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£ Creating a Fundable Project

Learn how to structure your project, sell it effectively to funders and explain the difference it will make.

Who the course is for
For staff, volunteers or trustees in voluntary and community organisations who are new to project development and grant applications. It will also help those to want to improve their chances of securing funding for their projects.
Those attending should have completed HCF’s Get Fit for Funding course (or equivalent)

Course Date: postponed 'till further notice
Start Time:
End Time:
Venue: Nigel Copping Community Building, Sanville Gardens, Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8GA

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Course Content

Covers the key stages of project proposal writing with practical exercises, including:
  • Evidencing the need for your project

  • Structuring your project; identifying potential partners

  • Creating a budget

  • Explaining funders’ jargon

  • Monitoring & reporting to funders



Learning Outcomes:

By completing this course you will:
  • Be able to put your idea, dream or vision into a structured format.

  • Understand how to approach the key funders’ questions so you can sell your project effectively

  • Know how to measure and explain the difference your project will make



About the Trainer:

Miquel Leon-Canete, a professional fundraiser with over 20 years’ experience in the charity sector.

Cost:

£25 VCS – CVS members
£35 VCS - non members
£70 private/statutory

Booking Contact:

abbie@cvsbeh.org.uk
0300 123 1034

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