Opportunities

Grant Finder & Funding Research Support

Key responsibilities
•    Find funding opportunities: Research grants, charitable trusts, foundations, community funds, corporate giving programmes and local funding opportunities relevant to our work.
•    Research funders: Identify funding criteria, eligible organisations, geographical restrictions, award amounts, deadlines and application requirements.
•    Match opportunities to projects: Help identify funding for our SEND support services, family and adult groups, Nature Nook, sensory and wellbeing activities, community inclusion, employment support and organisational development.
•    Maintain a funding database: Keep an organised record of potential funders, application deadlines, eligibility criteria, links, contact details and next steps.
•    Monitor opportunities: Regularly check funding websites, newsletters and relevant networks for new grants and upcoming application rounds.
•    Support applications: Gather information, research statistics and evidence, organise supporting documents and assist with drafting application responses where appropriate.
•    Research evidence and need: Help identify relevant local statistics, reports, community needs, good practice and evidence that could strengthen funding applications.
•    Identify partnership opportunities: Research potential corporate sponsors, local businesses, community partners and organisations that may support our work through funding, donations, equipment or in-kind contributions.
•    Share findings: Provide clear summaries of promising funding opportunities, including why they may be suitable and what would be required to apply.

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Organisation

United Support Group CIC

The United Support Group’s vision

Support the development and progress of children, young people and adults who have a neurological/neurodevelopmental condition, enabling them to live a well lived life.

Our Mission

To support the parents/carers of children, young people and adults who have a diagnosis or are seeking a diagnosis of neurological/neurodevelopmental conditions.
To support children, young people and adults who are seeking a diagnosis/diagnosed with a neurological/neurodevelopmental condition.
Provide group support and sessions to support, empower and develop an understanding of neurological/neurodevelopmental conditions, so that families can confidently support their child’s development throughout life.

United Support Group CIC Objectives

United Support Group CIC has identified a range of objectives which support us to achieve the overall vision and mission of the organisation, ensuring we remain relevant and sustainable. These are as follows:

Participants are safe from harm, free from discrimination and feel welcomed and accepted in their community.
Participants are healthy in body, heart, mind, and soul.
Participants can reach their potential and make a positive contribution to the community.
Families feel believed and can adapt and be supported by their community.
Early identification, intervention, access to appropriate educational opportunities promote emotional and physical wellbeing.
Promote independence and autonomy by establishing strong support networks for individuals and their family.