Fundraising

Overview

Applying for funding is really important for groups if they wish to deliver services. The information contained in this section will show you the importance of forward planning, the need to research a project, and other useful information.

VAL's resources and publications

Your guide to funding in the Voluntary & Community Sector This guide is for groups who are now ready to start applying for funding. It provides information on planning you project with project plan template, tips and good practice advice on completing funding application forms.

The guide also provides information on preparing a budget on the basis of full cost recovery and where to look for funding.

Other recommended resources

The Introductory Pack on Funding and Finance: Guide to Trading

(Finance Hub and NCVO) is a good starting point for Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations that are thinking about generating an income through trading. This comprehensive guide covers how to get started, types of trading and developing a competitive advantage, legal structures, and some good practical tools and checklists. It can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.