bfunded - Introduction to 'Help & Advice'

Help from bfunded

Before you look for sources of funds it will help you to know what 'bfunded' does and how it helps community groups/voluntary organisations in Bradford District. More information on bfunded.

The bfunded website does not contain information for funding for individuals.

Those looking for funding for work associated with education and schools should look at the Education Page before using the rest of the resources.

Bfunded has two Funding Advisors who can provide you with advice and support free of charge. Please note that if you do choose to pay a freelance fundraiser for their services, funders will almost certainly not allow provision for retrospective payment of any fees you have already paid or commission for a successful application within any grants made. If these are hidden and you use funds to make these payments then you may be liable to repay all or part of your grant.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Before you start it may save you time to look at the FAQs to see if your question is answered there.

'In your area'

Before you start it will be helpful to know what is available 'In your area'. There are Regional and Local pages that show you what help and funding sources are available in your area.

The Funding Process

The process of gaining funding is approached in several stages. It is suggested that you look at each section in turn before exploring the next.

1. Prepare - Background preparation

Help and advice on what to do before applying for funds.

2. Fund - Sources of funding

Help and advice in finding suitable funding and other resources.

3. Apply - Making applications

Help and advice on making applications for funding.

4. Spend - Managing funds

Help and advice for those who have received grants or other funding.

5. Next - When funding comes to an end

Help and advice on what to do when funding comes to an end.

Marketing

Whatever you do do to raise funds for your activities it will help to raise the profile of your work and make people aware of what you do. You will find help in this section with different aspects of marketing.

Other Help

Further help is available from local support organisations and agencies.