A resource for the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in Manchester
Updated August 2022
Introduction
There are at least three circumstances in which organisations may still find themselves in crisis:
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Pressure on grant resources means that applications for funding need to be high quality. It is useful to know what funders are looking for. These are some of the questions you should be able to answer well, before you send in an application.
What is the need?
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Once you have identified appropriate sources of funding you are ready to begin making applications.
The application process has several stages:
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The aim of this factsheet is to give an overview of the sources and types of funding available to voluntary and community groups. It is also about targeting appropriate funders for your group and project.
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Before you even think of applying for funding, make sure your organisation is ready to receive it. Funders want to know you are capable of managing their money, that your organisation is fit and healthy, and you have all the necessary policies and procedures in place.
Small pots of money
If you are thinking of applying for small pots of funding here are some basic things you will need to have in place: