Meet the Funders London 2023
Tue 31 Oct 2023 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Osmani Centre, E1 5AW
Description
- Are you a small charity/community group working with the Muslim community?
- Are you looking for ways to bring in more income?
- Want to know what funders look for in an application?
ALL WAYS NETWORK are proud to present our free annual London event...
MEET THE FUNDERS LONDON 2023
A unique chance to meet and connect with mainstream funders, face to face, to discuss any potential projects, core costs, running costs, overheads, capital projects, or anything your charity wants funding for. This is your opportunity to achieve that objective! You will be able to speak directly to a variety of funders under one roof and network with other charities.
Date: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Time: 10:30 - 14:00
Location: Osmani Centre, Whitechapel, London
Do you work in the following one or more programme areas:
- homelessness
- asylum/refugees
- people with disabilities (including visual impairment)
- mental health
- prisoners and ex-offenders
- youth empowerment
- women empowerment
- domestic/sexual violence
- older people
- social inclusion
- alcohol/drugs substance misuse
- and other areas...
Are you interested in applying for any of the following:
Revenue – Salary, Venue Hire, Office/Printing Costs, Transport, Sessional Costs, Volunteer Costs, Qualifications...
Project costs - service delivery
Capital costs – Buildings, Equipment, Vehicles
Then this event is for you...
AGENDA FOR THE DAY
10.15: Charities registration
10.30: Charities meeting Funders
12.30: Charities sharing their funding experience
12.45: Break, lunch and networking
13.15: Charities meeting Funders (con’td)
14.00: Finish
NATIONAL FUNDERS ATTENDING ON THE DAY:
The National Lottery Community Fund
*** We strongly advise you research/speak to scholars regarding accepting lottery funding for your organisation. We do not take this matter lightly and it is the responsibility of everyone to know what Islam states about accepting lottery money as is the case of accepting interest money too.
Over the years we have been informed by Muftis it is acceptable for charitable purposes only.
Please note only Islamic institutions, mosques and any other form of Islamic-related work/teachings cannot accept lottery money. ***
SUPPORTIVE ORGANISATIONS
THE EVENT IS FOR ORGANISATIONS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA BELOW:
Grassroots Muslim and non-Muslim not-for-profit orgs with an annual income of £1 million or less working with the Muslim community living in the UK
Registered with Charity Commission, Companies House (CICs)
A voluntary group or community group
Activities and services occur in the UK. It is not suitable for international work only.
USEFUL TIPS:
Research every funder attending and check their website to see if you meet their criteria
Plan ahead. Assess your funding needs. DO NOT WING IT ON THE DAY!
Prepare your queries for the funders
Funders will listen to your initiatives and guide you accordingly
Funders may tell you if you are eligible or not, to apply
Funders will not be awarding grants on the day! You will need to follow their processes
The more you prepare, the more feedback and guidance you’ll receive
Bring your business cards along for networking purposes
Due to the number of attendees, there's limited talk time with each Funders for 10 - 15 mins. If the conversation abruptly stops, it is to manage the crowd. You can always return to the Funder if applicable or you can discuss with how to contact them.
VENUE:
Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Rd, London E1 5AW
Nearest station is Whitechapel. There is no parking available.
Please check your route and travel announcements before you set off.
Light refreshments will be provided (tea/coffee/juice/biscuits)
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
Location
Osmani Centre, E1 5AW