Funding Information North East - Sustainable Funding in Practice

FINE are hosting a one day conference for the voluntary and community sector:

Happily Ever After? - Sustainable Funding in Practice

In a recession-hit economy, with grant funding already in decline, voluntary and community organisations have been busy developing other income streams in order to support their work. This one-day conference will explore the challenges and the successes of different methods of income generation, in order to help you make your organisation more sustainable.

The morning session presents a range of speakers, while the afternoon focuses on practical workshops.

Tuesday 2nd March 2010, 9:50 am – 4:00 pm, (registration from 9:15 am)

St. James’ Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Cost: £25

Speakers:

Keynote Speech: Rob Williamson, Chief Executive, Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

What is the future of funding for the voluntary and community sector?  A look at the changing funding picture for our region, including the role of grants and the impact of the recession on grant makers.

Darren Knowd, Corporate Procurement Manager, Durham County Council

Public Sector procurement has become big news for the voluntary and community sector.  What are the current and future opportunities and challenges for a local authority looking to procure services and for potential VCS suppliers?

And two organisations that have successfully diversified their income:

Stephen Bell, Chief Executive, The Cyrenians, on the wide range of income generating ideas that helped The Cyrenians see an annual turnover figure increase by £6 million since 2003.

Hannah Eyres, Chief Executive, Keyfund, on the social licensing model thathas enabled the Keyfund to diversify their income streams and increase their financial resilience.

Workshops:

Selling Your Intellectual Property

Barbara McClennan, Chief Executive, Education Business Connections

Your organisation may have more assets than you realize! This workshop explores how you can exploit your intellectual property to increase your income.

Standing Out From the Crowd

Penny Vowels, Programme Manager, Northern Rock Foundation

With grants still an important source of finance for the voluntary and community sector, this workshop focuses on how you can maximize your chances of a successful application in a particularly competitive climate.

Proving Your Worth

Chris Ford, Facilitator, Valuing Social Values Network, Newcastle University

Do you know your SROI from your SAA? This workshop will introduce some of the main ‘social values’ tools that can help organisations evidence the value of what they do, in order to secure income.  There will be an opportunity to share experiences, discuss what might work for what job, and identify support needs.

The Dos and Don'ts of Consortium Bidding

Emma Howitt, Chief Executive, Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind

Many organisations are forming partnerships and consortia in order to win contracts.  This workshop explores the potential difficulties and benefits of working in partnership, using a real case study.

To book a place or to find out more information please contact Nicole Kirby (Training and Support, FINE) or visit the website.  Deadline date is Wednesday 17^th February 2010.

Tel: 0191 477 1253       Email: nicole[AT]fine.org.uk