Fundraising in the Digital Age

A FREE FUNDING FAIR for voluntary and community groups seeking funding for projects, will be held at Haltemprice Leisure Centre, Anlaby, on Friday, 1 July (9.30am – 2.30pm).

The event has been organised by East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS), East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Humber All Nations Alliance (HANA). It is sponsored by Humber FAWN (Funding Advice Workers Network) and will host various grant-giving organisations and support agencies.

The main theme of this event will be Using Information and Communications Technology to raise funds, save money and work more effectively. A programme of speakers and workshops will run throughout the day, supported by Virtual Riders, a computer support network for the voluntary and community sector.

There will also be general funding advice available from representatives of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s external funding team and ERVAS.

Throughout the day, visitors will be able to gather information about funding and discuss their project ideas on a one-to-one basis with the various funders and advisers.

The following organisations will be attending; Big Lottery Fund; Heritage Lottery Fund; Lloyds TSB Foundation; Charity Bank; ERYC’s Adult Education, RefIT Bridlington, Make a Difference Resource, ERYC’s Third Sector Team, Wharfedale Foundation, The Two Ridings Community Foundation plus others still to be confirmed.

Judith McKelvey, support services manager for funding at ERVAS, said:

“This is an excellent opportunity for local community and voluntary sector groups to meet with funders face-to-face. It will offer them the chance to discuss details of their proposals, including how the various funding schemes might contribute towards the realisation of those projects.”

For more information about the event, contact Judith McKelvey on (01482) 871077, email judith@ervas.org.uk (leaflet below):
Funding Fair Leaflet 1st July 2011