Organisations need money to function. Money can come from a variety of sources, e.g Donations from the public, fundraising events, grants, contacts, sponsorship.

Most organisations have a combination of such funders. This helps reduce the risk of losing all the money at the same time. A case of not keeping all your eggs in one basket!

When asking for money it is important that you only ask for money towards things that fit with the ‘Objectives’ of your organisation (as per your Constitution), you use the money for what you said you would use it for and you maintain and build a relationship with people who give you money so they fund you in the future.

The CVO (EA) Ltd can help you with Raising money. Many of our services are free, however we are aware that trustees and committee members are busy people and to make it easier for your organisation we can do things for you. This will incur a cost. 

Other useful information can be found at:

Funder Finder (link to web platform)

Funding Scotland (http://www.fundingscotland.com/)

How to raise funds (http://www.how2fundraise.org/)

Public sector contracts (http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/)

Funding news (http://www.scvo.org.uk/information/funding/funding-news/)