Are you part of a small community group and want to raise some money but don’t know where to start?
Perhaps you don’t have a bank account or a way to collect donations but you feel like people would support you if you did.
Maybe you’ve heard about the issues with applying for grant funding and you’ve decided you don’t want to go down that route – or you just wouldn’t meet the criteria anyway
Many groups are encouraged to register as charities or Community Interest Companies (CIC) so that they can open a bank account and receive money, but then end up with lots of paperwork and spending hundreds of pounds every year on accounting fees.
Did you know you don’t need to be a registered organisation or have a bank account to raise money? Some charities or CIC’s (like Social Change Nest) will host your group, providing access to their legal status and bank account (this is called Fiscal Sponsorship/Hosting). Platforms like Open Collective allow this to happen with ease, giving your group an easy and transparent way to collaboratively manage your money. Crowdfunding, monthly donations, receiving grants and a whole lot more is then available to your group. Some banks will allow you to open an account without being a registered organisation if you do want to go that route. Card readers could enable you to collect donations more easily at events (now that no one carries cash anymore!). There are lots of possibilities.
The number one reason people give donations? Because they are asked! Get yourself set up to receive donations and start asking!
Event details:
This is an informal, practical session for small grassroots groups where you can get tips and advice on getting set up to fundraise. There will be a brief presentation at the beginning introducing Rising Arts Agency, Social Change Nest, Bristol Redistro and Open Collective so join us at 5pm if you want to hear more about these organisations. Bristol Redistro will also be sharing information on their upcoming funding round, which will go live early July. After this, the session will break out into workshop groups so feel free to drop-in and chat with us.
There will be food and drinks provided. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated for.
Hosted by Rising Arts Agency with support and advice from:
Access info:
The event is at Easton Community Centre in Easton in the Kilburn Hall which is in through the front entrance and to the left from the foyer/cafe.
The cafe in Easton Community Centre closes at 5pm, when the event starts, so if you would like anything please arrive early. Other drinks and food will be provided by Ababo’s Cuisine at the event.
The whole venue is on one level and there are accessible, gender neutral toilets. You are welcome to wear a mask if that’s how you’re most comfortable.
The closest bus stops are for the number 6 and 7 on Devon Road and Russell Town Avenue. There is also a train stop at Lawrence Hill 10 minutes walk away. There is a small car park outside the community centre and on street parking nearby.
Who this event is for:
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-are-the-funder-now-2-tickets-1420900123519