Trusts & Foundations Funding: Expert Advice from a Grant Assessor, Funder and The List Author

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Watch this practical and insight-packed 90-minute webinar, which brought together leading voices from across the fundraising and grant-making landscape.

Drawing on her unique experience as both a professional fundraiser and grant assessor, Vic Hancock-Fell shared 10 key lessons she has learned from sitting on both sides of the funding table—including common mistakes applicants make, what assessors look for in strong applications, and how charities can improve their chances of success.

Drawing on insights from The List, Jo Jeffery shared which causes have been most impacted by grant-making changes plus how The List helps fundraisers approach trust fundraising with more information and confidence.

Representing The Benefact Trust, Helen Gray offered a funder’s perspective on current priorities, what makes an application stand out, and how organisations can build stronger relationships with grant-makers. As someone who has led a grant-making organisation and experienced both sides of the funding relationship, Helen offered a particularly nuanced and well-rounded perspective.

Whether you’re new to trust fundraising or an experienced practitioner looking to increase your success rate, this session was packed with practical tips, insider knowledge and actionable advice you can apply immediately.

Speakers:

• Vic Hancock Fell – Helping Small Org Leaders Feel More Connected and Confident, Make More Impact, and Find More Joy in Their Work
• Jo Jeffery – Founder and Curator of The List, tracking changes in grant making in the UK
• Helen Gray – Trust Director, Benefact Trust

Duration: 90 minutes

Who should watch: Fundraisers, charity leaders, trust and grants officers, and anyone responsible for securing grant funding.

What attendees said:

It was just fantastic. The speakers were all really clear, engaging and accessible. It was all very practical advice for us time-poor charity fundraisers, exactly what we need.

Lots of valuable info. Some training I’ve been to has been a lot of general chat – this was not that, it was very impactful and a great balance of views.

Great to hear from really experienced fundraisers – from both sides of the panel, assessor and fellow fundraisers.

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Full participation in Trusts & Foundations Funding: Expert Advice from a Grant Assessor, Funder and The List Author is applicable for 1 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.