• Foundation in Fundraising: learning the basic elements that must go in any funding bid, recognising funders’ buzzwords and what they mean, and unpacking funding options you need to be aware of
• Core Knowledge: learning how to find the most appropriate funding for your project, understanding ‘need’ and how to evidence it, how to write, measure and explain outcomes, and know how to avoid common mistakes
• Advanced Skills: learning to persuasively evidence your unique selling point, how to ensure your core costs are covered, and how to create your own funding strategy

Suitable for everyone from beginners to those wanting to brush up on their skills or get a final polish on their work, this training course is just what you need to write a winning funding bid. Previous participants have gone on to raise over £10 million!

You can secure your place on this fantastic course for just £220 – price includes refreshments plus a wealth of course materials to take away with you. For more information, and to book your place, visit our website.

• Major Grants: for organisations with an annual income of under £500,000. Organisations can apply for up to £20,000 per year for up to 3 years for core costs, salaries, or project costs, or can apply for a one-off grant of up to £60,000 for capital projects with a total cost of up to £2 million
• Small Grants: for organisations with an annual income of under £250,000. Organisations can apply for amounts between £2,000 and £7,500 for core costs, salaries, project costs or capital costs

The Trusthouse Foundation focuses on making grants to organisations based in the most deprived rural and urban areas (based on Indices of Multiple Deprivation) – this has not changed. The Foundation is interested in making grants for work in the following categories:

• Community Support
• Arts / Education / Heritage

Timings vary for Major Grants but they are considered 4 times a year. Small Grants applications should receive a decision within 6 weeks. There are no deadlines. Applications should be made using the form available on the Trusthouse website.

• Disadvantaged young people (aged under 25): projects which encourage young people who are homeless/unemployed away from crime/substance misuse, or facilities for recreational activities for disadvantaged young people
• People with disabilities (including learning disabilities and mental health conditions): residential care/respite care for children and adults with disabilities or long-term mental health conditions
• Older people (aged over 60): day centres/residential care for older people with dementia or other age-related illnesses, or projects which encourage older people to remain independent

There are 2 levels of grantmaking – Large Grants, for grants between £2,000 and £5,000 and Small Grants, for grants of £500 and under. The Percy Bilton Charity makes capital grants only (i.e. equipment/refurbishment – no grants will be made towards running expenses).

There are no deadlines – you can apply at any time, and Small Grants applications are considered monthly (Large Grants will take longer to be considered). For more information on how to apply, visit the Percy Bilton Charity website.

Training topics featured as part of the programme include:

• Crowdfunding 101
• Mapping your potential donor network
• Storytelling and email appeals
• Creating SMART goals

If your organisation is picked to be part of this round, you’ll also have the chance to win bonus prizes from GlobalGiving. The deadline for applications is 1st August – for more information, and to apply, visit the GlobalGiving website.

Inspiring Fundraisers are the recognised experts in in-memory fundraising. Now they have developed a one-day training course to help you navigate these tricky waters with ease. Covering how to engage with in-memory supporters at all stages of the grieving process, and make those relationships last, you’ll have the chance to practise your new skills and bounce ideas off the fundraising professionals leading the course.

The one-day training course costs just £70, and there are 2 opportunities coming up to attend the course – 12th September and 16th October. For more information, and to book, visit the Inspiring Fundraisers website.

Through this fund, GWF is looking to make a small number of grants for amounts between £30,000 and £150,000 towards capital projects (i.e. those that involve buying equipment/land/property or a building or refurbishment).

To be eligible:

• Your organisation must have an income of under £3 million annually
• Your total project cost must be £300,000 or under
• You must have planning permission in place (if needed)

The deadline for applications to the Fund is 30th June. All applications must be made using the Weston Anniversary Fund online application form. For more information, and to apply, visit the Weston Anniversary Fund website.

• supports children and young people (under-25s) who are disadvantaged
• consists of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills
• has clear aims and objectives, with a planned timescale
• UK-based

Grants are generally for amounts between £200 and £10,000. Applications should include a short project proposal as well as the Ironmongers’ Company cover sheet. The next deadline for applications is 31st July. For more information, and to apply, visit the Ironmongers’ Company website.

The Transform Foundation, who we’ve featured before, have put together a handy list of 6 tips that will help you increase your online donations. You can check out their article here.

• You identify as BAME (Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic)
• You’re in the first 5 years of your fundraising career
• The organisation you work for has an annual income of under £5 million

In addition to meeting at least one of the above criteria, you must work for an organisation (or be working as an individual fundraiser) that is in the arts, culture and heritage sector and whose work takes place in England.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 8th June. For more information, and to apply, visit the IoF website.

If that sounds like your charity, you can apply easily. The Trustees consider applications in January and July. There are no application forms – just send a proposal and covering letter to the trust’s registered office:

The Clara E Burgess Charity
c/o The Royal Bank of Scotland
Trust Services
6th Floor
Trinity Quay 2
Avon Street
Bristol
BS2 0PT