This session will provide an insider’s view on applying for lottery funding. The focus will be on understanding what funders want from diverse and inclusive engagement. This is a mandatory outcome for NLHF and an Investment Principle for ACE. All applicants to either funder need to meet these requirements in order to secure funding. You will explore how to make a convincing case for your project, discuss specific funding requirements and how to meet them, and gain understanding of the processes behind outcomes-based funding. You will learn what co-design and co-creation mean and how to use these in your planning. You’ll also pick up a range of practical hints and tips for your application, plus have a chance to pose specific funding questions to an industry expert.

What will you learn?

By the end of the session, you will have learned:

• How to make a convincing case for your project
• Understand ACE and NLHF requirements for community engagement
• What outcomes-based funding is
• How to evidence need and demand for your project
• Practical hints and tips for your application

Who should attend?

This session is targeted at any museum staff or volunteers involved in preparing funding applications. Prospective attendees should have a foundation of knowledge of how fundraising works at their museum, but individuals who have not prepared a funding application before are welcome to attend.

How does this session relate to Arts Council England’s Accreditation Standard?

2. Plan ahead and have the resources to deliver your plan

Session Leader

Laurel Miller has worked in the heritage sector for over 20 years in museums, archives and heritage sites. Most recently, she spent 6 years working for the National Lottery Heritage Fund advising applicants. Now working as a freelance fundraising consultant, Laurel specialises in applications for lottery funding, helping small and medium size organisations with their project applications. Her background in heritage outreach, education and diversity work, gives her a real understanding of the challenges and opportunities that museums face.

How will this session be delivered and what equipment do I need?

This session will be delivered online using Zoom a cloud based video conferencing service. The service is free to use, all you need is either a laptop, tablet/ iPad or phone. Your device will need to be able to stream video and sound. If you are using a laptop you can simply connect via your web browser. If using a tablet/ iPad or phone you will need to download the app (free to download) to connect to the session. Full instructions on how to join the session will be issued direct to the email address provided at the point of booking before the session takes place. 

How do we use the data you supply us?

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