Preparing Yourself for External Funding Workshop

Module 1 - Preparing Yourself for External Funding - For the majority of funding applications you must be able to explain why there is a need for your project and demonstrate this need concisely and credibly. Don't assume that a funder will recognise a need for your project - it's up to you to tell them why. This workshop will be on Wednesday 9 May 2012 at The Orchard between 7pm to 9pm. It will help you understand how to gather the evidence needed, explain your niche; what else is available; where to go to obtain statistics to back up your claim; and see which part of Basingstoke and Deane Community Strategy your project will support. Action Planning (also called Strategic Planning or Business Planning) can establish credibility for your project or organisation. In this workshop participants examine their own organisation, including their objects and mission statement and look at how to draw up a strategic plan that clarifies what their project is about. By the end of the session participants should have acquired the knowledge and skills to put together a plan that is a relevant, working document for everyone in the organisation which provides focus and direction towards a long-term aim. This will also help with writing a funding bid. Basingstoke Voluntary Services, as part of the Basingstoke and District Learning Partnership "Purple Book", is running this workshop to help current or potential volunteers who want to learn new skills or wish to enhance or update their existing knowledge. The workshop costs £5 per participant and can be booked by ringing 01256 845622 or email community.training@gov.uk