In this section:
Planning and writing an application
To get funding you will need to:
It is essential that your project proposal identifies the changes that your work will make. These changes are called 'outcomes'. Identifying these outcomes is key to making an application for funding. Once you are clear on your outcomes the services and activities you need to achieve the change will fall into place.
Click here for the Big Lottery's guide on 'outcomes.'
WCVA
www.wcva.org.uk
WCVA manages a range of grant schemes that support local voluntary organisations, communities, groups and volunteers throughout Wales.
For the sustainable funding cymru programme visit:
www.sustainablefundingcymru.org.uk
Institute of Fundraising
www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
The Institute of Fundraising holds regular training on the role of the fundraiser, techniques of fundraising, applying to Trusts and Foundations and writing successful bids. The Wales Fundraisers Network includes over 650 fundraisers from all over Wales. A twice monthly e-briefing gives news, event dates, tips and funding sources, relevant to Wales.
For more details contact:
Dot Griew, Institute Co-ordinator in Wales
Institute of Fundraising Cymru, 14-16 Merthyr Rd, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 1DG
Telephone: 0292052 0250
Email: cymru@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
Funder Finder
www.funderfinder.org.uk
FunderFinder develops and distributes software to help individuals and not-for-profit organisations in the UK to identify charitable trusts that might give them money. You can download two free software packages from their website on how to write a funding application and how to write a budget.
Directory of Social Change
If you are looking for a grant making trust you can try the various directories published by the Directory of Social Change. Copies are usually available at local libraries.
Directory of Social Change
24 Stephenson Way
London
NW1 2DP
Telephone: 020 7391 4800
E-mail: books@dsc.org.uk
Web: www.dsc.org.uk
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| Big Lottery Fund: People & Places Your Project & it's Outcomes download[152kb] |
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| Count us in - addressing the needs of Wales' forgotten 'community of interest' Full Report download [371kb] |
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