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Tower Hamlets Sustainable Development Team have created a Carbon Footprint Tool to help organisations calculate carbon emissions. The tool will generate a greenhouse gas report which can be used to monitor emissions over future years. The tool also provides tips and advice on ways to reduce carbon emissions.

Watch Using the Carbon Footprint Tool in our masterclass series for detailed information on completing the tool and understanding your carbon emissions.

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Youth Music - Trailblazer Fund

The Youth Music Trailblazer fund offers grants of £2,000 to £30,000 to organisations in England to run projects for children and young people (25 or under) to make, learn and earn in music. The project should trial work for the first time, test a new way of working, or disrupt the status quo.

Eligibility

Charities and constituted Community organisations in England. Projects must meet one of the following themes:

  • Early years
  • Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young people
  • Youth justice system
  • Young people facing barriers
  • Young adults
  • Organisations and the workforce.

Funding amount

Grants of £2,000 to £30,000

Closing date

30 August 2024

More information

For more information please visit the Youth music website.


The Victoria Wood Foundation

Established in memory of the celebrated comedian Victoria Wood, the Victoria Wood Foundation fosters Arts initiatives throughout the United Kingdom. Their funding prioritises arts projects in London and the North of England.  

Eligibility

Arts organisations and groups are invited to submit funding applications for consideration by the Foundation's trustees, who convene twice annually in July and December. To ensure timely review, applications should be received at least two weeks before the relevant meeting date. 

Funding amount

Grants of up to £5,000.

Closing date

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

More information

For more information please visit the Victoria Wood Foundation website or get in touch with them


John Ellerman Foundation

The John Ellerman Foundation gives money to UK charities that make between £100,000 and £10m. Funding is available to charities that focus on the arts, environment, and social action. The grants it gives are usually between £10,000 and £50,000 each year, for up to three years.

The foundation's goal is to make people, society, and the natural world better by giving money.

Eligibility

UK Registered Charities.

Funding amount

Between £10,000 and £50,000 per year, for up to three years.

Closing date

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

More information

For more information please visit the John Ellerman Foundation or contact them.

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The HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme is a government-funded initiative. It aims to provide healthy meals and fun activities to children during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.

The programme supports families with children on benefits-related free school meals. This is different from the universal free school meals for all Tower Hamlets children.

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The HAF programme is for children and young people aged 4 to 16 on benefits-related free school meals.

In contrast, universal free school meals are available to all children, regardless of income. However, benefits-related meals are limited to those in families receiving certain benefits.

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A HAF code is a unique ID for each eligible child to join HAF activities. Children in Tower Hamlets who get free school meals and attend school will automatically receive a HAF code before holidays. HAF codes are issued by the council, not schools.

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Apply online: Visit the free school meals page and complete the application. You’ll need to provide details about your income and benefits.

Start the free school meals application form

Seek support: Schools can help you with the application process. Apply early as the registration can take some time to be processed and reflected in the system.

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You should receive confirmation that says your child has been registered for benefits-related free school meals. You should provide a copy of this confirmation to your club when you register to access a free space.

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The HAF programme offers activities for physical, creative and social growth. These include sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, cooking, workshops and trips.

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Visit the Holiday activities and Food provision (HAF) page for updates and detailed information.

You can also contact local community centres or schools that are participating in the programme or check out the Tower Hamlets Local Offer.

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Small Business Britain   

Small Business Britain is the UK’s leading champion of small businesses, supporting all 5.8 million small businesses in the UK – no matter their location, sector or ambition level.   

SKETCH (Student Knowledge Exchange Through Community Hubs) is Queen Mary’s student knowledge exchange programme, which connects QMUL students to local businesses, individuals and community partners through activities like workshops, training, advisory clinics, and consultancy-style projects.

qNomics provide free business advice for start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs. Get in touch to discuss your business needs, and benefit from free business assessments. 

The Student Consultancy Project allows organisations to overcome business challenges whilst providing a meaningful opportunity for QMUL students to use their skills, fulfil their potential and develop their employability. Past projects have involved researching and analysing information, looking into improvements around marketing and business development, product development, and reviewing policies and processes.

qTech offer free technical and digital advice to local start-ups, SMEs and non-profit organisations through student consultants. The support is free, tailored and delivered under the guidance of industry practitioners and academic supervisors.

qLegal provide free legal advice, support and resources to entrepreneurs, start-ups and non-profits.

Please contact any of the above SKETCH programmes directly for more information

GOV.UK

Search GOV.UK Business Pages for information including  

Setting up a business and how to write a business plan     

You will also find information on various topics including business tax and becoming an employer.

For free business support and advice please contact London Business Hub.

For a tailored package of support recommendations suitable to your business needs, please contact business.support@towerhamlets.gov.uk.

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