Fight for Sight - The Capacity Building Fund
Our capacity building funding is designed to support the creation of a sight loss sector that is coherent, sustainable, and resilient to the rising demand for equal service provision across the UK.
Maximum value:
20000.00
Objective of fund:
By supporting and empowering grassroots organisations and fostering collaboration within the sector and between the sector and external organisations, our funding addresses challenges that are preventing the growth and sustainability of services.
Our funding can make a real difference to small organisations, whose capacity-related pressures can have a direct impact on the people they support. Staff shortages, high energy costs, and limitations in physical space are just a few of the many obstacles causing interrupted service provision, and even permanent closure.
In addition, we know that many vision impaired people in parts of the UK are facing a postcode lottery, and don't have access to the essential support they need. All of this is affected by sustainability challenges within our sector, which have been exacerbated by the cost of living crisis and an uncertain economic climate.
Who can apply
Fight for Sight funds organisations whose proposed activities will offer services to blind and partially sighted people directly. The following types of organisations are eligible:
UK Registered Charities.
Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO).
Charitable companies, limited by guarantee.
Community Interest Companies (CIC), limited by guarantee.
Exempt charities (e.g. educational establishments).
Our funding is open to organisations across the UK (including Northern Ireland).
Please note that only organisations whose primary purpose is supporting those living with or at risk of sight loss are eligible. We do not fund individuals.
Eligible Expenditure
This fund is designed to support organisations to overcome barriers to increasing their capacity.
This could include (but is not limited to):
Contributions to core costs.
A merger of organisations.
Strengthening of systems and processes.
NB: This funding is not designed for specific projects. Any applications referring to the continuation of a project must show strong evidence to support the initiative’s potential to promote long term sustainability of services or support.
How to apply
To apply for funding, please complete and submit the online application form available here - https://www.tfaforms.com/5155020
The deadline for applications is 7 January 2025 9:00 AM.
Useful Links
https://www.fightforsight.org.uk/apply-for-funding/social-change-funding/capacity-building-funding/