Before You Start:An External Audit

Before You Start: An External Audit

• What’s happening in your area?• What is the community need?• Will people benefit… or will it be a white

elephant?

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Before You Start: Researching funders

• Jane Hiley – St Giles’, Ashtead• Phillip Johnson – All Saints’, Weston• Mike Phillipson - 17th Reigate (St Joseph’s) Scout

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• Q&A

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Before You Start: Researching Funders

• https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission

• http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/default.aspx • Grantfinder database – contact local council• Local lists and knowledge

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Before You Start: Researching Funders

• What criteria do they have?• What have they funded before and how much?• What is the process of applying?• What are their timelines, deadlines?• What do they require for submission?• Contact?• Post application?

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http://www.bernardsunley.org

• ‘Please read…’• Annual report – what have they funded before?• Organisations funded include ‘village & church halls• Projects funded include disabled toilets• Size of grants <£5k/£5k-£25k/>£25k (80% = c£5k)• Online eligibility quiz/application• Guidelines for submitting via post