Introduction to Funding Mini-Course

This fully-funded mini-course will take you through the key things to know and how to create a strong funding application.

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Build Confidence

Our mini-course breaks things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed. As you progress, you’ll develop both skill and self-assurance, one step at a time.

Suitable for beginners

No prior experience necessary, this course is suitable for those who are completely new to the world of funding.

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Additional Resources

Each video comes with a downloadable resource containing key templates and documents to adapt for your organisation.

What’s Included?

The Introduction to Funding mini-course includes six
6-10 minute videos, each focused on a core topic
related to funding.

Feedback from Previous Learners

 

In 2024/25 we delivered 64 training sessions, informed by the needs of our sector, often led by those with lived experience.

Learners reported an increase in confidence levels of 111%

“Thank you so much to you and your colleagues today - it was a fantastically useful session, and I hope to be using your services more frequently in the future. The course was very much in line with the description, and exactly what I was hoping for, so thank you”

— Sean at South Manchester Down Syndrome

“We were really overwhelmed by grants, how to get them and all the moving parts. If we had chatted this time last week I would have just thrown lots of questions at you but the workshop was really helpful to give me a better understanding and more confidence to go and apply for grants.

— Jennie ND Matters

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