Listed below are some useful websites to help you in your search for funding:

www.green-space.org.uk – gives information on various green space topics as well as a funding search facility ranging from Arts to Wildlife and a newsletter option.

www.practicalfunding.com – a practical guide to successful fundraising for schools.  Sign up to a monthly magazine, containing up-to-date and accurate information about all the sources of extra funding from which your school could benefit.

www.governmentfunding.org.uk – the site is an online portal to grants for the voluntary and community sector from various Government funders.

http://www.schoolfundfinder.co.uk - sources grants from public, private, charitable and European sectors.  Try out this site if you’re looking for support for building projects, school activities, community partnerships, training, or equipment

 NEW!  A Special Update Feature is published on a monthly basis by Grantfinder – the web-based funding information database.  If you would like a copy of the latest article – ‘Engaging Volunteers – All You Need to Know’ – please send your request to regeneu@warwickshire.gov.uk or call 01926 412228.

PUBLICATIONS:

DIRECTORY of SOCIAL CHANGE

 The DSC publishes independent and well-researched books on topics relevant to the charity and voluntary sector.

You can buy books on-line by browsing the publications A-Z page of their website.  There are also numerous other publications available on-line relating to Fundraising Techniques.  If you wish to view or purchase books please click on the following link: http://www.dsc.org.uk/Publications/Fundraisingtechniques

PROMOTE and ADVERTISE your road-shows, funding briefings, workshops and other events to help local groups find and secure funding for their activities.  All you need to do is send the details of your event (what, when, where, contact info. etc) and the information may be included in future Funding Bulletins and possibly added to Warwickshire County Council’s grants and funding events webpage.

Please email the information to: regeneu@warwickshire.gov.uk

FREE FUNDING SEARCHES

The Warwickshire County Council Funding & Grants Team are more than happy to carry out a GRANTFINDER SEARCH for you.  In order for the search to be successful it’s important you tell us:

• Who the applicant is
• The location/postcode of the project
• How much is required
• The purpose of the project 

The more you tell us, the more we can help you in your search for funds.

If you receive this Bulletin by post and would like information from any of the web links please send your request to regeneu@warwickshire.gov.uk or call 01926 412228.  Alternatively, if you would prefer to receive this bulletin by email please send your name and email address to regeneu@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will update our records.

GRANTS AND FUNDING WEB PAGES - keep up to date in between issues of this bulletin at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/grants

You can also carry out your own search for funds online using Grantnet …