1-to-1 Funding Advice Session, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm

Are you writing a funding bid for a creative project or community event and looking for advice about funding or bid-writing? Sign up now for a FREE 1-to-1 session with our specialists from Adur & Worthing Councils Andy Willems and Fiona Wilson. To book your free 30 minute session click here.

The sessions are half an hour and you can use them for any of the following:

• Funding searches - help to find a funder whose aims could match your needs, including Lottery funding, trusts, foundations and local funds 
  
• Pre-application advice - detailed advcie about whether the funder that you have in mind is right for you, and check that you understand their criteria, timescales and processes.
  
• Bid-writing - general information about how to tackle writing a successful bid 'critical friends' support - send your bid in advance of the session and get in-depth feedback (a double session can be booked for this option)
• Budget advice – if you’re stuck on how to manage the finances for a project, or have questions about how to structure your budget in the application
• Re-submission advice – if your bid has been turned down, send your bid in advance of the session and get in-depth feedback (a double session can be booked for this option if necessary)
• Corporate sponsorship – how to tap into CSR initiatives and benefit from support in kind and corporate sponsorship from likeminded businesses.

Please note: All information will be treated in confidence and won’t be shared with any third parties. This is an advice session and as such it will be the responsibility of the organisation/individual to decide on the final application.

Andy Willems (Investment Officer, Place & Investment Team) oversees and guides external funding applications across Adur & Worthing Councils. Since joining the Council in 2015 he has supported numerous projects which have secured significant investment into the area.

Fiona Wilson (External Funding and Projects Officer, Worthing Theatres) an inspiring and innovative cultural and charitable fundraiser and development director with over 20 years experience. Previous posts include Head of Public Fundraising, Comic Relief and Director of Development, New Theatre Royal Portsmouth, recently completing a £5 million fundraising campaign for capital redevelopment.

Future-proof Your Creativity – A 60 minute seminar

Monday 4 December – 6pm to 7pm followed by Q & As

Adur is home to a breadth of cultural activity, from professional artists and galleries to multi genre venues and performance practitioners. There also exists a full calendar of events and festivals with a strong focus on exciting experiences for its local communities.

JOIN US for 60 minutes of advice and guidance and future-proof your creativity!

Talks from:

Community Works

Find out how Community Works champions voluntary and community action in Adur. This insightful presentation highlights the tools Community Works have at their fingertips to help local community groups, supporting growth with professional advice, training, funding and networking.

Fund Your Creativity - Arts Council England

Join ACE, South East Diversity Relationship Manager, Ashai Nicholas for an overview of how best to prepare your project, align your partners and succeed in successful funding applications.

Tickets: FREE

Entry: From 5.30pm

Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea

To book your ticket and for more details click here