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Updated 20/09/07

Funding information

Need Help with Fundraising ?

Although RCVS doesn't currently have a funding adviser to help you in person, there are some really excellent resources on the web that will help you find funding for your organisation from a variety of different sources:

Here are our top 6 funding websites . We've chosen these as being particularly good for publications and/or a great source of additional links:

As well as producing the grant search program “Groups in Need” (see below) Funderfinder have some great free downloads on their site.

Apply Yourselves is a program that helps you write a funding application from scratch – there are plenty of useful hints and tips in the help files which are well worth a read.

Budget Yourselves is a companion program that helps you assemble a budget from scratch and includes useful checklists, information and links which help ensure you don't forget anything.

As well as these two programs, there's a very good glossary of terms called “Jargon explained” and a list of general fundraising leaflets for organisations .

On our own website, we have a selection of factsheets developed for Richmond CVS by an experienced Funding Adviser, covering:

Sheet 4 “ Researching Funding Sources ” includes lots of good links to information on sources other than grants . Click to view this funding resource

Their “Publications” page offers excellent coverage of most aspects of fundraising – preparation, different sources of funding , making applications, spending the money, and what to do when funding comes to an end , as well as a wide range of additional links.

This site has a section called “Funding Fundamentals” plus a “Guide to Fundraising” including plenty of tools, tips and information. There are also good downloadable documents on “ Commissioning & Procurement ”, “ Trading ” and “ Loans ”.

Look in both the section for groups and the section for advisers to find all the goodies!

Plenty of useful information and links from tax effective giving to model contracts . A real goldmine of good material.

A good place to find out what's new in funding – the latest initiatives and updates. Although the main services are subscription only, the front page updates are all free.

Need to Find a Funder?

Richmond CVS offers free access to the program ‘Groups in Need' (often known as ‘Funderfinder' after the organisation that produces it).

The program asks some simple questions about your organisation, what you do, where you're based and how much money you want, and based on what you tell it, it picks out the best match funders for you to apply to.

You can use Funderfinder on either of our two ICT hub computers at our Princes Street offices. We are now running the latest version 4 with automatic updates.

If you haven't used Funderfinder before , you will need to book a short tutorial with one of our advisers to show you how to use it.

Call Simon Croft on 020 8255 8195 or e-mail him at simonc@richmondcvs.org.uk to arrange one. If Simon is unavailable, please contact either:

If you already know how to use Funderfinder , you simply need to book a session on one of the computers by calling Reception on 020 8255 8500 .

Don't worry if it's a while since you used it - instruction booklets which cover everything from logging on to mailing your search results home are available behind reception.

Grant Directories

Richmond CVS has a selection of the major grant directories for use with the Funderfinder program or separately including:

What's in the Library?

The Richmond CVS reference library has plenty of books on funding and fundraising.

You are welcome to visit in normal office hours to browse, read and copy any key pages you want to take home. (Please note this is subject to copyright restrictions and a small photocopying charge).

Funding e-News

Training Opportunities 2007/08

DSC run a wide selection of fundraising courses which are usually repeated throughout the year. “Fundraising 1” is a good one to start with, but there are courses for all levels and areas of interest. Download the full brochure to browse.

LVSC offer a selection of introductory and developmental courses in fundraising under their “Short Courses” program.

Fundraising Skills offer an accredited on-line course in “Grants Training” aimed at getting novice fundraisers up to speed at raising money via grants. It's not the cheapest course, but worth a look, especially if an on-line course is what you need.

Meet the Funder Workshops 2007/8

We are planning a “Meet the Funder” workshop in early 2008 and another in mid 2008. These workshops will enable you to hear directly from 3 different funders talking about what they can fund and what they are looking for in a good application.

Click here to make sure you receive details and firm dates as soon as they are published.

We will do our best to answer any query you have or put you in touch with someone who can.

Other Services

Please note: Services available only to voluntary and community organisations working for the benefit of the community in Richmond on Thames and surrounding areas.

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Although RCVS doesn't currently have a funding adviser to help you in person, there are some really excellent resources on the web that will help you find funding for your organisation from a variety of different sources: Individuals and businesses – donations and sponsorship Trust funds – over 3,000 grant makers in England and Wales Government money – via grants and contracts Trading – selling services etc Tax – claiming tax back on donations Need helo Here are our top 6 funding websites . We've chosen these as being particularly good for publications and/or a great source of additional links: 1. Funderfinder As well as producing the grant search program “Groups in Need” (see below) Funderfinder have some great free downloads on their site. Apply Yourselves is a program that helps you write a funding application from scratch – there are plenty of useful hints and tips in the help files which are well worth a read. Budget Yourselves is a companion program that helps you assemble a budget from scratch and includes useful checklists, information and links which help ensure you don't forget anything. As well as these two programs, there's a very good glossary of terms called “Jargon explained” and a list of general fundraising leaflets for organisations . 2. RCVS factsheets On our own website, we have a selection of factsheets developed for Richmond CVS by an experienced Funding Adviser, covering: Writing Funding Applications Fundraising, Management and Governance Writing a Budget for an Application Researching Funding Sources How to Provide Evidence of Need Keeping up to Date Sheet 4 “ Researching Funding Sources ” includes lots of good links to information on sources other than grants . Click to view this funding resource 3. Fit4Funding Their “Publications” page offers excellent coverage of most aspects of fundraising – preparation, different sources of funding , making applications, spending the money, and what to do when funding comes to an end , as well as a wide range of additional links. 4. Finance Hub This site has a section called “Funding Fundamentals” plus a “Guide to Fundraising” including plenty of tools, tips and information. There are also good downloadable documents on “ Commissioning & Procurement ”, “ Trading ” and “ Loans ”. Look in both the section for groups and the section for advisers to find all the goodies! 5. Institute of Fundraising - Fundraisers' page Plenty of useful information and links from tax effective giving to model contracts . A real goldmine of good material. 6. Access Funds A good place to find out what's new in funding – the latest initiatives and updates. Although the main services are subscription only, the front page updates are all free. Need to Find a Funder? Richmond CVS offers free access to the program ‘Groups in Need' (often known as ‘Funderfinder' after the organisation that produces it). Funderfinder is a database of all the grant making trusts in England and Wales. The program asks some simple questions about your organisation, what you do, where you're based and how much money you want, and based on what you tell it, it picks out the best match funders for you to apply to. You can use Funderfinder on either of our two ICT hub computers at our Princes Street offices. We are now running the latest version 4 with automatic updates. If you haven't used Funderfinder before , you will need to book a short tutorial with one of our advisers to show you how to use it. Call Simon Croft on 020 8255 8195 or e-mail him at simonc@richmondcvs.org.uk to arrange one. If Simon is unavailable, please contact either: Julie Woodhouse on 020 8255 8509 / juliew@richmondcvs.org.uk or Heather Mathew on 020 8255 8191 / heatherm@richmondcvs.org.uk If you already know how to use Funderfinder , you simply need to book a session on one of the computers by calling Reception on 020 8255 8500 . Don't worry if it's a while since you used it - instruction booklets which cover everything from logging on to mailing your search results home are available behind reception. Grant Directories Richmond CVS has a selection of the major grant directories for use with the Funderfinder program or separately including: Directory of Grant Making Trusts A Guide to the Major Trusts Vol 1 & Vol 2 A Guide to Local Trusts in Greater London The Guide to UK Company Giving Local Funders Don't forget we have local funders in Richmond! Why not visit their web sites: Richmond Parish Lands Charity Barnes Workhouse Fund Hampton Fuel Allotments Thames Community Foundation What's in the Library? The Richmond CVS reference library has plenty of books on funding and fundraising. You are welcome to visit in normal office hours to browse, read and copy any key pages you want to take home. (Please note this is subject to copyright restrictions and a small photocopying charge). A selection of current titles includes: The Complete Fundraising Handbook (4 th edition) Find the Funds (how to research funds) Writing Better Fundraising Applications Funding Formula* Fundraising and Trustees – Essential Guide* Organising Local Events Tried and Tested Ideas for Raising Money Locally Looking After Your Donors * simple, short workbook format guides Funding e-News Back by popular demand, Richmond CVS is re-starting its regular bulletin on funding and funding opportunities. If you would like to go on the mailing list, click here . Training Opportunities 2007/08 Here is a selection of current learning opportunities: Directory of Social Change : http://www.dsc.org.uk/courses&training.html DSC run a wide selection of fundraising courses which are usually repeated throughout the year. “Fundraising 1” is a good one to start with, but there are courses for all levels and areas of interest. Download the full brochure to browse. *London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC)* : LVSC Short Courses LVSC offer a selection of introductory and developmental courses in fundraising under their “Short Courses” program. *Fundraising Skills* : http://www.fundraisingskills.co.uk/ Fundraising Skills offer an accredited on-line course in “Grants Training” aimed at getting novice fundraisers up to speed at raising money via grants. It's not the cheapest course, but worth a look, especially if an on-line course is what you need. Meet the Funder Workshops 2007/8 We are planning a “Meet the Funder” workshop in early 2008 and another in mid 2008. These workshops will enable you to hear directly from 3 different funders talking about what they can fund and what they are looking for in a good application. Click here to make sure you receive details and firm dates as soon as they are published. Further Queries? Contact Simon on 020 8255 8195 / simonc@richmondcvs.org.uk or Julie on 020 8255 8509 / juliew@richmondcvs.org.uk We will do our best to answer any query you have or put you in touch with someone who can. Other Services Click here to go to the main Performance Improvement Team page for help on: Starting up Looking after the finances Organisational healthcheck and review Planning for the future Governance (anything to do with the work of the trustees or committee) Monitoring and evaluating your work Quality and quality systems *and much more!* Please note: Services available only to voluntary and community organisations working for the benefit of the community in Richmond on Thames and surrounding areas. back to top
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