Charity Fundraising Ltd: Essential Resources
Searching for funding can be a time-consuming and fruitless task for
all charities; knowing where to begin can make all the difference. We have a selection of carefully chosen reference books to help you with your quest, at the Charity Fundraising Bookshop. All purchases are handled by Amazon.
The following links provide an introduction to the Voluntary and Community Sector in the UK, and to learning more about potential funding opportunities for grants and donations from both public and charitable sources.
Voluntary Sector Information and Industry Bodies
Before attempting to research funding opportunities for your project, these sites provide potentially valuable information on the Voluntary and Community Sector: a good starting point.
Links to sites and resources that give help and information on making your website accessible.
There are a number of databases on the internet that provide details of Charitable Trusts and Foundations, and other grant giving organisations and funding opportunites.
Government and European Funding Sources
Links to resources and sites that provide information on the various, government and European grant funding programmes.
UK Government Departments and Regional Offices
Links to government departments and regional offices in the UK
A brief summary of National Lottery organisations and funding programmes, with links to the relevant sites.
Research / UK Data Information Sites
Statistics and factual information about the region surrounding your project can be of value when building a strong case for support to present to potential funders. Supporting statistics can help to emphasise the need for the work your charity carries out. Find out where to go for government statistics and research data.
Publications/Resources for Purchase
In addition to online subscription databases, there are numerous publications available to assist with researching potential funders. These links are a brief introduction.
A number of our clients work with adults and children with disabilities or learning difficulties, including providing sheltered employment opportunities and therapeutic work as part of rehabilitation. The following sites relate to disability issues.
Additional Related Sites of Interest
The following links may be of interest when considering funding possibilities.
Search engines, online directories and other useful assorted sites, not related directly to fundraising or charitable work, but an essential internet resource for any internet user.
Links to "click-aid" websites, and the sites of charities where time or money can be donated towards a variety of projects.