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fundraising [2020/04/06 11:04] cma_admin |
fundraising [2021/08/04 12:38] cma_admin |
| === How to write a successful funding application === |
| Writing a successful funding application is like a good recipe - it depends on a few ingredients coming together well. |
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| This briefing talks you through all the things you should consider when applying for funding to give yourself and your creative group the best chance of success. |
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| [[Download Briefing 91: How to write a successful funding application|https://www.creative-lives.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=e4b66fb7-380d-4dfc-9752-54e52b6b9a22]] |
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==== Funding options for third sector organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic ==== | ==== Funding options for third sector organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic ==== |
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Here we set out some of the funding available for third sector organisations and charities during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Here we set out some of the funding available for third sector organisations and charities during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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The information was correct as of **6th April 2020**. However the situation is changing fast. We will endeavour to make sure all information is kept as up to date as possible. | We will endeavour to make sure all information is kept as up to date as possible. |
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There’s a list [[https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/Content/UserGuide/COVID19%20Funder%20Toolkit%208.pdf|here]] of more than **250 sources of charity funding** kindly put together by Ian McLintock of [[https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/|Charity Excellence]]. | |
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Here is [[https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/coronavirus-post/guide-navigating-funding-possibilities-during-covid-19|a useful guide]] on navigating government support and relationships with funders. | Here is [[https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/coronavirus-post/guide-navigating-funding-possibilities-during-covid-19|a useful guide]] on navigating government support and relationships with funders. |
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| [[http://docs.commedia.org.uk/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=200330_oliver_dowden_to_chair_re_covid_and_charities_sectors.pdf|Letter]] from Secretary of State, Oliver Dowden CBE MP, to Julian Knight MP, Chair DCMS Select Committee on the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on the creative and charitable sectors. |
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=== Business Support === | === Business Support === |
== Local Giving == | == Local Giving == |
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Martin Steers of the [[https://communityradioawards.org.uk/|Community Radio Awards]] has been in conversation with the [[https://localgiving.org/|Local Giving]] donation platform. He’s arranged a 25% discount on the joining fee for any station joining in the next two months. So should be just over £70 reduced from £96 - [[https://localgiving.org/for-charities-and-community-groups/|link]]. | Join [[https://localgiving.org/|Localgiving]] for just £96 a year and benefit from from regular match funds, automated Gift Aid, fundraising advice, help, support and much more. More information [[https://localgiving.org/for-charities-and-community-groups/|here]]. |
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Local Giving are also keen to encourage stations to set up fundraising campaigns around COVID-19 but do not mind if participating stations are focused on developing their own sustainability. | An added bonus is GiftAid. Even if you’re not a charity, it doesn’t matter, Localgiving can claim it and pass some of it back to you. |
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Their COVID-19 fund can be found here: [[https://localgiving.org/campaign/covid-19/|https://localgiving.org/campaign/covid-19/]]. | |
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An added bonus is GiftAid. Even if you’re not a charity, it doesn’t matter, Local Giving can claim it and pass some of it back to you. | |
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Anyone interested should contact Martin at [[mailto>info@communityradioawards.org.uk|info@communityradioawards.org.uk]] | |
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== Audio Content Fund == | |
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The coronavirus outbreak have been all-consuming for people in radio, working hard to keep stations on air and keep audiences informed about a rapidly changing situation. Because of this, the [[https://www.audiocontentfund.org.uk/|Audio Content Fund]] has decided to extend the **March 2020 Funding Round** so that it closes on **27 April** - [[https://www.audiocontentfund.org.uk/2020/03/02/our-timeline-for-2020/|link]]. | |
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The Audio Content Fund has announced [[https://www.audiocontentfund.org.uk/2020/03/19/supporting-radio-audiences-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/|a special funding round]], for content that will support radio audiences during the coronavirus crisis. | |
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The fund, financed by the UK Government, has made a minimum of £200,000 of its budget available for ideas that will improve the quality of listeners’ lives during restrictions in place due to Covid-19. | |
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A summary of how Scottish funders have responded can be found [[https://scvo.org.uk/support/coronavirus|here]]. | A summary of how Scottish funders have responded can be found [[https://scvo.org.uk/support/coronavirus|here]]. |
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A [[https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/coronavirus-community-fund/|Covid-19 community fund]] has been set up in Northern Ireland. | [[https://scvo.org.uk/support/coronavirus/funding/for-organisations/third-sector-resilience-fund|The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF)]] is a £20m emergency fund for charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations working in Scotland. |
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| [[https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/grants-and-funding-for-organisations/grant-programmes/|Foundation Scotland]] offers a diverse range of funding programmes for organisations working to benefit a range of communities across Scotland. |
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The [[https://www.gov.scot/news/helping-communities-affected-by-covid-19/|Scottish government has released £350m]] to allay the impact of the virus, including £20m to a third sector resilience fund. This is to help third sector organisations with immediate cash flow problems. | The [[https://www.gov.scot/news/helping-communities-affected-by-covid-19/|Scottish government has released £350m]] to allay the impact of the virus, including £20m to a third sector resilience fund. This is to help third sector organisations with immediate cash flow problems. |
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| A [[https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/coronavirus-community-fund/|Covid-19 community fund]] has been set up in Northern Ireland. |
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**We will endeavour to keep these pages updated as and when guidance and information changes.** | **We will endeavour to keep these pages updated as and when guidance and information changes.** |