Funding schemes - other

Bright Ideas Grant Programme. Funding available to support the development of new, or the expansion of existing services, including arts, cultural and reminiscence activities.

A and B is the world's most successful and widespread creative network. They offer a range of programmes, initiatives and services, with the aim of developing mutually beneficial links between the arts and business.

Arts jobs information service and independent arts news outlet.

Cultural Industries Development Agency, offering advice and support to cultural and creative industries.

Database of all companies in the Guide to UK Company Giving, as well as newly discovered givers. Annual subscription to use this site.

A guide to grants for individuals in need and educational grants directory. Annual subscription to use this site.

Website listing grant-making trust funds. Annual subscription fee to use the site.

Kudos and cash awards made annually by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Fidelity UK invests in projects based around community development, health, arts and culture and education, and that include capital improvements, technology upgrades, organisational development and planning initiatives. Grants up to £100,000.

Among numerous other schemes they run artistic and professional development opportunities for London based artists including bursary schemes, training programmes and masterclasses.

Grants of up to £2000 from Barclays community investment fund, to support registered charities with annual income of less than £100K.

The second round of the LDA Opportunities Fund launched on 12 September. The Fund provides £30 million in grants to support a range of innovative and pilot projects across London, primarily aimed at skills and regeneration projects run by charities, voluntary and other local groups.

LF does not make grants itself but has a new e-resource providing a single gateway of information and resources on London funders to the voluntary and community sector.

The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts have a range of programmes that aim to support innovation and imagination through creativity in these three key areas.

all grants for children and young people making a difference. Up to £1,000 for projects planned and organized by young people; to help local organisations to listen to and act on the views of young people.

Offers community grants across South East London.

VAN itself is not a grant-making body; they aim to give advice and guidance when seeking or applying for funds.