Funding Opportunities 

Getting funding is vital for any voluntary sector organisation to survive.  We can help you get funding you need we offer the following services free of charge. 

Take a look at this useful presentation looking at the importance of using data when applying for funding. 

How we can help you

We can help you by letting you know about new funding opportunities and advising you on how to write a successful bid. We can’t guarantee that you will be successful, but we will do our best to make sure that your application stands the best chance possible. 

Identifying the most appropriate funder – we have access to databases and lists of well over 2000 charitable funders in the UK. We can also introduce you to some digital fundraising methods, such as Crowdfunding or Text Giving.
Getting you started with your funding application/proposal – we offer free basic advice and guidance on the initial research and consultation necessary to give you all you need to complete your proposal.
Making your application stand out – We’ve got some great hints and tips on how to get the best out of your application.
Thinking about it ‘strategically’ – We can advise you on how to go about developing a fundraising strategy and also help you to link up with local services and strategies that are relevant to your field of work. 

We also offer a tailored consultancy services including:

• Advanced (refined and more detailed) funding search

• Support to write your funding bid/proposal (note. This excludes LBS tenders)

• Developing and writing your fundraising strategy

• Developing and writing a joint working agreement when submitting a joint bid

• Costing your proposal and setting your budget

To find out more contact us enquiries@communityactionsutton.org.uk 

Funding Opportunities