Funding
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Finding funding to properly run your services, cover core costs, train your staff and volunteers, and become a sustainable organisation is one of the biggest challenges facing any charity or non-profit organisation.
If you have the tools to generate income and funding from multiple and different sources, you will be able to build up your financial resilience. This will help secure your financial future and business strategy.
There are many different types of funding out there, from bank loans and angel investors, to grant funding and donations.
The resources in this hub are designed to help you find appropriate and sustainable ways to find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise.
How your legal structure affects your funding options
Find out what types of funding you can apply for depending on your legal structure.
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How to raise funds from donations and crowdfunding
The first port of call for funding should always be your members, supporters and local community.
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What you need to know about grant funding
There are over 4,000 grant funders in the UK, and the process is highly competitive.
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Community Business Renewal Scheme to help community businesses adapt and rebuild
New £5 million to help community businesses navigate the pandemic
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Understanding repayable finance like bank loans or social investment
Understand how loans, mortgages and social investment can help your business.
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Understand more about Community Shares
Since 2009 more than £60m of share capital has been raised from over 60,000 investors.
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Financial management guidance and tools for non-profit organisations
Guidance, techniques and tools for managing your charity or community group’s finances
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Understanding the funding options available for your charity or community group
An overview of the various funding options that may be available to your charity or community group
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£4 million fund launched to increase community led affordable housing
Fund to help provide high quality, affordable housing that meets needs of local communities.
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