Grant seeking

The closing ceremony at the London Olympics took place six months ago, but still there is no sign that the Government will make good its promised refund of lottery cash to charities, according to t

The Ulster Bank has established a new fund worth £250,000 to help local communities in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The Comic Relief small grants programme for Dorset is now open again for applications. Dorset Community Foundation administers the grants for Comic Relief within the county.

The Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales has appointed Paul Streets OBE as its new Chief Executive.

Awards for social entrepreneurs in Ireland worth up to €130,000 for individuals are open for applications until 18 February 2013.

Getty Images is inviting entries for its 2013 Creative Grants programme. This year it is boosting the value of its two cash prizes from $15,000 to $20,000.

Chris and Colin Weir, who won £161 million in the EuroMillions lottery in July 2011, have created a new grantmaking trust.

Charitable social investment organisation Allia has developed the first social impact bond to support vulnerable children at risk of entering the care system.

The PRS for Music Foundation will deliver the Music Industry Talent Development Fund to help talented artists and bands to further their careers.

The UK government's Aid Match scheme will match fund public donations to ActionAid's 'Ready for Anything' campaign which starts next week.