We love this story! Childhood friends reunite - at a Warm Space, made possible by the most recent Community Matters Fund supported by National Grid Electricity Distribution with Localgiving as delivery partner. Read more about this project on the BBC here - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"Helping you project plan, find grants and successfully apply for funding...." Upcoming Do Along session - 21st January - Smarter project planning and grant application with our new AI toolkit. Register here for free: giv.today/48KkgiL

"It's an open and informal discussion, for small charities, CICs, community groups and their supporters" Our next Localgiving Community Circle is next week, January 22nd 2026, sign up here for free - giv.today/48LhxFZ

Our December Charity of the Month is the fantastic Jump Children's Charity which provides. professional memory photography & events for children with life limiting conditions. Learn more about their great work and support them here if you can - giv.today/4aJmm3K

The Localgiving Christmas Party was yesterday in Cardiff, a few drinks, a lovely dinner but first tremendous fun and, some actually decent-ish looking pots made at the excellent @Cardiff Pottery Foundation - well recommended!

On Monday 1st December at 1pm we are doing an interactive webinar with our friends Get Grants , our CEO Andrei will be discussing all the recent developments we are seeing within our community, with a particular focus on AI and 2026. Register here for free www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-meet-...

Upcoming Do Along sessions - Smarter project planning and grant application with our new AI toolkit (Fri Nov 28, Weds Dec 3, Tues Dec 16 - all 12noon for one hour). Register now to see what AI can do for small charities and CICs - giv.today/4rlnosv

Today at 12noon - Smarter project planning and grant application with our new AI toolkit - register now for free to find out how this new technology can support small charities just like yours localgiving.org/do-along-sma...

Tomorrow! Our next Community Circle online meeting (12 noon - 1pm, Thursday 20th November) designed for those involved with small charities, CICs and community organisations, looking at online trolls and grant success. Register for free - giv.today/492tjwe

On Thursday of this week, our own Lauren and Luke will be at the always excellent PAVS - Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services Funding Fair at Queens Hall Narberth - we love chatting to groups , so member or not, pop over to our stand and say shwmae!

Our November Charity of the Month is the fantastic Yellow House which has been supporting disadvantaged children, young people and their families across Merseyside for nearly 40 years. Learn more about their great work and support them here if you can - localgiving.org/charity/yell...

Register now for our next Community Circle (12 noon - 1pm, Thurs 20th Nov) designed for those involved with small charities, CICs and community organisations. It’s an open and interactive forum, created to help you grow in knowledge, confidence and connection. Free! localgiving.org/localgiving-...

We know all too well the pressures that groups like yours are under each day. So, with this in mind, you are invited to join our next Do Along, on Weds 12th November at 12 noon, focussed on how our new AI Toolkit can help supercharge grans and fundraising giv.today/47oILA7

⏰ Applications close Friday 24th October! It's now time to apply for the latest Community Matters Fund from National Grid - supporting charitable orgs working to address fuel poverty and ensure energy affordability. ✍️ Key info here: giv.today/3VPRiqz #GridCommunityFund

"This kind of funding is absolutely vital to our organisation, it allows us to innovate, expand, and deepen our impact..." Read our latest community story on Konnect Communities a recipient of a #GridCommunityFund from National Grid here giv.today/497W0rj

We absolutely love this new fundraiser from The New Carnival Company Cic on the Isle of Wight , can you name one of their amazing puppets? giv.today/42nTh9c

Next week is the fantastic Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference , our very own Andrei Yusfin will be speaking in a Funders in Conversation session at 12.30 on 7th October. Register here for free for this session and much, much more giv.today/48LS4wd

We are excited to be at the #CharityTimesAwards tonight, where we are shortlisted for a Corporate Community Local Involvement award for our #GridCommunityFund project with National Grid and Dallaglio RugbyWorks - wish us luck and read all about it here - giv.today/4lrMGBN

With open rates of 90-95%, significantly more than even the most popular email you'll send, using WhatsApp can ensure your messages are seen. Read more about this emerging platform and how you could use it - localgiving.org/charities-wh...

Summer may still be a recent memory, but now is the time to start plans for your Christmas fundraising. Nov and Dec are the biggest months by far for donations - 30% of the year's total here at Localgiving. Join us today and access our £100 Match Fund! giv.today/4m9jqQ4

Since 2010 we’ve been committed to bringing fundraising innovations to even the smallest of charities, CICS and community groups. And yes we've seen a few changes in these fifteen years! Visit our homepage today to learn more and to supercharge your fundraising! www.localgiving.org

Since 2010 we’ve been committed to bringing fundraising innovations to even the smallest of groups. Now, we are very excited to announce that we are bringing the latest ground-breaking technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) to our community members. localgiving.org/grant-tools

16.09.25 @ 12noon. Free to attend In our digital age, where people are time poor and with increasingly limited attention spans, being able to efficiently and directly communicate what you do becomes more important than ever. Register now - giv.today/3HmI41a

Localgiving celebrates a decade-long commitment to the real @livingwageuk.bsky.social localgiving.org/localgiving-...

Fantastic to have the Community Matters Fund (Low Carbon Communities) #GridCommunityFund from National Grid Customers UK featured on ukfundraising.bsky.social thanks to howardlake.bsky.social for the support. PS - closes 1st August! giv.today/4kYgQM7

"...independence, security and a sense of belonging in their new life and society." Find out all about the impact that a #GridCommunityFund from National Grid Customers UK to @breakingbarriers.bsky.social is having on their community giv.today/46TCkq0

"Beyond the practical support, it sends a powerful message: that someone believes in their potential and future." Community Story: Walk a #GridCommunityFund recipient from National Grid Customers. Read more here: giv.today/4o5LOVC

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS : @gridcustomersuk Community Matters Fund (Low Carbon Communities) #GridCommunityFund is now open. Committed to supporting groups working hard to improve their resilience in the energy transition. Find out more and apply today : giv.today/3GCwGOp

If you are puzzling over how best your organisation can harness the power of AI for fundraising, then our very popular Meet the Expert session with our friends Get Grants is now available to watch on-demand. Click to view straight away and supercharge those grants and donations! giv.today/3IhC3TK

JUST OPENED: National Grid Customers UK Community Matters Fund (Low Carbon Communities) #GridCommunityFund is now accepting applications. Committed to delivering grants to groups working hard to improve their resilience in the energy transition. More and apply here: localgiving.org/community-ma...

Our Lunchtime Learning sessions are designed to fit into the busy lives of charity workers and volunteers, scheduled for when you can take a break from the day to day and improve your ability to raise money in just one hour. Register now for our next one on Tuesday 15th July giv.today/3GvGNof

It's WCVACymru's #gofod3 next week. Localgiving has a stand and they'd love you to come and say hello/shwmae! Plus everyone who pops over to see us, can get access to a very special new member offer. See you on Wednesday! If you want to say hi before, just DM us on here.

Delighted that a fantastic 2024 #GridCommunityFund project with Dallaglio RugbyWorks and National Grid has been recognised by the Charity Times with a shortlisting for the #CharityTimesAwards . Read all about it here giv.today/4lrMGBN

Since 2012 we’ve been committed to bringing fundraising innovations to even the smallest of groups. And the latest tool is our AI Grant Assistant , delivering in an accessible and effective way completely focussed on helping you raise even more money. giv.today/3SxKBI7

The good folks at Wales Council for Voluntary Action have launched a Fundraising in Wales Survey 2025. Can you help shine a light on fundraising in Wales? They last study mapping voluntary income was during the pandemic. Get started here and help shape the future - giv.today/4jzr8BJ

Just published, our latest Partnership focus with a visit to @trusselluk.bsky.social Cardiff Foodbank featuring a great chat with two of their leaders. They do amazing work, and it's constantly evolving. Find out more here giv.today/45aPJsY and support them if you can!

Our Head of Comms Luke Upton was in Cardiff yesterday, visiting the remarkable HQ of long-term Localgiving partner Cardiff Foodbank, then heading across town to visit Women Connect First. Two hardworking organisations, totally focussed on supporting their local communities. Support them if you can!

"It's about making sure no parent has to skip a meal so their child can eat. It’s about neighbours looking out for each other in tough times." Appeal focus: The #Gellideg Foundation Group Community Pantry giv.today/42AwTtM #MerthyrTydfil

⌛ Applications to the National Grid #GridCommunityFund close tomorrow (23 April) at 5pm. So hurry! So don't miss the chance to apply for funding to boost skills and support people back into work. 🛠️ Find out more and apply right now: giv.today/3RmDsJK

Great to have the #GridCommunityFund featured in @ukfundraising.bsky.socialhttps://fundraising.co.uk/2025/04/09/funding-news-for-april-2025/ thanks to @howardlake.bsky.social and team for spreading good word. Grant closes 23rd April. So hurry!

⏰ Grant closes at 5pm Wednesday 23rd April 🛠️ The National Grid Community Matters Fund is open for charities and community groups helping people get into trades and gain practical skills. ⏰ Find out more and apply now: giv.today/4j2Xl52 #GridCommunityFund

📣 The applications are flying in! 🛠️ The National Grid Community Matters Fund is open until 23 April for charities and community groups helping people get into trades and gain practical skills. ⏰ Find out more and apply today: giv.today/3RmDsJK #GridCommunityFund

The Charities Aid Foundation report is always a fascinating read and our new feature takes a look at some of their key numbers and what they mean for the Localgiving community giv.today/42sBQ7H

Charities urged to bid for £250k in grants to tackle unemployment - a feature on the #GridCommunityFund is now on @charitytimes.bsky.social www.charitytimes.com/ct/Charities...

"£250k fund opens to help communities access skilled trade jobs" great story about the #GridCommunityFund published on @charitytoday.co.uk this morning www.charitytoday.co.uk/250k-fund-op...

Does your #charity help to boost practical skills and employability? The £250k Community Matters Fund (Future Skills) is open for applications here: localgiving.org/community-ma... @localgiving.bsky.social @nationalgrid.bsky.social

TOMORROW! Whatever your organisation, it is crucial to build a strategy for your fundraising that is efficient, effective and truly engages those who donate, or those you want to become donors. Join us tomorrow 25th March (12-1) for our next slice of Lunchtime Learning - giv.today/41ofgws

Launched today! The new £250k #GridCommunityFund from National Grid is now open for applications, and focussed on supporting groups that deliver programs to develop practical trade skills and improve employability levels. Read more and apply here giv.today/3RmDsJK

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