Developing Funding Strategies
Securing funding is often a significant challenge for change-makers, especially in the context of ongoing crises. Without this financial capital, projects that aim to benefit communities and groups often remain un/underfunded.
Our funding strategies workshop therefore aims to provide attendees with practical insights into grant writing, donor engagement, and effective fundraising campaigns. In sharing best practices and real-world examples from both national and local funding organisations and experts, participants will gain the skills needed to help them attract financial support for their projects. This is the third workshop in a series of Social Policy Association funded workshops.
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Programme
12.00 – 12.15: Registration and refreshments
12.15: Welcome from the organiser
12.30 – 13.30: Alex Rigby, Centre 56, The Regenda Group
13.30 – 14.15: Lunch and Networking
14.15 – 15.15: Sam Avery and Kevin Coogan, The Comedy Trust
15.15 – 16.15: Jonathan White, LCVS and Ailsa Horne, Capacity
16.15: Refreshments
16.15 - 16.45: Panel Discussion
16.45-17.00: Closing remarks and next steps
This workshop also can be joined online: https://hope.zoom.us/j/83993206971?pwd=tEqtfmNvCx3xMoCuAlrOpnguUb7Aop.1
BIOS:
Alex Rigby,
Centre 56
I manage Centre 56, a nursery in Kirkdale supporting families and children affected by domestic abuse. In this workshop, I’ll share my journey from fundraising in my spare time to becoming a full-time fundraiser, along with some unique and successful fundraising experiences.
Sam Avery,
The Comedy Trust
I’m Sam—an award-winning stand-up, bestselling author, renowned speaker, and viral blogger. I’ve been with The Comedy Trust since 2004 and now lead the organization as its Artistic Director.
Kevin Coogan,
The Comedy Trust
I’m Kev, a project manager with over 20 years of experience. In 2001, I decided to transition from the private sector to the voluntary, community, and faith sector, turning my passion into a career path.
Jonathan White,
LCVS
I worked as a Community Safety Officer in Local Government, managing funding for the Community Safety Partnership, before moving to the voluntary sector in 2009 to manage a small charity in North Wales. Since March 2024, I’ve been the Funding Advisor for LCVS.
In my presentation, How to Write Good Funding Bids, I’ll cover key funders and introduce a website to help organizations find suitable funding.