Each year the Trustees of the LankellyChase Foundation set aside funds for summer playschemes for children between the ages of five to 13 years. Preference is given to small local playschemes lasting four to six weeks, and groups planning special activities for youngsters who are disadvantaged. Closing date for applications is 2 May. http://www.lankellychase.org.uk

LCVYS - 0116 222 1896 - continues to administer this fund on behalf of the county council and is still accepting applications for this current funding round 08/09. Please remember that the fund can only support voluntary youth sector buildings based in the county and not in the city of Leicester. www.leicestershirecvys.org.uk

LCVYS - 0116 222 1896 - continues to administer this fund on behalf of the county council and is still accepting applications for this current funding round 08/09. Please remember that the fund can only support voluntary youth sector buildings based in the county and not in the city of Leicester. www.leicestershirecvys.org.uk

A final reminder that applications are still being accepted for this current funding round for 08/09 up until the closing date of November 21st. This fund is administered by Leicestershire County Council, but LCVYS - 0116 222 1896 - has spare application packs should you require one. www.leicestershirecvys.org.uk

This fund is administered by Leicestershire County Council, but LCVYS -0116 222 1896 - has spare application packs should you require one. www.leicestershirecvys.org.uk

The Foundation's new guidelines are now available at

Grants from £2,000 up to £500,000 are available for not-for-profit groups and organisations in England delivering such projects as growing, processing, marketing and distributing local food; composting and raising awareness of the benefits of such activities.

Grants from £2,000 to £300,000 are available from the Wildlife Trusts for not-for-profit groups and organisations delivering projects such as growing, processing, marketing and distributing local food; composting and raising awareness of the benefits of such activities.

Local Network Fund for Children and Young People
The Local Network Fund grants of £250 to £7,000 are available to small voluntary and community groups to improve outcomes and opportunities for children and young people.

Local contact: Llynda Baugh 0116 268 9710 email lbaugh@ruralcc.org.uk