meet the funders

We are thrilled to invite you to the 'Meet the Funders' event, organised by Kingston Voluntary Action. This event is a fantastic opportunity for local community groups to connect with funders and learn about available funding opportunities. You will also receive valuable tips on creating successful funding applications. 

Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025 
Time: 13.00-16.00 
Location: KingsGate Church, 161A Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QT 
Cost: Free for Kingston Organisations

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What to Expect at Meet the Funders:

Opportunities to: 
  • Learn about current funding programmes 
  • Discover a range of support available for your organisation through our partners  
  • Find out how KVA staff can assist you in identifying funding opportunities, structuring applications, and providing other support your organisation may need 

The event will begin with presentations from three funders: Groundwork, Sported, and the Royal Borough of Kingston Council, along with Ethical Property Foundation, which offers free property advice for charities and Competitive Solutions, which is a charity fundraising specialist. 

Marketplace: 

Network and engage with a variety of charities that offer support, including: 

Workshops: 

Participate in two insightful workshops: 

  1. Why Do Funding Applications Fail? (John Mikucki - KVA) 
  2. Finding Data to Evidence Needs to Support Funding Applications (Kate White – Superhighways/KVA) 
Meet the Funders’ Agenda: 

12:30 - 13:00 Registration opens  


13:00 - 13:05 Opening Remarks 


13:05 - 13:25 Groundwork 


13:25 - 13:45 Sported UK 


13:45 - 14:05 Kingston Council 


14:05 - 14:25 The Ethical Property Foundation  


14:25 - 14:45 Competitive Solutions

 
14:45 - 15:15 Marketplace  


15:15 - 16:00 Workshops 


W1 - Why do Funding Applications Fail (John Mikucki - KVA) 


W2 - Finding Data to Evidence Needs to Support Funding Application (Kate White - Superhighways/KVA)  
16:00 Closing Remarks 

 

Join us for an informative and engaging afternoon. If you have any questions, please email:  john.mikucki@kva.org.uk.

 

We are looking forward to seeing you there!