by John Harris | Feb 14, 2023 | news
We are delighted to be working with Bradford Nightstop – a charity working to support young homeless people – through trained and supported volunteers who accept the young person into their home for a night at a time.Staff support the young person in working with other agencies to find longer term accommodation and support. TSC will be working closely with trustees and staff to develop the business and strategic planning and the fundraising strategy – through a mentoring and skills development approach.
by John Harris | Feb 13, 2023 | news
It’s been a good start to 2023 for our work with Bierley Community association in Bradford. We have supported them in winning a Bradford Council Strategic Grant (£10,000) to progress their strategic development as a charity. We will help them develop the governance and fundraising strategy. Not only that but also helping them secure £29,000 over two years to support their work through the council Local Community Opportunities grants – funding the work with older people in a range of ways: companionship groups, reminiscence work, advice and guidance and much, much more.
by John Harris | Dec 2, 2022 | news
It’s another grant of £30,000 over two years from the Garfield Weston Foundation – for core costs in running the Centre and the amazing range of support provided to the residents of Bierley – thye older people in the area, children from toddlers to teenagers, a support group for children with complex needs, a support group for the traveller’s community, a food pantry where £5 buys over £20 worth of good food and a payment i nto a crdit union account. Fantastic staff doing great work.
by John Harris | Dec 2, 2022 | news
After a slow period in terms of winning grants for SGCA it’s taken off! This award from the Garfield Weston Foundation is for core costs. The recent £105,000 from Clothworker’s Foundation and Albert Hunt Trust are for the refurbishment of Pendle and Weavers houses for adults with severe learning disabilities/difficulties. Not that far to go now with this parr of the fundraising. This work is carried out as an associate of Moneytree Fundraising and I have raised £536,000 in 4 years for SGCA.
by John Harris | Oct 26, 2022 | news
We have been working with the Manningham Advice Project for around 3 years now. The Project provides advice on the benefits system and immigration to a largely south Asian community. We have worked to support hem in various ways: strategic development, fundraising, evaluation and development of the Self-Reliance programme. This year we have played an active role in helping them recruit a new Chief Executive Officer – a new role for the organisation. We were delighted to be part of the leaving do for the retiring Project Manager and the annual dinner. And that’s not all! We have just heard that our work in supporting their application to reaching Communities has resulted in a grant award of £113,000 over the next three years!
