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Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA)works to improve the quality of life for all of Kingston upon Thames’ communities by supporting voluntary and community action in the borough.We are passionate about helping voluntary and community organisations be informed, be supported, get connected and have a voice to make this happen.We offer direct support services, specialist advice, networks and forums, and high quality yet affordable training to organisations to become more effective, sustainable and influential.Superhighways,andKingston Eco-opare Kingston Voluntary Action projects.

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Everyday Church Wimbledon

<h3>Welcome to Funding Focus 2026 – South West London Funding Conference</h3> Join us for an inspiring one-day conference “Meet the Funders” on Wednesday, 25 March at Everyday Church Wimbledon, just a short walk from Wimbledon rail station.The event is a collaboration between six Councils for Voluntary Services (CVSs) from South West London, Sutton, Croydon, Wandsworth, Merton, Kingston and Richmond, working together to connect local groups with funding opportunities.The day will be packed with expert insights, hands‑on learning, and valuable networking opportunities, designed to boost your fundraising confidence, skills, and strategy.Groups based in SW London are eligible for a 50% discount. Please contact your local CVS to obtain your discount code, and remember to apply it at checkout.Due to the limited number of tickets allocated per borough (25), we will be operating on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, we have limited bookings to one ticket per organisation to ensure as many groups as possible have the opportunity to attend. If you need more information about the event, or if the ticket cost is a barrier, please get in touch with your local CVS. They will be able to help. <h3>What to Expect</h3>This interactive event is your chance to meet funders in person, build relationships, ask questions, explore new trends, and strengthen your skills in securing funding.The day will combine presentations, one-to-one conversations with funders, and practical workshops designed to support organisations at every stage of their funding journey, such as:<ul><li>Presentations, Discussion Panels &amp; Workshops led by experienced funders and sector specialists</li><li>Expert advice on applications, eligibility, budgeting, AI, funding strategy, impact, and more</li><li>Marketplace conversations with major funders and support organisations</li><li>Opportunities to connect with national and local funders, and peers across South West London</li><li>Lunch and refreshments included to keep you fuelled throughout the day</li></ul> <h3>Why Attend</h3>Whether you're new to fundraising or looking to refine your approach, this event will help you build confidence, strengthen your income streams, sharpen your bids, and make valuable connections to take your project ideas forward. <h3>Featuring Representatives From</h3>You’ll hear from and meet around 15 funders and partners, including:<ul><li>The National Lottery Community Fund</li><li>London Funders</li><li>The National Lottery Heritage Fund</li><li>London Catalyst</li><li>Shanly Foundation</li><li>Haymarket</li><li>Charity Excellence</li><li>Directory of Social Change</li><li>Groundwork</li><li>Merton Giving</li><li>Croydon Almshouses Grant Fund</li><li>Superhighways (KVA)</li><li>The Ethical Property Foundation</li><li>The Real Junk Food project</li><li>Link UP London</li></ul> <h3>Agenda</h3>09:30 – 10:10: Registrations &amp; Refreshments10:10 – 10:30: Opening remarks - Welcome from Sara Milocco, Croydon Voluntary Action, and Special guest: Helen Mathie, Director of Policy &amp; Partnerships, London Funders10:30 – 11:00: Fraser Mycroft plus 4 other Officers, The National Lottery Community Fund11:00 – 11:30: Shanly Foundation11:30 – 11:40: Comfort break11:40 – 12:25: Panel Discussion: Applications are over-subscribed: How competitive is it and how to stand out? Panellists: Hannah Bennett, Funding Manager for South London NLCF; Helen Mathie, Director of Policy &amp; Partnerships, London Funders; and Rosario Guimba-Stewart, London Catalyst; facilitated by Sanja Djeric-Kane, CEO, Kingston Voluntary Action.11:40 – 12:25: Panel Discussion: Exploring Corporate Partnerships. Panellists: Renee Lord Lindsay, Managing Director, Croydon Community Leaders; Tara Geoghegan, Head of Communications and Impact, Haymarket; Kathy Garnett, Strategic and Creative Planning Director, The Real Junk Food Project; and Richard Clissold-Vase, Advisory Board Member of Link UP London; facilitated by Julie Gavin, CEO, Richmond CVS 12:25 – 13:10: Kristina Glenn MBE, London’s Giving12:25 – 13:10: Martin Petry, Grants Manager at Groundwork12:25 – 13:10: Cris Vasconcelos Ferreira, The National Lottery Heritage Fund13:10 – 15:00: Marketplace (see below) + Lunch13:59 – 15:30: Workshops (see below)15:30 – 16:00: Closing Remarks Debra Allcock-Tyler - CEO, Directory for Social Change, and Sanja Dejeric-Kane - CEO at Kingtons Voluntary Action. <h3>Workshops</h3>13:50 – 14:35: Purposeful AI Fundraising - Ian McLintock, Founder of Charity Excellence13:50 – 14:35: An Introduction to Income Generation Strategy - Hilary Bell, Community Support &amp; Development Expert14:35 – 14:45: Comfort break14:45 – 15:30: Budgeting for Funding Applications - Genny Jones, Community Accountant, Merton Connected14:45 – 15:30: Evidencing Need in SWL: 8 Key Datasets to Look At - Kate White, Superhighways Manager, Superhighways (KVA) <h3>Marketplace</h3><ul><li>The National Lottery Community Fund</li><li>The National Lottery Heritage Fund</li><li>Shanly Foundation</li><li>London Catalyst</li><li>Groundwork</li><li>Merton Giving</li><li>Croydon Almshouses</li><li>The Ethical Property Foundation</li><li>Superhighways</li></ul> <h3>For more information, please visit the <a href="https://richmondcvs.org.uk/funding-focus-2026/" title="https://richmondcvs.org.uk/funding-focus-2026/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Funding Focus 2026 Webpage</a>.</h3> <h3>Please note that refunds are only permited 7 days before the event. The last day to request your refund in on Tuesday 17 march 2026, after this date refunds aren't permited. Thanks for your understanding.</h3>

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