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Below you'll find our resources and guides to help you secure funding for your creative group or organisation.

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Cash for Culture

Cash for Culture

A guide to fundraising for creative groups in Scotland Read more

Published: 1st July, 2019

Updated: 19th October, 2020

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Community Toolkit Funder Finder

Community Toolkit Funder Finder

Online help with fundraising Read more

Published: 20th June, 2019

Author: Kelly Donaldson

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Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

How to make the most of CSR and the potential benefits to your organisation Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Trustees and Fundraising

Trustees and Fundraising

The trustee's perspective on strategic fundraising for an arts organisation Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Attracting Business Sponsors

Attracting Business Sponsors

Guide to approaching business big and small for potential sponsorship Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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How to write a successful funding application

How to write a successful funding application

Applying for funding? Read this first! Read more

Published: 6th December, 2016

Updated: 13th September, 2017

Author: Kelly Donaldson

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Applying to trust funds

Applying to trust funds

Our guide to trust funds explains how to apply and how to impress! Read more

Published: 18th November, 2016

Updated: 9th October, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Crowdfunding for creative groups

Crowdfunding for creative groups

Tips to get your group's crowdfunding campaign started Read more

Published: 18th November, 2016

Updated: 13th January, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Feasibility studies

Feasibility studies

This Briefing from Voluntary Arts will guide you through the process of carrying out a feasibility study for a funding application. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2016

Updated: 9th October, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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