Funding
Kingston Voluntary Action, promoting quality in partnership

 

A key issue for any voluntary organisation is fundraising and so we ensure that KVA
offers up to date practical advice and support on all aspects of fundraising, from how
to access sources of funding, to completing funding applications and developing
fundraising strategies.

Fundraising Advice & Information
KVA has a number of directories of grant making trusts and publications on how to fundraise available
for reference, including:

  • Guide to the Major Trusts Vols. 1 & 2
  • Directory of Grant Making Trusts
  • Arts, Sport, Education, Environmental and Youth Funding Guide
  • The Guide to UK Company Giving
  • Running a Local Fundraising Campaign
  • Avoiding the Waste Paper Basket
  • Finding Funds

We can also advise and support groups on completing funding applications.

FunderFinder
We also have the FunderFinder fundraising database:

  • FunderFinder Groups in Need
Matches charitable trusts with organisations that need funding
  • FunderFinder People in Need

Matches trusts with individuals

 

Funding Workshops
We also arrange funding workshops with key funders.  In 2003 – 2004 this included
Fast Forward Grants and the Thames Community Fund / Local Network Fund.

KVA Funding Sources
KVA provides a number of small grants for training through several of our projects
including LiNC, Health & Social Care and Workforce Development.
Please contact us to find out what is currently available.