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Funding Resources

A number of resources to look out for.

  • Funderfinder

    Funderfinder is a software package that helps groups find potential funders. The software will ask a number of questions such as how much funding you are looking for, what the funding will be used for, who will benefit, etc. In response to these questions Funderfinder will produce a list of funders that may fund that particular project. Funderfinder is used in conjunction with funding guides, such as The Directory of Grant-making Trusts and A Guide to the Major Trusts to produce a targetted list of funders. Funderfinder also produce software designed to help groups make applications. See both:

  • GrantNET

    Lewisham Borough Council has made access to GrantNET available via its website.

  • Funding Books

    Some of these book are available from Lewisham Libraries. Try searching the online catalogue for more details of which books are held at which branch. All of the following books are available from the Directory of Social Change.

    A Guide to the Major Trusts Vol 1
    As of February 2009, The 2007/08 version of Volume 1 was available as a reference book at Lewisham Reference Library, and the branch libraries at Blackheath, Catford, Crofton Park, Forest Hill, Grove Park, Manor House, New Cross, Sydenham, Torridon Road, and Wavelengths.

    A Guide to the Major Trusts Vol 2
    As of February 2009, The 2007/08 version of Volume 2 was available as a reference book at Lewisham Reference Library, and the branch libraries at Blackheath, Catford, Crofton Park, Forest Hill, Grove Park, Manor House, New Cross, Sydenham, Torridon Road, and Wavelengths.

    A Guide to Local Trusts in Greater London

    Unfortunately Lewisham Libraries do not stock the current edition of this book (February 2009).

    The Directory of Grantmaking Trusts
    The Directory of Grantmaking Trusts was not available in any of the libraries in Lewisham at the time of checking (February 2009).

  • Directory of Social Change

    The Directory of Social Change publish a range of books on fundraising, including the 'Guide to Major Trusts' series. They also produce a number of funding websites including:

    DSC offer visitors access to their range of books and websites free of charge at the library in their offices near Euston Station.

  • Funding Central (NCVO)

    NCVO have launched Funding Central, a new website aimed at being a prime source of information on funding opportunities. Launched in June - with funding from the Cabinet Office - the site initially proved to be disappointing (see the news article about first impressions) as funding was delayed while timescales were not. However, work on this website is ongoing and NCVO have taken steps to to improve and develop the site. Over time this should develop to be a major resource.

  • SOFII

    SOFII is the 'Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration' website. It contains a mass of shared resources, written by fundraisers for fundraisers. Registration is free and although many of the resources will be more suitable for larger organisations there are resources for smaller groups as well.