Baring Foundation inviting Applications for strengthening Civil Society Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 11-Aug-2020
The Baring Foundation is inviting applications for Strengthening Civil Society programme, a new funding to support civil society through the pandemic.
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The Foundation sees the law and human rights based approaches as one way in which civil society organisations in the UK can tackle discrimination and disadvantage experienced by marginalised people. Covid-19 will have an impact on all parts of society, including civil society. They believe the role of the law and human rights based approaches are more important than ever before in ensuring a robust and independent third sector.
There are lots of great examples of organisations who have used these tools effectively. However, use of the law and human rights based approaches is far from consistent across civil society and many organisations see no link between these tools and their purpose, strategy and activities, or are wary of using them. This programme aims to boost engagement and support organisations within the sector to make better use of the law and human rights in their work.
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The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come, with a lot of uncertainty about what this will mean for UK society in the weeks, months and years ahead. They already know that the pandemic and the response of public authorities has had a disproportionate impact on people who already experience discrimination and disadvantage. It is an important and legitimate role of civil society to scrutinise, engage with and challenge public decision making and its impacts during these unprecedented times.
The primary focus is on social change activities that tackle discrimination and disadvantage. By social change they mean:
changes in policy, regulation and law;
changes in behaviour, attitudes and norms; and
new ways of designing and delivering services or support for individuals.
Funding Information
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The Foundation will award grants of up to £40,000 for one year.
Eligibility Criteria
In this funding, applications will be considered from civil society organisations in the UK who:
Have relevant and demonstrable legal expertise in their area of focus;
Are registered as a charity in the UK;
Will deliver activities under the grant which delivers benefit in the UK (applications for international work will not be considered); and
Have an annual income of under £5m.
*Organisations which currently hold a grant from the Foundation are eligible to apply. However, please contact them before submitting an application to discuss your proposal.
For more information, visit https://baringfoundation.org.uk/news-story/strengthening-civil-society-programme-new-funding-to-support-civil-society-through-the-pandemic/