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Funding your FLF event

The Campaign for Learning encourages organisers to provide free Family Learning Festival activities so that all families can take part. However we do understand that costs need to be covered, which is why you may wish to look for funding to cover your event. Here’s some ideas to get you started:

  • The National Family Learning Network website has information on funding family learning activities including details of regional grants that are available: www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk/familylearningnetwork/fundingcookbook/index.asp

  • Some Local Authorities provide grants specifically for the Family Learning Festival. Your Adult and Community Learning Department should be able to give you more information.

  • Think about fundraising activities. The Institute of Fundraising’s website www.how2fundraise.org is a free online resource covering all aspects of fundraising. You could also try the fit4funding website www.fit4funding.org.uk

  • Consider sponsorship from local businesses. When approaching a local business think about the benefit to them and the fit with your event e.g. a local bakery may be interested in contributing to a cookery event. If a business can’t stretch to giving you financial assistance they may be able to offer in kind support such as ingredients or help with promoting the event. Speak to organisations like the local Rotary Club or University of the Third Age to see if they are willing to send volunteers to help out at the event.

  • Look at grant giving bodies including charitable trusts and foundations. The NCVO website www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/sfp/funding/ has lots of information and advice. You could also try the Guidestar website www.guidestar.org.uk, which has information on registered charities including ones that give out grants. Some grant giving bodies specifically give out funding for local activities.
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  • Don’t forget! Register to receive regular updates from the FLF team. We send out information on offers from partners and new activity ideas and resources.

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Contact the team

The Campaign for Learning Team are on hand to answer your questions.
T: 020 7930 1111
E: flf@cflearning.org.uk
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