Thursday 7 November 2024
10:00am - 12:30pm
Online event
Supporting creatives in their fundraising journey.
Led by Birmingham Dance Network, this workshop supports creatives to find appropriate funding, offers approaches to application writing and tips to make you stand out. Designed for participants dipping their toes into fundraising, this session is suitable for those thinking about or in the process of writing a funding application. It might be your first time, or you might want to build your skill-set and knowledge on fundraising in the creative industries.
Please note this event is for Birmingham and Solihull-based traders only. You’ll need to have a registered company (limited company/PLC/CIC/charity) OR be a sole trader with a Unique Tax Reference, to attend.
The Funding Application Tips & Tricks session is part of the STEAMhouse Forward programme, which is fully-funded by the UK government through the UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) to support Birmingham & Solihull businesses to innovate, collaborate and grow.
If you are not already a member of the STEAMhouse Forward programme, we’ll share details of how to apply prior to the event, or you’ll have the opportunity to sign up on the day.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
The UKSPF fund is managed via Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
About BDN
Birmingham Dance Network (BDN) is supporting freelance creatives to connect, create and grow. We are artist led and part of our community. We advocate for our community and for the betterment of the industry. Led by a team of independent dance artists in Birmingham, we strive to make creatives in the region feel held, heard, and connected.
The session will be delivered by Genevieve Say – Artistic Director of Birmingham Dance Network. As well as writing more applications than she can remember, Genevieve has also sat on various grants funding committees and so has seen funding applications from both sides of the fence. Genevieve will be drawing on her years of experience to guide you through the process.
For more information about BDN and to see what we’re up to visit www.birminghamdancenetwork.co.uk
Insta: @brumdancenet
Facebook: @BrumDN
Image: © Maria Raluca 2024
