bfunded

Funding support for voluntary and community groups in the Bradford District

1. FREE online funding information on the bfunded website at: www.bfunded.org.uk

The searchable funding database covers local funds, as well as government funding streams, National Lottery programmes and grantmaking trusts.

Other resources include:

Information sheets that will help you with fundraising and making applications
Downloadable Funding Guide
Monthly funding newsletter

2. Funding advice and in-depth support for groups

NOW AVAILABLE in ALL areas of the Bradford District

The bfunded Funding Support Officers based at Bradford CVS and Keighley Voluntary Services can offer groups in the Bradford District assistance with sourcing funding and developing funding strategies. The Funding Support Officers are able to offer one-to-one help and advice on all aspects of funding, including how to make an application. They will enable you to complete the application yourself.

Chris Light is based at Bradford CVS. Telephone 01274 722772 or email chris@bradfordcvs.org
Lynn Leadbeatter is based at Keighley VS. Telephone 01535 665258 or email lynn@keighleyvs.org

3. Funding Advisors Network, FAN

The aim of the Funding Advisor's Network is to develop the infrastructure of funding advice across the Bradford District through:

Network of development / outreach workers in the District who provide funding advice as part of their role
Email exchange of information, knowledge and experience
Resource of funding expertise
Funding advisors accredited training available to members
Meetings held every two months with guest speakers and good practice sessions

If you provide funding information to groups as part of your job, why not join the Funding Advisor's Network. For further details contact Sarah Moss at Keighley Voluntary Services. Telephone 01535 665258 or email sarah@keighleyvs.org.

4. Marketing and Communication Network - NEW!

In response to consultation which raised Marketing and Communication support as a must have service, bfunded is pleased to announce the arrival of a new pilot project to deliver Marketing and Communication Support.

Initially, (up to December 2007) one-to-one support will be available to groups in the PACT areas of Bradford. The bfunded team will be working closely with the PACT coordinators and key infrastructure organisations to identify groups who need support and fit the ERDF funding criteria.

Part of the extended bfunded service is to develop a new network on the theme of Marketing and Communication. This new network is open across the whole of Bradford District, with the aim of supporting workers responsible for marketing and communication in the voluntary and community sectors.

If you are interested in either the one-to-one support, or new network (Marketing and Communication) please get in touch to discuss your needs. Sarah Moss is based at Keighley Voluntary Services. Telephone 01535 665258 or email sarah@keighleyvs.org

PROJECT PART-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION

Bradford CVS

Keighley Voluntary Services

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