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BASSAC Opportunities for Volunteering
Last updated:
22/05/07
Summary/Overview:
BASSAC (British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres) members can access the Opportunities for Volunteering (OFV) grants, a Department of Health initiative which supports local health and social care organisations in England. OFV grants aim to enable organisations to involve volunteers in the delivery of their services.
Approximately £6.9 million is distributed through 16 national charities including BASSAC to more than 300 local projects. BASSAC’s website links to the main OFV site which provides general information about the grants programme. Contact details are also provided for those requiring more specific information from BASSAC.
Organisation:
British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres
Date Founded:
1920 as Federation of Residential Settlements became BASSAC in 1978
Website:
Funding Source:
Public Sector
Groups eligible for funding:
Practitioner
Specialist areas eligible for funding:
Other: Health related
Policy Area:
Neighbourhoods, Voluntary, Health & Well-being, Community Development, Community Cohesion / race equality
Geographical Area Covered:
UK
Period of funding:
One-off grant
Amount available per application:
£10,000 +
Contact Details:
33 Corsham Street, London N1 6DR
0845 241 0375
info@bassac.org.uk
