Funding for Voluntary and Community Organisations

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the various funding avenues available to voluntary and community organisations, including grants, contracts, fundraising, earned income, and corporate support.

It explains the characteristics, benefits, and challenges of each option, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and understanding legal distinctions—especially between grants and contracts.

The guide also offers practical fundraising tips, highlights the value of storytelling and donor engagement, and outlines sources of funding such as trusts, public sector bodies, and individual donors. Additionally, it discusses trading activities for charities, including setting up trading subsidiaries, and stresses the importance of seeking tailored advice from local support services like Community Voluntary Services (CVS) to improve funding applications and identify suitable funders.

 

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Funding for voluntary organisations

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