Bury VCFA is here to support the Voluntary Community & Faith Sectors (VCF – includes Charities, Voluntary Organisations, Community & Faith Groups, Social Enterprises) in Bury.
Bury VCFA offers professional advice on organisational and management issues. As an infrastructure organisation we support projects and the development of new groups.
‘VCFA’s Funding and Development Support services for VCF organisations strengthens the operational effectiveness enabling them to be stronger sustainable organisations’.
Development Support
We provide support to Voluntary, Community and Faith Organisations who are based across Bury, to enhance and improve their effectiveness with a range of services through
- One to One support from our Funding & Development Officer
- Forums and Networks
- Training
Funding Information & Advice
Finding funding is essential for most VCF groups and we provide support in a number of ways:
- Supporting local funding opportunities
- Funding Bulletin & Searches
- Our Funding & Development Officer can provide guidance on how to find and approach funding applications and act as a critical friend
Commissioning Support
We can provide advice and support on
The difference between grants and contracts
What is tendering for a contract?
How do you respond to a tender document?
How long does the tender process take?
Is commissioning for my organisation?
Funding Information & Advice
Finding funding is essential for most VCF groups and we provide support in a number of ways:
- Supporting local funding opportunities
- Funding Bulletin & Searches
- Our Funding & Development Officer can provide guidance on how to find and approach funding applications and act as a critical friend
Commissioning Support
We can provide advice and support on
The difference between grants and contracts
What is tendering for a contract?
How do you respond to a tender document?
How long does the tender process take?
Is commissioning for my organisation?
Fundraising Training Programme
Next course: Planning Your Fundraising – click below for details.
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