People for Purpose CIC

Funding Friday! ?? This week we have the Big Give Small Charity Week: * A seven-day online match funded campaign * Grants available for ￡500, ￡1k, ￡2.5k, ￡5k, or ￡10k * Successful charities are awarded a ring-fenced match-funding sum, unlocked by securing public donations of equal measure during campaign week (23rd - 30th June) * Deadline to apply is 3rd of April 2025 You can find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eCtsRF4f Best of luck! ???? ?? If you enjoy these updates and are interested in receiving more of them, aligning with your organisation's funding needs specifically, I will be piloting a new service from the 1st April, starting from just ￡50 a month! Get in touch for more info! ????)

Funding Friday! ?? This week we have the Woodroffe Benton small grants programme: * Open 1st to 31st March * Focusing on projects that allow young people, aged 18-25, to engage with the natural environment to increase employability skills and/or increase physical health/wellbeing * Particular preference given to those who are precluded from engaging with the natural environment due to disability, disadvantage or location * Grant range ￡500-￡2,500 You can find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eNfEp7Ni Best of luck! ???? ?? (If you enjoy these updates and are interested in receiving more of them, aligning with your organisation's funding needs specifically, I will be piloting a new service from the 1st April. Get in touch for more info! ????)

Join us for a delightful morning of coffee, conversation, collaboration and community at the Toolbox Cafe at The Garage! This is the perfect opportunity to spend time with like-minded people, build connections with other social entrepreneurs, share ideas, and find opportunities for support and collaboration. Whether you're an established social enterprise or a budding social entrepreneur in Norwich, we want to see you there! ?? Friday 31st January ?? 10am - 12pm ??Toolbox Cafe, The Garage, Norwich ??? Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/eRvyGcBY ? We support good businesses doing great things. ? This event is open to anyone thinking of starting, running or working in a social enterprise active in Norwich. Supported by @norwich_citycouncil through the Shared Prosperity Fund. #Networking #Community #FUSENorwich #SocialEnterprise #NorwichEvents #SocEnt #Workshops #Norwich

Funding Friday! ?? This week we have the Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme: * Grants between ￡2k and ￡10k * Support small registered charities, especially those working at grass roots and local community level, in any field * Must have turnover of less than ￡150k per annum * Fund closing after 2025 - application deadline 31st January 25 You can find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eBkEjc6U Best of luck! ????

There is no doubt about it, fundraising is tough right now! There is huge competition for the funds available and funders are being overwhelmed with the level of applications. There are still many opportunities out there, but it is essential to use your time and resources in the best way to secure success. As someone running a small charity or social enterprise it can feel overwhelming and hugely challenging to find the time to put in numerous grant applications (I've been there!). So here are some basic top tips I hope might help. ?? Don't spray and pray! You won't improve your chances of success by sending out as many applications and appeal letters as you can, you will just add to the growing problem of funders so overwhelmed that they close opportunities early (or completely!). Instead, do your research on the funders that are the best fit for your cause and your project, and make sure you really do meet their eligibility criteria. ?? Create a document with all of the building blocks you need for grant applications. Things like your charity number, your charity's aims, some testimonials, your key financial figures, wording on who you are and what you do, etc, etc. This saves time later as you can copy key information and wording from this document straight into an application, instead of searching around for the same pieces of info each time. ?? Set up a pipeline of funds you have identified and plan to apply to (think simple spreadsheet or table!) so you can see what applications you have put in, what you plan to work on next, record your successes, and see how much time you need to proactively set aside for the funds you have prioritised. ?? Identify key places you can look for funding opportunities for your organisation and try to set aside some regular time each month to review the current opportunities against your pipeline. There are also numerous mailing lists you can sign up to which send you regular funding updates. This way, even if you don't find time for a proactive look, new opportunities will be coming onto your radar (and hopefully into your pipeline!). For more top tips, a chat about your trust and foundation fundraising, or info on how I might help, you can book a virtual coffee with me here: https://lnkd.in/ejN3VPTy ??

This looks super helpful for small vcse orgs!!

We had a lovely day together for our women's recharge programme last week with People for Purpose CIC. Lots of yoga, good food, and connection. Plus the sun was shining too! ??

Funding Friday! ?? This week we have the Delamere Dairy Foundation, which reopened for the Autumn round on the 1st June. * Grants of ￡1-5k available * Not for profits groups can apply, including social enterprises * Funding can support advancement of agriculture and environmental protection, advancement in life of young people, relief of financial hardship, advancement of education and relief of sickness * Fairly simple first stage process online * No deadline advertised as yet, but likely to be highly competitive and oversubscribed, so I would move quickly! You can apply here: https://lnkd.in/eHUc27vH Best of luck! ?? ??

Want to feel more confident talking about what you do? Join our Successfully Selling Yourself and Your Organisation workshop! This FREE workshop is open to anyone working in or running a VCSE organisation in Norfolk! What to expect: ? Explore the key aspects of your organisation and what makes you unique ?? Simplify your pitch and tailor it to a range of audiences ?? Practice speaking to others with confidence ??? Tuesday 25th June 2024, 10am-1pm ?? Carberry's Cafe, Wensum Street, Norwich Spaces are limited so secure your spot now! ?? https://lnkd.in/ezWdqmsv This event has been kindly funded and supported by Empowering Communities, organised by FUSE Norwich and will be hosted by Lauren Baxter from Create Joy.