6 Steps to Successful Funding

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A three day course for community groups in Barrow-in-Furness to help plan, fund, deliver and sustain successful projects.

“Competition for funding is fierce and community groups need to give themselves the best chance for success. This course does that, with useful pointers, practical tips and clear explanations on researching, planning, fundraising for and delivering projects, presented by experienced, helpful trainers.”
Claire Gould, Policy & Partnerships Manager
South Lakeland District Council

Day 1: Wednesday 10 September – Planning

Identifying the need for your project
Identify and evidence the need for your project. You will be introduced to innovative ways of gathering information and evidence as part or your project consultation.

Planning your project
Pull together all the different strands of your project. Check that your organisation is “fit to be funded”. You will learn how to estimate costs, look at common budgeting mistakes and be introduced to budgeting tools including Full Cost Recovery.

Day 2: Wednesday 17 September – Funding

Finding funding for your project
Learn about a wide range of ways to finance your venture. Get an overview of different sources of income / funding available including grants, contracts and loans. The session will also highlight the importance of developing a fundraising strategy.

Successful applications – what makes a great funding bid?
This session will focus on the key elements of a great funding bid. It will also help you to understand and identify common reasons why applications fail.

Day 3: Wednesday 24 September – Running

An introduction to project management
Focus on how to turn your ideas into reality. Hear about the basic rules of project management including effective
planning and communication. Look at the practical considerations of funders and others in relation to the development of your project.

Reporting back – monitoring and evaluation explained
An essential part of the sustainable funding process. Look at how to capture and record your project to demonstrate its impact and its worth to funders and other stakeholders. Learn to design your own monitoring and evaluation.

Please note: refreshments will be provided at each session but delegates will need to make their own arrangements for lunch.

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Early Bird Discount: Book by Friday 22 August 2014:

• £45 Cumbria CVS member organisations
• £90 non member organisations

After 22 August :

• £70 Cumbria CVS member organisations
• £140 non member organisations

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How to book
Organisations may book a maximum of 2 places.
All delegates must complete and return a booking form per person and submit with payment.
Alternatively:
Download a booking form here
and complete and return booking form with payment to:
6 Hobson Court, Gillan Way, Penrith CA11 9GQ

Payment:

• Creditcard online
• By cheque, please make payable to Cumbria CVS
• By BACS, please :
  Clearly state the name of your organisation and the name of training course (e.g. 6 Steps)
  Send an email to confirm details of the BACS payment to info@cumbriacvs.org.uk

It is essential that all delegates attend all three sessions, otherwise our cancellation policy will apply. For further details visit: cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and-events

For more information: Call 01768 800350 or email: info@cumbriacvs.org.uk