funding news… Quick and Easy!The Santander Foundation makes grants of up to £5,000 to UK registered charities, CICs and credit unions for one-year projects. They have three funding strands: […]