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Funding 2: From Idea to Fundable Project

This session will cover:

• Identifying need (evidence, data, lived experience)

• Defining the ask (clear, realistic, fundable)

• Shaping a project:

        -  Outcomes vs activities

        -  Who benefits and how

• Full “funding readiness” in context

        -  Policies (safeguarding, H&S etc.)

        -  Budget basics

        -  Monitoring expectations

• Matching to funders


Who should attend?

These training sessions are ideal for anyone involved in securing, managing, or supporting funding within community groups, charities, and voluntary organisations.


Dates and booking

Click on the links below to book on to this course

Online

Tuesday 8 September 2026: 10am-11am

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Volunteer Centre Dorset are thankful for the support from:

Dorset County Council
National Lottery Fund