Training
Programme
  2012
"Getting you ready
for funding"		  
Issued 5th February 2012  

Events and courses in this programme are supported by:

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fit4funding LogoTraining Programme

2012

 
 
Address: fit4funding, 93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8SU.
Tel: 01924 239063 Fax: 01924 239431 E-mail: info@fit4funding.org.uk Website: www.fit4funding.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1059077 Company Limited by Guarantee No. 3268906

Tuesday 7th February 2012 Applying for Small Grants - Leeds

This session is aimed at groups looking for small grants to help run and expand their activities and services. We will look at identifying appropriate funds (such as local council pots, Awards for All and charitable trusts) and how best to approach them.

The session will cover:

  • Identifying small and local funding sources
  • What the funders want to know about your work
  • Completing application forms
  • What funders will expect from you if you get the money

For details of location of venue, cost and to book places please use booking contact below.

Venue: Voluntary Action - Leeds (VA-L)
Date: 7th February 2012
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Booking: Contact: VA-L on 0113 2977920  

Bursaries covering the full cost of Leeds Courses are available to groups based in the Leeds District with an annual income of less than £20,000.

Contact Tina Ashby at VA-L on 0113 2977920 for more information.

Tuesday 7th February 2012 DIY Fundraising - Bradford

DIY fundraising ranges from jumble sales to major events.

The session will cover:

  • The positives and negatives of raising money from events
  • The legal framework for raising money from the public
  • Planning and costing eventsMaximising the income raised
  • What is restricted and unrestricted funding?

Venue:   Bradford CVS
Date:     7th February 2012 
Time:     10am - 1pm
Cost:     £10 Voluntary and Community Organisations, £20 Social Enterprises, £30 Statutory Organisations

This course is subsidised by West Yorkshire Grants
 
To book a place, please download a booking form from www.bsupported.org.uk/booking  Please return your completed form to: CVS Training, 19-25 Sunbridge Road, Bradford BD1 2AY or email it to training@bradfordcvs.org.uk

Wednesday 8th February 2012 How to Make a Successful Funding Application - Calderdale

To help you complete successful funding bids, the session will cover: 

  • What to include in a bid and how to present it
  • Why some bids succeed where others fail
  • Drafting bids, looking at key questions and presentation

 For details of location of venue, cost and to book places, please use booking contact below.

Venue:  Voluntary Action Calderdale, The Resource Centre, , Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY
Date:    8th February 2012
Times:  10.00am - 1.00pm
Booking contact:  VA-C on 01422 348777 or email training@cvac.org.uk

Friday 24th February 2012 Bid Writing for Success

Starting with the basic need to check eligibility to avoid wasting time, the training will consider what funders are looking for when assessing bids, how to gather information for preparing successful bids, how to structure applications, and how to impress funders. Using a variety of approaches the trainer will provide opportunities for participants to share experiences, look at how they would assess responses as an assessor, and develop their skills in providing a clear and positive view of their project.


Who should attend: Anyone responsible for fundraising in a Voluntary or Community organisation.

By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Understand how to check eligibility
  • Understand what funders require from bids
  • Know the types of questions asked
  • Be able to structure responses to questions and ensure that key points are covered
  • Know the documentation they will be asked to provide
  • Identify what makes a good application
  • Understand the importance of feedback

 

Venue: Voluntary Action Kirklees.  15 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RG

Date: 24th February 2012

Times: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Cost:  £70.00 to Voluntary and Community groups
          £95.00 to all Private Sector and Statutory Organisations

Lunch is not provided

Booking: Contact fit4funding on 01924 239063  or e-mail - info@fit4funding.org.uk

 

Wednesday 14th March 2012 Applying to Charitable Trusts and Companies - Calderdale

This session explores how best to identify and approach charitable trusts and foundations as well as private companies for funding. 
The session will cover:

  • How to find out about trusts and companies.
  • What will they fund?
  • How to approach them (by letter, personal contact etc.)
  • What will they want in return?

For details of location of venue, cost and to book places, please use booking contact below.

Venue:  Voluntary Action Calderdale, The Resource Centre, , Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY
Date:    14th March 2012
Times:  10.00am - 1.00pm
Booking contact:  VA-C on 01422 348777 or email training@cvac.org.uk

Tuesday 20th March 2012 Applying for Small Grants - Wakefield

Half day workshop

This session is aimed at groups looking for small grants to help run and expand their activities and services. We will look at identifying appropriate funds (such as local council pots, Awards for All and charitable trusts) and how best to approach them. 
The session will cover:

  • Identifying small and local funding sources
  • What the funders want to know about your work
  • Completing application forms
  • What funders will expect from you if you get the money

Venue: fit4funding - 93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8SU
Date: 20th March 2012
Times: 10.00 - 1.00
Cost:  Free to Voluntary and Community groups in Wakefield district
£30.00 to Voluntary and Community groups outside Wakefield district but within West Yorkshire
£50.00 to Voluntary and Community groups outside West Yorkshire and to all Statutory Organisations

Booking: Contact fit4funding on 01924 239063  or e-mail - info@fit4funding.org.uk

You can also download a Booking Form with Terms and Conditions from http://fit4funding.org.uk/assets/uploads/files/f4f_booking_form.pdf  

Tuesday 27th March 2012 Finding Funding - Leeds

 Half day workshop

Finding the right funder can seem an impossible task, but there are many free resources available to make it easier. This is a practical session, showing you how to use those resources to find the right funder quickly. Basic computer skills are helpful when attending this session.

  • What tools are available
  • How to use them effectively
  • Guided practice using computer-based resources

For details of location of venue, cost and to book places please use booking contact below.

Venue: Voluntary Action - Leeds (VA-L)

Date: 27th March 2012

Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm

Booking: Contact: VA-L on 0113 2977920

Bursaries covering the full cost of Leeds Courses are available to groups based in the Leeds District with an annual income of less than £20,000.

Contact Tina Ashby at VA-L on 0113 2977920 for more information.

Terms and Conditions

Bookings

Sessions are run by fit4funding itself, or in partnership with other organisations in West Yorkshire.  Bookings should be made with the organisation indicated in the course description.

If the course description indicates that you should book with fit4funding, please complete the booking form and return with any course fees due.  If you are unable to send a cheque without first receiving an invoice, please indicate this on the booking form. The invoice will be raised prior to the course start date.

Cancellation Policy for courses booked directly with fit4funding

Cancellations are only accepted in writing (letter, e-mail, fax).

Whether payment has been received or not, charges will be made according to the following periods of notice:

  • 21 days notice 10% administration charge (subject to a £5 minimum)
  • 14 days notice 50% course fees
  • 7 days notice or less 100% course fees

Refunds will only be made in exceptional circumstances and then only at the discretion of the manager.

Deferrals

If you are unable to complete the course within the stated dates and you request to defer to the next run of the course then you will be required to pay an additional 50% of the course costs before you re-commence your studies.

Data Protection

fit4funding will use the information you provide on your booking form for administering our training courses.  The details you are asked to give about your group will be used for our monitoring and to ensure we are reaching our target audience.  fit4funding may share this information with Partner agencies (including funding agencies) where this is necessary and consistent with the purposes stated above.

Booking Form (For fit4funding - courses only)

Please feel free to photocopy extra copies of this booking form.

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NB. All venues used by fit4funding are wheelchair accessible.

  • If you have other access requirements e.g. large print, please indicate below:

  • If you have any dietary needs e.g. allergies, please indicate below:

  • If you have any religious requirements e.g. prayer room, please indicate below:

(Please return to: fit4funding, 93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8SU. Fax: 01924 239431. Email: info@fit4funding.org.uk)