ACEVO Funding Roadshow

This is a major one-day conference featuring the principal statutory, lottery and trust funders, presented in three cities. The events are organised by Action Planning in association with ACEVO, the Big Lottery Fund, Futurebuilders England and CAF.

You can join us in Birmingham on 2nd July (Birmingham Hippodrome). The programme includes:

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Third Sector Minister, Kevin Brennan MP, who will launch the Roadshow, and statutory funders from across Government, Government agencies and the regions, on key funding programmes for 2009-10. There will be particular emphasis on recession support including the Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises and Communitybuilders programmes

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Big Lottery Fund Chief Executive, Peter Wanless, and colleagues on feedback from BLF's consultation and its implications for the strategic framework which will guide the development of their next range of funding programmes

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Futurebuilders Chief Executive, Jonathan Lewis, and his team on new investment and funding programmes, including the £100m Social Enterprise Investment Fund which they run for the Department of Health, the Modernisation Fund, Cash Flow Fund, Tender Fund and Consortia Fund

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Lloyds TSB Foundation Chief Executive, Linda Kelly, and colleagues on how to benefit from the £19m Community Programme

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ACEVO Deputy Chief Executive, Peter Kyle, on how to succeed in today's funding environment

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Derek Smith and Kerry Rock of Action Planning on winning statutory contracts

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Major donor fundraising guru, Robin Thomas, on how to find and recruit high net worth individuals as major donors

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Fundraising online – Tom Latchford from Action Planning on how to apply lessons from the Obama Campaign

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Demonstrating outcomes to funders – advice from Action Planning's Nick Priggis for charities which change lives

Book places

Your attendance fee of £125 includes VAT, lunch and a networking reception. You can book here or complete the form on the brochure. ACEVO members attending personally receive a 10% discount (please quote your membership number here).

Feedback from past delegates

"As a national charity with headquarters outside London we are delighted these quality events are held each year in the regions."
Julie Spencer-Cingoz, Chief Executive, BIBIC

"I found the Roadshow informative, with good speakers and no time wasting, which is important when I give a day to attend."
Ted Gladdish, Chief Executive, Demelza House Children's Hospice

"I find the Roadshow a perfect opportunity to gather a broad overview at senior level of both funders' views and challenges facing the sector. I found the session on successful bids a real eye-opener."
Marianne ten Kate, Communications Manager, Elizabeth Finn Care