1. Writing an Application

2. Over to you… Date

3. Writing an Application ‘An application is an opportunity to communicate the distinctiveness of your work, your values, passion, success and potential.’ Date

4. Writing an Application Describe the problem, provide a solution. Funders interested in tangible outcomes. What difference will your project make? Date

5. Writing an Application – Tips Don’t leave it to the last minute… Use a draft form/photocopy to practise. If the funder has a set format for applications, follow it. Application letters – 2 sides of A4. Look at funders’ priorities and tone. Proofread. Ask someone else to read it. Date

6. Writing an Application - Tips Use positive, active language. ‘Our scheme helped 200 users in six months.’ Not ‘In six months, 200 users were helped by our scheme.’ Avoid jargon, abbreviations. Be clear and concise. Date

7. Writing an Application - Tips ‘We will run weekly football sessions for 8-11 year olds during term time. Each session will be 2 hours longs and will be attended by 15 children.’ Not ‘We will run sports activities for children.’ Date

8. Writing an Application - Tips A lavatory is essential, as we need to be able to provide modern, clean facilities which meet health and safety standards if we are to be able to offer the building for use to the wider community. “After a twenty-minute drive to get to Church, it would be such a boon to have the availability of a proper toilet.” RM, aged 83

9. Writing an Application - Tips “Currently the congregation meets for coffee...We are required to use the Village Hall where older members must drive... Some members of the congregation do not socialise...this time is important for the giving and receiving of mutual support amongst members of the community, esp. older members of congregation who don’t have family nearby. “The new kitchenette and toilet facilities would strengthen community support and help to alleviate loneliness among our elderly residents.“

12. As much as you can give us