Funding Guides
The following twenty-three Funding Guides are designed to help you target funding for projects, including building works and community projects. They provide advice on preparing and organising a funding strategy and appeal, including guidance on funding sources, applications, budgeting, business plans, Gift Aid and fundraising events.
These guides should be read in conjunction with the other pages of Churchcare's Funding section which focus on funding sources for projects involving building repair and conservation, object conservation, alterations and extensions, as well as community projects.
The Funding Guides have been developed by a Good Practice Group established by the National Stewardship Committee of the Church of England and are also available from the Parish Resources website.
Funding Guide 1 : Funding Overview
Funding Guide 2 : Where to Get Help
Funding Guide 3 : A Funding Health Check
Funding Guide 4 : Preparing a Funding Strategy
Funding Guide 5 : How to Set a Budget
Funding Guide 6 : Developing a Business Plan
Funding Guide 7 : Working in Partnerships
Funding Guide 8 : Launching the Appeal
Funding Guide 9 : Funding Sources
Funding Guide 10 : Making Funding Applications
Funding Guide 11 : Applying to Charitable Trusts
Funding Guide 12 : The National Lottery
Funding Guide 12a : The Heritage Lottery Fund
Funding Guide 12b : The Big Lottery
Funding Guide 12c : The Arts Council
Funding Guide 13 : Landfill Communities Fund
Funding Guide 14 : Local Authorities and Funding
Funding Guide 15 : VAT & VAT Recovery
Funding Guide 16 : Funding Fresh Expressions
Funding Guide 17 : Funding from Individuals
Funding Guide 18 : Fundraising Events
Funding Guide 20 : Evaluating Afterwards
February 2008
Further Information
The Parish Resources website contains resources and advice for parish treasurers, project treasurers, Gift Aid secretaries and all those who have a concern for making sure the church has a firm financial base for carrying out its mission and ministry. It includes advice on fundraising, Gift Aid, setting up a Friends scheme and parish giving.
