The New Deal for Communities programme has been able to provide funding for around three hundred projects over its lifetime. Many of those are now being funded by local or national organisations which recognised the value of the work they do in East Brighton.
As the programme comes to into its final years there is less money available to fund local projects, but there are other local and national sources of funding for a wide range of work.
In this section you will find information about funding sources and some guidance on how to improve your chances of getting funding for your project.
Getting Started
Plan the fundraising as carefully as any other aspect of your project. Be clear about:
- what you will use the money for
- where is the best place to seek it
- when you will need it
- how you will demonstrate that you are the best project to be given the money
- who will co-ordinate the fund-raising
Analysing a Fundraising Strategy - (Microsoft Word) [42K] This is a short template which encourages you to think through all aspects of your fundraising approach.
Checklist for Professional Fundraiser - (Microsoft Word) [28K] If you are paying someone to fundraise for you, these are some points to consider, about the contract, methods, and payment.
Other Guidance
Resource Centre Guidance on Fundraising - (Microsoft Word) [59K] Explains how to decide what you need the funding for, how to choose an appropriate funder, how to write an application - and what to do when you get the funding.
Funding from Big Donors - (PDF) [120K] Guidance from 'Prospecting for Gold' on identifying possible supporters who may donate money. Also includes a useful list of websites and sources of further information.
Sources of Funding
Weblinks and Emails of Funding Sources - (Excel) [31K] Website and email addresses for a number of organisations and brief information on each.
Sources of Funding - (Microsoft Word) [49K]