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Many leisure-time music groups regularly consider making project fund applications to arts councils, trusts or foundations whilst others are considering it for the first time. This event will walk you through some of the usual things you can expect, and equip you with some best practice and tips to set you up for a much better chance of success, whether you're applying for £250 or for £250,000!
We'll talk about:
- Why you might want funding
- Where to find funding
- Planning your application
- Telling a story and showing a need
- Budgets and Financial Documents
- Using AI to research, craft compelling narratives and check budgets
- Pressing 'Submit'
- Success and evaluation
- Anything else that arises on the topic!
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There will be an opportunity to ask questions via the chat function during the event. The presenters will stay online from 11.30am until 12.00pm to answer these and any additional questions and for more tailored support.
Who this event is for: Anyone is welcome to attend this event, but it may be particularly helpful for Treasurers considering financial planning for their group, or others interested in diversifying income for their group. It will be of use whether you're considering writing your first application or if you've some experience already and want to increase your chances of success.
Cost: FREE for members
We will be using Zoom to host the meeting, and will email you the joining link one hour before the event is due to start.
Please read the event information below before reserving your place.
Registration for this event closes at 8am on 28/02/25.
Event information:
- This event includes a powerpoint presentation (slides will be sent out in advance)
- This event includes participant-led discussion
- Questions will be taken via the chat function at this event
- Breakout rooms will be used at this event
- Automated closed captions (subtitles) will be available at this event. If you require live captioning, please contact us to request this
Expected event schedule:
- 10.00am: welcome and how we will use the Zoom features during the event
- 10.05am: updates from Making Music
- 10.15am: event topic
- 11.30am: event presentation concludes, opportunity to ask presenters questions
- 12.00pm: finish
Timings may vary on the day.
Recording information:
We may decide to record this event, either for publishing on our website, or so that we can review it internally.
- We will announce at the beginning of the event if a recording is being made and what it will be used for
- We will usually record in speaker view, meaning only people who speak will be recorded
- If you speak, your image and voice will be captured in the recording
- Attendee names as displayed in a Zoom meeting will not be captured in the recording
- If you do not want your image to be captured, you may turn off your camera during the event. However, please be aware that if you do, your name will be displayed in place of your image, unless you have uploaded an image to your profile in Zoom
- Breakout rooms will not normally be recorded
- Your comments in the chat box will not form part of the recording
By booking a place and attending this event, you consent to being recorded in this way.
Inclusivity statement:
We aim to make our events as accessible as possible. If you have any particular accessibility requirements or if there is anything else we can do to help make the event a better experience for you, please let us know.
Cancellation policy:
Making Music reserves the right to cancel an event due to low attendance numbers, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances which make it no longer possible to run the event.
