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.

Funding News

Details of new funding opportunties can be found on the Funding News page of this website. If you would like to receive email updates about funding, please email communications@kva.org.uk to be added to this mailing list.

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.