1. Preparing for – and Writing - Funding Applications Karen Holdsworth-Cannon Community Buildings Adviser, Surrey Community Action & Juliet Evans Stewardship Adviser, Diocese of Guildford

2. Outline of the day 1.Before you start: an internal audit 2.Before you start: an external audit 3.Inside the mind of a funder 4.Writing an application 5.Post application 6.Building Maintenance Plan 7.What you need to know about the DAC 8.Go forth and apply… Date Department Name

3. Resources www.cofeguildford.org.uk/funding Date Department Name

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6. Before You Start: An Internal Audit

7. Why are you doing this project? Date

8. Before You Start: An Internal Audit ACTIVITIES BENEFICIARIES - Who will benefit? NEED – Why are we doing it? OUTCOMES – What difference will the project make? PROJECT PLANNING – Is the project likely to succeed? Date

9. Before You Start: An Internal Audit What is your project? Can you write a succinct case statement ? It’s not about the building. It’s about the people using the building. What is your current community usage? Forecasted usage? Accessibility? Date

10. Before You Start: An Internal Audit Can you find your governing document? What is your legal status? Are you allowed to fundraise? Is there a limit on how much you can fundraise? Are you familiar with the Charity Commission’s rules and regulations? Date

11. Before You Start: An Internal Audit What background work have you done already to support your application? Contact with Council, architects, DAC Budget (realistic, contingency, does it add up?) Are all documents ‘linked’? Buildings Maintenance Plan Business Plan, VAT reclaim, in-kind volunteer time Date

12. Before You Start: An Internal Audit What is your plan for raising funds? What is your campaign timeline? Campaign team + responsibilities? How are you going to raise the funds? (Major donors, donors, grants, loans, legacy gift, fundraising) Date