C.A.N *Fundraising & Opportunities* Meeting - Cheltenham
In the final themed meeting to emerge from issues raised in our Creative Practitioners survey conducted back in summer 2022, we've assembled an expert panel of advisors to field a Q&A session around the knotty subject of fundraising for your creative practice and projects.
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 6pm - 7.30pm
Location: The Bottle of Sauce Ambrose Street Cheltenham GL50 3LH
Panel:
Angela Gilbert – Community Development Manager, Glos Rural Community Council
Philli Milne - Relationship Manager, Arts Council England, Southwest Office
Eibhlish Fleming – Head of Funding and Social Investment, Barnwood Trust
Richard Gibson - Head of Communities, Wellbeing & Partnerships, Cheltenham Borough Council
Ask a question in advance!
To get the most out of the evening, we're asking for questions to the panel to be submitted in advance, Question Time style. It's possible the information you're looking for is already available, so we've compiled a list of resources, below. If you still can't find the answer, submit your question to cheltartsnetwork@gmail.com by Weds 13 September.
We're expecting high demand for this event, and numbers are limited, so if you find you're unable to attend after registering, please cancel your ticket through eventbrite or email cheltartsnetwork@gmail.com
We'll be starting the meeting promptly at 6pm so we recommend you arrive early to get a drink and take your seat.
Where to look for funding locally:
• Sign up to the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance Funding Bulletin
• Sign up to the mailing list for Create Gloucestershire and check the Opportunities and News pages and follow them on social media
• Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC) has a long history of enabling the development of active, thriving communities and work with any type of group, including registered charities and community interest companies. For information and advice on community projects and services contact us on cdt@grcc.org.uk or 01452 528491.
• Check the borough/town/city/county council’s funding pages for updates
Who to apply to:
Awards for All (National Lottery)
Gloucestershire Community Foundation
The Honourable Company of Gloucestershire
Police and Crime Commissioner’s Fund
Cooperative Bank Donation Fund
Local Councillors discretionary funds
Cheltenham Borough Council community grants
We look forward to seeing you there,
Sarah, Niki and Louise
(Visual Arts/Cross Arts subgroup - Cheltenham Culture Board)
Image Credit: Cheltenham Arts Network
Alt Image Text: Image shows Cheltenham Arts Network logo in shocking green and black