After a tragic incident in February ’22, the Shad Chefs decided that they would create The Man Hub, a safe space where men could come and talk about their feelings without fear of judgement. They felt that if people could come together in a positive environment, further tragedy could be Read more…
Chrissy Firth said “I wasn’t in that good a place so a friend suggested I joined a Drumming Circle in Manchester. I took to it immediately. The Social Aspect was something positive to look forward to. Gary Ward of Sun Records in Darwen asked what was stopping me forming my Read more…
The Community Asset Fund awarded a grant to Sober Bee in October 2022 Sober Bee runs every Tuesday evening at Café Hub in Darwen from 7pm until 9pm. It’s intention is to provide a safe, clean space for those in the Recovery Community who still want to experience the Dance Read more…
The Community Asset Fund supported Group was set up in September 2022 to help people in Recovery re-engage with one another after COVID to help them break down their anxieties through Art activities as therapy. The inspiration behind the idea was Patrick who had always been creative but had never Read more…
This page presents a list of potential funding opportunities from which your group may be able to benefit. Sorry for the short notice on some of these. Please feel free to find out more below. February deadlines Asda Foundation – Cost of Living Grant Grants are available for local community Read more…
2023 is a new year and we have introduced new rules and a new form for the Blackburn with Darwen Community Fund. Hope this is clear. The deadline for the next round is 12 noon on Monday 13th February and the dates for the rounds during the rest of the year Read more…
The Multipave Community Fund has been set up to help fund or volunteer in projects that will directly benefit and support the local population. Whether you would benefit from a financial contribution, or volunteers to help, they want to hear from you! Organisations in Blackburn with Darwen can apply for Read more…
Sport England have announced the return of their Small Grants Programme, offering awards of up to £15,000 – a 50% increase on the previous maximum amount. The fund will run until the end of June and will prioritise funding projects that can make the biggest difference to people that need Read more…
Do you run a volunteer-led community organisation with a great idea which can support recovery in the community and enhance people’s wellbeing? If you answered “yes,” our Community Asset Fund is offering small grants of between £500 and £2000 to enable you to put your plans into action. If you’d like to speak to someone to Read more…
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council produce a regular Funding Insight Newsletter, containing useful information on a variety of funding opportunities for organisations across the sectors.