1. The Catalyst Challenge Fund

2. The Catalyst Challenge Fund
The Opportunity
3 awards of up to £2k of match funding for online individual giving until November 2018
Fundraising can be for whatever the organisations choose
Selected organisations taking part have an opportunity to raise up to £4000
Arts & Health South West is launching its Catalyst Challenge Fund, supported by Arts Council England.

3. The Catalyst Challenge Fund
The Aims:
Highlight great arts and health projects in the South West
Encourage individual giving to arts and health projects
Help the sector find new income streams
Develop fundraising capacity and skills in our sector
Enhance AHSW’s understanding of the current need and potential in the sector

4. The Catalyst Challenge Fund
How to apply:
Organisations ‘register their interest’ via an to to receive an application pack
Organisations complete a very short form and submit a ‘Case for Support’ BY 5pm 31 January 2018.
3 organisations will be selected. We aim to notify all applicants of the outcome on 16 February 2018.

5. The Catalyst Challenge Fund
Raising Funds:
Successful applicants will:
Proactively market their own projects.
Work with the AHSW Catalyst Project Officer to ensure marketing is coordinated.
Share learning from their appeal with AHSW members in ways to be agreed with the Catalyst Project Officer.

6. The Catalyst Challenge Fund
Why a Case for Support?
The Case for Support will be our primary consideration in evaluating applications.
We want to keep this application process simple – we know our sector is stretched. Lets use a tool you have… or perhaps should. Hopefully the process of this application can be helpful to you!
You know best what you need

7. The Catalyst Challenge Fund
What should be in the Case for Support?
For this application, the Case for Support should be no longer than 3 A4 sides. Within this, it can include images. You should structure your case for support under the following headings:
About our organisation
Why our work is important and the need for what we do
What difference we make
How we involve beneficiaries
How we will use the money if we are successful

8. The Catalyst Challenge Fund
Developing your Case for Support: You are not alone

9. The Catalyst Challenge Fund
Further Information
The three organisations for the Challenge Fund will be selected by:
Alex Coulter, Director of Arts & Health South West
Mary Chamberlain, AHSW Trustee, fundraising professional and creative practitioner
Catherine West, Director of Significant Seams, AHSW Catalyst Officer

10. The Catalyst Challenge Fund
KEY DATES
to register your interest and receive the application pack asap
Deadline for applications: 31st January 2018
Organisations notified of results: 16th February 2018
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