Funding Bid Essentials - A Practical Session for Community Groups

A friendly session to help community groups strengthen funding bids, tell their story, show need, set outcomes and build realistic budgets.
About this Event

Join BCM for a supportive session exploring the value of having clear, robust policies and procedures in place. We’ll take a step by step approach to breaking down policy information, helping your group to understand what policies are for, how they work, and how they support good governance.

This is a relaxed peer learning space where groups can share experiences, ask questions and learn together. We’ll look at the difference between policies and procedures, how to use them, and which key policies funders commonly expect to see. Together, we’ll explore examples of essential policies including Safeguarding, Health & Safety, EDI, Codes of Conduct and Risk Assessments.

You’ll leave with: • A clearer understanding of why policies and procedures matter • Knowledge of the difference between policies and procedures • Insight into which policies are needed for funding applications • Confidence in creating, approving and refreshing policies • Practical templates and a policy checklist to support your governance.

Funded By

• Birmingham City Council

• Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme (ENNS)

Delivered By

Birmingham Community Matters

Eligibility Notice: Our events and training are intended for citizens, community groups, and organisations based in or working with citizens in the Edgbaston constituency (Bartley Green, Edgbaston, North Edgbaston, Harborne and Quinton wards). Attendees from elsewhere in Birmingham may be considered on an individual basis, subject to the availability of spaces. Bookings from those outside Birmingham will not be considered unless the individual or organisation is directly delivering activities or services in Edgbaston or can clearly demonstrate benefits to Edgbaston residents. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]