Welcome to our

Adur and Worthing Conference A Focus on Funding

Conference Programme

• Introduction to us, our services and our plans

• Update from Adur and Worthing Councils on grant programmes

• Networking and feedback

• Top fundraising tips from those who have done it!

We want community and voluntary action to have the greatest positive impact on people.

We create the support and networks that help people, voluntary and community organisations, and businesses to use their time and energy most effectively.

Our services

• Sector support

• Volunteering

• Representation and partnerships

• Advice and information

• Networking events

• Learning and development opportunities

Sector Support

Volunteering

• Diverse ways of engaging volunteers

• Managing volunteers

• Support and advice around volunteering to the public

Representation and Partnerships

• Representation at local, regional and national levels

• Developing partnerships

• Strengthening links with local businesses

Access to services

Tina Favier

Head of Wellbeing

Adur and Worthing Councils

Feedback and discussion

1. Comment on our proposed services or ask questions about anything unclear

2. Discuss refresh of the Adur and Worthing Grants Programme and note your organisations’ views and experiences

3. Discuss your organisation’s funding needs and consider how you might access support, eg via your peers or us (funding bootcamp)

Top fundraising tips from those who’ve done it!

• Embedding fundraising within your organisation: Lesley-Anne Lloyd , Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Guildcare

• Involving Young People in Fundraising: Blueprint 22

• Groundwork’s Small Grants: Ben Smitton, Community Enabler, Groundwork South

• Beyond the A-Z of proposal writing: Katie Rabone, Fundraising Action

Call to action

• Use your learning or cascade to colleagues

• Connect with someone in the room

• Feedback to us on your priorities

• Become one if our representatives

• Sign up to our newsletter or membership

• Complete your feedback and equalities monitoring forms please