Free funding clinics in Northern Ireland

sported. is working in partnership with NICVA (Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action) to deliver a series of Funding Advice Clinics exclusively for sported. Members in Northern Ireland.

Groups have the opportunity to benefit from the wealth of experience and knowledge from NICVA's fundraising team.

How does it work?

sported. Members need to book in advance for a 45 minute session on a date listed below.

What type of information will I receive at the funding clinic?

The session can be used to look at one of the following:
•    A draft funding application which your group is hoping to submit and receive feedback and tips to strengthen it
•    Feedback on an unsuccessful funding application to help identify what could have been done differently to make the application successful
•    Identify possible funding opportunities for the group

When and where are the funding advice clinics?

11 September 2012, 9am to 4pm - Brownlow Community Hub, Craigavon
20 November 2012, 9am to 4pm - DiverseCity Community Partnership (formally the North West Community Network), L'Derry/Derry

How do I book a place?

To book a place at one of the Funding Advice Clinics, please e-mail b.kelly@sported.org.uk with the following information:

1. The Name of your group
2. A key contact name from your group
3. Which date you would like to attend
4. If you would prefer an appointment in the morning or afternoon

Please note: Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate your preference, we are unable to guarantee specific appointment times and slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

What if I can't make one of the dates?

If you cannot make the dates listed you can book an appointment in Belfast at another time directly with the NICVA team.  To do this contact Neil Irwin or James Laverty on: 028 9087 7777 or email them at neil.irwin@nicva.org or james.laverty@nicva.org.