Strictly Funding -opportunities for raising and sustaining income

Managers in the third sector understand the benefits of their organisations’ income coming from a variety of sources & the need to avoid putting all their eggs in one basket.

This event, organised jointly by GMCVO and The Charity Service, will explore alternatives to traditional funding for third sector and not for profit organisations. It is aimed at infrastructure and other third sector organisations looking at alternatives to grants and to diversify and future-proof their funding strategies. Come along to the event to get advice and explore various avenues of funding and finance resilience – after all, if you don’t, your beneficiaries could be at risk!

Keynote speaker - Tom Latchford, Action Planning followed by a whistle stop tour of innovative options to explore for your organisation.
Stall holders –  including the Royal Bank of Scotland, Unity Trust Bank, Castlefield Investments, CAF, Charity Bank and local accountancy firms – will offer expert advice on investments and other forms of social finance.

For further details, please contact Tanya Coutts, tanya.coutts@gmcvo.org.uk,
0161 277 1002. To book, please register online via the link below.

Location: Manchester

Wednesday, 18th April 2012

Website Link: Strictly Funding – online registration

Crowdfunding using the power of social networks to finance projects or business ventures. For fundraisers, social enterprises, charities, artists, start-ups, film-makers and business support.

Crowdfunding an alternative to grants
Practical tools and examples from successful campaigns.

- understand what crowdfunding is and how it works
- how crowdfunding can help you
- clarify your project or venue
- plan a campaign using social media networks

Crowdfundinguk using social networks to build community, raise finance and test ideas.

This workshop takes place at Bridge-5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street, Manchester, M4 7HR
on Thursday 19 April 2012  from 10am to 2pm (9.30am registration and refreshments).

There is a charge of £35 inclusive of lunch. Click on the link to  book a place or contact Anne Strachan on Crowdfunduk@btinternet.com or Crowdfunduk.wordpress.com

On Saturday 17th March 2012, Stockport County supporters are getting on their bikes for the ‘County Charity Cycle’ to raise money for St Ann’s Hospice and Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative.

The bike ride will follow a route from Stockport County FC’s stadium at Edgeley Park to Southport FC’s ground at Haig Avenue ahead of the fixture between both teams in the Blue Square Premier League. Co-ordinated by County fans, Russ Johnson, David Roe and Adrian Stores; and Amanda Brown from St Ann’s Hospice, the event will raise money for St Ann’s Hospice and Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative.

Catering for leisurely, fun cyclists and more seasoned riders, the ride is open to all who want to join in. Anyone wishing to take part should be 16 years of age or over.

Cost of entry is £15 and all riders gain free entry into the match, courtesy of Southport Football Club. The selected route covers a total of 46.7 miles, and is flat.

More details are available on the Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative website including registration and anyone wishing to sponsor a rider can donate using the appeal page on MyGift

If you are involved with a Voluntary or Community group in the Stockport area why not attend the Funding Forum hosted by Anchorpoint on Wednesday 8th February at Walthew House, Stockport from 10am to 12noon.

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On 1 February our neighbours, MojoLife, are hosting a Meet the Artist talk and gallery viewing (with networking and chance for visitors to view the Clerksroom space).

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