Darlington Council will get the funding from the Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund, which will provide the borough with around £1.8 million each year to support residents facing financial hardship. The scheme replaces the previous Household Support Fund and will run until March 31, 2029. Cllr Jim Garner, Darlington Council’s cabinet member for stronger
Collide Capital, founded by Brian Hollins and Aaron Samuels, announced Thursday the close of a $95 million Fund II. The firm, founded in 2021, backs early-stage companies in fintech, supply chain, and the future of work. It’s backed 75 companies to date after closing its inaugural $66 million Fund I in 2022. Hollins said it
The Edinburgh Fringe has announced recipients of its 2026 Keep it Fringe fund, awarding bursaries to artists facing financial barriers to bringing work to this year’s festival. A total of 16 shows will receive £2,500 each through the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society scheme, which was launched in 2023 by Fringe Society honorary president Phoebe Waller‑Bridge.
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Bill Ackman is in talks to launch a strategy that would make big bets on complacency in financial markets, in a bid to mimic the success of doomsday trades the billionaire investor made during the
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The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CaRF) is being set up (Image: Denis Kilcommons) A Devon council is to create a fund to help local families facing financial ‘shocks’. The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CaRF) is being set up by Teignbridge Council as a way of directing hundreds of thousands of pounds of government money to
‘It’s a privilege to be able to support the dedication and expertise of organisations working tirelessly for feral cat welfare across our area’ Coreena Ford News reporter 12:20, 08 Apr 2026 A new Hull Feral Cats Legacy Fund has been launched across Hull and the East Riding.(Image: RSPCA Hull & East Riding) A new £20,000
Groww Mutual Fund has launched the Groww Arbitrage Fund, an open-ended scheme that seeks to invest in arbitrage opportunities in the equity markets. The fund will be open for subscription during its NFO period from April 8 to April 22. The scheme primarily follows a “long cash – short futures” strategy, where positions in the
The scheme, which came into effect this month, is part of a wider package of measures including pay rises and lower energy bills, now beginning to reach millions of people. The fund is designed to help those facing the greatest financial pressure, particularly households dealing with high energy and essential living costs. Support may include
A new £1 billion Crisis and Resilience Fund is now open, offering targeted support to households struggling with the cost of living. The scheme, which came into effect this month, is part of a wider package of measures including pay rises and lower energy bills, now beginning to reach millions of people. The fund is