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Funding 1: Income Sustainability & Diversity

This online session will help community groups and small charities reduce reliance on grants by developing a broader, more resilient mix of income sources.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understand why grant dependency is risky for long-term sustainability
• Identify sustainable income types suitable for your organisation
• Assess their current income mix and identify gaps
• Explore practical ways to diversify income (community fundraising, trading, partnerships, contracts, donations)
• Begin developing a realistic plan to strengthen financial resilience


Who should attend?

VCS leaders or trustees responsible for the financial stability and resilience of their group or organisation.


Dates and booking

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Online

12 August 2026: 10am-12pm. Online

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Volunteer Centre Dorset are thankful for the support from:

Dorset County Council
National Lottery Fund