"Fundraising is not simply about generating the resources you need to survive from this year to next, and planning for any expansion and development. It is also about helping create a viable and strong organisation which is able to sustain itself into the future"
Eastbourne has a large, diverse voluntary sector with over 600 voluntary organisations in the town. As the quote above suggests, it is important that your organisation is:
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Community Grants. How and when to apply.
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Lottery Licenses. How local societies can raise funds for charity, social or cultural activities or any other non-commercial purpose.
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Street Collections. Apply to the council to to carry out a charitable collection on the street.
You can contact 3VA, our local Council for Voluntary Services (CVS), for more general funding advice and access to GrantFinder. They can help identify potential funders for a project, support your group in submitting applications and in drawing up a longer term fundraising strategy.
Maureen Anstey, Community Development Officer, 3VA, 8 Saffron’s Road
Eastbourne BN21 1DG
Tel: 01323 639373
Email: eastbourneinfo@3va.org.uk
You can also contact East Sussex County Council for funding advice by logging on to their website at www.eastsussex.gov.uk and using the A to Z go to F for Funding or by contacting:
Veronique Poutrel, External Funding Manager
Governance and Community Services
County Hall
St Anne's Crescent
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 1SW
Tel: 01273 482859 | Fax: 01273 480336 | Email: veronique.poutrel@eastsussexcc.gov.uk
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) also produce a monthly bidding bulletin which has information about grants and funds and can give you access to the GrantNet website.
