Funding Training

 Last updated  09.05.12

Big Lottery Fund    Tuesday 22 May, 10am – 12noon
The Agricultural Business Centre Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AH. This event is a workshop to guide you in applying to Awards for All and also inform you about the current programme. To book your place at the workshop contact North Derbyshire Voluntary Action, the host organisation. E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or m: 07532474823 tel: 01246 555908.

Derbyshire Community Foundation  funding surgery for Erewash  Thursday 17 May 1.30pm
Erewash CVS, Long Eaton.  This annual event is an opportunity to discuss your funding requirements with one of the Foundation’s grants team, in an informal half hour one to one session that is tailored to meet your needs.  These sessions can cover discussion of projects and which of the funds administered by the Foundation is suited to your project, help with developing applications you are currently working on, hints and tips for applying for funding in general.  There are ten half hour slots, five sessions between 1.30pm and 3.30pm followed by five sessions between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.
To book an appointment please contact Misbah Ramzan on 01773 514856 as soon as possible as places are limited.  Surgeries are also being held in other areas of the County:
Derbyshire Dales – Ashbourne – 14 May; Bakewell – 28 May; South Derbyshire – May; High Peak – May; Derby City – 8 May; Amber Valley – 21 May; Bolsover – May; Chesterfield – 3 May.

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Coalfields Regeneration Trust Surgery   Wednesday 23 May, 10.00am and 3.00pm
Peter Meadows, Regional Programme Manager for the Coalfields Regeneration Trust will be running a funding surgery at SDCVS.  The Level 1 grants scheme is still open, and can make grants of up to £5000 to small groups to extend their impact in the local area. (Small means with an income in the last financial year of less than £100,000). Grants can be for both revenue or capital costs, such as small building costs, equipment, venue hire etc. There will be a full list of items available in the Scheme Guidelines.
Areas in South Derbyshire which are able to apply are: Church Gresley Hartshorne and Ticknall Linton Midway; Newhall and Stanton Swadlincote Seales Woodville.  Half hour appointments need to be booked in advance by contacting Eric Clayton at South Derbyshire CVS, by phone on: 01283 550163 or by email on: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For more information go to www.coalfields-regen.org.uk

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Funding, Investment and Support: It’s out there and available – Tuesday 29 May, 2pm – 7pm
A Funding, Investment and Support event for voluntary and community organisations across the East Midlands. The event is open to all voluntary and community organisations seeking funding, investment and support, giving you the opportunity to meet and talk with potential supporters of your group or organisations work. Funders and supporters already confirmed include: BBC Children in Need, Big Lottery Fund, Comic Relief, Charity Bank, Heritage Lottery Fund, Lloyds TSB Foundation, Business in the Community, Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield and Mansfield, Coalfields Regeneration Trust .
In addition there will be guest speakers at 4pm to present updates and new developments, including some from the East Midlands Funding Forum. Mansfield Civic Centre, The Lindhurst Rooms, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7BH. To book your places please contact the Focus on Funding team at:
Tel: 0115 934 8405 or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Tea and Coffee will be provided and there is also plenty of Free Parking.

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Derbyshire Community Foundation (DCF) Thursday 31 May, 1.00pm to 7.00pm
Will be holding a surgery at South Derbyshire CVS. DCF runs a number of grant streams and will be able to advise groups on which fund is most appropriate for their project. Places will be limited and demand high, so it is important to contact Eric Clayton on 01283 219761 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Community Action Funding Fair  Wednesday 27 June, 10:00am -1:00 pm
As part of Inspiring Derby 2012.  Tel 01332 227749 for more details.

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South Derbyshire CVS offers a comprehensive Funding Advice Service
To any group or organisation working in or supporting people from South Derbyshire. If you have an idea for a project or need funding to carry on doing what you’re already doing, then our Funding Advice Officer, Eric Clayton, may be able to help you. Eric can offer advice on what funding is available, how to make an effective bid and much more, so for more information please contact him on 01283 219761 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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The Community Sports Trust has created a Derbyshire 2012 Events Fund
To help support local community groups to host their own sporting and cultural celebration, inspired by the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Applications are welcome from voluntary groups and clubs, Parish and Town Council's, School PTA's, uniformed groups, faith groups and Community Associations in Derbyshire, who can apply for up to £250.  http://www.communitysportstrust.co.uk/CST2012/2012_Events_Fund/

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40 minutes to improve your funding applications

For a series of brief video clips and exercises which could improve your bid writing go to http://www.knowhownonprofit.org/studyzone/write-a-winning-funding-bid-1/write-a-winning-funding-bid-part-1

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