http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/ en http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification PHP/5.2.9 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/the-price-is-right-covering-your-costs/ Does your group know how to make sure that it covers all its costs when bidding for a contract or charging for a service? Get help from West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service (WYCAS) in this friendly, informal and useful workshop. This course covers how to cost a contract or service and will enable you to: distinguish between direct costs and overheads split these costs across your projects / activities calculate the income needed to cover the project costs You will use a fictional organisation to work through the calculations, with the guidance of your WYCAS tutor. To book a place, please download the booking form. UPDATE 1 April 2012 - Fee reduction scheme for CVS Training.  Does your group have an income of less than £30,000 a year? If it does, then it can apply for a fee reduction on CVS Training standard course fees.  To apply for the reduction download the application form, sign it and then send it with your completed CVS Training booking form. Does this apply to other CVS Training courses? Yes, but please note: the reduction does not apply to First Aid courses or to courses that are already discounted (i.e. those with a £10 course fee). Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/the-price-is-right-covering-your-costs/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/planning-a-fundraising-strategy/ Trainer: Fit4Funding Are you responsible for your group's fundraising? Have you got the skills and the know-how needed to fundraise successfully? This friendly and informal training session aims to give anyone involved in a group's fundraising an understanding of the importance of planning your fundraising to make it more effective and less stressful! We will look at what needs to go into your plan, how to make it happen and who should be involved. This session will include practical advice and information on: Developing a plan - why it is important and how you can make it happen Prioritising what you want to do, now and in the future which will fit with your aims and objectives How appropriate different income streams would be for different kinds of workThe practicalities of putting a fundraising strategy together To book a place, please download the booking form UPDATE 1 April 2012 - Fee reduction scheme for CVS Training.  Does your group have an income of less than £30,000 a year? If it does, then it can apply for a fee reduction on CVS Training standard course fees.  To apply for the reduction download the application form, sign it and then send it with your completed CVS Training booking form. Does this apply to other CVS Training courses? Yes, but please note: the reduction does not apply to First Aid courses or to courses that are already discounted (i.e. those with a £10 course fee). Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/planning-a-fundraising-strategy/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/fundraising-through-companies/ Who should attend this session? Fundraisers from small charities who are looking to access and secure funding from local and national companies. What you will learn: By the end of the session fundraisers will be able to: Identify potential business 'partners' Demonstrate an understanding of what attracts corporate support State how to build strong relationships with the business community What will be covered? Getting started: the law, best practice and 'the rules' Finding and researching potential business partners Getting your project or service information ready Making an approach: the do's and don'ts of what to include Following up and managing the relationship To book a place, please download the booking form  UPDATE 1 April 2012 - Fee reduction scheme for CVS Training.  Does your group have an income of less than £30,000 a year? If it does, then it can apply for a fee reduction on CVS Training standard course fees.  To apply for the reduction download the application form, sign it and then send it with your completed CVS Training booking form. Does this apply to other CVS Training courses? Yes, but please note: the reduction does not apply to First Aid courses or to courses that are already discounted (i.e. those with a £10 course fee). Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/fundraising-through-companies/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/planning-a-fundable-project/ Trainer: Fit4Funding Free to learners from community groups in Bradford District who meet the NLDC eligibility criteria. Why should you attend this workshop? Poor planning is a major cause of applications being rejected by funders. In fact, a well thought out project can make applying for funding much quicker and easier.  This session provides an intensive, hands-on look at effective planning tools that can be used collaboratively within your group.  What you will learn: What makes a successful project 'Market analysis' tools Project planning tools Creating an action plan There will be an additional follow-up session for learners wanting feedback on their project plans on Wednesday 4 July (afternoon). This session is funded by Bradford College and the Skills Funding Agency. To book a place, please download the booking form Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/planning-a-fundable-project/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/localgiving-sign-up-support/ The Localgiving.com 'Sign up Support' drop-in is a chance for any community group or charity in West Yorkshire to get help and support to sign up on Localgiving.com and find out what other opportunities are available. To book a slot please call 0113 242 2426 or email rachel@leedscf.org.uk Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/localgiving-sign-up-support/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/surviving-grant-cuts-workshop-for-older-peoples-groups/ Does your group work with older people? Can your group survive if its funding is cut? This workshop will cover: Developing sustainability The benefits of co-production Creative ways to fund your group Running groups without funding. The event is free for community groups, includes a snack lunch and is hosted by The Welcome Project and Creative Support. To book a place or find out more, please e-mail Shona.Grange@Creativesupport.co.uk or telephone 07964 115416. Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/surviving-grant-cuts-workshop-for-older-peoples-groups/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/fundraising-on-localgiving/ Find out how to fundraise for your community group or charity on Localgiving.com The course is organised and hosted by Leeds Community Foundation.  The training is free and aimed at groups in West Yorkshire.  Call 0113 242 2426 or email rachel@leedscf.org.uk to book your place. You might also be interested in the Localgiving sign up support workshop on 9 May. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/fundraising-on-localgiving/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/contracting-and-tendering/ This course provides an introduction to contracts and tendering for voluntary and community organisations. It is a one-day course with accreditation following an additional piece of course work. Accreditation is via the Open College Network at Level 3. The accreditation is optional and costs £40 per learner on submission of the required work. In particular, the course will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this type of funding and how to get your organisation "tender ready". The course will cover The advantages and disadvantages of contracts for the supplier How to become 'tender-ready' How contracting fits into the wider funding context Participants can achieve one 10-hour credit with the Open College Network at Level 3 by analysing the differences between contracts and grants and the implications of these for their own or other voluntary organisations. To book a place, please download a booking form. Trainer: Fit4Funding UPDATE 1 April 2012 - Fee reduction scheme for CVS Training.  Does your group have an income of less than £30,000 a year? If it does, then it can apply for a fee reduction on CVS Training standard course fees.  To apply for the reduction download the application form, sign it and then send it with your completed CVS Training booking form.  Does this apply to other CVS Training courses? Yes, but please note: the reduction does not apply to First Aid courses or to courses that are already discounted (i.e. those with a £10 course fee). Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/contracting-and-tendering/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/monitoring-and-evaluation/ Are you confused by monitoring and evaluation? Not sure where to start? The aim of this course is to enable learners from voluntary and community groups to understand the key issues in monitoring & evaluation. At the end of this session learners will be able to: Distinguish between monitoring & evaluation Explain the monitoring & evaluation requirements of different stakeholders Devise outcome measures for different projects Comment on how to make effective use of monitoring & evaluation data There will be an additional piece of course work to achieve the Open College Network accreditation. Find out more Download a booking form Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/monitoring-and-evaluation/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/applying-to-smaller-funders/ This session is aimed at groups looking for small grants of up to around £10,000 to help run and expand their activities and services. We will look at identifying appropriate funds (such as local council pots, Awards for All and charitable trusts) and how best to approach them. The session will cover Identifying small and local funding sources What the funders want to know about your work Completing application forms What funders will expect from you if you get the money To book a place, please download a booking form Trainer: Fit4Funding This session is funded by Association of West Yorkshire Authorities. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/applying-to-smaller-funders/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/near-neighbours-event/ "What is the Near Neighbours Fund? "A small grants fund targeted at creating new relationships in local communities across boundaries of faith & ethnicity. Award amounts range from £250 to £5,000. "Near Neighbours would like to give you an opportunity to hear more about Near Neighbours resources, how the fund works, meet others who are interested in applying as well as others in projects that are up and running as a result of Near Neighbours funding. "We are honoured to have Baroness Margaret Eaton as a guest speaker at this event. Baroness Eaton is Chairman and Trustee of Near Neighbours, a member of the House of Lords, Deputy Lieutenant for West Yorkshire and was Bradford Council Leader from 2000 to 2006. "A buffet lunch will be provided and an opportunity to meet others from a range of sectors including community, education & business. "To register for your free place, please contact Elizabeth Fewkes by email at: sharakatbradford@gmail.com or phone on 07534 788088." Find out more about the Near Neighbours Fund Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/near-neighbours-event/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/basic-energy-efficiency-training/ Are you interested in learning about energy saving in a domestic setting - perhaps to support your community building users or local community? BEAT has FREE places available at short notice on a course which it is organising via another of its partnership projects - Sustainable Saltaire.  The course will be delivered by an NEA trainer and will provide a basic introduction to energy efficiency.  It will also touch on renewable technologies, the Green Deal and hard to treat historic buildings. It will cover: Heating and Hot Water Systems Renewable Technologies / Climate Change Programmers (exercise) Gas and Electricity Bills Energy Performance Certificates Grant Aid including Warm Front and Green Deal Dampness and Condensation (Problems and Solutions) Basic draught proofing Solid wall insulation Secondary glazing solutions for hard to treat (historic buildings) Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you are interested please get in touch with BEAT asap on 01274 487270 or email Emma Hill. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/basic-energy-efficiency-training/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/near-neighbours-fund-workshop/ Find out how to apply to the Near Neighbours Fund at this free event.  Find out how this fund works Meet other groups who may be interested Get advice on successful bids to the Fund Carlo Schroder of Bradford Churches for Diversity and Dialogue and staff from Bradford CVS would like to meet you at Bradford CVS , 19-25 Sunbridge Rd, Mabel Booth Room If you would like to attend, please email admin@bradfordcvs.org.uk or clive@bradfordcvs.org.uk or telephone 01274 722772. What is the Near Neighbours Fund? The Near Neighbours Fund is a rolling programme with no deadlines but it will end in March 2013. Grants will be available for environmental, social, cultural, artistic and sporting projects that meet the funding criteria, this includes: Creating association Projects must do one of the following: "Create First Encounters between people of different faith and ethnic communities and encourage the development of mutual understanding" "Create Everyday Interactions at the everyday level of community life by encouraging  families and individuals to come together regularly to eat together, jointly participating in religious and other festivals, encouraging children to play together in a neighbourhood." "Create Civil Engagement which brings together people from different faith or ethnic communities to work together to change their neighbourhoods for the better." Grants will range from £250 to £5,000. Find out more about the Near Neighbours Fund. Can't make this event? There is a second workshop taking place in Keighley on 29 February at Central Hall. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/near-neighbours-fund-workshop/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/business-planning/ Does your group need to write a business plan? Not sure where to start? The aim of this course is to enable learners from voluntary and community groups to understand the purpose, stages, key elements and uses of business plans. At the end of the session learners will be able to: Distinguish between different types of plan Identify the phases of development and implementation Draft specimen content in key sections of a plan Comment on how to make effective use of their plan There will be an additional piece of course work to achieve the Open College Network accreditation. Find out more. Download a booking form. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/business-planning/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/working-capital-a-social-investment-conference-/ Details from SEYH: "Working Capital is a Social Investment Conference designed to bring together the leading exponents in Social Investment with Social Enterprises and Social Enterpreneurs to learn about emerging products, do deals and undertake business. This is a first for the North of England and we hope this will become an annual event to cement our place as a leading marketplace for Social Investment. Speakers include: Nick O'Donohoe, CEO, Big Society Capital Jonathan Jenkins, CEO, Social Investment Business Jo Hill, Director, UnLtd Ventures Jake Hayman, CEO, The Social Investment Consultancy Ann Oldroyd, CEO, Key Fund Mark Sesnan, CEO, GLL Geoff Burnard, Chief Investment Officer, Charity Bank and CEO, Investing for Good" Workshop options: What are investors looking for? Community shares and crowd funding Social Impact Based Lending Full details are on the booking site http://workingcapital.eventbrite.com/ The conference is supported by UnLtd and Charity Bank   Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/working-capital-a-social-investment-conference-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/near-neighbours-funding-event/ The Near Neighbours Fund helps to bring people with different religions or no faith together to change their communities for the better. KIVCA is helping groups from Keighley to apply for these small grants of £250 to £5,000. This event will include a presentation from Near Neighbours coordinator Carlo Schroder on how to apply for funding at 11.30am. There will also be a chance to talk to other funders who could support your activities and meet other groups that you might want to work with. You can also discuss your project ideas with KIVCA staff Shaun O'Hare and Lynn Leadbeatter, who can support you with your applications. For more information, and to check your group works in an eligible area, contact Shaun or Lynn on 01535 665258 or email shaun@kivca.org.uk or lynn@kivca.org.uk Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/near-neighbours-funding-event/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/airedale-wharfedale-and-craven-health-partnerships-meeting/ Time: Coffee at 9.30am. Meeting from 10.00am - 1.00pm. The way that healthcare is being designed and delivered across Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven will change significantly in the coming years. Back in November, a first meeting was held to bring key partners in this process together. This event will address issues highlighted as priorities at the former meeting. It's your opportunity to network with the statutory and voluntary sectors; hear about the ambitions for better health, care closer to home and learn how to engage with the changes. The meeting will address questions such as: 'What can cross-boundary working look like?' 'What can integrated working look like?' 'How can partners across the patch infuence decisionmaking?' Speakers include: AWC Clinical Commissioning Group Bradford District Care Trust Carers' Resource Airedale Collaborative Care Team Who should come along? Anyone from voluntary or statutory sector who is interested in how partnership working can improve the health of their community. A free lunch will be provided to attendees. Booking essential: Phone Keighley & Ilkley Voluntary and Community Action on 01535 665 258 or email beryl@kivca.org.uk Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/airedale-wharfedale-and-craven-health-partnerships-meeting/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/your-fundraising-strategy-is-it-diverse-enough-bradford-/ In a challenging funding climate, have you considered all the different income streams which might support your work? This course offers an overview and a chance to explore: Government policies and their impact on funding Implications of the economic climate for different funding streams New ways to raise funds from individuals Ensuring projects are attractive to a range of donors and investors Safeguarding funding The session is aimed at groups that have successfully applied for grants in the past, but are looking to widen their funding base in order to spread the risk to their organisation's income. Find out more & download the booking form Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/your-fundraising-strategy-is-it-diverse-enough-bradford-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/how-to-find-funding-for-your-arts-project/ Details from Artworks: "This session will describe the sources of funding available to artists, creative and community organisations to enable them to develop and deliver their ideas. It will look at how to complete successful funding applications, covering key questions commonly found on application forms, and the process of planning your fundraising effectively. During the session you will look at a wide range of funding streams open to arts organisations and arts focussed projects and community projects involving arts activities. This session will be particularly useful to artists working with groups or on projects using the arts as a means to tackle a range of issues- e.g. disability, intergenerational projects, projects helping young people at risk or as therapy etc all through art. Kaye Wilson has been supporting a wide range of voluntary and community groups on funding issues for over 20 years. She was contracted by the Charity Bank to help groups to be more sustainable and supported organisations to plan projects and complete funding bids for a range of funders. She is the senior funding adviser/trainer for fit4funding. If you would like to attend and have any specific areas or queries please contact Louise Miller at Fabric, telephone 01274 370291 or email info@fabricculture.co.uk Cost The price is £25 though some concessions are available on application for people who are unemployed or in receipt of benefits. To book please send a cheque to Louise Miller made payable to Fabric and post to Fabric, Ground Floor, Church Bank House, Bradford, BD1 4DY or book through Eventbrite. Please note that there are only 16 places therefore booking is essential. Light refreshments will be provided and there are a number of cafes in the immediate area for lunch." Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/how-to-find-funding-for-your-arts-project/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/heritage-lottery-fund-workshop-keighley-/ **This workshop is now fully booked. KIVCA and the Heritage Lottery Fund Development Officer are holding a funding workshop at the Brown Cow, Keighley on the 5th December 2011. The aim of the workshop is to promote the funding and support available through HLF together with support available from KIVCA in developing applications. HLF is keen to promote applications from the Bradford district, which so far is under represented in comparison to other regions. The HLF fund heritage projects of all sizes, with grants from £3,000 to over £5million which aim to: Conserve the UK's diverse heritage for present and future generations to experience and enjoy Help more people, and a wider range of people, to take an active part in and make decisions about their heritage Help people to learn about their own and other peoples heritage HLF fund projects which focus on heritage. Heritage includes many different things from the past that we value and want to pass on to future generations, for example: People's memories and experiences (often recorded as 'oral history' or spoken history); Histories of people and communities (including people who have migrated to the UK); Languages and dialects; Cultural traditions such as stories, festivals, crafts, music, dance and costumes; Histories of places and events; Historic buildings and streets; Archaeological sites; Collections of objects, books or documents in museums, libraries or archives; Natural and designed landscapes and gardens; Wildlife, including special habitats and species; and Places and objects linked to our industrial, maritime and transport history. Who can apply? HLF fund projects which promote benefits for the public and which are not mainly for private gain. HLF welcome applications from single organisations and partnerships. We give priority to not-for-profit organisations and partnerships. If private owners are involved, we expect the public benefit to be greater than any private gain. The workshop is supported by the Keighley & District Local History Society. For more information or to book a place, contact Shaun O'Hare, Voluntary Organisation Support Officer at KIVCA on 01535 665258 shaun@kivca.org.uk Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/heritage-lottery-fund-workshop-keighley-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/shipley-area-funding-information-day/ Update 24 November - This event is nearly fully booked - please ring Sarah Moss on 01274 781222 for details of available workshops before booking a place. Aimed at committee members, volunteers and staff of projects and community groups looking for small grant funding (up to £10,000) in the Shipley and Bingley areas.  Individuals wanting to start a community group or project, or who are new to fundraising are also welcome to attend.   There is a programme of workshops for you to choose from and you will be able to network with participants and speakers over lunch. Workshops include: Get ready! What you need to do before you look for funding. (Sarah Moss, Shipley & Bingley Voluntary Services) Avoid the Bin!  How to make sure your grant application stands a good chance of being funded. (Alan Eagle, Santander Foundation) How to apply to Heritage Lottery Fund (Helen Peacock, Heritage Lottery Fund) Your small grant funding options inc. Awards for All, Sport England & Shipley Area Community Chest (Lynn Leadbeatter, Fundraising Consultant) DIY fundraising - how to raise funds for your group with no grant forms to fill in! (Fit4Funding) How to apply to the Near Neighbours Fund (Carlo Schröder, Bradford Churches for Dialogue and Diversity) You can attend for the morning and the afternoon; or just the morning or just the afternoon! - it's up to you - just tell us when you book. This event is nearly fully booked - please ring Sarah Moss on 01274 781222 for details of available workshops before booking a place. Download the booking form and programme If you have any questions about the event, please telephone Sarah Moss at Shipley & Bingley Voluntary Services on 01274 781222 or email Sarah. One-to-one advice appointments will be available after the event for groups in the Shipley and Bingley area. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/shipley-area-funding-information-day/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/helping-you-to-find-funding-keighley-/ Details from KIVCA: "How can support organisations like Keighley & Ilkley Voluntary and Community Action help you to find the money you need to continue your work and start new initiatives? Find out about the fundraising resources available to not-for-profit groups in the district - from websites to one-to-one advice. Although the bfunded service no longer has specialist advisors, there is still a wealth of other options for organisations needing to secure funding.  This quarterly Keighley constituency voluntary sector open meeting is free and volunteers, paid workers, management committee members and trustees are all welcome. This is a free event but please telephone KIVCA on 01535 665258 if you're planning to attend." Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/helping-you-to-find-funding-keighley-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/community-action-against-crime-innovation-fund-bradford-/ Do you need assistance in submitting a bid for the Community Action against Crime: Innovation Fund before the deadline on 1 December? CNet and Bradford CVS are running a workshop about how to complete the application form on Tuesday 15 November from 9.30 to 11.30am at the CNet Office. Please contact peter@bradfordcvs.org.uk to reserve your place (1 place per organisation). Please read this document before you attend. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/community-action-against-crime-innovation-fund-bradford-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/youth-opportunities-fund-workshop-bradford-/ Young Lives Bradford is running a funding workshop about the Youth Opportunities Fund at the Mabel Booth Room, first floor, Bradford CVS on Friday 25th November between 2.30 and 4.00pm. Details from Young Lives Bradford: "As a reminder, the fund is open to applications from any agency working with young people up from £5,000 to a maximum of £35,000 around the following criteria: meets the needs of young people has involved young people in the writing of the bid engages with disadvantaged/hard to reach groups of young people has involved young people in the consultation process contributes to the 5 Every Child Matters Outcomes (yes, they're still around!) will have an impact encourages partnership working young people gain outcomes is considered value for money The workshop will cover all aspects of the application process which must be led by young people. The closing date for applications is on 9th December so you should come to the workshop with some ideas of proposals - we can provide clarification on all the above criteria to ensure your application is appropriate.  If you wish to attend this workshop then please drop us a line at younglivesbradford@bradfordcvs.org.uk or telephone Dionne Norman or Kerr Kennedy on 01274 722772."     Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/youth-opportunities-fund-workshop-bradford-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/introduction-to-outcomes-bradford-/ Confused by what funders mean by measuring outcomes? Most funders what to know what will change as a result of your project or service - these positive changes are outcomes. The session will cover: Outcomes: what are they? Measuring what you want to know Measuring what funders want to know Clarifying key terms Useful models and resources Find out more and download the booking form. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/introduction-to-outcomes-bradford-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/big-lottery-fund-workshop-manningham-/ Please note, the Big Lottery Fund workshop planned for 27 October at Thornbury Centre has been cancelled but this workshop is still going ahead and places are available. Details from the Big Lottery Fund "BIG funds new and existing projects between £300 - £500,000 connected to health, education, environment and charitable purposes, with a focus on improving communities and the lives of people most in need. We are running workshops for organisations that are ready to put in their applications. Our workshops will: Explain what funding is available Help you to write a better application Help you understand the common mistakes applicants make Explain what we mean by 'Outcomes' and 'Need' Give you the opportunity to speak directly to Big Lottery Fund staff" To book a place, please contact the Big Lottery Fund regional team on 0113 224 5300 or email enquiries.yh@biglotteryfund.org.uk Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/big-lottery-fund-workshop-manningham-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/empowering-the-voluntary-sector-workshop-keighley-/ This award-winning training delivered by Terry Perkins, Public Law Training Officer, NAVCA is a joint project between NAVCA, Compact Advocacy at NCVO and the Public Law Project. The training explains to voluntary and community sector organisations how they can use the Compact and public law to hold public bodies accountable for unfair decisions and actions that they may take. The project, funded by the Big Lottery Fund has been running since 2006 and has trained over 1,850 people from a variety of voluntary and community sector organisations. For more information or to make a booking please contact Beryl Horrocks at KIVCA on 01535 665258 or email info@kivca.org.uk    Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/empowering-the-voluntary-sector-workshop-keighley-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/applying-to-smaller-funders-keighley-/ This session is aimed at groups looking for small grants of up to around £10,000 to help run and expand their activities and services.   This session will particularly focus on applications for grants from the Keighley Area Co-ordinators Office (Community Chest) and Craven Trust although groups outside the area for those funds can still attend. We will look at identifying appropriate funds (such as local council pots, Awards for All and charitable trusts) and how best to approach them. Find out more & download the booking form. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/applying-to-smaller-funders-keighley-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/sports-funding-ilkley-/ Wharfedale Activity Group is holding a 'Funding Evening' at Ilkley Rugby Club.  The evening will be hosted by Wharfedale Activity Group, and will have specialist people assisting in giving information and advice regarding funding opportunities and the completion of forms.   Nicole Demot (previously worked for Sport England), and Paul Evans (Bradford Council Sport & Leisure Service) will be able to give advice regarding Sport England grants and Sportivate funding.   More information will be available soon.  In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email James Heddon Wharfedale Activity Group Sports Development Worker. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/sports-funding-ilkley-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/big-lottery-fund-workshop-thornbury-centre-/ This workshop has now been cancelled.  Places are available on the 2 November workshop  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/big-lottery-fund-workshop-thornbury-centre-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/making-a-reaching-communities-application-shipley-/ This workshop will take you through how to make a good application to the Lottery Programme Reaching Communities. *This workshop is now fully booked.  Please take a look at the Big Lottery Fund Training courses taking place in Bradford instead: http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/big-lottery-fund-workshop-thornbury-centre-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/big-lottery-fund-workshop-manningham-/   Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/making-a-reaching-communities-application-shipley-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/charity-bank-ethical-investment-visit/ Charity Bank is organising eight visits to organisations that have borrowed money during National Ethical Investment Week, from 16 - 22 October.     There is a visit on 18 October to: E:merge CIC A Christian organisation based in a deprived area of Bradford, it supports vulnerable young people or those at risk of exclusion. Renting a disused church from the local Diocese, it borrowed £125,000 to buy the premises and £30,000 for essential refurbishments, so that more young people could benefit from its services.   Leeds Action to Create Homes (LATCH) Based in Leeds, LATCH provides housing and support to people at risk of homelessness or in housing need. It borrowed £50,000 to undertake the refurbishment of two properties. For more details or to book a place visit www.charitybank-ethicalinvestment.org/yorkshire Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/charity-bank-ethical-investment-visit/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/good-financial-foundations-bradford-/ Wondering about how to make your group more sustainable?  Getting your group's finances in order is a great place to start. What does your organisation need to do to get a good finance system in place? Plan - work out the financial plan (budget) Record - keep a structured record of transactions Report - at year end and during the year Procedures - have some ground rules and systems This half-day course will consider these 4 elements, discussing what is recommended and why.  You will also leave the workshop with some templates to use. To book a place, download the booking form from the bsupported website.  Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/good-financial-foundations-bradford-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/managing-in-turbulent-times-workshop-bradford-/ Free training workshop on crisis management covering: Managing people Financial management Operations and marketing management "This event will equip participants with proven and practical tools and techniques to cope with the recession or deal with the crisis before it arises. The morning session is training and in the afternoon, participants can choose two workshops out of the three topics.  At the end of the session, each participant is expected to produce a realistic action plan on how to implement the learning outcomes to their organisation. To attend, you must be a senior manager or Board of Director/Management Committee member of a not-for-profit organisation in Yorkshire and Humber and surrounding areas, with resource decision-making responsibility." Lunch and refreshments will be provided. To book your place, please complete the booking form and either email it to info@hcdl.co.uk or post it to HCDL, MITT Event, Hesslewood Hall Business Centre, Ferriby Road, Hull, HU13 0LH no later than a week before the event. For more information, please contact Magda Read on info@hcdl.co.uk or 0560 134 5651.  Download the booking form. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/managing-in-turbulent-times-workshop-bradford-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/esf-community-grants-west-yorkshire-launch-bradford-/ This launch event is designed to give you all the relevant information you will need to apply for a grant and outline what will happen after the application process closes, as well as giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. There are a limited number of places at this event, so if you would like to attend the event, please book your place by contacting either Kathryn Milburn or Lee Steel at communitygrants@yourconsortium.org or on 01423 795300. Please note, if you are unable to attend this event, your non-attendance will not disadvantage your application in any way. Download the event flyer Find out more about funding available Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/esf-community-grants-west-yorkshire-launch-bradford-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/wren-information-session-keighley-/ WREN Small Grants Fund is open to applications between £2,000 and £15,000 with a total project cost of under £50,000. WREN Main Grant Scheme offers funding of between £15,001 and £50,000 to projects which fall within WREN policy and the Landfill Communities Fund. WREN Biodiversity Action Fund provides funding of between £75,000 and £250,000 to deliver biodiversity improvement projects. WREN is able to fund the repair, maintenance or restoration of a building or structure of architectrual or historic importance including places of worship. To find out more about the WREN Landfill Commmunities Fund please come along to this free event.  Booking essential. Refreshments and snacks provided.   Contact Shaun O'Hare, Voluntary Organisation Support Officer at KIVCA to reserve a space.  Email shaun@kivca.org.uk or telephone 01535 665258. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/wren-information-session-keighley-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/full-cost-recovery-bradford-/ Trainer: Dave Collins, WYCAS   The course will cover: How to calculate the full cost of your organisations projects How to allocate overhead costs and on what basis How to assess whether your funding covers these costs How to calculate unit costs (where applicable) How to implement Full Cost Recovery in your organisation Some of the pitfalls to avoid The difference between grants and contracts This course is suitable for anyone who is involved in the financial calculation of funding bids and budgets. It will be a practical session looking at some real life examples and full cost recovery calculations. Find out more and download a booking form. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/full-cost-recovery-bradford-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/asset-transfer-more-than-bricks-and-mortar-keighley-/ This free event will: explore the concept of asset transfer use real examples to explain the process from the perspective of the community and the organisation that owns the building facilitate discussions to look at how the process can be improved Join us to find out about the role of the West Yorkshire Rural Partnership and what asset transfer could mean to your group.  Speakers will come from both the voluntary and community sector and public sector. For more information or to book a place, please contact Alison Eagle on 01535 665258 or email Alison The event is limited to 60 people so book early to avoid disappointment. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/asset-transfer-more-than-bricks-and-mortar-keighley-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/big-ideas-event-bradford-/ Big Lottery Fund Big Ideas event The Big Lottery Fund is keen to encourage strong applications from community and voluntary groups in Bradford.  Bradford district has been identified as one of several areas that needs help with raising the quality of Lottery applications. The Big Lottery Fund funds new and existing projects between £300 - £500,000 connected to health, education, environment and charitable purposes, with a focus on improving communities and the lives of people most in need. This free event hosted by the Big Lottery Fund is aimed at any organisation interested in applying to the Big Lottery Fund for funding. This will be your opportunity to speak directly to Lottery staff. After this launch event there will be the opportunity to attend workshops around the district. One to one sessions available from 2pm - booking essential To book a one-to-one session with staff from the Big Lottery Fund please complete the online booking form or telephone BIG's regional office on 01132 245 300. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/big-ideas-event-bradford-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/diy-fundraising-bradford-/ From jumble sales to major events! Find out more about fundraising for your group that doesn't have to involve filling in a grant application. This session will cover: The positives and negatives of raising money from events The legal framework for raising money from the public Planning and costing events Maximising the income raised What is restricted and unrestricted funding Find out more & download the booking form. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/diy-fundraising-bradford-/ http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/what-plan-do-you-need-bradford-/ Good funding bids start with a good project or organisational plan. This introductory session aims to explain the different sorts of plans voluntary and community groups might use, and the content needed for each.  The session includes an introduction to project proposals, funding strategies and business plans. Find out more & download the booking form. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bfunded.org.uk/news-events/events/what-plan-do-you-need-bradford-/