Funding Fairs across Lancashire
A series of events across Lancashire where local VCFSE groups have the valuable opportunity to meet with grant funders.
VCFSE groups across Preston Chorley & South Ribble
Funding Fair in partnership with Preston Volunteers
Wednesday 4th June
OneCoWork – Flexible Workspaces, Winckley Square, Preston PR1 3JJ
10.30am-12.50pm – Marketplace morning session (last admission 12:15pm)
(12.50pm-1.50pm – Closed for Lunch)
1.50pm-3pm – Marketplace afternoon session
Fantastic opportunity to meet funders in our open marketplace (no need to book)
ℹ️ explore different funding opportunities
ℹ️ ask for help and advice on project ideas, funding bids and criteria
ℹ️ pointers on writing an engaging funding bid
Current list of funders attending *please note these are subject to change
➡️ Arts Council England
➡️ Asda Foundation
➡️ Biffa Award
➡️ BBC Children in Need
➡️ The Community Foundation for Lancashire
➡️ Co-op Foundation
➡️ CrowdFund Lancashire
➡️ Sir Mark Hendrick’s Office – GrantFinder
➡️ Lancashire Environment Fund
➡️ The Clothworkers’ Foundation
➡️ The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund
➡️ The Harris Charity
➡️ The National Lottery Community Fund
➡️ The National Lottery Heritage Fund
➡️ Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire
➡️ UnLtd
Funding Fairs held across Lancashire
CVS across the area host annual funding fairs for local VCFSE groups in their geographical areas: (please check back for further updates on confirmed dates & funders)
Lancaster & District CVS (October 2024)
Community CVS – Blackburn with Darwen
Burnley Pendle & Rossendale CVS
West Lancashire CVS (March 2025)