www.funderfinder.org.uk This is a site for advice on charitable trusts and foundations. It offers software and other resources for fund seekers. Some of the products are free and others may be accessed through libraries or resource agencies. There is much useful guidance on sources of advice and information, how to identify the right funders and what to consider when approaching them as well as links to directories and other information sources.
www.dsc.org.uk The Directory of Social Change is a well-established source of information and training for voluntary and community sectors worldwide. Access to guides to their well researched and easy to use information on trust funding, company giving, government funding and grants for individuals is by subscription. There is also an extensive range of publications for purchase as well as a useful listing of news and press releases.
www.fundingcentral.org.uk Established in 2009 by the Cabinet Office with NCVO, this free site provides access to funding and finance opportunities from grants to contracts and loans, as well as tools and resources to help develop appropriate income strategies for third sector organisations. It is linked to:
www.fundinginformation.org This is a subscription based service providing frequently updated information and weekly emails on new sources of grants and other finance as well as general advice on specific fundraising plans, including social enterprise funding, individual donors and membership fundraising.
www.j4bgrantadvisor.co.uk Using information from the Directory of Social Change, this is a subscription based website of funding opportunities from charitable, Lottery, government and European sources for voluntary, not-for-profit and commercial organisations.
www.smartresources.org A new website, supported by Red Ochre, that aims to provide funding and other information, as well as services and products for the voluntary community with references and links to other appropriate organisations. Some areas are still being developed. The site includes regular updates and a subscription based e-newsletter. |