ENVIRONMENT AWARDS.NET
An online database of grants available for environmental and sustainable development projects and organisations.

The RSA is a charity which encourages the development of a principled, prosperous society and the release of human potential.

This site hopes to promote these values and encourage participation

Epilepsy Research Foundation
Supports research into epilepsy.

The Epilepsy Research Foundation was established in 1991 with the aim of funding research into the causes, treatment and prevention of epilepsy.

The Foundation is the only national charity dedicated to funding independent epilepsy research. In the past ten years, we have allocated over £1½ million to projects carried out by the best research teams in the UK.

Each project is initially assessed by our Scientific Advisory Committee, that is composed of leading experts in the epilepsy field, to ensure that we are funding research that has real potential to benefit people with epilepsy.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Information on this Organisation.

The European Commission has offices, called Representations, in all the Member States of the European Union. The UK Representation is in London; there are also Offices in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh. Their chief duties are:

Representing the Commission as its voice in the UK. This includes providing background briefings for the media as well as on-the-record comment on issues relevant to the Commission.

EUROPEAN FOUNDATION CENTRE.
To promote and underpin work of foundations and corporate funders active in Europe.

The EFC is an independent international association that promotes and underpins the work of foundations and corporate funders active in and with Europe. Established in 1989 by seven of Europe's leading foundations, the EFC today serves a core membership of more than 200 members, associates and subscribers; 350 community philanthropy initiatives; as well as a further 50,000 organisations linked through a network of information and support centres in 42 countries worldwide. The EFC hosts WINGS (Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support), a global network of some 100 grantmaker associations and support organisations.

EUROPEAN GRANTS CENTRE.
Leaders in Grants Consultancy.

Located in Nottingham since 1991, we advise UK firms and charities on obtaining financial aid from the multitude of schemes now available to them from European, UK Government, and local sources.

Our work involves 5 key tasks:

advising clients on the specific schemes to apply for
preparing a detailed project report and business plan
negotiating the case for assistance with grant administrators
appealing against negative or unsatisfactory decisions
finalising arrangements for grant draw-down.

EARTH WATCH INSTITUTE(Europe) Supports drug and alcohol rehabilitation

A significant part of the Earthwatch mission is to deliver education programmes which raise awareness of environmental issues and the need for scientific research. We believe that sustainable conservation cannot take place without a well-informed public, in which people understand conservation problems and are given the skills and inspiration to contribute to solutions. This is the basis of our Fellowship programmes, where we provide fully funded project places to people from throughout the community.

ELLERMAN FOUNDATION
Assists with medical disabilities

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England.

We work to support the voluntary sector and to create an environment in which voluntary organisations can flourish.

EUROPEAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION (UK COMMITTEE)
Provides cultural co-operation in Europe

We are an independent foundation that promotes cultural participation and cooperation in Europe and beyond. We were founded in 1954 in order to help add a cultural dimension to the European integration process. On the operational front, we run our own programmes and we award grants for innovative work in the cultural field. With our strong network of partners, we are also very active in advocating culture.

Mature Enterprise

The PRIME initiative resulted from an enquiry by HRH The Prince of Wales into whether or not there was a need for an organization - similar to the Prince's Trust (Business) which helps young people to form their own businesses - directed towards the over-50s.PRIME-Cymru is an independent Company Limited by Guarantee formed in 2001 to promote and deliver the PRIME programme in Wales.