Resources

Funding and other support

There are many sources of funding for parenting education and support projects. To save time, here are some of the best places to start.

Funding Central provides access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities for the voluntary and community sector. It also has a wealth of tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies.

Your regional government office can give guidance and information on current funding sources and application procedures and the External Funding Officer of your local authority can also offer advice.

The website governmentfunding.org.uk gives up to date information on funding from four key central government departments as well as government offices for the regions.

The Department for Children, Schools and Families is the main government funder in the field of parenting education and support. It has responsibility for the Parenting Fund and the Children, Young People and Families Grants Programme.

There are a number of government funded multi-agency initiatives which have included parenting education and support services, such as children's centres, extended schools, Every Child Matters: Change for Children, Sure Start and youth offending teams.

It is advisable to seek core funding for the co-ordination and administration of local strategic multi-agency provision from the main local providers. Short term funding can undermine local partners' commitment to the strategy and inhibit effective long term planning. Partnership working is often the key to success.

Sources of funding

Funding is available from both government and voluntary organisations.

Grants and public sector funding

Adventure Capital Fund

British Council Connect Youth

Capacitybuilders - Improving Reach

Children's Workforce Development Council

Community Development Foundation

Futurebuilders England

General Social Care Council

Graduate Leader Fund

Learning and Skills Council - Train To Gain