Funding Advice

One of our core functions as a CVS is to offer funding advice to voluntary and community organisations. 

We can help you get funding by:

• Identifying the most appropriate funders – we have access to databases and are experienced at searching for appropriate funders including free access to the local fundraising database at

• Getting you started with your funding application/proposal – we offer free advice and guidance on the initial research and consultation necessary to give you all you need to complete your proposal

• Making your application stand out – we’ve got some great hints and tips on how to put together your best application

• Thinking about it ‘strategically’ – we can advise you on how to go about developing a fundraising strategy and also tell you about other local services and strategies that are relevant to your field of work.

If you would like to book a one-to-one funding advice session, please contact Andy Nazer by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone on 01462 689400

In addition to our one-to-one funding advice we organise events or training opportunities throughout the year. To become a member please see our membership page.

At an hourly rate, you can also purchase the following consultancy services from us:

• Advanced (refined and more detailed) funding search
• Writing your funding bid/proposal (note - this excludes LBS tenders)
• Developing and writing your fundraising strategy
• Costing your proposal and setting your budget

To find out more you can contact us by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone on 01462 689400