“It’s been incredibly helpful to have RCVS review our bids and provide support to complete professional applications.  It also provides an independent perspective on what we do and how to best communicate our work and impact"

Free 1-2-1 Funding Advice

You may be looking for new sources of funding, writing a new funding application, considering new fundraising techniques or something else.

Our advice is always tailored to your organisation's needs.

Book a Funding Advice Session

Tuesday 6 February 2024 - various times available

Book a 45-minute tailored 1-2-1 session to review your funding, delivered via video call or phone.  Ideal for organisations seeking to expand or strengthen their funding position to meet new needs, or to seek funding for revenue or capital projects. 

Check available times and book here.

Funding Advice Service

We know how important funding is and we offer a number of ways to help increase the funding potential of your organisation. Our 1:1 funding advice service is fully subsidised for organisations providing services in Richmond.

We have an expert team who can help you:

  • search for suitable funding
  • review your funding applications
  • explore new fundraising options for you organisation

If you are interested in this support, please download and complete our simple Funding Pre-Advice Form and email it to action@richmondcvs.org.uk.

Start Your Fundraising in 5 Easy Steps

Crowdfunding

Thinking of starting an online crowdfunding campaign?  Download our handy resources to get started:

If you need further advice or support to create your campaign, please email us.

Funding opportunities

Visit our Funding Update page to see our full listing of the latest grants and funding opportunities available.  Click here.

We also have a handy short Guide to Funding Sources - click here to download (PDF). 

Training and events

We run a programme of training and events to help with fundraising. Update your knowledge and skills on topics such as grant applications, community fundraising, trading, legacies and more.

Funding news

Make sure you don’t miss out on funding news and opportunities. You'll receive regular e-bulletins and alerts highlighting new funding sources, resources and upcoming training courses and events.

Download our briefings

Take a look at our full range of suggested resources, including those relating to fundraising, on our Briefings and Guides page.