Starting a Group Made Simple: Get Ready for Funding
Want to make a difference in your community? The In Our Nature programme has partnered with Manchester Community Central to support people in Manchester who are looking at setting up a community group, or to build their grassroots initiative.
This workshop introduces the fundamentals of setting up a small community group and preparing to apply for funding. You’ll explore how to define your group’s purpose and activities, create a basic constitution, and lay the groundwork for funding applications.
The workshop will run from 2-4pm, with free lunch available from 1-2pm before we get started.
Key topics the workshop will cover:
- Developing essential policies
- Establishing basic governance
- Managing simple finances
- Evidencing the need and impact
- Identifying potential funding sources
Perfect for anyone aiming to launch a grassroots initiative and build a strong foundation for future growth and support.
The workshop will be at the classroom on the top floor of the Manchester Museum and will start straight after the Meet the Changemakers event that will run from 11-1pm. Manchester Museum’s Top Floor is a space for learning, connecting and inspiring change and Meet the Changemakers is our quarterly event that gives you the chance to meet the communities, charities, activists and artists shaping a more sustainable and fair future for Manchester.
For more information about the Meet the Changemakers event, click here
About In Our Nature
In Our Nature is a community climate action programme in partnership between Manchester Climate Change Agency, Hubbub, Groundwork Greater Manchester, Amity, the Tyndall Centre for Climate Research and Manchester City Council.
Over the past 3 years we’ve been working with communities across the city to connect the climate crisis to practical actions we can all take to make a difference, reduce our carbon emissions, save money, and learn something new too.
Check out their website here for tips, resources and toolkits to help you take action at hhome and in your community.