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Winning the Lottery – Reaching Communities Funding Masterclass

How do you submit an eye-catching, outstanding application and stand out from the crowd to secure that grant?

The National Lottery Community Fund is open for Reaching Communities funding.

Competition for funding will be tough as applications are now open to wider community projects that, while not Covid-19 specific, need to show an awareness of how Covid-19 has affected their working practices.*

Our funding expert, Nicky Smith, will talk you through the criteria for the new Reaching Communities funding programme and the application process.

*Please be aware that criteria for grant content may change.

This Zoom workshop will help you present your organisation and submit a high-quality funding application.

At the end of the session, you will:

  • have a greater knowledge and understanding of lottery funding
  • increase your chances of securing a lottery grantThis interactive training will be delivered over Zoom. The workshop will be a mix of presentation and Q&A session with breaks. This is a great chance to have your questions about the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund answered.
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What will you learn?

Nicky will take you through the steps to submitting a strong Reaching Communities submission to help you increase your success rate. She will help you:

  • Understand what organisations and projects can be funded
  • Understand how applications are assessed
  • Learn the common reasons for rejection
  • Understand outcomes and indicators for your project
  • How to effectively consult beneficiaries to develop your project
  • How to ensure your project is properly costed.

We ask that you pose generic questions during the Q&A session to keep the discussion relevant to the whole group.

Who should attend?

If you’re a voluntary or community organisation seeking project funding above £10,000 and you want your application to be successful, this is the workshop for you.

Please note this training is aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and groups based in North Yorkshire or delivering services within North Yorkshire. 

What's included?

The session will be followed with a useful resource pack of handouts and templates.

About the trainer

Nicky Ruddick has 20 years’ experience as a funding advisor, securing funding for hundreds of voluntary organisations including village halls, play areas, health and social care groups and youth clubs across North Yorkshire.

Cost and concessions

£35 (including VAT)

Concessionary places 

Thanks to funding from North Yorkshire County Council, we have free ‘first come, first served’ places if you meet either of the criteria below. You can self-select a free place during booking.

Criteria: 

You are from a North Yorkshire VCSE organisation with an income of up to £5k

OR

You are from a North Yorkshire VCSE organisation with an income of up to £25k that is experiencing financial hardship and would struggle to pay.

These spaces are limited so if a free place is not shown when you go to book, you can ask to be added to the waiting list for a free place on a future training session.

No shows and concessions 

Please note that if you don’t attend training that you have booked on without giving seven days notice, you will be required to make the full payment. This also applies to free places. This is to allow as many participants as possible access to our training. See our  Terms and Conditions  for more information.

Booking details

Book your place here.

Bookings deadline date: Monday 24 March 2025.

Booking queries contact: info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk

Programme queries contact: communitysupport@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk

 

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