Funders have their own criteria for supporting projects and it is essential that you look at these closely to ensure that you do meet the appropriate criteria. Possible sources of funding for arts projects include: - The South Gloucestershire Council Small Grants Scheme
- Awards for All
- Arts Council England
- Lottery Schemes such as the Film Council's First Light initiative, the National Foundation for Youth Music and Awards for All
- Trusts and charities
- Local businesses
If you want to research trusts and charities, try using 'Funderfinder' which can be found in Thornbury, Bradley Stoke, Kingswood and Yate libraries. This is a computer programme which can help you identify trusts and charities who have previously supported projects with similar criteria. Useful fundraising directories are also published by The Directory of Social Change.
The Arts Development Service offers fundraising advice surgeries to look at the various stages of fundraising - from developing your project through to looking at draft application forms. To book a surgery, please contact us.
Useful organisational information can also be found through the Voluntary Arts Network which offers a diverse range of briefing papers on subjects such as constitutions, marketing, treasurers' responsibilities and risk management.