Funding

Funding is available to assist nurseries, schools and children’s centres in providing shaded areas for their playgrounds and other outside areas.

We have listed some useful links, which provide further information and advice on the funds that are accessible.

If you know of any specific funding that would help others to be able to provide protective shading in their playground, please let us know. Thank you.

School Travel Plan Capital Grant

Schools, contact your local council to find out more about this grant that is available until 2010.

Government Funding

A website providing a variety of information about grants for the voluntary and community sector.

Royal Bank of Scotland Supergrounds Fund

RBS Supergrounds is a community programme from The Royal Bank of Scotland Group.  The site provides advice for parents, teachers and children for making the most of their outdoor areas. RBS employees can recommend schools to receive funds!

Lottery Funding

A website run by all lottery funders in the UK.  The site allows you to search information on current funding available.

New Opportunities Fund

Part of the Big Lottery Fund.

Fit for Funding

Offers help and advice for people seeking funding.

Access Funds

Offers help and advice for people seeking funding.

FunderFinder

Offers help and advice for seeking funding, also has useful links.

Fundraising UK Ltd

A UK internet fundraising consultancy.

Grants Online

Grants Online is designed to maximise funding opportunities.

Department for Children, Schools and Families - DCSF

Website for the Department for Children, Schools and Family.

Teachernet

Offers advice on funding and latest news.

Business in the Community

BITC do not offer specific funding but do encourage volunteers from business to get involved with school projects in their local area.