Piggy Bank Funding SearchSearch for funding
Click here to start your funding search
Welcome to our NEW Funding Search Engine for Greater Merseyside. You can delve into the full range of local, regional and national funding sources including Government, Lottery and Charitable Trusts & Foundations.
The 'Piggy Bank' is ABSOLUTELY FREE to users based within the Greater Merseyside area. Simply click on the link below based on the Local Authority area that you operate in. For guidance on using the Piggy Bank Funding Search, please click here.
The 'Piggy Bank' is powered by j4b and is supported by the Local Authorities of Sefton, St. Helens, Knowsley, Halton and Wirral, plus ChangeUp Greater Merseyside, all of whom are committed to ensuring this resource is free for you to use.
Halton funding searches
- Funding for Voluntary and Community Organisations
- Funding for Social Enterprises
- Funding for Businesses
Knowsley funding searches
- Funding for Voluntary and Community Organisations
- Funding for Social Enterprises
- Funding for Businesses
Sefton funding searches
- Funding for Voluntary and Community Organisations
- Funding for Social Enterprises
- Funding for Businesses
St Helens funding searches
- Funding for Voluntary and Community Organisations
- Funding for Social Enterprises
- Funding for Businesses
Wirral funding searches
Liverpool funding searches
Other FREE Funding Search Engines and Websites to check out: -
- www.knowsleyvcstogether.org.uk: Contains a search engine facility powered by GRANTnet - free to Knowsley organisations.
- www.merseytrusts.org.uk: Website outlining a wide selection of local trusts and foundations. Use the common application form to make an initial approach to funders listed on the site.
- www.governmentfunding.org.uk: This is a national website outlining the range of funding sources available from various government departments. Developed by the Directory of Social Change. Free registration.
- www.lotteryfunding.org.uk: Lottery Funding is a joint website run by all Lottery funders in the UK. This site allows you to search information on current funding programmes across the UK
Using the Piggy Bank Funding Search
The Piggy Bank Funding Search (powered by j4b) is a funding and support website for voluntary and community organisations. The Piggy Bank provides you with comprehensive coverage of government, Lottery, European, non-government and charitable trust funding opportunities in your area.
The Piggy Bank gives you access to:-
- 60 second funding search engine or category browse for easy and quick access
- 24 hour update for comprehensive funding information
- Full scheme and contact details linking you directly to funding providers
- Local information and support agencies to help your organisation meet it's potential
- National news bulletins on changes to funding schemes
Tips on using the Piggy Bank funding search engine:
Step 1) Go to 'Piggy Bank Funding Search' in the main menu of this website. Click on the relevant link depending on which area you are in and if you are a voluntary or community group or if you are looking for social enterprise funding.
Step 2) If you are using the Piggy Bank funding search for the first time, you will be asked to register your contact details (including email address) and create a password for yourself (the password can be anything you choose). Registering your details will automatically sign you up for our email update!
Step 3) You can now delve into the piggy bank!
There are full categorised sections on the following topics that you can browse at your leisure:-
- National Lottery Funding
- Government and European Funding
- Charitable Trust Funding
- Local Advice and Support Agencies
Step 4) If you want to look for funding that is specific to your needs you can click on 'funding search' and answer the questions relating to your organisation and its project to find the most relevant funding sources. This should take no longer than 60 seconds!
Step 5) You can run as many search terms as you like! A good tip is to keep your search quite general as you will find that more funding sources will come up in the results - you can then pick the most appropriate sources for you to apply to.
Step 6) You will get a list of possible funding sources from the search. Click on the name of the source and a full profile will be opened. Read through this to check if it is relevant to your organisation's needs. You can print off the details and contact the funder directly for more information.
Plea to fundraisers!
Funders receive large numbers of applications fromgroups and organisations that are simply not eligible or relevant to their work. This causes a great waste of time and expense (both on the funder's and your own part), which could otherwise be focused more effectively.
After using the funding information email and website, please make sure that you obtain each funder's guidelines and application form (if relevant) and read them carefully before making an application. If you need advice on choosing the right funding sources for your needs, please click here to contact your local support agency for assistance.
Funding information has been obtained from various sources - please see website entries for details.