Southwark Funding Conference 2022 - Recordings and Resources

If you weren't able to attend the conference on 9 March, or wanted to catch up on a particular session, you can now watch the full recordings of each panel discussions below.

If you have any questions, or suggestions for what you would like to see at future events, please let us know at [email protected].

Remember to visit our Funding Database page for information on the latest funding opportunities.

Panel 1 - State of Funding in Southwark

Speakers and slides:

Southwark Stands Together Grants Review summary - Ade Sawyerr, Equinox Consulting
Community Investment Grants Review summary - John Griffiths, Rocket Science
Southwark Council Cabinet Response - Andrew Matheson, Southwark Council

Resources:

Panel 2 - Attracting and Working with Proactive Funders

Speakers:

Farid Kelekun and Radhika Bynon, Impact on Urban Health
Winnie Baffoe, South London Mission

Resources:

Find groups doing similar work to you on our member database
Find groups in the same area as you on our member map

Panel 3 - Eye on Southwark - Local Funders and Their Grantees

Speakers:

Sarah Thurman, United St Saviours Charity
Will Cole, One Southwark
Madeleine Aldridge, Charterhouse in Southwark
Philip White, Step Out

Resources:

Keep up to date with local funding opportunities via our Funding Database, and sign up to receive our regular Funding Bulletins
Find out more about One Southwark and their programme of support for young people via their programme booklet and flyer

Panel 4 - Top Tips for Improving Your Applications - with City Bridge Trust

Speakers and slides:

City Bridge Trust presentation - Tim Wilson, City Bridge Trust

Resources:

Find out more about developing a fundraising strategy and building a case for support via the Chartered Institute of Fundraising 'Fundraising Essentials' guide.
Explore grants data from City Bridge Trust and many other funders via GrantNav
Leave feedback and read reviews of City Bridge Trust and other funders via GrantAdvisor

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