Money (that’s what I want) Funding opportunities in South East England Andrew Ball and Mark Beagan Money (that's what I want)

T his 25min workshop covers : 1.Money (...but what for?) 2.Funding...case studies 3.Top funding sources...public sector 4.Things to think about before fundraising 5.Top funding sources...schools and charities 6.The knowledge 7.A few tips 8.Useful resources 9.Questions (5mins) Money (that's what I want)

Money (...but what for?) Money (that's what I want) Catch-up activities for children with delayed language? Make your setting ‘communication friendly’? Organise a ‘Communication fete’? Set up a Multi-agency working group or project? Run a Roadshow in deprived inner city areas?

Money (...but what for?) Money (that's what I want) Education activities for children in schools SLT working for a Health Centre ‘Communication friendly’ Head teacher at nursery or school, ‘Communication fete’ Chair-person of a local community centre Multi-agency group Local authority member of staff Roadshow Trustee of local charity

Funding...case studies Money (that's what I want) £10,000 for a skills development programme for children, working across 11 schools...applied for by public health team £15,000 to develop communications skills of students....applied for by maintained school £180,000 to identify and address health inequalities amongst low income families...applied for by Local Authority

Top funding sources....public sector  You can apply if you’re a school, local authority, health body or charity  Funding from £10,000 to £500,000  Projects should help people having better chances in life via 1.Access to opportunities to improve skills 2.Stronger communities 3.Improved environments 4.Healthier communities  You can apply if you’re a school, health body, charity or parish or town council  Funding from £300 to £10,000  Projects should help people having better chances in life via 1.Access to opportunities to improve skills 2.Stronger communities 3.Improved environments 4.Healthier communities Money (that's what I want) Reaching Communities Programme 4-5 Months 1-2 Months

Public sector.... things to think about...before fundraising 4. Getting buy-in from your community and local voluntary sector 5. Look to local voluntary sector for volunteers to support activities 6.Consider joint fundraising opportunities with local charities......they can apply to 1000s of charitable trusts, businesses, community foundations and government funding sources 1.Find out if your early years setting, school, health centre, health team, PCT or local authority has a fundraising lead and/or plan If so....highlight /discuss funding opportunities for your activities 3....If not...discuss with manager / board about directly apply for funding 4.Alternatively, form partnerships with local voluntary organisations, who will can apply for funding Money (that's what I want)

Funding sources...schools and charities Money (that's what I want) X1000 Charitable Trusts: Peter Harrison Foundation CHARITY NUMBER X20 Community Foundations: 1000s Companies:

The knowledge Directorieswebsites Charitable Trusts Guide to Local Trusts in the London / South East Directory of Social Change Companies Guide to UK Company Giving Finding Company Sponsors for Good Causes Directory of Social Change National Lottery Refer to Lottery websitewww.lotteryfunding.org.uk Govt The Government Funding Guide Directory of Social Change Other Educational Grants Directory Schools Funding Guide Directory of Social Change Money (that's what I want)

The knowledge Fundraising guidanceLocal Support Charitable Trusts Tiny Essentials of Raising Money from Foundations and Trusts, Jo Habib Free guides published by the Association of charitable foundations Local Community Foundations Companies Corporate Fundraising 3rd Edition, by Valerie Morton Quick Guides: Fundraising From Companies, Jill Ritchie Business Community Connections National LotteryRefer to Lottery websiteRegional Lottery Offices Govt Schemes Fundraising from Grantmakers, DSC Refer to individual relevant government department OtherFundraising for a Community Project, Simon Whaley Tiny Essentials of Writing for Fundraising, Maggie Taylor and Ilene Hoyle fundraising.org.uk Money (that's what I want)

Taking forward opportunities... Fundraising planningMaking applications 1.Have a lead person 2.Do your homework 3.Contact donors to ask:  Current priorities  What information they need  Invite them to visit 4. Multiple applications 5. Prepare applications carefully 6. Leave plenty of time  Research  Create a fundraising strategy  Develop plans  Identify capacity  Refer to fundraising guidance  Use Hello materials Money (that's what I want)

Useful resources Today’s presentation From Hello website: Guide to apply to Lottery funds Guide to applying to a charitable trust or foundation Guide to corporate proposals Links to funding sources Hello FAQ All Together Now Toolkit Template Presentation Template Funding Proposals and Case Studies Available today...Supporting info... Money (that's what I want)

Thank you Questions? Money (that's what I want)