Aims/priorities:
The aim of the Re-Rooted funding call is to help UK organisations address the challenges faced by the migration sector and to support refugees and asylum seekers to safely and securely rebuild their lives in the UK.
The programme offers flexible core funding for organisations that specialise in supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK so that they can continue and reinforce the good work of their organisation.
The funding is for proposals which focus on the following:
- Services and support for refugees and asylum seekers.
- Influencing and advocacy focusing on safer routes and improved outcomes for refugees and asylum seekers.
- Or a combination of both.
Proposals that are tailored to the needs of refugees or asylum seekers, or both, are also welcome.
Priority will be given to organisations that involve people with lived experience of forced migration to the UK. This should include current practice in involving lived experience in developing the organisation’s work and priority areas, and/or in the running of the organisation. It could also include plans for reinforcing existing good practice for involving people with lived experience.
Who can apply?
Applications will be considered from UK based organisations that currently specialise in supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, and meet Comic Relief’s general eligibility criteria.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be registered in the UK and currently specialise in supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
- Have an annual income of between £250,000 and £10 million.
- Have a set of annual accounts.
Comic Relief predominantly funds charities. Organisations that are not a registered charity must have a governing document that outlines the organisation's social purpose, demonstrating that any profit or assets are used for this purpose, and show that an asset lock is in place.
Proposals can be made by single applicants, or by partnerships of two or three organisations that will receive funding (but only one organisation can act as grant holder.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £200,000 are available. The funding is restricted for use over a period of three to five years.
Application process:
Application guidance note, frequently asked questions and the eligibility questionnaire can be found on the Comic Relief website.
The application process is as follows:
- The first stage is to submit the online eligibility questionnaire.
- Those who are eligible may submit a full application by the deadline of 12 noon on 26 March 2024. Notification of decisions is expected in early May.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a proposal assessment and asked to submit additional information and support documentation.
The funding decision is expected in late June or early July 2024.
Deadline: 12 noon on 26 March 2024.
Contact information:
Tel: 0207 820 2222
Email: fundinginfo@comicrelief.com