Finding funding to continue your work and realise your dreams for future growth can be difficult. The money you need could come from a wide range of sources including:
Donations from:
- Individuals (including volunteering and legacies)
- Private businesses (including cash, in-kind and employee volunteering)
Trading with:
- Individuals
- Voluntary organisations
- Public sector bodies
- Private businesses
Contracts with:
- Voluntary organisations
- Public sector bodies
- Private businesses
Grants from:
- Trusts and foundations
- Public sector bodies
- Private businesses
- Other providers
Gaining funding through a mix of sources is usually the best way to create a financially sustainable future.
3 steps to success!
1) Check if your organisation is ready to apply for funding via the Funding Ready Flowchart.
2) Local councils can help you identify possible sources of grant funding:
- If you are based in the BCP area visit BCP 4 Community
- Based in Dorset Council area visit Dorset Council Fund Finder.
3) Get in touch! We can help with:
- reviewing existing income streams
- identifying potential sources of grant funding
- developing a fundraising strategy
- writing better applications
- reviewing funding bids and applications
- online and in-person training
- Meet the Funder webinars – hear from a funder about their application process with Q&As.
CAN Members also get access to online resources, toolkits and videos.
Get funding support
To request support or make an enquiry, please complete this form with as much detail as you can, and one of our Advisors will be in touch.
Support is free for CAN Members, so sign up today (membership is free).
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