We have been catapulted out of our comfort zones; thrust into an unknown world and for many of us it is taking every moment of each day to process this new way of living and adjust to the constant changes. We all have worries, and we are all dealing with these in our own unique…
I had a crazy Idea – and then I made it happen! It just shows, that when you really put your mind to it, and take a few little steps every day, you really can make things happen. Do you remember that blistering hot bank holiday weekend back in August 2019 (a bit different from…
Do you know what difference your organisation makes to the lives of the people you work with? Can you explain the consequences of what you do clearly and efficiently? Would you know where to start to be able to convince someone that what your organisation wants to do, is what your community needs you to…
Would you like a few tools to make life a bit easier? A couple of years ago I set up my own business – with very little money, and even less knowledge! I gradually built up a toolkit of free resources and apps which are available online, and these have enabled me to develop a…
Understanding your group’s legal structure is vital to grant funding success, and you will need to provide this information to grant funders over, and over again. If you are just starting out, or just setting up an organisation, think carefully about what will suit your needs both now and in the future. Many groups start…
I’ve written hundreds of funding applications for a diverse group of organisations over the last few years, but I still have the occasional moment of head-scratching. The best thing to do when you’re not sure about something is to pick up the phone, or send an email and talk to somebody with more knowledge than…
Many people feel overwhelmed when they begin to search for grant opportunities and write funding applications – in fact, even when you have written hundreds, it can still feel overwhelming! “Where do I start?” “How do I know which is the right grant to apply for?” “What can we apply for?” “How much do I…
Firstly, let me just say that I don’t mean you should just pick up the phone and pester a potential grant funder with lots of random questions on the spur of the moment. But if you have carefully read the guidance materials on the website, looked at a few examples of projects that have been…
“Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance is merely the demonstration of their championship character.” Alan Armstrong Most of us would never dream of entering a marathon without some sort of training programme beforehand; we wouldn’t…
“How can I find out what grant funding is available?” This is probably one of the most regular questions I am asked. If you are a member of my closed Facebook group, Straight Forward Funding Sources you will know that I regularly update my members about the funding that is currently available (and just a…
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